leslie10646 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Great stuff, 171. It speaks volumes for "keep it small and simple" and, obviously, being able to concentrate on the job! No trying to ballast at arms length across an existing layout - or lying underneath to do the electrics - just tip the board up! You obviously were well prepared for the lockdown - between, track, electric bits, scenic materials you were obviously ready on the start line! I had most of what I needed - but it was the result of buying bits over a decade AND NOT USING THEM! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 54 minutes ago, leslie10646 said: Great stuff, 171. It speaks volumes for "keep it small and simple" and, obviously, being able to concentrate on the job. I have no choice 55 minutes ago, leslie10646 said: You obviously were well prepared for the lockdown - between, track, electric bits, scenic materials you were obviously ready on the start line! I had most of what I needed - but it was the result of buying bits over a decade AND NOT USING THEM! I had most of the track but everything else had to be sourcesld during lock down. I spent most of the time waiting on materials and I was back at work in Phase 1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JasonB Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Jasus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) A short video showing more IRM keg wagons in action. Edited July 12, 2020 by gm171 kk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 The permanent way department received another road railer today. Later seen spreading stone for the new access area to the line. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Love the ScaniaT. It's a cracking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 Some more scenery done. 5 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I give up! That is simply terrific "171". Very well done. Out of interest, have you used 12mm grass for the longer grass? Excellent backscene as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Stunning scenics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 20 minutes ago, leslie10646 said: I give up! That is simply terrific "171". Very well done. Out of interest, have you used 12mm grass for the longer grass? Excellent backscene as well. Thanks very much. 12mm is way too long. I tried it and had problems with getting it to stand as the fibres are just too heavy for the cheap applicator I use. Actually Woodland Scenics grass in general is a bit too heavy but its the best looking. I've used a mix. Anything from 2mm to 7mm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Great result, whichever was the grass length / applicator. I assume you use the applicator which looks like a tea strainer? It has done pretty well for me. Keep it up. I'm "resting" and video-ing diesels on freights - DON'T TELL THE STEAM MEN! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 2 hours ago, leslie10646 said: Great result, whichever was the grass length / applicator. I assume you use the applicator which looks like a tea strainer? It has done pretty well for me. Keep it up. I'm "resting" and video-ing diesels on freights - DON'T TELL THE STEAM MEN! Leslie!!! You've gone over to the Dark Side!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, leslie10646 said: I assume you use the applicator which looks like a tea strainer? It has done pretty well for me. That's the one. I've had varying results but it all looks good... From a distance. Edited July 12, 2020 by gm171 kk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Don't under sell your work it looks excellent. Scenic work is what ties it all together. The last shot is just right. There is a three dimensional look to it. I like it. Rich, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 42 minutes ago, RedRich said: Don't under sell your work it looks excellent. Scenic work is what ties it all together. The last shot is just right. There is a three dimensional look to it. I like it. Rich, I completely agree. A fine piece of work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flange lubricator Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Very impressive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 NIR 208 pauses with a bulk cement train. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Like the sound of a real 201 dubbed over the video mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) 080 on a bulk cement. Edited July 17, 2020 by gm171 kk 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 080 arrives at Dianghlasáil Yard with a keg train. 220 later arrives in the loop with a keg and bulk cement train. The kegs are uncoupled and shunted into the yard. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 I've finished the scenic part of the layout. 9 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeper Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Your background makes that look very realistic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 (edited) Fertiliser and liner train at Dianghlasáil. Edited August 14, 2020 by gm171 kk 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimO Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 This is the image that does it for me. Such fabulous blending of layout and back scene and then blending of ballast into the embankment. I only came across this layout yesterday and have read back over the whole thread. I am interested to know what size and brand of ballast you used and how it was applied and also how you did you do the hard standing? You have achieved so much in a small area and no space wasted. Looking forward to seeing the large layout. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buz Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Hi GM171kk For your next challenge motorizing and making track worthy the hi rail equipment . Hope this is going to be part of the later proper railway would be a shame not to use it. Fantastic job regards John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 On 9/1/2020 at 10:15 AM, TimO said: This is the image that does it for me. Such fabulous blending of layout and back scene and then blending of ballast into the embankment. I only came across this layout yesterday and have read back over the whole thread. I am interested to know what size and brand of ballast you used and how it was applied and also how you did you do the hard standing? You have achieved so much in a small area and no space wasted. Looking forward to seeing the large layout. I think I used tile grout for the hard standing. The ballast is Woodland Scenics medium grade gray blend as a base and fine grade gray blend over that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 At first I thought this was the real thing, not a model. Artistry and good photography can deceive the eye. Well done. Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 112 on the Guinness kegs tonight. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeper Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Must be going to open up the wet pubs then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 220 on the Bell liner. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 This yoke arrived into the yard this evening laden with Dubs seeking refuge from the pub closures. Excellent model. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 208 passes with a laden fertiliser while a keg train sits in the loop. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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