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Bachmann "MDT Plymouth"244 viewsHaving a quick spin on the now motorised turntable%886 %04, %2009
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Concrete Retaining Wall263 viewsThe Wall is now completed. I have added all of the butresses, and capping stones. There just needs to be a staircase and walkway by the coal tower. Those I will add later. The wall wont be fixed in until i lay the trackwork%886 %04, %2009
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Some Machinery257 viewsI have scratchbuilt some machinery (Generator) for inside the powerstation.%886 %04, %2009
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My loco Roster269 viewsAll Bachmann: An MDT Plymouth (right), an H16-44 Fairbanks Morse (Left), and the new GE44T (Middle)
All have been converted to Microtrains couplers (The GE44T having converted since this photo was taken).%886 %04, %2009
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Concrete Retaining Wall249 viewsThe Wall is now completed. I have added all of the butresses, and capping stones. There just needs to be a staircase and walkway by the coal tower. Those I will add later. The wall wont be fixed in until i lay the trackwork%886 %04, %2009
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Concrete Retaining Wall347 viewsThe main body of a scalescenes Concrete Retaining Wall.%886 %04, %2009
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The Upper hill scatters dry241 viewsNow that the scatters are dry, I have taken some pictures. The colours have gone back to what they were before the glue darkened them. The natural light shows the colour variations that using multiple colours of scatters gives you%980 %10, %2009
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The Upper hill scatters dry389 viewsNow that the scatters are dry, I have taken some pictures. The colours have gone back to what they were before the glue darkened them. The natural light shows the colour variations that using multiple colours of scatters gives you%980 %10, %2009
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The Upper hill scatters dry239 viewsNow that the scatters are dry, I have taken some pictures. The colours have gone back to what they were before the glue darkened them. The natural light shows the colour variations that using multiple colours of scatters gives you%980 %10, %2009
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The Upper hill scatters dry759 viewsNow that the scatters are dry, I have taken some pictures. The colours have gone back to what they were before the glue darkened them. The natural light shows the colour variations that using multiple colours of scatters gives you%980 %10, %2009
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The lower River area dry443 viewsAt the same time I took this shot of the lower river dry. Lots of natural morning light shows the colours of the scenery.%980 %10, %2009
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Some Scatters (Upper Level)361 viewsI have layed some scatters on the layout aswell.
Here is the area around the upper river. There will be a series of trees around here, and so the grass is slightly greener as the trees incourage the grass to grow.%980 %10, %2009
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An how to of laying Scatters185 viewsStep 2: Finally, just lightly mist the scatters with tap water. This will help the glue draw up into the top layer, and stop the scatters blowing away while they dry.
And there you have it. Leave for 24 hours to fully dry, and you will have one well scattered, realistic area%980 %10, %2009
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Coaling Tower242 viewsProgress shots of the Coaling tower that will be the major scenic aspect of the rear yard.%980 %10, %2009
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An how to of laying Scatters182 viewsStage 1 - Basecoat
Step 1: First of all, cover the entire area with black paint, this will add to the colour.%980 %10, %2009
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Coaling Tower184 viewsProgress shots of the Coaling tower that will be the major scenic aspect of the rear yard.%980 %10, %2009
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An how to of laying Scatters182 viewsStep 4: Finally, Mix some White Wood Glue with water at about 10 parts water to 1 part glue. Using the pipette from about 1/16" (2mm) above the scatters, empty the entire pipette onto the scatters (slowly so as not to disturb them). You will see the white glue/water mixture spread out rapidly over the scatters. Repeat this step until you can see clearly a small amount of white/grey on all areas of the scatter.%980 %10, %2009
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An how to of laying Scatters182 viewsStep 3: Next, Sprinkle a layer of scatter, the base scatter you chose earlier. You will need to then use your fingers to gently press this layer into the PVA glue%980 %10, %2009
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An how to of laying Scatters187 viewsStage 3: Final covering
Step 1: Before the glue from the previous stage has dried, sprinkle on a thin final layer of scatter [You can add varying colours of scatter to the grassland]. This layer will soak up some of the glue from before and stick itself to the layout.
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An how to of laying Scatters182 viewsStage 2: Middle Layer
Step 1: The next step is to sprinkle a your other colour of scatters on top of the base layer. Put more of one colour in one area than the others to add colour variations to the scene.
Step 2: Then you will have to once again spray with water the scatter - this time from about 1' (30cm) away so as not to disturb them, making sure you thouroughly cover the scatter with water - though dont go overboard.
Step 3: You can scatter on small bits of gravel, and foliage if you wish%980 %10, %2009
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