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Ballasting and Groundwork444 viewsI have also ballasted the layed and painted track. In this shot you can see that i have also added some ground cover between the tracks leaving the layout.
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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.
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An how to of laying Scatters442 viewsWhat will you need:
-Pipette: 1 or 2 ml.
-Old soft brush (Large, as will be used to apply glue)
-PVA Glue
-White wood glue
-Fine mist sprayer (can get these for a couple of £ - nothing fancy)
-Woodland Scenics Scatters, 2 to 4 colours depeding on the scene. The ones i used are:
--Blended Turf: Green Blend (T49)
--Fine Turf: Burnt Grass (T44)
--Fine Turf: Yellow Grass (T43)
--Fine Turf: Earth (T42)
But other combinations could be used. You will need more of one as it will be a base colour.
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Coaling Tower442 viewsSome general shots of progress
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Sand slopes441 viewsI have built up a layer of sand to form a nice even slope between the passing loop above, and the river. This hides the small drop down from the passing loop
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The Stairs440 viewsHere is a closer shot of the new staircase which I fitted to replace that ugly ladder. It is a laser cut wood kit from RSLaserKits.
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England? Sun?!?440 viewsA nice COLD sunny winters day.
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Another Tunnel437 viewsA tunnel portal seperating the upper and lower levels. This one will head up into the mine building I am thinking of adding;.
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5A monster Transformer435 viewsI got a transformer for £40 from Digitrains to power my NCE ProCab Starter set which I am getting for Christmas.
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Scenery Has Started434 viewsI have begun work on the scenery of the layout. As such i have started in the Later Pictures category.
The first peice of scenery is that of the powerstation of the previous layout.
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A Landslide434 viewsClearly they built the retaining wall too short, and the soft sandstone has collapsed.
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Pinhole Trains433 viewsJust some shots of the layout through a pinhole in a piece of paper
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Track on Side 1432 viewsAll of the Fast tracks points are now built and fitted in place. I plan to use Solenoid point motors as the slow action ones are just tooooooo expensive.
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MDF Backscene432 viewsI have added on the MDF backscene to the layout. At the moment is is bare, but I have found a very friendly company called "LMS Printing" who are printing a large panorama that will strectch from one end of the layout to the other. This will allow for a seamless printed backscene, for a very small cost (only £16 inc delivery for an 100" long sheet).
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Current Progress Shots432 viewsJust a quick overview of current progress. The rest of the track has been bought and is currently in the post.
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Turntable Pit432 viewsA shot of the empty turntable pit, which awaits a bridge which will be scratchbuilt.
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Tunnel432 viewsSome general shots of progress
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