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Way to go pal Glad you opted for the best method of fitting backdops Wyomingite, there's nothing better than a self contained layout (unless you plan on having it for the rest of your life :D ) I thought you were taking about the room drywall in your first post. Don't forget to post pics...

From a ridge runner I like the ditch too, in fact I like the whole shebang! :) . Everywhere one looks in your pics there's something to see that hadn't been noticed before. Keep 'em coming fred. Errol

Ding Ding ... all aboaaaaaard! Great looking run-around Shamus. A super way you've made use of that chassis! :thumb: The Cooncreek Line sure has innovative engineers in the loco shed. LPB's seem happy enough to ride it so it must work OK :) . Nice "seen service" look about it too. I...

Thinking of Wallpapering? .. hehehe Ron, the tools you used before are the same as what I use today. No fancy stuff is needed. (You can cuss me in PM if I'm wrong :D ) Fred and Andrew are correct, "sizing" the drywall can be as little as painting it one coat of emulsion (interior wall...

One more picture. Thank you for the compliments gentlemen, (Strutting around with a big grin on my face now). Dash, 20 brooms and a razor blade on their way to you! :p :D :D :D . Shaygetz, one can of lacquer on its way. (geee, I'm good to you guys :D ). Belge, If this thread get's...

Wow!!!!!! Geeee Robin, that is EXTENSIVE!!!!! Beautifully thought out AND built. I've seen the theory of the multilevel bases but that is most admirable. You still got all your fingers? :D If you dim incandescent lamps too much they give off infra red, photography colour correction...

One more picture Here's another picture of the effect of the trees on a scene. Errol

The general effect...... In 8 days I made 38 trees using the above method. Not all are perfect but the overal effect is pleasing to my way of thinking :D . Here's a picture of the effect. Errol

Adding colour and texture. Spray the whole assembly with either the brown or green Acryllic Auto Spray Paint. While it's wet roll the tree in a mound of Woodland scenics green turf ground foam. After 10 minutes spray the tree with hairspray or Lacquer and roll it again in turf (perhaps of a...

Applying secondary branches. I find that matt Acryllic Lacquer is sticker than hair spray for this operation. Spray the whole assembly till you see tiny globules of the lacquer on the branches and while it's still wet sprinkle the small cut secondary branches onto the assembly. Don't get...

Preparing the wire The chances are that once you cut lengths of wire they are anything but straight. Clamp one end in a vice and using a drill to twist the wire while pulling it firmly but not tight. This not only straightens the wire but also work hardens it slightly (which helps it keep...

Getting branches to stay in place When using the 1mm diameter wire I cut the 1/2" wide masking tape into 4 strips and place the strips sticky side uppermost. Place the main branches on the tape and seal them in place by placing one of the strips on top (sticky side interfacing with the sticky...

The branches Having cut the fibres away from the broom head, you might find the full length of the fibres too long (mine would make 17 scale feet diameter trees). As I prefer "scraggy" trees I cut the bundle in half. Chopping a bundle of fibres into 1/8th or 1/4" lengths provides secondary...

This link inspired me to make good pine trees the easy and inexpensive way :- http://www.trevinocircle.com/sippin/index.html As I can't find the original materials used in that link, I had to innovate .... 1) Branches and secondary branches .... from a sweeping broom with natural fibles...

Many happy returns of the day Jimmybeersa, may you see many more of them. :wave: :thumb: Errol

Like seeing an old friend A great big THANK YOU Sketch and the team at Jelsoft. We Gaugers had every convidence you would bring back our favourite forum. You've just made a lot of happy campers now that things are back to normal. Will you be doing "backups" daily now :) . Now I'll have a...

WOW! Oh Man Robin! sheer power on sweeping bends and throttle up on the staight ... super duper. The backdrop looks great too. Must be great having space for gentle curves and long straights. Good job RR modelling is a lifelong hobby ... I'm thinking of all that space you will have to...

I'm a slow starter I started 3 days ago! nothing built but trees coming off my production line like crazy! Lotsa trees! Gee, I've been kickstarted into modelling (again!) You have a lot to answer for Shamus :D :D :D Wooo Hoooo! Errol

What a fabulous set of photographs of a fabulous narrowgauge layout ... me luvs em !!!!! :wave: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: You've captured all that endears such narrowgauge stuff to me. You bounce off the walls with your camera while I bounce off the walls drooling over the detail. :)...

YEAHHHH upguy, You,ve got a great headstart on that sir! It lends itself to a lot of permutations of scenery. I'm personally visualising it with dozens of conifer trees with a small (oldish) township on the left. I suggest you look at this link to see how easily one can make dozens of...