WOW!!
Superb work, and N scale to boot! That makes it even more impressive. Looking forward to updates!
Superb work, and N scale to boot! That makes it even more impressive. Looking forward to updates!
First try... First Layout
- Thread starter Strthoky
- Start date
Had time to get some more work done... going to put the water in this week i think... the barn is getting replaced by another smaller one this week too....
my creative attempt of hiding an ugly turnout
and the lake before I fill it... with the new sporting goods store
my creative attempt of hiding an ugly turnout
and the lake before I fill it... with the new sporting goods store
I can't think of anything to say that hasn't already been said except keep up the fantastic work. 
Nice work! Like others have said you have a great knack for scenary. I especially like the culvert scene and the clever use of corrugated carboard for the tilled field. Looking forward to seeing upadates!
Ralph
Ralph
that is pretty awsome but i hope you dont mind a little suggestion your road with the tire tracs in it i from evey back road i have been on they have all been as wide as the tires so i hope you get what i meen and otherwise that layout is very very nice for a first try
I took a piece of corrogated cardboard and peeled one of the out side layers off to expose the ripples. I then glued it down ripple side up and painted it earth tones.
Thanks, that's a good idea, I think I will use that on my layout too, if it's ok with you?! There are so many common things you can use in this hobby if you jus talk to the right people!
oh thats fine with me SD 90 . I have "borrowed" so many ideas form others here... thats one of the reasons this place is great... so many people with so many ideas.
Been working on my layout all morning... man what a stress reliever..
here is an overall shot of the progress
I relocated the area for the farm. and scratch built a better barn than the one first pictured on my layout..
My citizen's also upgraded their communication capabilities... with a new cell tower.. a nice easy scratch build..
you can see the round hay bails in the background... nothing more than painted ciggarette filters
After building the sanding tower I wanted to be able to refresh the "Go-Go" juice in my loco's... so I scratch built a fuel oil servicing facility
here is an overall shot of the progress
I relocated the area for the farm. and scratch built a better barn than the one first pictured on my layout..
My citizen's also upgraded their communication capabilities... with a new cell tower.. a nice easy scratch build..
you can see the round hay bails in the background... nothing more than painted ciggarette filters
After building the sanding tower I wanted to be able to refresh the "Go-Go" juice in my loco's... so I scratch built a fuel oil servicing facility
The servicing facility needed to be a secure area.. in light of todays terrorism threat... so A fence was constructed.
The next addition was the ice cream shoppe / scenic train ride depot... since I am modeling Current day era... I had no use for my conrail caboose... so a nice "kitbash" and some signage... and now I am ready to go shopping at my LHS for steam power
another shot of the new barn
and finally here is the ONLY thing NOT scratchbuilt or kitbashed in some way shape or form. (my loco's and cars are also store bought) but as far a scenery this is the only off the shelf item...
The next addition was the ice cream shoppe / scenic train ride depot... since I am modeling Current day era... I had no use for my conrail caboose... so a nice "kitbash" and some signage... and now I am ready to go shopping at my LHS for steam power
another shot of the new barn
and finally here is the ONLY thing NOT scratchbuilt or kitbashed in some way shape or form. (my loco's and cars are also store bought) but as far a scenery this is the only off the shelf item...
well I decided to add a transition piece of rockwork for the back of the mountain.. along with a new retaining wall... both scratchbuilt... doesn't match the front side of the mountain 100% but I think being different is better!
and here are 2 shots of the front (the first one I made)
and here are 2 shots of the front (the first one I made)
Originally posted by rcwatkins
I hope my first attempt @ this will be a decent one.
hey I am a rookie!! If I can do this with the help of the great people here YOU CAN TOO!!!!!!!