what are people doing on their layout right now

[dannyboy]

so I tried some from a coil of galvanised gardening wire, seems to work OK, bends easier and doesn't ruin cutters, being in the tube keeps it from bowing or bending. and it's a damned sight cheaper than point motors, I only use them in remote corners.

It may not look fancy, but it'll be covered with ballast or some other scenery.

That is exactly how I did my WIT. The wire cost me £1 for a lot and I used silicone(?) tube that I bought from fleabay - very pleased with the operation of the points.

[Dorsetmike]

My tube is ABS, AKA styrene. Got 4 more done this evening. now have to wait for more tube to arrive that I ordered this afternoon. There are 5 in the back corners for which I will use surface mounted Peco motors which will be set back where they can be hidden and connected to the points by a short Wire in tube. Not sure yet what to do with the run round points at the end of the terminus, may put motors on those, same with two in the MPD.

[JasonBz]

Chopping a few bits off a Hornby Engine Shed 4mm scale clip together kit to make a suitable N scale large tin shed type of building frame for the local Farmers CoOp warehouse to use.

Them older Hornby buildings are quite a useful resource for buildings

[D1042 Western Princess]

Chopping a few bits off a Hornby Engine Shed 4mm scale clip together kit to make a suitable N scale large tin shed type of building frame for the local Farmers CoOp warehouse to use.

Them older Hornby buildings are quite a useful resource for buildings

But aren't they a tad over scale? 

[paulprice]

I think my canal is looking too clean, I think it needs a little grot, or maybe a shark?

[daveg]

I think my canal is looking too clean, I think it needs a little grot, or maybe a shark?

How did you get such a good fin-ish, PP? 

Dave G

[Bealman]

It's Victoria Bitter, Dave. 

George

[paulprice]

It's Victoria Bitter, Dave. 

George

It looks more like Boddingtons 

[paulprice]

I think my canal is looking too clean, I think it needs a little grot, or maybe a shark?

How did you get such a good fin-ish, PP? 

Dave G

Dave

Its a simple trick I learned years ago, just get some clear pasti-card cut it to the required shape, them with your favourite enamels (gloss of satin it does not matter) paint underside of the pasti-card with suitable hues to represent your preferred type of water, and if there are weeds etc, remember to use darker colours to represent deeper water. Leave to dry, then flip it over and when you install it, instant glossy water. If I want ripples I simply put a thin layer of gloss varnish on top with a brush, applied from side to side or top to bottom depending upon how you want the ripples.

If I can do it anyone can 

[Bealman]

That is one great tip. Thanks for posting!

George

[paulprice]

That is one great tip. Thanks for posting!

George

George

Not a problem, I even use the same approach for water towers etc

[Trent]

The canal is looking a little too ... much like an A* piece of modeling imho 

[JasonBz]

Chopping a few bits off a Hornby Engine Shed 4mm scale clip together kit to make a suitable N scale large tin shed type of building frame for the local Farmers CoOp warehouse to use.

Them older Hornby buildings are quite a useful resource for buildings

But aren't they a tad over scale? 

They would be a touch under scale for a steel works, even in Z gauge


PaulPrices canal water certainly looks just like canal water should - Ill note that method for still waters running deep

[1936ace]

not much sadly. waiting for the flooring to be reinstalled.
once thats done and the final storm repairs all sorte i hope to b able to get back into some serious work incl having a go at scenery
bart

[grumbeast]

Messy plaster!  Got it all done on the British side of the layout, but run out of plaster cloth