Detailing scenery on a hillside and the scrapyard : Elvenhome EP 161
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- In this video of my N Gauge Model Railway layout Elvenhome, I continue the work of creating the the scenery on the hillside above the canal basin where the scrapyard is starting to be built on the layout. I look at some work I have been doing finally to paint some kits I bought eight years ago. The running session today sees a mix of an LNER O6 in charge of a coal train, with Tiverton Castle in charge of a rake of Collett coaches. Two to Watch makes a return in what will be an occasional series over the next few months the links to the two channels I mention are
Amberlea Model Railway
/ @amberlea-n-gauge-railway
Austin Valley Model Railway
/ @avmr66
Robbies Rolling Stock
Robbiesrollingstock.co.uk
Great progress Stephen. Those wagons were definitely a bargain and your skill at colour matching and painting is exceptional. Mother fantastic video. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Thanks very much Roy. I am astounded by my ability to match colour. I've said somewhere else that my old Art Master and I were not good friends and would be astounded that I can even hold the brush the right way up! Stephen
Thoroughly enjoyed this latest episode, and extremely humbled to get a mention. The show was super (a very substantial crowd from the outset), and such a delight to connect with yourself, Euan and Tony. Love the work around the scrap yard and the difference that the build-up of flora creates.
Thanks very much Donald. It was a pleasure to meet up and let's hope we do so again. If you're ever in Edinburgh and fancy meeting up let me know. The show was I think the best I've been to, and that was not just because of Eastfield. It was very busy which is a good sign. I just love doing scenic work and seeing an area transform as you start effectively 3D painting with the material. Stephen
Hi Stephen, great video as usual and food for thought about buying and making kits rather than ready to roll stock. I must also say a huge thank you for including Amberlea in your "two to watch" feature, a lovely surprise which has given me a much-needed morale boost. Chris
Thanks very much Chris. The basic PECO kits are great way to start building your own. Given the price of wagons now it really is an option that I suspect more will start taking. You are very welcome on the inclusion in Two to Watch. I do hope it leads to more support for your channel. Stephen
Hi Stephen, the section around the canal etc has transformed from what i thought a year ago was going to be a problem into a wonderful area and the icing on the cake will be the water, it really has all come together, now a real feature. All the best.
Thanks very much Chris. That corner has literally caused me some sleepless night until I finally worked out what I wanted to do. I’ve written elsewhere in the replies that I do come into the train room and look at it with some surprise, it has turned out so well. It’s so good now to be able to concentrate on the scenic side of things. Stephen
Hi Stephen, its great to see two to watch make a return, I have recently added AMVR to my subscriptions.
The hard work you have put into the colouring and decoration of the wagons is excellent.
Looking forward to the PVA pour.
All the best.
Allan
Thanks very much Allan. The wagons have come out well and they are now usable. I hope to get to the PVA by the end of March. Stephen
I can't believe it has been 7 years you have been entertaining us with your progress! And amazing are that. I love the relaxed way you explain what you are doing, without any pomposity; an everyday bloke sharing the wonders of model railways. The bank looks great and works very well with the blend of colours. Thank you for sharing your progress, as always.
Thanks very much Dave. One of the things I wanted to do with the channel, in addition to document the build of the layout, was to demystify the hobby to new people in particular. I pleased if the is coming across. The bank really is looking good and it was so good to see it 'grow' in front of me as I was adding material Its one of the many things that makes this hobby such fun. Stephen
Greetings Elvenhome and hello, Stephen 👋 Glad that you survived Model Rail Scotland with your pocket money 💰 still intact 😉 I hope Euan bought you that drink 🥃🤔 Your work on wagon kits reminds me I've ten tankers needing decals attaching 🤭 Glad to see Two To Watch return 🤩 and these are very deserving channels of support 👍 Very best wishes from the Emerald Isle ☘️
Hi Paul. I was so surprised not to buy more but I'm going to the York show in a few weeks and they have a more traders that do N gauge stuff than at MRS. I suspect I will make up for it there. I was pleased finally to get the wagon kits done so that I can use them. Stephen
Hello Stephen. this a very enjoyable video. i just like to say wow you have packed a lot of detail into your brilliant layout. canal is my favourite part. cheer's for now Tony.
Hi Tony and thanks very much. The great thing about N scale is the you can get so much in, although I do have to be careful not to overdo things. The layout is coming together every nicely and I still find it surprising when I look at it with so much done. Stephen
Hi Stephen, thanks for the shout out it means a lot, I’m seeing the benefit already. Great to meet you at MRS and next week you’ll see that I was not as good at restraining myself in terms of purchases. Thanks again Nat 🚂👍
You’re very welcome Nat. Look forward to seeing what you managed to get at MRS. Stephen
Hi Stephen, Nice work on the scrap yard you just need a little hut or shed with a lamp outside to complete the scene 😁. Liked the segment on the Peco truck kits, so pleased the Decal tip worked for you. It was a great pleasure to meet you, Euan and Donald Hopefully we will be able to do it again. I had to laugh when you shared your purchases, Your role with Euan has definitely been reversed in regards to short arms and deep pockets 🤣🤣🤣. Nice to see "two to watch" returning . All the best Tony.
Hi Tony and thanks. I think I am going to scratch build something for the scrapyard once I settle the final layout and it will need an entrance too. Thanks again for the tip about the decals. It was funny that Euan spent quite a bit I think (especially as he went back on Saturday) and I was surprisingly Scrooge like. It was very good to meet up and hopefully we can do so again. I am going to be going to York and Perth and I may go the Warley replacement at the NEC. Stephen
Hi Stephen, great video catch up and I have to say it is looking really nice. Your skill levels have definately excelled in the last year or so and great job on the wagons..👏🏻👏🏻.. All the best from Gloucestershire, Chris
Thanks very much Chris. You will understand that as you start putting on the scenic material it's almost like 3D painting. It's always nice when you can step back and there is a fully overgrown bank. Such a good hobby. Stephen
Stephen. Great work. The layout just keeps getting better and better. Well done joining the 2mm Scale Association, next layout in Finescale ?. Pete .
Thanks very much Pete. I’ve been thinking about the 2mm Scale association for a while and there is something I want to do once a model is released. Still trying to work out what I will do, but I saw how to do it when I was talking to the guys on Copenhagen Fields at Warley. I do like the look of of code 40 track. Stephen
Hi Stephen, I do like the "new" shot of the train coming off the viaduct and the snake into the tunnel and vice versa.
You probably couldn't afford to buy more at MRS because The Frugally Prudent Controller of Blackwood, who you were meant to be haunting, will have picked your pocket. That's why he is so smug about having that class 59 !
Hi Mark. I like that shot too. Next time I will pair the phone with my iPad so that I can see what I am filming. It was funny that I spent very little and Euan was dishing out the Krankies. He even went back on the Saturday. Stephen
@@Elvenhome He can't of been feeling very well
@@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland I think he got all giddy and skittish with the Class 59. He will come to rue his liberality don’t worry.
Morning Stephen! Very much enjoyed this episode! The section of wagon kits was especially interesting as I have quite a few to build! I didn't know you could get Hunt couplings designed to fit the pockets! That was well worth knowing! I've got some RailMatch paint for when I eventually get around to painting my kits! I must admit that I had to think that by the time I'd purchased new couplings, and paint, and transfers, and had added new metal wheels, were the kits such a bargain though? Maybe not, but still fun to build! Glad you got a great bargain at MRS with those wagons! Looking forward to the next update already! All the best, Ian.
Hi Ian. You have to be carefull putting new wheels on PECO kits. The Farish ones are slightly wider point to point. I think PECO now sell replacement wheels. I haven’t changed the wheels on my kits. I really only do that to replace old pizza cutter wheels because they don’t run easily on code 55. If I was running on code 80 I wouldn’t need to swap them out. As for paint I am using acrylic paint from stock that I use for other things. I accept that is an added cost when starting. A set of decals is about £4 and will do I think four kits. As for the Hunt couplings I have a packet if you would like them. I am not a fan of Hunt couplings but I thought they might be worth a go on PECO wagons. This was before I discovered that PECO wagons and tankers don’t like being disassembled and that put me off fitting them. Just drop me an email with your address and I’ll happily send them to you ( I think I have few others that are for NEM pocket which you are welcome to also). Stephen
@@Elvenhome - That's very kind of you Stephen! I'd love to take you up on your generous offer! I'll email you details when I'm back at the computer which will probably be tomorrow now! Yes, Peco do their own replacement metal wheelsets, and I'm currently in the process of upgrading all of my Peco stock! Thanks very much, Ian.
Hi Stephen - You did better than me in holding onto the pennies at MRS😅. Good little haul of wagons for a very reasonable price. It was a pleasure to have met up with you, Donald and Tony at the show. As I said to you last week the layout is in a near finished state and I'm sure attention will turn to "improvements " as you mentioned towards the end of the video. Loved the running shot of the train going into the tunnel off the viaduct - a new angle on that one. Although I had visions of you spread eagled across the layout to get the shot 😂. The various bushes you've used with the various colours around the scrap yard are very effective indeed. 👌 Cheers Euan
Hi Euan and thanks. I think that was the cheapest Exhibition I have ever attended. The National Treasure is going to have to revise our respective roles. It was good to meet up. It was bit of a stretch to get that shot and next time I will view what I am filming on the phone on my iPad so I can get the angel right. It is a nice view though. Stephen
Hi Stephen, Great video, you really packed alot in and great to see that the layout is 'nearly' finished 😉 but as you say lots of detail and revisiting to do! Great running shots during the running session, really enjoyed that. Good job with the scenics it really is all coming together now, its all about the layers and you've nailed it! A great two to watch, I had not come across those channels before but subbed to both as seem good to follow! Cheers Gary
Thanks very much Gary. It is interesting as I get closer to completing this part of the layout how older parts are coming under a critical eye and being found wanting. There are quite a few new angles I can now use. I'm pleased how the scenics are turning out. A you know, it is such a satisfying to do. Stephen
Hi Stephen, nice little buy those wagons, I do like a bargain every now and then! Also some good tips about the Peco wagon kits, I’ve made up 3 of the fish vans at the very outset of my layout and it’s something I shall certainly re-visit at some point as i will need a few to populate the harbour area.
As for the hillside that’s looking really good, I’m looking forward to the water going in to, that area looks very good, I love all that timber in the yard. The scrap yard is coming together nicely. As for a refresh on the trees, probably about time, I’ll look forward to that happening, I really love trees on a layout, it’s another thing that bring layouts to life and I’m looking forward to having a go myself!
I like the sound of the 2mm Society and a project forthcoming all things to look forward to.
A really good update Stephen, cheers for now, John
Thanks very much John. I wasn't sure how much I would have for this video and was surprised how much I had to say. It is nice to be just enjoy doing scenic work. The wagons were very much cheaper than anything else at the show, and reminded me of the price of things when I started. Even though some needed new wheels at £4 each they were so cheap I couldn't say no. Trees do make such a difference and when I first put the trees at St Eldar's churchyard they looked great. Stephen
Stephen, Hi! Yes! Water slide transfers are a menace, but! I first spray the model with gloss varnish. I have a very shallow aluminium tray, maybe 3mm deep at the most. Water plus a drop of washing up liquid and a couple of cocktail sticks, magnifying glasses, a wing, and a prayer, and you can usually manipulate even the small transfers. Then matt varnish, weathering, etc. Regards, Stephen.
Hi Stephen. Yes, I had forgotten to put gloss varnish on first. I only remembered as I was filming. I also had a problem that the Fox transfers were on a very light paper and I couldn't read what the small transfers were. I've just bought some new ones and they are on a much darker card. The tweezer method really made a difference so I think I will be bolder in future. Stephen
Hi Stephen, Great deal on the wagons! I'll be interested to see how you get on with the 2mmFS stuff as I do enjoy how good it can look! The hillside looks great. Cheers, Michael
Hi Michael. The price of the wagons was simply too good to pass up. I'm looking forward to dipping my toe in 2mmFS, but that is likely to be later in the year. The hillside is really coming together. I'll be pleased to get it completed and get the PVA in for the canal water. Stephen
Nice work, Steve! There's plenty to chew on there and I wonder if you could show the waterslide transfer process from start to finish? The results are excellent and I have a bundle of wagon kits that I'm putting off building! 🙂
Hi Rob and thanks. I’ve recently bought some new transfers and the parts to complete two kits. When I do those, which will be in the next couple of weeks I will video applying the transfers. There was a step I forgot to mention in this video. It might not be I time for the next video, but it will be for the one after that. Steve
Hi Stephen. The layout's really coming along nicely. Regarding the scrapyard - are you going to install security fencing, a gate and a hut? Best wishes from a British N gauge modeller living in Austria.
Thanks Graham. The layout (or at least version 1.0) really is beginning to get close to being completed. The scrapyard will eventually get a ramshackle gate, and I will fence around from it to the start of the road leading down to the woodyard. I am probably going to scratch build a building of the scrapyard. I haven't seen anything I like and I need to fit the space once I decide where it will go. Stephen
Hi Stephen Sorry to have missed you at MRS, although I did see a few other You Tubers but not Euan unfortunatly either. Another nice update on the scenics, its really coming together now. Thanks
Hi Peter. Sorry not to have caught up with you at MRS. I don't know if you are going to York, but I will be there, assuming the trains are running, on the Monday. I really like scenic work and it nice now to be able to concentrate on it. Stephen
That was a good buy 8 wagons for £36! I'm off to a local exhibition tomorrow at Dereham so hoping for some bargains there. Thanks for highlighting Chris's Amberlea Model Railway and Nat's Austin Valley channels, I really do like watching them. I've got the job of replacing pizza cutter wheels as well - i'm just working up the courage to attack that job lol. The verge by the scrap yard is really turning out well - interesting to hear about your "sausage method"!
Regards
Steve
Hi Steve. I saw the price of each of the wagons and it was as if I went back in time to when I first started building the layout. It's reasonably easy to replace the wheels you just have to be sufficiently bold to prize the wagon under frame from the point of the wheel. It was about time Two to Watch made a return I just hope it helps both channels. I like using the 'sausage method' to ry to get a bit of randomness as the underbrush separates as it settles in the glue. The danger otherwise is that everything is very placed. Stephen
Hi Stephen, I've finally managed to sur down with my grandson and watch this enjoyable video. My grandson does like your layout, as for Amberlea, we're following Chris, but we will check out Austin Valley Model Railway. Did you manage to catch my grandson's Dylington Rocks video he posted this week, great video...Cheers James 🙂👍
Hi James. I’m glad you both enjoyed the video. I did watch your grandson’s video and Dylington was definitely rocking. Reminded me of being back in the sixth form common room! Stephen
@@Elvenhome pleased you enjoyed it, I don't know what he's got planned for his next video 🙂👍
Hello! Great stuff as usual. I know what you mean about putting off painting, plus have the added issue of being colour-blind so need to get assistance with mixing/finding the correct colours!
Thanks very much. I have been astounded to discover that I can match colour veery well. My former Art Master never discovered that skill in me; we were not best friends. I can understand that colour blindness adds a significant degree of difficulty. I am just very lucky that I do have a good colour vision. Stephen
Hello Stephen, thanks for reminding us all about Robbies Rolling Stock. I bought a set of Industrial Weedkilling Services tanks from him many years ago and they're very good. I see that he does a couple of tatty ex-private-owner wagons, which I think an imperative for modellers of the early British Railways era, but you rarely see modelled. Out of interest, which wheelsets did you use to replace those on your old Farish wagons? Also, how are you getting on with your J50? I'm finding mine to be... hmm... less than smooth on DC; hopefully chipping them will bring some improvement. Best wishes, -Ed
Thanks very much Ed. I keep meaning to get some things from Robbies, and maybe now I have name checked him I will. I used the Graham Farish replacement wheels 379-410 (3 Hole wheels) and 379-411 (spoked wheels). I pleased to say that the two J50s run fine even after a bit of time stood still. It may well be that they run better on DCC. Stephen
Nice video Stephen, would you believe I have some of those wagon kits I bought when I first started again making layouts ie about 10 years ago. The thing is at least you started to make them, mine are still untouched, thinking about it I could have tried to make some of those recently after coming out of hospital just before Christmas. I have just been to The Preston model railway show, it was nice to get out for a change.
Hi Chris. It’s good to hear that you are able to get out and about. The kits would have been a useful distraction. Hope the Preston show was good. Stephen