HIDDEN SIDINGS EXPOSED and adding scenery to them - initial thoughts.

I like my layout a lot but sometimes we all yearn for something different. Rather than scrap the layout and start again I thought I might just improve the look of the hidden sidings by adding scenery to them. This might give me a "new" layout for less effort than starting from scratch. These are my initial thoughts.

[@canuckprogressive.3435]

Whatever you come up with I'm sure it will be great.

[@ringmastermodels]

Can’t go wrong with some manky terraced house backs if you’re after an urban scene; plenty of scope for detailing and character in each dwelling. Perhaps overdone, but it adds serious atmosphere when done and reminds the viewer that your railway is a populated place.

[@KV12543]

Absolutely....some terraced houses would look great on top of my white boxes, Regards Keith

[@andrewjditton]

Interesting stuff Keith. Personally, I think the track will look much better if you ballast it and weather it. It looks a little wonky in places (because it was only meant to be hidden, right?) and I think good ballasting and weathering will help disguise it. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

[@KV12543]

Ballasting is not my favourite aspect of modelling but I guess I may have to do it , Regards Keith

[@paulbache3940]

make it up as you go along is the best way I find ! a lot of good ideas though

[@KV12543]

Hi Paul, ideas are slowly beginning to form, Regards Keith

[@smallrails6831]

Really nice. I just found your channel and subscribed. I love Shunting Ops.. Hi from NZ

[@KV12543]

Hi and welcome to my channel, Regards Keith

[@TrentonLightninghammer]

I'd say for the right side, continue the height of the boxes with a thin piece of wood or thick card and extend it all the way to the end of the layout allowing the two lines to run underneath and come out as a tunnel.
then add a retaining wall right along the two siding on the right to allow them to still be functional.
This will give you plenty of room for scenery and giving you more vertical detailing which most layouts lack being so unrealistically flat.

[@KV12543]

Funnily enough, I've been thinking along exactly the same lines as you and may well extend to the right of the boxes, Regards Keith

[@TrentonLightninghammer]

Credit me in the next video if you go for the idea ;)
Keep up the great work mate!

[@christianlane117]

Would incorporating optical illusion techniques such as two mirror film and strategic placement of theme appropriate objects help you optimize your limited space? Thank you for your time

[@KV12543]

I think a mirror or two could well be a good idea and help to make the space seem larger. As long as it doesn't reflect my face!