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My vote would be for grass inclines, but I prefer countryside rather than brickwork. It might be an idea to print off some brick paper, stick it on to card and put it in place, see how it looks to you.
You've done a grand job on the overgrown yard, it really looks the business.
Dave
Hi. I will cut some walls out and place along incline and see how it looks.
ParkeNd wrote:Another vote here for grassy slopes - with profuse weeds entwined in the grass using Woodlands Scenics Foliage F51 and F52.
I have uploaded a picture of what I decided BUT most of this wall will disappear into trees and foliage with the other side being completely grass banking.
Morning. I have started work on the incline, I have used red brick walling on the wall facing the yard/ factory with the intensional of far side blending into a nice green grassy bank with trees. I'm not sure whether to put a small wall on opposite side or,what I'm favouring, a mesh fence that I'm making. Looking forward to getting to work with scenery work on this incline. really enjoying this build so far~ happy days
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Happy with my first go at building an incline.
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Work started on incline, most of the will blend into grassy heavy foliage.
well, moved Marcroft junction into its new home yesterday, wife's happy now...Lol. Insulated, laid carpet, electrics etc so I little bit of home in the back garden. I think I have done enough to the goods yard scenery wise, I think I'm starting to get a tad over zealous. I will now over next few days start to build second board and decide how and what direction that part of layout will go. A mainline station will definitely be on the cards. Better go brush my teeth ready for trip to our local for a bar meal...
hi guys. Just a few more pictures of work carried out today. I decided to take today off and spent a few happy hours in the shed. Built the metcalfe signal box, fitted LEDs and placed into position. I carried out a little more work on the scenery, happy with how that came out. My next big project will be the small town on the upper level, no track but just as important as rest of layout. Well, I'm going to try and get all this glue of my fingers and get a bite to eat, once you start getting involved in your build you can easily forget what time it is. See you again soon.
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Next will be the small town on upper level.
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Happy with how's it's looking.
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A little more of scenery completed
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That's the signal box built and placed into position.
Marcus, you must have hours of free time to lavish all this time on the layout.
The layout is looking superb and your attention to detail with the scenery is terrific. What are your plans for the town area? More Metcalfe buildings?
ParkeNd wrote:That looks first rate Marcus. You should be proud of your work.
I have to admit that once I had laid the track, I wasn't looking forward to the scenery because having never done anything like this before, wasn't to confident I could produce work to a high enough standard. Thx for your kind words, coming from more experienced builders like yourself is very high praise indeed.
carnehan wrote:Marcus, you must have hours of free time to lavish all this time on the layout.
The layout is looking superb and your attention to detail with the scenery is terrific. What are your plans for the town area? More Metcalfe buildings?
Keep up the great work.
Paul
Working for myself does give me the luxury of taking time off when I want to. The upper level town area will be consisting of low relief houses and full houses, pub and shop in the central area. I may incorporate a church in the top right corner purely because I like the metcalfe model. All my buildings so far have been metcalfe as I think these are the best, cardboard wise, out there. Street lighting will be incorporated as with the buildings etc. thx for your kind comments, I am getting loads of enjoyment from this build.
hi guys. Just thought I'd have a quick go at making some small rock outcrops. Found an old tube of filler this morning and had a go, Don't think it looks to bad, may try something larger on another part of layout. Hoping to wire yard lights up this weekend and try a night shot.
