Early construction of a simple 00 garage layout

I think a contrast is a great idea, as that would be the case in reality and will allow the viewer to see two different scenes, even though they are similar.
I asked because I like to understand choices people make so I can learn from that, but sometimes it is just a gut feeling with the modeller.

Michael

Last night I was joined by a Hedgehog in the garage. 





It was a pretty interested in routing around and I was a little worried about it disappearing into the depths at the back… After some gentle persuasion by slowly pulling him along on the piece of carpet it was sat on, I was able to construct a wall Trump would be proud of, to finally direct it in the right direction….






An interesting view from the front of the garage, not seen since very early construction. You can see the expansion point of where the lift out bridge will sit when I eventually get around to the upper level. As well as all the rubbish which has accumulated under the Bay!

That is a nice bright workspace you have there Chris.  I didn't realise there was to be a second level.  It is something I wish I had considered when planning Faversham, but I couldn't think of a way of getting it to fit.  Oh well, that will go into the mix for any future layout!
Michael

Then my trick has worked (or is working well). I planned a second level but I wanted Teasel Bay to look like its in the countryside rather than lots of tracks.  I've tried to disguise the second level when taking photos of the lower to keep that appearance. The scenery embankments are built up slightly to hide it.

So just to confuse Michael further I’ve decided on a third technique for the warf. Is it a warf I’m not sure what the technical name for the sticky out stone bit is, so I’m going to refer to it as a warf!






I want the stone to look large and moulded around the wood, so I thought I’d try and make my own this time. Each stone is cut from thin sheets of the foam and then rounded by individually rubbing them around the palm of my hand and stuck on. 






The top stones are a very thin cut in a mix of squares/rectangles. I raised the height beach end side as it would take the brunt of the waves. 






Plaster of Paris acted as the mortar between the stones. So far I’ve painted a light grey base and dry brushed a first coat of a darker grey. At this point I started to play with some off cuts from the laser kits for some rings for the ladder. 






Still needs some work on the painting side and some seaweed, but as a scratch build I’m pretty happy with it.


There seems to be a Worldwide shortage of Sculptamold. I can find one pack for £25+40pnp and another for £60!! I’ve had to resort in finishing the beach incline with clay! Luckily it’s a small area. I’m sure it’ll be fine.. 

Why use one technique when you can show off several?  I like the scratch build there Chris and can imagine what it will look like when finished.  I like the use of spare bits of laser kits too.  They certainly look like hefty stones….. fat too expensive for humble Faversham!
Michael

[user=1512]Headmaster[/user] wrote:

too expensive for humble Faversham!

Are you sure? Faversham attracts some wealthy people into the 5 star hotel estate! 

I love the foam it worked well, I look forward to seeing more

[user=981]jimmy styles[/user] wrote:

I love the foam it worked well, I look forward to seeing more

Thanks Jimmy. Once its finished being painted and blended in to the other sea walls will be good.

[user=2057]TeaselBay[/user] wrote:

So just to confuse Michael further I’ve decided on a third technique for the warf. Is it a warf I’m not sure what the technical name for the sticky out stone bit is, so I’m going to refer to it as a warf!

Ain't it just referred to as a breakwater?

Just guessing



Ed

This is looking great Chris - love the end result with the foam blocks but my word, what patience making each one by hand !!

 It reminds me of the poster for the film "A French Lieutenant's Woman" ……………………… :cheers

Snap  :cheers



Ed

(PS: but I think sticky outy bit sounds better  :lol:)

[user=1338]Ed[/user] wrote:

Ain't it just referred to as a breakwater?

Just guessing



Ed

Could be, its effectively what it will be doing, sheltering the dock from the waves.  :hmm but I can keep calling it the sticky outy bit in future  :mrgreen:

[user=6]Petermac[/user] wrote:

This is looking great Chris - love the end result with the foam blocks but my word, what patience making each one by hand !!

It reminds me of the poster for the film "A French Lieutenant's Woman" ……………………… :cheers

Thanks Peter, It didn't actually take that long I was able to cut a long strip and then slice them off. I was worried the sheets would cause the corners to be too sharp and everything look a little flat…

I had to Google the film, but once complete I'll make the lady a black cape and retake the photo.

Hopefully the weather will be a little better at Teasel Bay!
Michael

Having built that jetty with heavy stone, he'll need something to test it …………….. :cheers

Ha. At the moment the water at Teasel bay looks pretty muddy and dry!





Clay doesn’t work half as well as Sculptamold! Oh well once covered with some Woodland Scenics flex paste it smooths out. A few more layers and it’ll be all good. 






Dry brushed some white on ‘the sticky outy bit’. Once that is dry time to add some sand painted black to represent seaweed and clams and some of the green dye used in the sea wall. 

The dry brushing makes such a difference…. it looks great.  Clever idea for the clams and seaweed too (although I think it's mussels which are black).  It's going to look very realistic

Michael

Today I learnt if you have some leftover sleepers then you can make a sea wall with them!

I've often thought that might be the case - now we know.  Mind you my grandad built a garden shed out of old sleepers - that was never going to blow down in a storm!
Michael