Early construction of a simple 00 garage layout

Ahhhhh, gotcha!

Hi Chris.    Another reply. Although I haven’t got much track on my plank I am considering the purchase of a “Ardurino device and the rest of the kit, to setup a third rail arc as a train passes by. Would you please advise me on where I can purchase my requirements. Best wishes Kevin

[user=1801]Passed Driver[/user] wrote:

Hi Chris.    Another reply. Although I haven’t got much track on my plank I am considering the purchase of a “Ardurino device and the rest of the kit, to setup a third rail arc as a train passes by. Would you please advise me on where I can purchase my requirements. Best wishes Kevin

Normally I wouldn't try and put people off, but unless you have programming experience an Ardurino wouldn't be useful. I have had a look on the internet and can't see a simpler solution for you to suggest as there is nothing pre-made to fulfil that role.

The boss has had me busy on home improvement projects, so I've been quite quiet recently. When I have been in the garage I've been running trains and fixing some issues which unfortunately as we know appear.  I am going to have to do major surgery to part of the platform section as I've lost a large selection of lights, must be my dodgy soldering as if I press in the right places I can temporary turn them on.


Anyway more importantly… Its Teasel Bay's 4th birthday today. The last year has seen a lot of progress on the sea wall and beach. It has been a good escape in the last year given lockdown restrictions.

Happy Birthday Teasel Bay.  :cheers







Cheers

Matt

Hi Chris.  Thank you for your reply. It was just a bit of hit and miss. Best wishes Kevin 

Teasel bay's been a pleasure to watch as it all unfolds. Thanks for letting us see it Chris.

Happy Birthday to Teasel Bay for yesterday…… how did I miss that?  I enjoy every update and idea as it develops.
 :cheers

Michael

Thanks everyone. It’s always a joy to watch your progression as well Michael. They need a like button  as I feel it’s a little overkill to complement your amazing skills on each post! Lol

I finally decided to get on with the backscene. I’ve chosen for at least now to keep it very simple. I bought an mdf board with a white smooth side. I’ve painted it blue with some left over blue paint. 

 

First one fitted. It instantly changes the scene, I should have done it sooner!



Added some bushes to beak up the scene. 



Temporary removed the access bridge to fit the road which runs order. To allow the water mill section to be removable this bit sits on top to hide the joins. Needs a little Sculptamold to merge the two sections. 

Oh and I made and painted some deckchairs…

Congratulations Chris, the backscene makes a huge difference and the light blue back drop, broken up with trees and buildings works a treat. Reminds me of John Flann's Hintock on here.

Very well done, the mill looks much more at home in a natural setting.

Best,

Bill

               

Amazing how such a simple backscene transforms a photograph.  Good job.   Now you can take your time finding a final backscene.
Michael

How much to hire a deck chair? I promise I won't sue if I trap me fingers.  :)

It's been said Chris but yes, wow - what a difference a backscene makes.  With that clear blue sky, the deckchairs have arrived in the nick of time ………………..

Just a comment about the tractor…………..I can't make out if it's a Fordson Major or a Fordson Dexta - the colour is the classic "Fordson" blue/orange but if memory serves me right, the much smaller Dexta originally came with silver wheels so my guess is it's a Major.  However,  when driving tractors, the driver almost always sat leaning slightly forward, almost slumped towards the steering wheel - never leaning back as your chap appears to be unless operating implements. Tractors were not the most comfortable of vehicles in those days !  Changing his posture would, IMHO, instantly convert the current "toy" into a "model"……………….

Amazing the difference a bit of backscene can make  :thumbs

Peter, maybe the farmer has been enjoying a little too much of the lunchtime tipple ??  :cheers

Cheers

Matt

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

Now you can take your time finding a final backscene.

I'm not sure at the moment, I quite like the simplicity of the blue which can be easily ignored. I've got the flexibility to do anything in the future so we'll see!

[user=1120]peterm[/user] wrote:

How much to hire a deck chair? I promise I won't sue if I trap me fingers.  :)

Someone made a similar comment on the photo on facebook! Trapping fingers in deckchairs seems to be a common theme!  I'll have to do some market research and get back to you on prices  :mrgreen:

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

Just a comment about the tractor…………..I can't make out if it's a Fordson Major or a Fordson Dexta - the colour is the classic "Fordson" blue/orange but if memory serves me right, the much smaller Dexta originally came with silver wheels so my guess is it's a Major.  However,  when driving tractors, the driver almost always sat leaning slightly forward, almost slumped towards the steering wheel - never leaning back as your chap appears to be unless operating implements. Tractors were not the most comfortable of vehicles in those days !  Changing his posture would, IMHO, instantly convert the current "toy" into a "model"……………….

I have no idea what the tractor is… I liked the colour! My tractor knowledge is near enough zero but I'll see if I can slouch Farmer Jack slightly forward. He wasn't made for the tractor, at the moment he is near enough plonked on top as a long running experiment to see if he actually fitted.

[user=2080] Barchester[/user] wrote:

Amazing the difference a bit of backscene can make  :thumbs

Peter, maybe the farmer has been enjoying a little too much of the lunchtime tipple ??  :cheers

Cheers

Matt

I certainly wouldn't put it past him. Farmer Jack is is named after someone who likes a tipple!