Definitely. I had to use printed paper on one of my buildings as it had so many windows but I’ve never been happy with it and I’d like to change it at some point.
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My Settle & Carlisle style viaduct - OO Gauge Layout
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reddragon
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They do embossed brick paper in N gauge. Some comes from Greece, some from China via the same seller.
Then there are laser cut window frames too from others!
I might have a look into that. This is the building:
I just couldn’t work out how to do it at the time as on the real one the windows are flush to the brickwork and there’s absolutely loads of them!
reddragon
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This is what you want
1930's Factory Backscene Elements N/2mm/1:148
Create your own unique backscene for you with our range of easy to use, pre-printed backscene components for the N/2mm scale railway modeller or
reddragon
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Today I replaced the drawing pins with larger head nails, painted the edges grey and glued the wallpaper stonework on underneath the arches.
I first tried trimming and sticking but in the end sticking and trimming with a craft knife turns out to be better.
I have used a combination of double sided tape (to make it stay) and wallpaper border glue as it is super sticky
I first tried trimming and sticking but in the end sticking and trimming with a craft knife turns out to be better.
I have used a combination of double sided tape (to make it stay) and wallpaper border glue as it is super sticky
reddragon
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Todays progress is the front side of the viaduct (I will not do the rear as it is out of sight. Part one added, held by double sided tape & glued on with wallpaper border glue & then the arches trimmed out.
Once tried & tested I have added the rest - taped edges, glue the rest. What you may see above is that where the glue was thicker the paper has turned a bit green, At first annoyed but it actually looks like moss!
And with the off trims I did the rear parapet wall
Next is trimming out the arches, covering the rest and then the detailed work - my weak point!
23rd and the next steps
First I have cut out the arches. It turns out cutting out most of the paper & using the knife to finish works better
I have used a Metcalfe P0210 paving slab kit to do the arch stones. I have used their sticky back to stick them but expect that I might need to re-stick them so I have tried just 1 arch first.
Once tried & tested I have added the rest - taped edges, glue the rest. What you may see above is that where the glue was thicker the paper has turned a bit green, At first annoyed but it actually looks like moss!
And with the off trims I did the rear parapet wall
Next is trimming out the arches, covering the rest and then the detailed work - my weak point!
23rd and the next steps
First I have cut out the arches. It turns out cutting out most of the paper & using the knife to finish works better
I have used a Metcalfe P0210 paving slab kit to do the arch stones. I have used their sticky back to stick them but expect that I might need to re-stick them so I have tried just 1 arch first.
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reddragon
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Last night I installed the viaduct in place but it was too dark for a good shot, so here are the pictures of it in place!
with locos on for scale
My next task is of course to finish the stone paper, the edging & trims, coping stones, getter etc and of course when finally available track!!
Then the scenery below - hills, river, waterfall etc
with locos on for scale
My next task is of course to finish the stone paper, the edging & trims, coping stones, getter etc and of course when finally available track!!
Then the scenery below - hills, river, waterfall etc
reddragon
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Yes it is, so not ideal / worth conversion but might do it later for sentimental reasons!
I never owned any Jouef locos (had a couple of mk3s though), what do they run like and what sort of motor do they have?
reddragon
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They have a basic 3 pole motor like old Hornby but in a plastic case driving a worm gear & cog. All pick up is from the trailer bogie & all wheel drive on the motor. They run pretty well actually but the body is out of scale.
Can be converted, might do it one day but parts are an issue
Interesting. So would you say that they’re on a par with Hornby/Lima stuff of that era?
reddragon
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Hmmm
Motor drive was better than Hornby or Lima, smooth & quiet.
Drive & traction was high but motor power less so, they stalled by the motor stopping rather than slipping hence risk of burn out.
Body detail was just below Hornby.
Lima won at that time
Ah fair enough. I do remember that the nose on the Jouef 40 looked a bit wrong. When Lima bought their one out it was a complete game changer.
I’ve actually got a class 40 in 00 still as a little display thing.
It’s D200 and it’s the only 00 model I’ve got left, it’s got a little plinth that it sits on for display purposes.
What superb looking stone and brick paper. Many thanks for the link. I’ll be investing in some of that!Today I have started again working on my viaduct.
I have used the thin plasticard on the arches underneath. I have used PVA glue to stick them in with drawing pins as temporary fixings. I think I need to get better large head nails to fix it more permanently.
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I have also fixed my first sheet of stonework in place to see how it sticks with PVA glue
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Now its time to let the secret out of the bag!!
Its textured wallpaperThis is what it looks like on the reverse!
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Being wallpaper rather than printed printer paper, there are no issues with wrinkling etc, it went on just like wallpaper!!!
They do all modelling scales, many types of finish and all sorts of shapes, all only on A4 sheets though.
Yes OK, here is the link to my wallpaper and the sellers shop.
8 SHEETS stone wall 20x28cm OO Embossed textured LANDSCAPE PAPER ## oo | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 8 SHEETS stone wall 20x28cm OO Embossed textured LANDSCAPE PAPER ## oo at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!www.ebay.co.uk
Let me know what you think!
I keep meaning to come on to this thread and share my thoughts on that brilliant viaduct and time's just run away (where to I don't know)!
Your viaduct looks really, really good @reddragon; it's shown me that it's possible to make large, impressive structures such as that without as much fuss as others may have inferred elsewhere on the interwebs. I'll definitely look into getting some of the paper you've used to finish off some of my own buildings; I'm currently working on a couple of things which that would go brilliantly with.
That Class 40 looks really nice as well @Cowley; I'm wondering whether I should try making a couple of display plinths to show some of my engines which don't work/don't work well and so don't get used on the layout. Did you make that plinth or was it a pre-made one? I've seen people do both.
-Peter
Your viaduct looks really, really good @reddragon; it's shown me that it's possible to make large, impressive structures such as that without as much fuss as others may have inferred elsewhere on the interwebs. I'll definitely look into getting some of the paper you've used to finish off some of my own buildings; I'm currently working on a couple of things which that would go brilliantly with.
That Class 40 looks really nice as well @Cowley; I'm wondering whether I should try making a couple of display plinths to show some of my engines which don't work/don't work well and so don't get used on the layout. Did you make that plinth or was it a pre-made one? I've seen people do both.
-Peter
Yes I made it out of a bit of old chipboard, a couple of lengths of track and some buffers and basically just brick paper, I just got it out of the cupboard to take a picture and it seems to have got a bit damp and discoloured so I’ll have to sort that out at some point.
It’s quite a useful thing to do as a little practice run for doing scenery and ballast etc.
Ah OK - thanks for the explanation. I expect you would probably fix some of the issues with the back wall through using scatter materials and the like, but that might take away from the detail on the brick paper.
I've been wanting to practice ballasting (before it goes on the layout) for a while now and that seems to be the best way of going about it. I could even set it up and have a tiny micro-layout if I can find a set of points...!
-Peter
reddragon
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I thought that I'd develop this thread to my layout as a whole.
Construction work has been suspended for a while now due to the low temperatures in the loft. The extensive insulation has stopped it getting hot in the summer but I still have areas to do so the cold still gets in. Although not as cold as outside, I do need a few positive degrees outside for it to work.
Yesterday I did manage to go up there and take my new purchases up. I fitted C=Rail containers to 4 Hattons wagons. That is a very fiddly job!!
I still have a delivery from last year stuck in the Royal Mail backlog and the lack of Peco flexi-track is getting frustrating.
Whilst waiting I am extending the baseboard around the loft and replacing my coaching stock with Western Region coaches Mk1, 2a, 2d/e. I have even managed to get 1 solitary Southern Mk 2A.
Class 800's are still too expensive or not the models I want to get.
I have pre-ordered a Hornby W1 - 10000 in Garter Blue plus the P2 - 2007 Prince of Wales
I have a long wish list so eBay sales need to go well to fund it!
Construction work has been suspended for a while now due to the low temperatures in the loft. The extensive insulation has stopped it getting hot in the summer but I still have areas to do so the cold still gets in. Although not as cold as outside, I do need a few positive degrees outside for it to work.
Yesterday I did manage to go up there and take my new purchases up. I fitted C=Rail containers to 4 Hattons wagons. That is a very fiddly job!!
I still have a delivery from last year stuck in the Royal Mail backlog and the lack of Peco flexi-track is getting frustrating.
Whilst waiting I am extending the baseboard around the loft and replacing my coaching stock with Western Region coaches Mk1, 2a, 2d/e. I have even managed to get 1 solitary Southern Mk 2A.
Class 800's are still too expensive or not the models I want to get.
I have pre-ordered a Hornby W1 - 10000 in Garter Blue plus the P2 - 2007 Prince of Wales
I have a long wish list so eBay sales need to go well to fund it!
@reddragon - Morning.
I was wondering if you could draw out track plan at some point to give us an idea of what you’re fitting in up there?
I was wondering if you could draw out track plan at some point to give us an idea of what you’re fitting in up there?
reddragon
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Could you recommend software to do this or should I hand draw it?@reddragon - Morning.
I was wondering if you could draw out track plan at some point to give us an idea of what you’re fitting in up there?
Just jumping in I'd recommend AnyRail for planning/designing stuff (or just showing a layout design) but you can only use 50 pieces of track in the base version.
-Peter
reddragon
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You asked so here it is from my Z21
The main station so far. P1/2 are 6 car, P4-10 about 9-10 cars
To the left will be exchange sidings and carriage sidings. Tracks 5/6 and 9/10 will be designed to hold a full length 25-30 wagon freight
The suburban station (5 car) and developing sidings.
The suburban station will be rebuilt at some point.
End to end is about 20m. The loop from end to end will be another 25m. Just need lots of track from Peco!
The main station so far. P1/2 are 6 car, P4-10 about 9-10 cars
To the left will be exchange sidings and carriage sidings. Tracks 5/6 and 9/10 will be designed to hold a full length 25-30 wagon freight
The suburban station (5 car) and developing sidings.
The suburban station will be rebuilt at some point.
End to end is about 20m. The loop from end to end will be another 25m. Just need lots of track from Peco!
Iskra
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Wow, that is quite the trackplan! Where will the actual viaduct be?
Those look absolutely brilliant - when I have to opportunity to make a layout in the loft at some point later on in life I'll definitely be building something like that because it's what I think of when I think of a loft layout. The big station looks excellent and having the shorter platforms adds some variety to it I expect?
-Peter
Thanks for posting that @reddragon, I’m really impressed. What’s a Z21 though?
reddragon
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Off the top of plan 2
I will in time draw up a full layout plan on paper unless I can work out how to do it on the Z21
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