All my chip goes are Deluxe Innovations Pete. At least three different body styles were offered at one time. Not sure if they can still be found or not.
Really enjoying rewatching your Ops videos 😊hoping to see another one in 2024, once the line is served by trains again rather than replacement coach service 😀
For sure Pete... No one wants to ride the dreaded bus around the layout! The LE/NE train will be affected the most by all the layout changes. I'll have to shoot a new video covering it's operations when everything is stitched back together.
I have watched your tree making videos several times and gave it a go myself over the past few days (I made 21 4" trees). I have found difficulty getting the initial flocking to stick to the armatures. I used a "Rustoleum 2X Ultracover Paint + Primer (Dark Walnut)" which I now note says 'Fast Drying' on the can. Perhaps my spray paint is drying too quickly and is no longer tacky when I sift the first application of Earth Blend / Static Grass Flock? I would be interested to hear what others are using and their results. I resorted to using more of the spray adhesive and that seems to help improve "leaf coverage" sticking to the branches somewhat. Excellent vide by the way: amazing results, explained and demonstrated in a very reproducable way. Thank You!!
Thanks so much. I use Tremclad as it has a relatively long drying time and stays tacky enough that you get a good bond of the initial material. You still have to work somewhat quickly but I find it does the trick. Thanks for stopping by and having a look. -grant
If memory serves the etched platforms have two tabs at the end that are installed through slots in the carbody. You must carefully insert an exact blade under the etching next to the tab and gently rock/pry the etching away from the body to get them to come off. They are glued in place so you have to be careful not to bend the etchings of course. Good luck. -grant
Dear me mate the best tree making video i have seen and will defiantly be following your video on this and your other ones too well done great stuff .UK. Thank you.
Just discovered this layout and wow. Very nice. I’m modeling Japanese narrow gauge in 1:150 and I’m going to use your tree making techniques. Just a gorgeous layout.
Just swapping out the traction wheel made a huge difference in the performance of my Rapido Algoma FP9. It would struggle to start and could not run at low speed without shutting off. Now it runs great! Thanks for posting this.
In all honesty I'm not sure the Sisal would be stiff enough for a tree in that scale. You could give it a whirl but there may be a better way to build a 1/56 scale version. Check out Boomer Dioramas RU-vid channel for some amazing tree tutorials. Cheers! -grant www.youtube.com/@boomerdiorama
They do Ron. I was working up in Edmonton for a few of the games during the western finals. Good energy in the city. Would be nice to see my friends up north have cause for celebration. Cheers!
Hello, I have tried several types of sisal rope, but the fibers don't seem as strong as the ones you use. What is the thickness of the sisal rope you use? Thanks.
I’m out of town on a job Fred so can’t measure it up. It is farm grade Sisal designed for baling if that helps. I would guess that the rope itself is a good 1/8” thick. I can give you a proper measurement in a week or so when I get home. Cheers. -grant
