Building A Modular Model Railway! - Episode 12: Finishing The Tunnel

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In Episode 12 of Building A Modular Model Railway, I finally get round to finishing the tunnel!
I'm back again with another layout update from the modular model railway and it's time to finish the tunnel! Yes the same tunnel I started months ago but never put any scenery on... well today all that changes. I'll be using a mixture of tried and tested techniques that I've used elsewhere on the modular model railway that have always served me well. This time though I'll also be trying a new product that I've never used before and to say I love it would be a real understatement!
I started building this tunnel for the modular layout a while back now and so I was a bit worried I'd left it too long and things wouldn't blend together as well as I hoped. Did I succeed in making it all look natural? You'll have to watch to find out!
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Recap
01:25 - Landscaping
02:53 - Applying Plaster Bandage
05:03 - Installing Tree Bases
06:44 - Base Layer Scenics
09:15 - Dry Stone Walls
12:00 - Adding Static Grass
16:23 - Finishing Touches
17:16 - Outro
Thanks for watching!

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2 июл 2024

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@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Hey there! If you're new to the channel and this is the first time you've seen on of my layout updates, you catch up on the progress so far with this handy playlist: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8_3D7f_oQu0.html Thanks for watching 😃

@modelrailfan37 2 месяца назад

The design of this module is one of my favourites, as I really like having tunnels on layouts! I was rewatching this just for some techniques on building up terrain, and it dawned in me that I don’t think you ever did a video where you went back and added more detail to this module. Perhaps you can have the “Building A Modular Model Railway” series come back for an episode or two!?! 😃 I also know you have that viaduct that you built, but couldn’t use, and an idea I had for that is that maybe you could cut the viaduct in half and have it take up two separate modules, and have it so you can chose whether to set the viaduct up instead of the fiddle yard or station modules?! These are just some ideas, and I’m not at all forcing you to do them! It’s your railway, and as we all know, building a layout is not cheap, and I know you are busy right now with your TT project!!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 месяца назад

So long story short, the real push with this layout was to get the scenics mostly complete for the exhibition which meant I didn't really have time to revisit some of the first modules as I'd originally intended. That said, I am planning to make some improvements and upgrades across the entire layout once the TT layout is done. I have considered doing more videos on it in the future, it's whether the work is enough to warrant an episode or not. Thanks for watching 😃

@modelrailfan37 2 месяца назад

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy good to know! Your layout is already to really high standards, so it’s hard to say whether it would be worth it to make a video! Completely up to you in the end! 😃

@willbreckinridge8010 2 года назад

Immediately after watching this video, I went to a hobby shop and bought polystyrene, chicken wire, and plaster cloth. Thanks for the inspiration. You make it look so easy!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Damn, I should be on commission! Good for you though, I'm a big advocate of just getting stuck in. Hope you have fun and thanks for watching 😃

@SouthDown 2 года назад

Remarkable work! You really brought that whole scene together and the colour variations of the grasses make a big difference. I'll have to reference your videos when it is my time to take this brave step. As always, great editing, good lighting, and a great voice to go along with it: I appreciate a good quality tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks! Really glad you enjoyed the video and yeah the variation is really what makes it look more realistic and less like a carpet. Thanks for watching 😃

@adam_fordham 2 года назад

Love the scenery on that board, it really does come to life once you add scenery on it and I really like the walling as well, good job on all the scenery and blending it in with the tunnel 😀 👍🏻

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks Adam, yeah it does really come to life with the scenery on it. It's amazing how just getting the first layer of static grass down really transforms it! Thanks for watching 😃

@loispadgett6306 2 года назад

To go from plan Jane to WOW was fun to watch. It made the tunnel come to life. So glad you found that wall it worked so well and looks great. It was well worth the price. Can't wait for the next project. GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks Lois, it is a big difference isn't it. Yeah I'm really pleased with the wall too. Can't wait to use it in more places on the rest of the layout. Thanks for watching 😃

@themeparkcreator4416 2 года назад

Looks great

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching 😃

@paulamorgan2753 Год назад

I've just started making an 'n' gauge layout with my grandson and I have to say, your videos are great!! They are informative as well as easy to follow. I look forward to looking at other ideas of yours. Many thanks

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Год назад

Hi Paula, that’s great to hear! I’m glad you’re finding the videos so helpful and best of luck to you and your grandson with your own layout build! Thanks for watching 😃

@davidsheriff8989 Год назад

Again simple and straightforward.....like the trees.....how about some people?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Год назад

Thanks David, I do like to keep things easy to follow so that others can try out the techniques for themselves. Yes people will be added in due course - I imagine this would be a popular spot for photographers! Thanks for watching 😃

@Thomas__Blue 2 года назад

What a great video to come home from work too, was actually rewatching the tunnel video two days ago because these videos are just very interesting and full of great tips and technique.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Ah fantastic, perfect timing for you then! So great to hear people are finding the videos useful for their own projects too. Thanks for watching 😃

@gerardbell5967 2 года назад

Mate again a fantastic video on your ever growing channel. Love to watch for different tips and trick for my own railway journey. Keep up the great work as you do.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks Gerard, so glad people are able to learn something from the channel... even if it's what NOT to do in some cases! 😂 Thanks for watching👍

@anthonyfuller6740 8 месяцев назад

Wow! Looks brilliant!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, the layout has actually progressed a lot since this video too! Thanks for watching 😃

@anthonyfuller6740 8 месяцев назад

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy my son and I have just started our first layout and was recommended your RU-vid channel, found you on Facebook too! Looking forward to learning more from you!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 8 месяцев назад

@@anthonyfuller6740 Amazing! And great to hear that the channel is being recommended. If you're working on your first layout then a good place to start might be my Model Railway Basics series: ru-vid.com/group/PLrxCs5t2FkmwrlGe3uA8naYkBug7g-u7N

@anthonyfuller6740 8 месяцев назад

I watched your beginner series, I’m glad I did before attempting static grass!!! Our layout is going well, very basic, n gauge. Look forward to viewing more! Thank you 😊

@tagsdm 2 года назад

Beautiful job, That Model Railway Guy. Scenery is very convincing, I'd say. I used to run real dirt through a fine strainer, made it a little easier to apply. The dry stone wall is great, worth very penny. Very convincing as well.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks! Yeah I sieve the dirt beforehand to get it nice and fine but when it comes to actually applying it I personally just do it by hand. I find the less tools I have to use the quicker I tend to work - but that's just me. Thanks for watching 😃

@JohnSmithShields 2 года назад

Great video as always, keep up the good work.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😃

@thelittlewesternmodelrailway 2 года назад

Great video, some nice ideas and your modular layout is really taking shape! Nice one.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thank you! Yeah it's all starting to come together now - just need to get on with the scenery on the station and yard areas now. Thanks for watching 😃

@TheRealLordLuck 2 года назад

Great video series, very informative.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thank you, I really need to make so more progress on layout soon! Thanks for watching 😊

@willbreckinridge8010 Год назад

What is it, like the 12th time I've watched this video? I really do appreciate your videos, man, they make everything seem so simple. Keep up the good work! :)

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Год назад

Ah so that’s where all the views are coming from! Glad you’re enjoying them and thanks for watching 😃

@johnodonoghue7381 2 года назад

Great video informative as well

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it John. Thanks for watching 😃

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 2 года назад

looking good keep up the good work on the layout thanks lee

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks Lee, that's definitely the plan. People seem to enjoy these layout update videos so it gives me a good excuse to keep working on it! Thanks for watching 😃

@jakes9708 10 месяцев назад

Both of the first two big pieces of styrene had square gaps in the slope that were filled in later. I think I would have left one of them open and used the shape and a few well placed elements to suggest the footing of a long abandoned building in the countryside. In fact, I thought maybe the holes were there on purpose until they were filled in.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 10 месяцев назад

That was just the shape the polystyrene came as part of some packing material. For me this layout has always been a "less is more" endeavour and so with the Tunnel already taking up a lot of real estate on this module already I didn't want to cram too much in, especially as there are buildings near the lineside on other modules too. Of course the great thing about model railways is that we all do things differently. Thanks for watching 😃

@Mr_Tea_Rexx 2 года назад

man that looks amazing !!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks, I'm really pleased with how it turned out too. Thanks for watching 😃

@blairleipst4508 2 года назад

A useful tip re the dirt scatter that you used, that I saw on another channel (not that I can remember which one), if you put it on a baking tray and stick it in the oven to dry out it will also kill off any potential bugs and other microbes that could otherwise damage all your hard work

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Yep, I put mine in the microwave for the same reason and it helps to dry out the soil if it’s a little damp. Fingers crossed I haven’t given any bugs superpowers! Thanks for watching 😃

@railway187 2 года назад

Great result! I like your landscaping 👍😍

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks, yeah it turned out really well. You'd never know there was a gap of a few months in between! Thanks for watching 😃

@railway187 2 года назад

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy I understand what you mean 🙂 Last weekend I have been applying decals, but I had not done it for almost half a year and I must say it seemed difficult again 😁

@cemtatar839 2 года назад

great video thanks

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 😃

@mateuszgrzybek4419 2 года назад

Yay, new video!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Yep, there's usually a new video every Sunday! Thanks for watching 😃

@mandbhomestead 2 года назад

Great video, it turned out awesome so far, I am looking forward to the details later. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks Ken, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah I'm looking forward to getting the details done on the entire layout too. Modules like this are about 90% there but it's that last 10% that really makes the scene come alive in my opinion. Thanks for watching 😃

@mandbhomestead 2 года назад

Could you tell me what static grass applicator you use? Thanks.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

@@mandbhomestead It's a Take Cover Terrain applicator. There's more info and a link to them in this video: @

@mandbhomestead 2 года назад

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy thanks

@dibsyardshuntinglayout 2 года назад

Looking real good. Will look great on your next running video... Trains appearing from / disappearing into the tunnel.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Absolutely! I've sort of been holding off doing running sessions for the moment until the whole layout looks a bit more finished... but I may have to make an exception here. Thanks for watching 😃

@NicholassTrainChannel 2 года назад

Great video mate. I love the layering technique with the static grass it really gives a nice effect. The whole scene has com together really nicely so well done. What is the next area you plan to do? - Nicholas.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks Nicholas, yeah the static grass technique is one I discovered a while back and adapted slightly for myself but it's definitely a good one. Easy to do and great results which is alway a tick in my book. I think the station and yard area are next on the list but they're such big areas that I'll probably split things up into multiple videos that come out more often - that's the plan anyway. Thanks for watching 😃

@kevinhale9400 Год назад

Rust gets on the ballast as well as everywhere else.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Год назад

Yep but the ballast will be getting a general coat of grime and dirt in general later anyway. The plan is to get the ballasting done on every module and then it can all be weathered as one to create a consistent look. Thanks for watching 😃

@padiedo7213 Год назад

👍

@mickedgeleyparkstation5391 2 года назад

Great tunnel scenery.👍Where did you get the dry stone wall from,it looks great.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks Mick! The walling is Arch Laser Flexible Walling. So far the only place I've managed to find it actually on sale is Osborn's Models so I don't know if they're the exclusive stockists or if it's just not a very well know product at the moment. Thanks for watching 😃

@andrewsage6829 2 года назад

It's been an enjoyable series of videos to watch so far. My available space is much less than yours so I was wondering how you store it all? It would be interesting to see a video of it all being stored away.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks Andrew. I do plan on doing a video on storage in the future, but essentially the modules stack on top of each other in a frame I've built. If you're modules were smaller though you could get away with something more simple I imagine. Thanks for watching 😃

@andrewsage6829 2 года назад

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy Thanks for replying. I think I'm going to be looking at modules about half the size of your ones and they will be designed to sit on top of units / desktops etc. instead of the floor.

@loading9110 2 года назад

Found your channel recently as I'm getting my son a model railway for Christmas so I've been looking up videos for idea's and inspiration when it comes to actually modelling it for him. Where do you get your different grasses from? As this modular series has the most realistic looking grass I've come across.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Wow, what an awesome Christmas present! I started in exactly the same way many (many) years ago. Thanks, that's a real compliment on the grass. I use PECO static grass which is the same as WWS static grass, just rebranded. As I said in the video it's 2mm Summer for the base layer, 4mm Spring on top and then patches of 6mm Autumn and 6mm Dead Grass in random places. If you're interested I have done a whole video on my static grass technique which goes into much more detail about the process: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9Gb2bMfve0s.html Thanks for watching and best of luck with your layout 😃

@loading9110 2 года назад

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy Funny enough the recommended video after I posted that comment was 'how to ballast' one you did, which lead me too the scenery one. I will certainly be buying a static applicator and more importantly subscribing too your channel.

@Madonsteamrailways 2 года назад

The tunnel is beginning to be a Bobby Dazzler!! But there again, most of the layout is coming into shape!!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks, yeah it is all starting to come together now. The station modules will take a lot longer as there's more detail to do there but I think the plan is to do those next. Thanks for watching 😃

@HemelDownModelRailway 2 года назад

Looking great so far, really like that stone walling expensive but really worth it like the way it can contour the hillsides 🙂👍🏻 do you have a link as to where you can purchase it?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Yeah the walling is great. I'd been looking for something just like it for ages so really glad I stumbled across it. Check out Osborn's Models, as far as I know they're the only place that sells it. Thanks for watching 😃

@HemelDownModelRailway 2 года назад

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy many thanks 😊

@arandonalfawolf896 2 года назад

Nice

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 😃

@arandonalfawolf896 2 года назад

You're welcome

@themeparkcreator4416 2 года назад

I wish I had enough money to buy a train and have a model railway inside going through all the coaches

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

That would certainly be an epic setup! Thanks for watching 😃

@corsasports 2 года назад

Hi love the channel I was wondering where do we get the foam wall from? Cheers jono.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Hi Jono, check out Osborn's Models - that's where I got mine from. Thanks for watching 😃

@gordonmcillroy455 2 года назад

Looking good. :) Where did you get that stone walling from its excellent?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Hey Gordon, it's Arch Laser Flexible Walling. The only place I've been able to find it for sale so far is Osborn's Models. Thanks for watching 😃

@scottishsteamproductions2014 2 года назад

Love the progress, where did you get the foam stone wall from ?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Thanks! It's Arch Laser Flexible Stone Walling. The only place I've found it for sale so far is Osborn's Models... I suspect it'll be popping up on everyone's layouts now 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

@CymruJedi 4 месяца назад

I am currently working on my own model railway layout now, I was just wondering how is your pva glue so easy to spread using a brush? I am finding it too viscous to spread and I was wondering do you add water to it?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 4 месяца назад

I use Everbuild 501 PVA (not sponsored, that's just who I use) as it comes straight out of the bottle on most of my builds. I've used some craft PVA glues in the past that are really tacky in comparison so it would appear not all PVA's are made equal. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

@petemx5 2 года назад

Hello I really enjoy your videos, I wonder if you have an info on putting dcc sound and lights into a j94 I'm fairly new to dcc so anything would help, I worked at the steel company in scunthorpe that was United steel and I remember being taken in by my grandad to watch them running. My grandad was responsible for the workshops where the where repaired and purchased the last one before moving to diesel. I would like to do a good job on the model but not sure where to start so any help would be great. Merry Christmas

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Hi Peter, that's awesome! The closest I've got is my recent video where I fitted a DCC decoder to the Hornby J94: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-34w051N_VKM.html While it doesn't deal with sound and lights it may give you a starting point and a bit of an idea of how much space is inside the loco. Thanks for watching 😃

@petemx5 2 года назад

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy thanks for replying I think I will skip the sound and just follow your video as a first attempt. The j94s where never that clean at the steel works if I can get my dad find the video I will upload it.keep up with the videos. Merry Christmas

@convinth 2 года назад

Which brand and colour of static grass did you use for the base layer? Most effective.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Hey there, the static grass is all from PECO and the base layer is their 2mm Summer Grass. For reference the PECO grass is also just rebranded WWS stuff too but all the information and details are in this video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9Gb2bMfve0s.html Thanks for watching 😃

@convinth 2 года назад

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy Many thanks!

@thundercrowz 2 года назад

Oh no your tunnel has acne!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Err, you've lost me there I'm afraid 🤷🏻‍♂️

@modelrailfan37 2 месяца назад

Huh?? I’m so confused what do you mean by that 🤷‍♂️

@thundercrowz 2 месяца назад

@@modelrailfan37 i honestly can’t remember I wrote this 2 years ago 🤷

@modelrailfan37 2 месяца назад

@@thundercrowz lol 😂 fair

@DMZforeverOG Год назад

Hi, haven't seen a video of you continuing the modular layout for a while? What's your plans for this?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy Год назад

Hi Terry, good question! So over the Summer I was busy building my 009 layout (you may have seen that series) which took up most of my time. Work has been slowly progressing on the modular layout since then - mostly with boring things like tidying up and simplifying wiring, making minor repairs or improvements - stuff that isn't worth making a video about really. However, all that is in preparation for me to do all the scenic work on the rest of the entire layout. What I'd like to do is film several videos all in one go and release them weekly (like I did with the 009 build) That means the updates will be more regular rather than having just a video once in a blue moon! Obviously that means I've got to find time do a lot of work on the layout first but I'm hopeful I'll be able to start soon - it just may be a while before the progress appears on the channel. It is coming though and the project certainly hasn't been dropped - in fact there may be some extra exciting news to share about the modular layout very soon. Hope that makes sense and thanks for watching 😃

@lendusaquid 2 года назад

I think using real dirt is a great idea and i think ill try it as well. But does it smell ?

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Nope, not in my experience. In the Summer when it's been baked by the sun it's like dust. As the ground is more wet at the moment though you have to dry it out first, which I usually do by putting it over a radiator or in the microwave. Once it's fully dried out it's basically just like using a normal scatter. Thanks for watching 😃

@chickenbites8877 2 года назад

Can I ask where you get your static grass applicator please? thankyou!

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Hi there, it's from here: www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_ssn=pikachupoo&store_cat=11256633011&store_name=takecoverterrainApplicators%2F_i.html%3F_storecat%3D11256633011n Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😃

@chickenbites8877 2 года назад

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy that’s perfect Thankyou. Would you be kind enough to tell me where you got the various packs of grass (and which length) as well please? Also also the spray glue and brown paint... sorry I’m trying to put a shopping list together! :-)

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

@@chickenbites8877 You’re probably best off checking out my Static Grass Tutorial Video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9Gb2bMfve0s.html All the info should be in that and I also go into more depth about how I do it. Hope that helps 😃

@chickenbites8877 2 года назад

@@ThatModelRailwayGuy I think that is an excellent idea Thankyou !

@teenagethomasperspective2877 2 года назад

How money do you think u spent on PVA?!!🤣

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Haha! Honestly, not that much. It was about a quarter of a standard litre bottle I think, although I wasn't really keeping track. Still got plenty left though. Thanks for watching 😃

@themeparkcreator4416 2 года назад

Too much lol

@iancraig6070 2 года назад

This hobby is now so expensive when it comes to engines and rolling stock.

@ThatModelRailwayGuy 2 года назад

Hey Ian, I think generally you're right and certainly there seem to have been a lot of recent releases that have been close to (or exceed) £200. But there are locos out there like the new J27, the Hornby Terrier or the J15 which are all excellent models that are under £100. And if you really want to take things to the extreme the Budget Model Railways channel is a great one to check out. Thanks for watching 😃