I used hard cardboard, and for the supports I cut a long strip and then bent it into a v shape to glue it to the base, ive found it helps with "unloading" the load
Awesome, glad to hear it helped! It's always nice to feel like your goods trains on the layout have a purpose rather than just empty wagons running around. Thanks for watching 😃
A good explanation, excellent result. Why not super glue a steel washer to the underside of the card and use a magnet to remove the load without having to lift the wagon.
I feel like you'll enjoy this follow up video I did shortly after this one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DOfnVUoFK28.html 😉 Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks Marcus, my aim with these types of videos is to present it in a clear way so that people can have a go themselves if they want to. Thanks for watching 😃
Hi there just a quick idea I glue a small magnet on the card and then pant and glue the load. Then I have a magnet on a lollipop stick to lift the the load off so I don't need to tip the wagon upside down
Shh, that was going to be my next video! 😉 But I agree, it's a great way to have more realistic running if you want freight trains to leave full and come back empty. Thanks for watching 👍
Living in Leighton Buzzard, it's always nice to see the Arnold Sands wagons. The loads look great. Have you tried doing a sand load for the Arnold Sands wagons as they would have carried sand originally.
Thanks! That's a great idea, you're right having a sand load would be much better. I imagine it would be a similar process to doing the coal but I'll have to give it a try some day. Thanks for watching 😃
Borrowed a couple of pieces of coal from the Flying Scotsman in the 70's and smashed them into little pieces in the 80's. I used some packaging foam for the base.
i like it.... each load would look different and can be removed...... Another option is to use Pound Stop sponge cut to shape and the same watered down PVA mix. The sponge becomes stiff but can still be removed.
Yeah it does add another layer of detail to the layout. Ah I'd never thought of using sponge! Might have to try that next time I make some. Thanks for watching 😃
True but they're not as convenient to remove if running empty stock. Plus you need to have both materials to hand instead of just card which most people already have. Thanks for watching 👍
Hey Jack, I have to admit I buy coal from the retailers that is already at the correct scale so I'm afraid I can't help you there. Thanks for watching 😃
What about them? I'm sure you could adapt this technique to replace the plastic coal to those as well if that's what you're asking. Thanks for watching 😃
Hi there, I don't see why not. Model railways are all about creativity so you're free to come up with your own techniques. I would say it probably won't look as realistic as using crushed coal like I did in the video but it's definitely worth a try and it won't cost you anything other than a bit of paint. Thanks for watching 😃
