If you enjoyed this video, feel free to check out some of the others on the channel: Model Railroad Techniques: Town on a Hill - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I2fuwU7ZA98.html Model Railroad Scenery: 10 Tips for Better Static Grass - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p5mSFpFd-NM.html Model Railroad Scenery: Texture and Topsoil - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eTcFCdv09yw.html Applying Waterslide Decals - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MoUqufZbi5I.html
Love the layout and the scene by scene approach to modeling. I also think the channel will keep on your toes to keep working the layout. I know my channel keeps me focused on working on it.
You have an awesome layout. I really like in Copchi how you did the vineyard scene on the backdrop and then brought it into actual scenery on the layout. Really impressive work on the entire layout. 👍
Very nice effort. I especially like the way you detailed the turntable pit, the dirt and weeds are what you might expect to see in a less than major facility. I think I might use that idea, if you don't mind that is! Cheers from West Oz.
Thanks! Even though I don't model a prototype all of my modeling is based on photographs of real world stuff - including the dirt and grass in the pit. Have at it friend!
Beautiful railroad! I’m modeling in the same era, though I’m progressing much slower. I have to ask, how did you get your modern 4-4-0 to run so well? When I tried programming mine in JMRI, it still won’t start running until my throttle (NCE power cab) indicates 9 or 10.
Mmmmm... to be honest, there were a lot of outtakes making this video! But I use esu decoders and they have a sensing feature that allows them to automatically set up optimum performance. It seems to work pretty well.
You have built a beautiful layout Scott. It looks like that wall between the railroad room and the other area of the basement isn’t necessarily permanent. If you work really fast, it looks like you could pick up another 4 feet without anyone noticing. Then just hang a mirror on it to have that other room feel bigger, lol. I’m really enjoying your videos and tutorials. Thanks for sharing your layout and your techniques. I think a tree making and backdrop tree painting might be something to think about.
Really cool video!! Very nice use of space and I enjoyed seeing the under construction photos. The painted backdrop is beautiful and I love how it integrates in with actual scenery on the layout (the rows of trees). Congrats on an awesome layout.
Hi Scott. Thanks for sharing. What a lovely layout. Do you have any tips for cleaning your scenery. I hate trying to clean my layout as I always end up damaging scenery.
Great work so far! Thanks for the tour, it’s wonderful to see a layout that loosely resembles my home area. If you haven’t already, I think you should work towards becoming an MMR. You certainly possess the skills required. Can you make a video on your town of Comptche? I’d love to see your design process for laying out a town with relation to structure placement. Cheers
Thanks. Before I was making videos, I wrote this post on creating Comptche... m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02tk7oN1YqEQCpkMKon8FWcBaWweUxPSybXDe5bBhWNCqVJW3jeSkXEiWchp4H3vdJl&id=100808324800675&mibextid=Nif5oz
FYI, I did join the NMRA this week. I've never been a member. Now I'll look into the MMR. I never really wanted to be "one of those guys". But I think you're right, I have the skill set so I guess I should go for it. Thanks for lighting that fire under my butt.
Scott, What I have found working my way through the achievement program is that it made me a better modeler. I now have two mantras 1. There’s always room for improvement 2. Good enough, isn’t You seem to already have these down, so you’ll do just fine👍🏻 Keep these great videos coming!
Frankly, you might be able to. Learned everything I know about backdrop painting right here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wgInYtjXWvk.html. As simple a method as there is. The roundhouse is Atlas, but with modified geometry to work with the Walthers turntable. I also replaced the kit stall doors and clerestory windows with custom 3D printed parts. Thanks for watching.
