Thatched Cottage Diorama 

Many thanks Frank

Thanks Debbie!

Thank you!!

Thank you. I think a lottery win is needed to make this a reality 😂

@@DartsideScenics If she gets broody for a thatch, just pop the diorama in her hands and tell her she’s got one already 🤣

@@EtonieE25 😂 good idea!!

Thank you, I’m glad it was useful 😁

Thanks Mark, that’s very kind 😊

Thanks Simon

Thank you so much Lorrie, you’re too kind.

Thank you Leonard.

Thanks Paul, that's very kind.

Thank you! 👍🏻

I’m really pleased it has been useful and I hope you enjoy the hobby 👍🏻

Thank you 😊

Thank you very much. I think space will be an issue so most of these dioramas go in the loft! All the best to you too 😊

Cheers J Macc, I'm pleased it was useful

Thank you Phil, I’m glad it has helped 😀

Thanks so much for this comment Ian. I’m glad it was useful and hope to see photos of your diorama when it’s finished.

Thanks Fred! 😁

Thanks Phil, much appreciated

Thanks very much Tony

Thank you very much 😁

Thanks Stephen!

Many thanks Peter

Thanks Cerise

@@DartsideScenics you are very welcome 🤗

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Thanks very much Andy 👍🏻

Thank you!

Спасибо 😁

Thank you. That does sound like a very good alternative

I forgot to add, put the wet paper through a blender if you want a finer mix.

@@seakr9838 ah yes, I used some blended loo roll on my dry stone wall video as I’d run out of sculptamold!! I’m not sure I got the mix right but it seemed to work ok.

Thanks Rod 👍🏻

Thank you Mtspeed Crafts! 👍👍

Thanks Michael!

Thanks Scott.

That’s such a nice comment Tim, I really appreciate it.

Thank you very much!! Happy Father’s Day 😁

grazie 👍🏻

Thanks Dave 😊

Thanks! 😂

Thanks Calvin 😁

Thanks very much Paul 👍

Thank you Alex

Thanks Thomas! I know what you mean about making decisions- procrastination seems to be part of modelling!! Best wishes 😁

Thank you very much! 😊

Thanks very much Andrew 👍🏻

Thanks very much James 😊

Cheers Steve!

Thank you. I haven’t tried plumbers hemp before but will have to try it if I do another thatched roof.

@@DartsideScenics Your method looked very good indeed, if it ain't broke, then don't fix it?🤔✌️👍😊

@@musoseven8218 😂

Thank you Amy, that’s very nice of you to say. I bet the Smithsonian is an amazing place to visit.

You would love the Smithsonian. You should try to make a s holiday trip to the US.

Thanks Sofia

Thank you, I’m really glad it was helpful

Thanks very much Dan, I really appreciate your support 👍🏻

Thank you Lasse

Thanks very much Shaun 😁

Thank you Barry

Thank you!

Thanks Jonathan, I’m glad it was useful.

Just one quick question: did you treat your homegrown sea foam in any way before use? I've read previously about using glycerine to maintain some flexibility for example.

@@jonathanp4933 hi Jonathan, yes I did treat them with glycerin. I did a small section on it in my seafoam tree video (around the 1:35 mark)

Thanks Chris, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you!! Your next layout sounds great

Thanks very much. I must admit, I was slightly concerned at the length of the video when I was editing it!!

Thank Mike 😊

Thanks Craig, I really appreciate your support

Thank very much Dave. I have found each project a bit long recently so it’s definitely worth a shake up! I am planning a series next so will (hopefully) be able to post regularly.

@@DartsideScenics cool! Looking forward to the next project...

Thanks Ande P, much appreciated. Finding the time is difficult due to a full time job so I fit it in where I can on evenings and weekends.

Thank you 😀. I generally work in OO gauge as I think I would find N gauge too difficult/small to deal with the little details. However, I would never say never as I like the idea of getting a lot in without taking up too much space.

Hi Diane. My daughter designed this one but it was similar to the way I usually plan it. I only have a rough idea in my head of what I want to achieve and form the land shape loosely on that. The way I see it, the land is there first so making small adjustments to fit buildings, etc is what you would have to do in real life. The soapy water breaks the surface tension. If you have an amount of scatter or powder and drop watered down glue onto it, the glue will bead and create a bit of a mess. If you do it after a spray of soapy water, it soaks in to ensure it sets correctly. I didn't actually time how long it took me but I spent a long time procrastinating on the techniques I hadn't tried before.

I picked up some small spray bottles from Boots which give quite a fine mist from a height. I don’t dilute the scenic cement. I try to remember to clean the bottle/nozzle thoroughly as the glue can ruin the spray mechanism.

Many thanks for your reply, and looking forward to the next instalment of your railway layout

This was based on my daughters vision and some cottages we saw in Devon. However, there are probably lots of similar cottages across the country.

@@DartsideScenics it looks exactly like the house my Dad grew up in. Pink walls and car included. I’ve only ever seen photos but it was a shock to see your video thumbnail as I looked up scenery builds 😂 Im going to show my Dad, too. I bet he’ll get a kick outta this project, too. Your daughter has good taste in homesteads! 😊

@@jmarshal it would be great to see a photo of it or look it up on Google Maps.

Cheers Lee

Sorry Mark.

My dad’s a biker so I get the old copies of MCN! I messed around briefly on his trial bike as a kid but never took it up (there’s still time though!)

You should!!!! A very satisfying past time. I ride and 'play' trains, but not at the same time! Good luck,anyway! Regards Nigel

@@nigelsabin1713 😂

Thank you! 😁

Thank you. It's good to know it was the right choice! 😀

Thanks very much John.

Thank you KVGD

Thanks Timo99, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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