Programming\Display Track HO, N and z

[LooVille]

Lots of effort for a programming track.
But somebody has to ask, seeing as you are doing so many different scales,
what about O scale and 1 scale track? 

Well, I'm going to use it for display also, and to show how I do things, so that is why I make so much effort. And, I REALLY enjoy doing this 
Mmmmmm, bigger scales...... no, I have to concentrate on what I can and know. HO, N and z I can fix, program and service.....

Cheers, Evert 

[ColWer]

Well done Evert. So nicely done! 

Ciao
ColWer

[LooVille]

Good Morning All,

I worked some more and got the ballasting done for the HO track.
First time ever I do this, so to get the scale correct I went to Youtube again and WoodlandScenics used the Medium Ballast and mixed a bit of Fine together to give it some variety, so this is what I have done. Picture 01 and 02

Picture 03 - I also had to put some white glue on the shoulders else the ballast just fell off. Then I glued it all together with the soapy water glue mixture.
Picture 04 - To get the dirty black grime in the middle of the track...... Mmmmmmm...... I did not want to paint it, so I decided to leave the track to dry for 30min or so.
Then I added some black paint into the soapy water glue mixture and add drops just in the middle of the track. it flow nicely into the ballast. I did this until I was happy with the result. Think I did 3 drops or so with 15 to 30 min periods in between each.

I'm quite happy with the results.

Regards, Evert 

[capeklr]

Hi,
yes I have also had the problem of the ballast falling off if you do not first apply some glue to the sides
and apply the ballast to that and let it dry.
I see the termites have been very busy on the one sleeper. 
Have fun, looking very good.

[LooVille]

Now that the track is finished and working it is time to add some grass and other details.

I used my trusted WoodlandScenics Bushes and the Noch Grass Tufs.
Then I also want to do something extra as it is HO and things are bigger and mutch more detail can be added.

Picture 04 and 05
So, I took some Sisal Twine and cut a few pieces. This I unraveled and made into small random bunches.
Once the glue is dry I will paint them slightly green with red at the top. Think it will create some nice interest for the scene.

Cool, enjoy the long weekend and speak again soon.
Cheers, Evert 

[ColWer]

Very nice Evert! 

[Steve Smith]

Looking very good.  I reckon the ballast needs a very light weathering of dirt, soot or grime to make it really pop.

Steve   

[LooVille]

Good Morning All.....

@Steve, yes I will do some more weathering on everything once I'm done. Still have to do the smoke stains on the tunnels too.

So I finished the grass yesterday and this morning I painted the grass I made green with white flowers.
I also added some red Noch flower tufs. Think it looks good.....

I really like the way it turned out.

The the last two pictures I thought I'll pit it outside, just for fun and to see the effect..... WOW  the colours is just awesome......


Cheers, Evert

[capeklr]

Stunning.
 

[ColWer]

Yes, Grandios! 

[BigEd]

Very nice!

[LooVille]

Good Morning All,

Few final finishes....

Painted the outside of the mountain section black to finish it off nicely.
Then also glues some black foam rubber to the bottom of the module.

Finished it off nicely 

Cheers, Evert

[LooVille]

So, as a display, I was thinking of fitting a HO, N and z scale figure.

To do this I decided to build a section of a Platform, decided to do it in N Scale.
I had to scratch build it as I do not have a kit.

I measured the space I had as well as the height to the doors of a coach.
Then I did a quick drawing on CorelDraw to get the measurements correct.

I used 2mm CardBoard to build it and some Lego Blocks to keep everything square.  Piture 01.
Then for the deck, I used a very fine grid sanding paper (P180), I scribed some stones on the edge and put a layer of glue over the edge to smooth it slightly. Picture 02.
For the sides of the walls I printed some concrete pictures. Picture 03.
I wrapped the sides with the printed paper. Picture 04

[LooVille]

The Deck I painted grey with a dark brown wash to show the scribe lines I made for the edge stones.
Then I weathered it a little also..... Picture 01.
Lastly I painted the yellow safety line, I dry brushed it on so that it looked weathered and worn. I also painted the edge of the platform white. Picture 02.

Then it was test fitted, 2mm to high, so I had to cut the foam so that it could be sunken into the base. Picture 03.

Everything was fitted and I think it came out great 
I do have N and z scale figures, just have to get HO figures still.

But for now, I'm happy with how it look.

Regards, Evert Loo

[capeklr]

 
I think I just found the person who will be building my platforms when the time comes.