Talking T Gauge The Original Forum Dedicated to the World's Smallest Model Railroad Scale    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Australian Suitcase Layout Goto page 1, 2  Next          Talking T Gauge Forum Index -> Layout Showcase View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message zomer Joined: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Victoria, Australia Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:59 pm    Post subject: Australian Suitcase Layout Gday all!! I have updated the VicTGauge blog with pictures of my briefcase layout. It includes scratchbuilt road trestle and level crossing lights. I now have to clean up and texturise the road and paint the level crossing lights. Shrubs and trees will be next though. Paul has been making awesome progress on his layout and I will add pictures of that to the blog soon. Hope you like it. I have an exhibition in March so I hope for this to be of high standard by then and perhaps a little rail trestle diarama as well. Cheers Adrian _________________ Victorian T Gauge Blog http://www.victorian-tgauge.blogspot.com/ Back to top trainspotter-usa Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 315 Location: Minnesota Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:46 pm    Post subject: Those level crossing lights are something else! Looking great Ian _________________ I CAN see how cool this stuff is!!! http://more-t-please.blogspot.com/ Back to top DanMacK Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 127 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:59 pm    Post subject: Excellent work Can't wait to see more progress. Are the crossing lights Eishindo products? _________________ Regards, Dan MacKellar Back to top zomer Joined: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Victoria, Australia Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:24 am    Post subject: DanMacK wrote: Are the crossing lights Eishindo products? Nah mate . I made them myself. I used 1mm styrene rod as the pole. Thin strands of styrene as the "X" and folded for the light shades. The "Stop on Red Signal" sign and the circle for the lights were thin pieces of cardboard. In later versions I will use styrene to replace cardboard parts.They might be a bit over scale but it would be difficult to make them any smaller. Ill paint them ASAP and post up pics. Im keen to see them painted. Adrian _________________ Victorian T Gauge Blog http://www.victorian-tgauge.blogspot.com/ Back to top B 67 Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 277 Location: Stratford, Australia Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:13 pm    Post subject: Ah! Actual layout progress. Very nice to see. Making those crossing signals must've been fun when I think about how tiny they must be. I was going to make some for my layout, but think I'll wait for the Eishindo ones to be released. I suspect they will be able to be Australianised or Americanized too. Of course for the Australian version, the cross-arms (crossbucks) really need to be at a different angle (hint hint). Australian signal on left, US one on the right. By the way zomer, the Australian photo is of one that used to be on the Maryvale line. _________________ Darren, Stratford, Australia. Back to top zomer Joined: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Victoria, Australia Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:02 am    Post subject: I never noticed a difference!!! This Gunzel hangs his head in shame !! Making them was actually very fun......I was inside where it was cool away from the 45C heat outside!!! It shouldnt take long to change them to Australian standards. I also have to add the bell to one of them. These are a first attempt and will only get better from here. I need to make some road signs next. I will post up pics once the paint is finished. Adrian _________________ Victorian T Gauge Blog http://www.victorian-tgauge.blogspot.com/ Back to top B 67 Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 277 Location: Stratford, Australia Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:13 am    Post subject: zomer wrote: I never noticed a difference!!! This Gunzel hangs his head in shame !! And I should think so too. Ah, just kidding. But I have to do my bit to lift the standards of Australian prototype T gauge modelling. zomer wrote: Making them was actually very fun......I was inside where it was cool away from the 45C heat outside!!! It shouldnt take long to change them to Australian standards. Another reason I felt it okay to bring the subject up. zomer wrote: I also have to add the bell to one of them. These are a first attempt and will only get better from here. Well, they're better than mine already. No doubt the Mk II versions will have working bell and lights. zomer wrote: I need to make some road signs next. I will post up pics once the paint is finished. Road signs (and their correct placement) are one of my specialties. I might be able to help you ensure your signs are correct for the era too. _________________ Darren, Stratford, Australia. Back to top zomer Joined: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Victoria, Australia Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:01 am    Post subject: B67 wrote: No doubt the Mk II versions will have working bell and lights. Absolutely........actually all jokes aside I reckon I could do it using fibre optics! Might have to look into it. Quote: Road signs (and their correct placement) are one of my specialties. I might be able to help you ensure your signs are correct for the era too. Sounds like a plan!!! I might have to come and see you about some water and shrubbery as well. Do you have anything that will suit a road surface? Ive painted it as an undercoat but would like something with a bit of texture. I have started on the trestles for the bridge on my diarama. Bloody hell its tiny!!!!! _________________ Victorian T Gauge Blog http://www.victorian-tgauge.blogspot.com/ Back to top B 67 Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 277 Location: Stratford, Australia Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:11 am    Post subject: Fibre-optic bell? That'll be interesting. Oh, you meant the lights. I'd not get too carried away with road texture in 1:450 scale. If you can see it in this scale, it's probably oversize. I do have material for road surfaces in stock. The roads on my layout are mostly dark grey matt paint on balsa. Not that the balsa was ideal. The roads on the hill side are the same dark grey paint on wood filler. Parts of this are a bit rough in 1:450 scale, but it looks okay. I shall be using a smoother surface for future work. I've improved these a bit after taking the photos, but still not totally happy with them. As with all modelling though, it is a learning experience. And in this scale, even the experienced amongst us are learning, I'm sure. _________________ Darren, Stratford, Australia. Back to top David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:01 pm    Post subject: zomer wrote: B67 wrote: No doubt the Mk II versions will have working bell and lights. Absolutely........actually all jokes aside I reckon I could do it using fibre optics! Might have to look into it. I'm working on an American set, with plans to use SMD LEDs. _________________ —David http://www.t-gauge.net/ http://1-450.blogspot.com/ Back to top victorian t gauge Joined: 02 Nov 2008 Posts: 109 Location: traralgon, victoria, australia Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:19 pm    Post subject: WHHOOOAAAA!!!!!!! seriously david, WOW!! i CAN NOT wait to see that!! hehheheheh, that is awsome! Back to top trainspotter-usa Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 315 Location: Minnesota Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:22 pm    Post subject: <looks at own thumb> Good grief! Ian _________________ I CAN see how cool this stuff is!!! http://more-t-please.blogspot.com/ Back to top David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:55 pm    Post subject: trainspotter-usa wrote: <looks at own thumb> :shock: Good grief! Ian Not thumb. Index finger. Soldering those leads on is not fun. _________________ —David http://www.t-gauge.net/ http://1-450.blogspot.com/ Back to top trainspotter-usa Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 315 Location: Minnesota Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:59 pm    Post subject: David K Smith wrote: trainspotter-usa wrote: <looks at own thumb> Good grief! Ian Not thumb. Index finger. Soldering those leads on is not fun. Oh well that makes it so much bigger... Ian _________________ I CAN see how cool this stuff is!!! http://more-t-please.blogspot.com/ Back to top zomer Joined: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Victoria, Australia Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:23 am    Post subject: I have updated the blog with pictures showing the finished crossing signals and application of trees. The crossing signals were 'fixed' to resemble the Australian prototype. I now have to start on making housed, a general store and a pub!! Im getting 'thirsty' just thinking bout it........!!!!!! _________________ Victorian T Gauge Blog http://www.victorian-tgauge.blogspot.com/ Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Talking T Gauge Forum Index -> Layout Showcase All times are GMT Goto page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2   Jump to: Select a forum General Forum----------------Welcome!Trading Post Modeling Forum----------------Tips, Tricks and AssistanceT Gauge ProductsModeling in TLayout ShowcaseModular Frame of MindNarrow Gauge  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group. Hosted by phpBB.BizHat.com