Progress
The concept was inspired by Kidmore Halt, the only changes were the use of a slightly longer SMS BB017 module and the trackplan was 'flipped' horizontally, thank you David.
The additional length is not readily apparent whilst the height of the rear upstand is useful for a simple backscene.
The DCC gubbins underneath, MultiMaus CPU on the left
First test of the trackwork
The test is very successful.
The local freebie paper is used to make templates for the hardstanding.
The first piece of card fitted perfectly, thanks to the paper template and only one layer is needed. Each piece of card was laboriously cut using old kitchen
shears, my right hand will take some time to recover but that part is over.
Just need to apply some PVA to the edges, otherwise ready for whatever is next.
Now
the track has been weathered and the surface has received a coat of
concrete paint. The backscene is 'Northern European Grey' the usual
colour of the sky.
Ballasting is both messy and tedious, the final section of track to be ballasted, just needs tidying.
Ground treatment
The
top surface has this applied with a 12mm stencil brush,it results in a
tough slightly rough finish that can be overpainted with acrylic washes.
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