That's a lovely country scene to just watch the trains go by, it looks great. I tried and failed with the seafoam, your trees are very impressive. A couple of suggestions from my humble experience. Maybe add a fence between the tracks and the stream to add a little more interest and variety from the stone walls. I discovered Tasma Products or TP for adding detailed plants to my country scenes - its a very easy way to add some very effective interest. They're a little pricey at full RRP but are often discounted on ebay,
Thanks for those kind words, I'm glad you like the scenery and trees. The trees took a while to make, but well worth it because they are a good size and in my opinion they so much better than the ones you buy. I know exactly what you mean about the fence alongside the track, but I wasn't sure if the stream would stop people and animals getting to the tracks? I've got to buy fence anyway so I'll offer it up and see how it looks. I'll look up those products, so thanks for that. Also thanks for watching too. Best regards, Lee
Great video mate. In the hunt couplings, I use the Hornby produced magnetic couplings. They come with the Mk3s but are available separately. My East Midlands set just flows around the layout. Cheers 👍
Yeah someone else said they come with the mk3 coaches. I'll have to have a look because id be happy with the hornby ones. Knowing me they're probably sitting in the boxes and I haven't seen them. Thanks for watching and commenting. Lee
'Owdo Lee. Only just got the electric back on so didn't see this any sooner. The country scene is looking really good. Love the placement of the tree behind the field barn, very real life. I don't think that type of landscape calls for many more trees or even bushes, it seems too 'upland' for that, but if you do put some at the back try making them more windswept for a bit of variety. Also a bridge up there would look wrong, like the ex-road bridge it would be pointless. The stream is a great idea well executed and the N gauge tunnel mouth looks brilliant. Extending the scene in front of the stream, even a few inches, would certainly be good especially with the quality of landscaping you're doing.
Hello Ozzy, how are you? It's funny because everytime I post a video, I always look forward to hearing from you because you've supported me for a long time. What happened to the electric? Was it a power cut? I don't really know what to say about your comment because I totally agree with everything you just said. I'm glad you mentioned the positioning of the tree behind the field barn because I was actually really chuffed with that myself and I knew I'd got it right. Yeah deffo no bridge, it'll be too much of an eye catcher and look forced, and as the great Alan Watts once quoted "force nothing. To force something is to make it unnatural". As for the trees, I also agree that too many would ruin the look of the scene I was going for, so I'll keep them minimal, but enough to hide the back as best I can without going mental. Glad you liked the stream, although it wasn't dry in the video, so still cloudy, but I'm gonna get up in loft later to see if needs more gear poured into it. As you know Ozzy, I don't do too many videos and won't do one unless I've got something to share, but when I do, you're always there mate, so thank you. Best regards as always from a cold wet and rainy east London. Lee
@@leewhall2504 Hi Lee. Yeah, it was a power cut, I think most of the county was off and some people are still without. You get used to it happening and I keep the camping stove handy so I can always make coffee 😎.
Hi Lee, firstly wow! The country scene looks brilliant especially with the trains running through I bet you’re well chuffed! Isn’t it annoying having to go back and correct something, it made me chuckle, not at your mistake with the track, but because it’s something I would do. I just can’t wait to get on with the next bit and race off without thinking! It’s bloody annoying but you’ve done a great job sorting the track out, the ballasting really does look the business. I think you’ve done the right thing taking out the road tunnel and putting the stream in, bet you can’t wait to have a go with the Mod Podge and get those ripples in! I can’t wait to do stuff like that! Good idea to use the N Gauge tunnel mouth too. The trees look superb, I agree about the seafoam the WWS stuff isn’t anywhere near as good as the Noch. It’s how I’m going to do my trees Lee using the armatures and seafoam. The grass looks great too, not overdone with static grass, I don’t think I’m really going to use a lot of static grass on my layout. Being N Gauge there maybe a bit but I think it’ll look good just using the Woodland scenics ground cover. All in all a terrific update and I’m looking forward to the next episode and perhaps meeting up soon, cheers for now mate, John
John, you of all people know how painful that was mate, ripping it all up, but like said, I got too excited and raced off without checking the essentials. Glad you like the outcome (ballasting) etc, especially after the destruction! John you read me like a book mate, yes, I can't wait to get the ole modgepodge out and start rippling, I looking forward to that part before I even started making the stream! Lol. Glad you agree with the road tunnel going, I know you was in big favour of a water scene because mentioned the large pond/lake in the previous video. My viewer from the last vid, really hit the nail on the head with suggesting the use of an N gauge tunnel mouth for the stream, I'm so pleased with it, and because its n gauge it looks more realistic. Yeah John making the trees the way I have is time consuming, but so worth it mate, decent trees to buy are so expensive and doing it with armatures, gives those lovely large realistic sized trees, but you also get the bonus of gifting yourself with hot glue burns too. John we will defo meet up soon mate, your only up the road from me, and we'll have a beer. Thanks as always John. Lee
Hi Lee great layout and explanation of what you've done. I think the scenery is great and the sheep always keep the grass cut short so that definitely looks right. Great to see big trees more realistic size. Only just come across your layout channel and have I subscribed. I'm building my layout in the loft too. Just got it habitable and insulated with the boards up. How big is your layout. Well done, will follow with interest.
Hi there thanks for subscribing and your kind words, means a lot. Yeah the grass would be short from the sheep, and totally agree that it looks nice. Still got some shrubs to add, but I don't want to over do it. The trees, although time consuming are definitely worth doing because like said, they are realistic size, and buy decent trees works out so expensive. I can't remember the size of the layout, its roughly 14ft long, 12ft wide and 2ft deep (I think). Good luck with your new build, you'll have to message me your youtube channel name if you do one so I can follow you. All the best, Lee
Hi Lee- Good work on sorting the track out !! The country scene really looks good and yes the stream is an improvement . You could have some people fishing too. I really like those trees , I have some seafoam so will get the armatures and have a go , I agree do not go for the bridge as the low down shot might be spoilt. Cheers for now Kev
Hello kev. Yeah the relaying of the track was a bit annoying and time consuming but not as bad as we both thought, and once I got started, it just sorted rolled. Glad you like the stream and trees. The trees are time consuming but worth doing because they have that realistic size and height. Thanks for all yoir support kev as always. Lee
Hello Al, thanks for that mate, much appreciated. As you could tell from the video, the youtuber talking about hunt couplings was you. I was watching your channel this morning, and it inspired me to mention what you said and showed us with hunt couplings, didn't mention your name in case you didn't like it, but yeah, that was all you. Oh yeah, and we both share the same bugs! Lol! Glad you like the stream and video Al, and lovely hearing from you as always. Take care mate and thanks again, Lee
@@leewhall2504 Thank you Lee and no worries . As for the couplings just make sure you get the right ones for the HST`s Some sets are for the step hooks for the locos and the rest of the pack ae close couplings if in dout just ring them and tell them what you need . ( tuesday to friday ) or see them at any of the shows they are at . Just mention Lord Al ...lol..
Ah thanks Al, I wasn't actually sure which ones I needed, so I'll give them a ring as you said, and mention Lord Al lol. Take care Al and thanks again mate. Lee
Hi Lee , nice update from your layout . I have a HST set with the old D type couplings which are ok for running but I recently bought a restaurant car with small NEM couplings , this does have issues when being reversed into a siding and derails simply because of the difference with the couplings . I don't think it will be an easy fix to fit Hunt couplings on the older ones ............Peter
Morning Peter, glad you enjoyed the update. I also have an old hst full set with the D couplings and it runs fine, but probably because like you said, they are all the same. Those old hst set are great, you can do so much with them. I did a video a few years back named 'is this exceptible fot the oo gauge layout' and you'll probably enjoy that because I take the old hst and fit a cd motor and really facelift it looks. Thanks for watching Peter and your comment, much appreciated. Lee
Greetings again from the Antipodes Lee. I think the rural scene is coming along nicely. Experimenting with different materials and techniques until you are happy with the results and confident in your ability is the best way to progress. The stream looks pretty good and no doubt you’ll tweak it over time just as you have other features. I’ve seen Lou’s of different uses of resin to provide water features and not just by rail modellers. Nearly all at some stage have problems with leaking and or bubbling etc problems. One interesting alternative that avoids this is to paint directly onto the base. Have a look at Boomer Dioramas for the method and materials. It doesn’t provide a way to show much “subsurface” detail like fish but it has its own advantages and can be relatively easily reworked and tweaked. Great to see what you’ve been up to. As I’ve said before I don’t need frequent updates to appreciate your work and it would only slow you down to report every change immediately. Your a busy fellow and you can wait till you retire before you indulge in daily updates‼️😉😂😂 BTW ❤ the brown dog 🐕 Regards Ian
Lol! What a great message, thanks Ian and not just for this, but all the support you give me as a frequent viewer. Yeah, the resin was a pain, but I think the 3rd pour might actually nail it because I think the other 2 pours sealed it up, if that makes sense. Thanks for your patience and understanding with regard to my video frequency, I don't want to do videos for money, I just like to share it with people like yourself and comments like yours, make it all worth it, so thanks again Ian. Thanks for the kind comment about my dog, he's Kye, my XL Bully (big dougnut) lol. Take care Ian, Lee
Hi Lee, 1st off many apologies for not commenting on ur last update mate somehow i have missed seeing it entirely until just now! Watching them both in one go means i can appreciate even more just how much work u have done and the layout is looking fab, the stream really adds to the scene and it looks great, i think u were right to get rid of the tunnel but it just makes the scene better, those trees look fab as well, il just have to keep a closer eye out for ur next update so i dont miss out on too much next time 😂 take care mate, best wishes Norman
Hello Norman. You never have to apologise mate, you have supported me for a long time time and love hearing from everytime. I'm glad you like the work and progress I've made, and as you know by now, I never do a video just for the sake of it, I love to show you guys something new. I think once the stream drues, it'll look good, although I do think it may need one more pour to add that bit more depth? Norman, thanks as always my friend, lovely hearing from you. You're a good friend. Lee
Hi Lee, great idea with the stream and the N gauge tunnel entrance scenic side of the layout really coming together nicely, I think plastic or resin buildings are the way forward to stop all your bug problems on the station side cheers Al
Hello Al, hope your keeping well mate. Yeah, I've done all the buildings on the countryside scene in bachmann resin because all that scratch buildimg in paper and card is all very well, but it breaks your heart when they get destroyed and not expensive, but it's all that time put into doing it, so thats why I'm looking at painfully rebuilding upminster in plastic. I'd love to buy the buildings but you cant get Upminster rtr. My veiwer from the last video was spot on suggesting the n gauge tunnel mouth in the stream, it really works well. Thanks as always for watching Al. Lee
lovely layout lee and it will be very interesting to see how you get on with the Hunt couplings have had a look at them and they seem to work ok. cheers fella.
Yeah, they're next on my list. Like in the video, they only look good, they have they're benefits when running too, so should be interesting. Thanks as always for your support Alan, it means a lot, and looking forward to seeing your layout progress. Call or message anytime you need help. Take care mate, Lee
love the stream, with roads I like them country style, single track with passing places. Regarding the higher section and road, you have options to create a scenic area for walkers etc. Bridge across the track, again I'd go for a countryside option, barrow crossing with a path across the hillside .
Yeah, I quite like those ideas, keeps it very countryside too. I'm totally with you, prefer single track roads if I were to have any sort of road. I like the idea of the walking paths and crossing, but also the bridge over the railway because I think it'll take off that view of the trains turning left. Thanks for this and thanks for watching too. Best regards, Lee
Nice work Lee country scene looks good and your water is great I'm always changing something on my layout I don't think it will ever be totally finished you have all these ideas to start with and it doesn't work out my biggest problem is I always want to make it bigger and this can be a big mistake anyway all the best Michael
Hello Michael, thanks for this. Yeah, I know what you mean about changing your mind and never really being totally happy with the work. You said about your layout, do you have a TH-cam channel?
Hi Lee knowing how lo g the tree took you it does look really nice mate goes well with the scenery. I like the way the tunnel works well with the walls nice one. As you know I haven't got my own model's but I appreciate it when people take the time to do it. I like the upminster bridge station brings back so many memories lol.well done the amount of work and effort you put into it all I can say is. Really nice and looking forward to the next video take care all.
Ah thank you for that, I'm glad you like it. Yeah, I do want to set the country scene aside soon and return to Upminster. I've put so much time into the station, and it is home after all (for me). There's lot's more to be done and so much materials needed to complete it (not to mention time)., but I'll get there. Thanks for watching and your kind words. Take care, Lee
Yeah funny enough I considered weathering, it would be the easy option too, but there's just so much damage done, that the weathering might look over the top. I think it's going to be a re-wrap and this time matt varnish to protect it. The signal box has damage too but I reckon weathering will cover it as it's not too much. Thanks again Lee
That rural scene looks great, bet you are glad by opening the gap in the tracks so coaches don't clip each other. Just need passengers and lighting in the HST coaches to complete the scene..
Yeah with you on that one. Passengers and lighting would really look the part and something that I'd love to do, so will probably look into that. Glad you like the scene, and it's nice comments like this that makes it all worth it. Thanks. Lee
Looks great Lee. The stream is looking good. Didnt you get the new Hornby magnetic couplers with your new HST coaches? I thought Hornby had been including these from the off with the new tooling? If not, be careful ordering the West Hill Wagon Works as I understand they may do different types especially for the power cars. I think Al of Dragon Junction found this out the hard way.
Hmmm... I don't think they came with magnetic couplers, but then knowing me, they might have and I haven't seen them, so I'll check. Yeah Al at dragon junction has been in touch and gave me advice, he was saying to call them and they'll tell me which ones, so I'll do that. Thanks for the advice and support and for watching, much appreciated 👍🏻 Lee
Allan from Dragon Junction suffered from attacks by wood-lice on his card buildings and he used varnish which solved it for him. I like the stream, looks great, but the bridge idea could be a bridge too far :) Less is more and I think you have got the balance just right. A walk way across the tracks, just to the right of the house on the hill might look good, even if it only goes to the steam... :)
Yeah, the bleeding little critters are silverfish, we get them a lot round here due to the clay the houses are built on, and I really have tried everything from expensive chemicals to natural remedies and nothing works. Allen is a great guy and he doe's have the same problem. The varnish is his latest solution, but in his latest video, the little gits are eating that too and dying! Lol. I like the idea of the walkway on the tracks, thanks for that. Glad you like the progress, and yes, the trees really take some time, but because of their size, I think they're worth it. Take care mate and thanks for watching and commenting. Best regards, Lee
Nice one John, thanks for that, and glad you like the stream. It's not quite finished and was still wet hence the cloudiness, also thanks for watching. Best regards Lee
FABULOUS job ! the whole scene looks amazing, including the stream..super skills..i suppose a couple of wind turbines could go up there if you could get it past the locals, top class Lee 😊
Hello Dave, good to hear from you as always buddy, how are you? Thanks for that kind message, that was lovely mate. Yeah not sure the locals would put up the wind turbines lol! Ideally, I'd like to keep that part the layout era free, if that makes sense so I can run the steam and diesels with it not looking out of place. Glad you like the stream and update, means a lot. Take care mate. All the best Dave, Lee
Mark, my west side legend, how are you brother? Always look forward to hearing from you mate and hope you and fam are all good? Glad you like the work that has been done, it never looks much, but so much goes into it., so thanks always for your support Mark. Sending regards from the east side. Lee
Look o.k the stream but they do get a lot higher after rain fall so you wouldn't have grass next to the water normally other than that so I'd make it look fast flowing like it's just rained. But that's just me.
I was really disappointed with the wws seafoam. I had bouhht the same mixed one and got the same pointy stuff. I contacted them and they said it was due to being out of season. which is fine .. but why not sell them cheaper. They were bery kind and tried to find a decent box but conceded that it was all poor quality. Got a few products as a good will gesture. Im now growing my own under grow lights
That's really interesting, so it's all their seafoam then. I totally agree, that should sell it cheaper, or at least make it clear. I should've done what you did and contacted them, but too late now. In the future, I'll be only buying the noch stuff. Good luck with growing your own, I'd be really interested in seeing how they come out. All the best, and thanks for sharing. Lee
@@leewhall2504 I chucked a load out the window last year and low and behold they grew lovely. I'm trying to work out how the stuff can be grown year round, but it's blooming fussy stuff, which I think is the reason the manufacturers now get away with charging extortionate prices. Pre COVID I think the gaugemaster boxes were selling for less than £10!
@@leewhall2504 ps. I did a video couple of months back on my channel about the state of the box I got. It's such a rubbish shape it's barely much use but to gather the seeds from and try to grow new stuff., hopefully the pointed growth doesn't pass on to the seeds
Less than 10 quid! That sound crazy now, especially what they are charging. I'm not sure I've tried the gauge master stuff. Throwing that batch out the window and it actually taking and growing, doe's actually make sense really because it's foliage has all those tiny seeds on it. You've gave an idea, do you think that because the weather will be changing soon (here in the uk), if I were to get some decent soil in a pot, and place it on the window ledge (south facing so plenty of sun), do you reckon it'll grow? It'll be kept indoors? Just curious?
Yeah, it's a good point, hopefully it won't pass on the skinny genes if like. Also, I'm wondering if like most plants, male and female are different? In which case, plant a Noch version and a wws version in different pots? Might be worth it. What is your youtube channel?
I couldn't imagine ripping the track again and doing all that ballasting and weathering. I do really like the peco 75 concrete sleeper track, but I thought keeping to the normal, means the countryside scene is era free, if that makes sense. So it doesn't look out of place with steam or diesel. Thanks for the suggestion and also for watching l. Best regards Lee
That's a lovely country scene to just watch the trains go by, it looks great. I tried and failed with the seafoam, your trees are very impressive.
A couple of suggestions from my humble experience. Maybe add a fence between the tracks and the stream to add a little more interest and variety from the stone walls. I discovered Tasma Products or TP for adding detailed plants to my country scenes - its a very easy way to add some very effective interest. They're a little pricey at full RRP but are often discounted on ebay,
Thanks for those kind words, I'm glad you like the scenery and trees. The trees took a while to make, but well worth it because they are a good size and in my opinion they so much better than the ones you buy. I know exactly what you mean about the fence alongside the track, but I wasn't sure if the stream would stop people and animals getting to the tracks? I've got to buy fence anyway so I'll offer it up and see how it looks. I'll look up those products, so thanks for that. Also thanks for watching too. Best regards, Lee
Great video mate. In the hunt couplings, I use the Hornby produced magnetic couplings. They come with the Mk3s but are available separately. My East Midlands set just flows around the layout.
Cheers 👍
Yeah someone else said they come with the mk3 coaches. I'll have to have a look because id be happy with the hornby ones. Knowing me they're probably sitting in the boxes and I haven't seen them. Thanks for watching and commenting. Lee
@ your welcome Lee. The Hornby ones work really well. They were in the little bag of accessories. Cheers Rob
'Owdo Lee. Only just got the electric back on so didn't see this any sooner.
The country scene is looking really good. Love the placement of the tree behind the field barn, very real life. I don't think that type of landscape calls for many more trees or even bushes, it seems too 'upland' for that, but if you do put some at the back try making them more windswept for a bit of variety. Also a bridge up there would look wrong, like the ex-road bridge it would be pointless.
The stream is a great idea well executed and the N gauge tunnel mouth looks brilliant. Extending the scene in front of the stream, even a few inches, would certainly be good especially with the quality of landscaping you're doing.
Hello Ozzy, how are you? It's funny because everytime I post a video, I always look forward to hearing from you because you've supported me for a long time. What happened to the electric? Was it a power cut?
I don't really know what to say about your comment because I totally agree with everything you just said. I'm glad you mentioned the positioning of the tree behind the field barn because I was actually really chuffed with that myself and I knew I'd got it right. Yeah deffo no bridge, it'll be too much of an eye catcher and look forced, and as the great Alan Watts once quoted "force nothing. To force something is to make it unnatural". As for the trees, I also agree that too many would ruin the look of the scene I was going for, so I'll keep them minimal, but enough to hide the back as best I can without going mental. Glad you liked the stream, although it wasn't dry in the video, so still cloudy, but I'm gonna get up in loft later to see if needs more gear poured into it. As you know Ozzy, I don't do too many videos and won't do one unless I've got something to share, but when I do, you're always there mate, so thank you. Best regards as always from a cold wet and rainy east London. Lee
@@leewhall2504 Hi Lee. Yeah, it was a power cut, I think most of the county was off and some people are still without. You get used to it happening and I keep the camping stove handy so I can always make coffee 😎.
Sounds like fun 🍻👍🏻
Hi Lee, firstly wow! The country scene looks brilliant especially with the trains running through I bet you’re well chuffed! Isn’t it annoying having to go back and correct something, it made me chuckle, not at your mistake with the track, but because it’s something I would do. I just can’t wait to get on with the next bit and race off without thinking! It’s bloody annoying but you’ve done a great job sorting the track out, the ballasting really does look the business.
I think you’ve done the right thing taking out the road tunnel and putting the stream in, bet you can’t wait to have a go with the Mod Podge and get those ripples in! I can’t wait to do stuff like that! Good idea to use the N Gauge tunnel mouth too.
The trees look superb, I agree about the seafoam the WWS stuff isn’t anywhere near as good as the Noch. It’s how I’m going to do my trees Lee using the armatures and seafoam.
The grass looks great too, not overdone with static grass, I don’t think I’m really going to use a lot of static grass on my layout. Being N Gauge there maybe a bit but I think it’ll look good just using the Woodland scenics ground cover.
All in all a terrific update and I’m looking forward to the next episode and perhaps meeting up soon, cheers for now mate, John
John, you of all people know how painful that was mate, ripping it all up, but like said, I got too excited and raced off without checking the essentials. Glad you like the outcome (ballasting) etc, especially after the destruction! John you read me like a book mate, yes, I can't wait to get the ole modgepodge out and start rippling, I looking forward to that part before I even started making the stream! Lol. Glad you agree with the road tunnel going, I know you was in big favour of a water scene because mentioned the large pond/lake in the previous video. My viewer from the last vid, really hit the nail on the head with suggesting the use of an N gauge tunnel mouth for the stream, I'm so pleased with it, and because its n gauge it looks more realistic. Yeah John making the trees the way I have is time consuming, but so worth it mate, decent trees to buy are so expensive and doing it with armatures, gives those lovely large realistic sized trees, but you also get the bonus of gifting yourself with hot glue burns too. John we will defo meet up soon mate, your only up the road from me, and we'll have a beer. Thanks as always John. Lee
@ I’ll have a Stella mate 👍😁🍻
Hi Lee great layout and explanation of what you've done. I think the scenery is great and the sheep always keep the grass cut short so that definitely looks right. Great to see big trees more realistic size. Only just come across your layout channel and have I subscribed. I'm building my layout in the loft too. Just got it habitable and insulated with the boards up. How big is your layout. Well done, will follow with interest.
Hi there thanks for subscribing and your kind words, means a lot. Yeah the grass would be short from the sheep, and totally agree that it looks nice. Still got some shrubs to add, but I don't want to over do it. The trees, although time consuming are definitely worth doing because like said, they are realistic size, and buy decent trees works out so expensive. I can't remember the size of the layout, its roughly 14ft long, 12ft wide and 2ft deep (I think). Good luck with your new build, you'll have to message me your youtube channel name if you do one so I can follow you. All the best, Lee
Hi Lee- Good work on sorting the track out !! The country scene really looks good and yes the stream is an improvement . You could have some people fishing too. I really like those trees , I have some seafoam so will get the armatures and have a go , I agree do not go for the bridge as the low down shot might be spoilt.
Cheers for now Kev
Hello kev. Yeah the relaying of the track was a bit annoying and time consuming but not as bad as we both thought, and once I got started, it just sorted rolled. Glad you like the stream and trees. The trees are time consuming but worth doing because they have that realistic size and height. Thanks for all yoir support kev as always. Lee
What a great looking scene at the start Lee.Well impressed. The Stream is superb lee just dont over do it. Less is more as they say.
Hello Al, thanks for that mate, much appreciated. As you could tell from the video, the youtuber talking about hunt couplings was you. I was watching your channel this morning, and it inspired me to mention what you said and showed us with hunt couplings, didn't mention your name in case you didn't like it, but yeah, that was all you. Oh yeah, and we both share the same bugs! Lol! Glad you like the stream and video Al, and lovely hearing from you as always. Take care mate and thanks again, Lee
@@leewhall2504 Thank you Lee and no worries . As for the couplings just make sure you get the right ones for the HST`s Some sets are for the step hooks for the locos and the rest of the pack ae close couplings if in dout just ring them and tell them what you need . ( tuesday to friday )
or see them at any of the shows they are at . Just mention Lord Al ...lol..
Ah thanks Al, I wasn't actually sure which ones I needed, so I'll give them a ring as you said, and mention Lord Al lol. Take care Al and thanks again mate. Lee
Great looking layout,
Nice running of the HSTs.
Realistic trees, and scenery.
x The Bigfella x
Nice one big fella, thanks for that, glad you like it, and it's good encouragement. Have a good weekend mate, and hope to speak again soon. Lee
Hi Lee , nice update from your layout . I have a HST set with the old D type couplings which are ok for running but I recently bought a restaurant car with small NEM couplings , this does have issues when being reversed into a siding and derails simply because of the difference with the couplings . I don't think it will be an easy fix to fit Hunt couplings on the older ones ............Peter
Morning Peter, glad you enjoyed the update. I also have an old hst full set with the D couplings and it runs fine, but probably because like you said, they are all the same. Those old hst set are great, you can do so much with them. I did a video a few years back named 'is this exceptible fot the oo gauge layout' and you'll probably enjoy that because I take the old hst and fit a cd motor and really facelift it looks. Thanks for watching Peter and your comment, much appreciated. Lee
Greetings again from the Antipodes Lee. I think the rural scene is coming along nicely. Experimenting with different materials and techniques until you are happy with the results and confident in your ability is the best way to progress. The stream looks pretty good and no doubt you’ll tweak it over time just as you have other features. I’ve seen Lou’s of different uses of resin to provide water features and not just by rail modellers. Nearly all at some stage have problems with leaking and or bubbling etc problems. One interesting alternative that avoids this is to paint directly onto the base. Have a look at Boomer Dioramas for the method and materials. It doesn’t provide a way to show much “subsurface” detail like fish but it has its own advantages and can be relatively easily reworked and tweaked.
Great to see what you’ve been up to. As I’ve said before I don’t need frequent updates to appreciate your work and it would only slow you down to report every change immediately. Your a busy fellow and you can wait till you retire before you indulge in daily updates‼️😉😂😂 BTW ❤ the brown dog 🐕
Regards Ian
Lol! What a great message, thanks Ian and not just for this, but all the support you give me as a frequent viewer. Yeah, the resin was a pain, but I think the 3rd pour might actually nail it because I think the other 2 pours sealed it up, if that makes sense. Thanks for your patience and understanding with regard to my video frequency, I don't want to do videos for money, I just like to share it with people like yourself and comments like yours, make it all worth it, so thanks again Ian. Thanks for the kind comment about my dog, he's Kye, my XL Bully (big dougnut) lol. Take care Ian, Lee
Hi Lee, 1st off many apologies for not commenting on ur last update mate somehow i have missed seeing it entirely until just now! Watching them both in one go means i can appreciate even more just how much work u have done and the layout is looking fab,
the stream really adds to the scene and it looks great, i think u were right to get rid of the tunnel but it just makes the scene better, those trees look fab as well, il just have to keep a closer eye out for ur next update so i dont miss out on too much next time 😂 take care mate, best wishes Norman
Hello Norman. You never have to apologise mate, you have supported me for a long time time and love hearing from everytime. I'm glad you like the work and progress I've made, and as you know by now, I never do a video just for the sake of it, I love to show you guys something new. I think once the stream drues, it'll look good, although I do think it may need one more pour to add that bit more depth? Norman, thanks as always my friend, lovely hearing from you. You're a good friend. Lee
Hi Lee, great idea with the stream and the N gauge tunnel entrance scenic side of the layout really coming together nicely, I think plastic or resin buildings are the way forward to stop all your bug problems on the station side cheers Al
Hello Al, hope your keeping well mate. Yeah, I've done all the buildings on the countryside scene in bachmann resin because all that scratch buildimg in paper and card is all very well, but it breaks your heart when they get destroyed and not expensive, but it's all that time put into doing it, so thats why I'm looking at painfully rebuilding upminster in plastic. I'd love to buy the buildings but you cant get Upminster rtr. My veiwer from the last video was spot on suggesting the n gauge tunnel mouth in the stream, it really works well. Thanks as always for watching Al. Lee
lovely layout lee and it will be very interesting to see how you get on with the Hunt couplings have had a look at them and they seem to work ok. cheers fella.
Yeah, they're next on my list. Like in the video, they only look good, they have they're benefits when running too, so should be interesting. Thanks as always for your support Alan, it means a lot, and looking forward to seeing your layout progress. Call or message anytime you need help. Take care mate, Lee
love the stream, with roads I like them country style, single track with passing places. Regarding the higher section and road, you have options to create a scenic area for walkers etc. Bridge across the track, again I'd go for a countryside option, barrow crossing with a path across the hillside .
Yeah, I quite like those ideas, keeps it very countryside too. I'm totally with you, prefer single track roads if I were to have any sort of road. I like the idea of the walking paths and crossing, but also the bridge over the railway because I think it'll take off that view of the trains turning left. Thanks for this and thanks for watching too. Best regards, Lee
Nice work Lee country scene looks good and your water is great I'm always changing something on my layout I don't think it will ever be totally finished you have all these ideas to start with and it doesn't work out my biggest problem is I always want to make it bigger and this can be a big mistake anyway all the best Michael
Hello Michael, thanks for this. Yeah, I know what you mean about changing your mind and never really being totally happy with the work. You said about your layout, do you have a TH-cam channel?
@leewhall2504 no u tube channel as yet but would like to do one it's always nice to see what other people are doing as every layout is different 👌
Hi Lee knowing how lo g the tree took you it does look really nice mate goes well with the scenery. I like the way the tunnel works well with the walls nice one. As you know I haven't got my own model's but I appreciate it when people take the time to do it. I like the upminster bridge station brings back so many memories lol.well done the amount of work and effort you put into it all I can say is. Really nice and looking forward to the next video take care all.
Ah thank you for that, I'm glad you like it. Yeah, I do want to set the country scene aside soon and return to Upminster. I've put so much time into the station, and it is home after all (for me). There's lot's more to be done and so much materials needed to complete it (not to mention time)., but I'll get there. Thanks for watching and your kind words. Take care, Lee
All looks ok to me, rather than re paper or redo station how about some weathering to cover damage ? worth a try first & could look more realistic.
Yeah funny enough I considered weathering, it would be the easy option too, but there's just so much damage done, that the weathering might look over the top. I think it's going to be a re-wrap and this time matt varnish to protect it. The signal box has damage too but I reckon weathering will cover it as it's not too much. Thanks again Lee
The stream looks cool sets it of with the sheep on the hills relaxing. Gives the whole lot depth.
Thanks buddy, glad you said that because that is the exact look and feel I was going for. Thanks again and best regards, Lee
That rural scene looks great, bet you are glad by opening the gap in the tracks so coaches don't clip each other. Just need passengers and lighting in the HST coaches to complete the scene..
Yeah with you on that one. Passengers and lighting would really look the part and something that I'd love to do, so will probably look into that. Glad you like the scene, and it's nice comments like this that makes it all worth it. Thanks. Lee
Looks great Lee. The stream is looking good. Didnt you get the new Hornby magnetic couplers with your new HST coaches? I thought Hornby had been including these from the off with the new tooling? If not, be careful ordering the West Hill Wagon Works as I understand they may do different types especially for the power cars. I think Al of Dragon Junction found this out the hard way.
Hmmm... I don't think they came with magnetic couplers, but then knowing me, they might have and I haven't seen them, so I'll check. Yeah Al at dragon junction has been in touch and gave me advice, he was saying to call them and they'll tell me which ones, so I'll do that. Thanks for the advice and support and for watching, much appreciated 👍🏻 Lee
Allan from Dragon Junction suffered from attacks by wood-lice on his card buildings and he used varnish which solved it for him. I like the stream, looks great, but the bridge idea could be a bridge too far :) Less is more and I think you have got the balance just right. A walk way across the tracks, just to the right of the house on the hill might look good, even if it only goes to the steam... :)
Yeah, the bleeding little critters are silverfish, we get them a lot round here due to the clay the houses are built on, and I really have tried everything from expensive chemicals to natural remedies and nothing works. Allen is a great guy and he doe's have the same problem. The varnish is his latest solution, but in his latest video, the little gits are eating that too and dying! Lol. I like the idea of the walkway on the tracks, thanks for that. Glad you like the progress, and yes, the trees really take some time, but because of their size, I think they're worth it. Take care mate and thanks for watching and commenting. Best regards, Lee
Looks fantastic that scene
Nice one, thanks for that and thanks for watching. Best regards Lee
Your stream looks fantastic , leave it . Really blends into the scene. John
Nice one John, thanks for that, and glad you like the stream. It's not quite finished and was still wet hence the cloudiness, also thanks for watching. Best regards Lee
FABULOUS job ! the whole scene looks amazing, including the stream..super skills..i suppose a couple of wind turbines could go up there if you could get it past the locals, top class Lee 😊
Hello Dave, good to hear from you as always buddy, how are you? Thanks for that kind message, that was lovely mate. Yeah not sure the locals would put up the wind turbines lol! Ideally, I'd like to keep that part the layout era free, if that makes sense so I can run the steam and diesels with it not looking out of place. Glad you like the stream and update, means a lot. Take care mate. All the best Dave, Lee
@@leewhall2504 fine thanks mate,i may not comment as much,but i still watch,and thats one fabulous labour of love youve created, take care, dave
Me too Dave, I watch yours and others, but don't always comment. Thanks sgain Dave and great speaking to you as always. Lee
Wow Lee ,pendon couldn’t go much better Graham on his channel is the same great work my east side bro
Mark live from the west side 😊😊
Mark, my west side legend, how are you brother? Always look forward to hearing from you mate and hope you and fam are all good? Glad you like the work that has been done, it never looks much, but so much goes into it., so thanks always for your support Mark. Sending regards from the east side. Lee
Look o.k the stream but they do get a lot higher after rain fall so you wouldn't have grass next to the water normally other than that so I'd make it look fast flowing like it's just rained. But that's just me.
Thanks for watching and commenting. You said there wouldn't be grass, what would be there? Mud? Thanks again Lee
I was really disappointed with the wws seafoam. I had bouhht the same mixed one and got the same pointy stuff. I contacted them and they said it was due to being out of season. which is fine .. but why not sell them cheaper. They were bery kind and tried to find a decent box but conceded that it was all poor quality. Got a few products as a good will gesture. Im now growing my own under grow lights
That's really interesting, so it's all their seafoam then. I totally agree, that should sell it cheaper, or at least make it clear. I should've done what you did and contacted them, but too late now. In the future, I'll be only buying the noch stuff. Good luck with growing your own, I'd be really interested in seeing how they come out. All the best, and thanks for sharing. Lee
@@leewhall2504 I chucked a load out the window last year and low and behold they grew lovely. I'm trying to work out how the stuff can be grown year round, but it's blooming fussy stuff, which I think is the reason the manufacturers now get away with charging extortionate prices. Pre COVID I think the gaugemaster boxes were selling for less than £10!
@@leewhall2504 ps. I did a video couple of months back on my channel about the state of the box I got. It's such a rubbish shape it's barely much use but to gather the seeds from and try to grow new stuff., hopefully the pointed growth doesn't pass on to the seeds
Less than 10 quid! That sound crazy now, especially what they are charging. I'm not sure I've tried the gauge master stuff. Throwing that batch out the window and it actually taking and growing, doe's actually make sense really because it's foliage has all those tiny seeds on it. You've gave an idea, do you think that because the weather will be changing soon (here in the uk), if I were to get some decent soil in a pot, and place it on the window ledge (south facing so plenty of sun), do you reckon it'll grow? It'll be kept indoors? Just curious?
Yeah, it's a good point, hopefully it won't pass on the skinny genes if like. Also, I'm wondering if like most plants, male and female are different? In which case, plant a Noch version and a wws version in different pots? Might be worth it. What is your youtube channel?
Lee could you send me your email address please. Kind regards Doug
Of course Doug, it's leemwhall@gmail.com
All you need now is some PECO HO/OO FLEXIBLE SL-102F CODE 75 NICKEL SILVER RAIL CONCRETE SLEEPER TYPE TRACK
I couldn't imagine ripping the track again and doing all that ballasting and weathering. I do really like the peco 75 concrete sleeper track, but I thought keeping to the normal, means the countryside scene is era free, if that makes sense. So it doesn't look out of place with steam or diesel. Thanks for the suggestion and also for watching l. Best regards Lee
No worries pal