Hi Tris. Great to watch you at work. It is always good to see how others tackle a problem. I shied away from using foam or polystyrene, and used cardboard foundation overlaid with plaster or plaster cloth - much more time consuming! Although the likes of Everard Junction, Mouldy Raspberry, Piccadilly and others are far above my level of modelling they are great inspiration. There are so many skills to learn and apply - engineering, electrical, carpentry, perspectives - it is not just the trains. Enjoy the hobby, and keep safe. Cheers from Australia.
Hi Tris, great update and so glad you are enjoying you’re railway. Platform looks awesome so well done on that. I personally have used polystyrene with a foam cutter and it is so much cleaner and, as you say, so relaxing in creating a hillside from basically, throw away stuff. Look forward to more soon..regards, Chris
Hi Tris, that split level platform you created is absolutely brilliant, well done. When I first started to follow you, I never expected your skills to be so high, but with each video, you are always amazing me. I love this channel, it’s fun and most of all, it’s really a friendly atmosphere. So Thankyou Tris for sharing your railway and skills with us, take care, stay safe and see ya soon 👌🏻
Hello Paul! Thank you so much for such a nice comment! its a joy to share what I am up to as I really enjoy the hobby and when I receive comments like this I get a this it makes my day! thanks again and take care!
The platform looks great, Tris!! Really attractive way of making a station, 3D printing it!! It makes me think that a 3D printer would be a good investment.
@@OONeal Could you please tell me what I would need to use a 3D printer? I think it’s a great idea that would produce a good representation of a complete station in its prototypical form.
What a brilliant way of getting a platform!! I’m going over to see a prospective new home on Saturday, and if I really want this one, I’ll have it before certain friends know whether they’re on their arms or their back sides!!
Loving the NG exchange platfrom. A nice little station buidling would make it pop with an entrance on the standard and NG side. Being able to visualise stuff is always helpful especially how you want the contours to look. Keep up the good work!!!
Thats a good idea I will have a look at a nice way of doing it. I'm glad you liked the video, I think I will be able to make some more progress now as my thought path is improved to allow me to get on and "just do it" Thank you and take care!
Great progress Tris, good to see some scenery going in. What about the back scene going down rather than being pulled out? Looking forward to the next video 👍
Brilliant watch Tris, liking the 3D platform could do with weathering though I did think the end ramp a bit steep? Your get out there and do it advice I’m taking on board it’s all the time it takes but enjoyable. I’m toying with doing a TH-cam myself but my accent is pretty bad! Somerset or Zummerzet! Doubt I’d be understood 😂 anyway loved it keep um coming. Cheers Ade
Hello Ade! yes its very fresh looking so maybe in the future ill be brave enough to do some weathering one day. You should do what you want to do. Don't worry about what you think you sound like as you may bring someone enjoyment by the content you create. Thank you for the message and take care!
Nice video, Tris. The bi-level platform looks quite sharp, and the backscene was brilliant. Sadly, as I watched you putting it in, I was wondering did you counter block it to keep it from falling forward while going under. Ahhh, well. It happens and you fix and move on. Excellent work, but you know that! Cheers.
Hello Anthony, It is quite sharp isn't it. It will be ok and if I ever make a new one I can make it a little shallower. As for the board I went through a few emotions at the time but a nice hot air balloon can be in the spot that its got the damage. Thank you for following for all this time and take care!
It doesn’t matter, Tris!! I will HAVE to complete my Ongar Station layout as I’ve got to have it ready to exhibit in The Penny Salon at Ongar Station. It will be competing with the photographs on the walls done by a well known railway photographer who runs the exhibition.
Looks like a fantastic layout in the making there. Not sure if you've used any Scalescenes kits on there (Possibly the goods shed) but that's a good source of cheap buildings. Those photo backscenes really do look the business don't they?
Hi Tris nice job with the platform it looks great and what are you going to use to cover the polystrine plaster cloth or sculptamold or both? but what ever it is that you choose it will look great. Cheers and all the best. Nicholas.
Hello Nicholas! Thank you. I will use Plaster cloth to begin with to knit it altogether and go from there. Ill add some sculptamold later on. There will be alot needed to be done but we will get there. Take care
Another great video Tris, you make them really interesting, was wondering though why you haven’t used the area under the raised plywood and where you have just filled up with polystyrene to have some sort of track/fiddle yard there?
Hello, Thank you I'm glad you enjoy them. I had thought about using this area but it wasn't keen on it as I couldn't work out a nice way of doing it but I appreciate your suggestion. I always feel like I want to re design the whole railway but will stick to the current plan and once finished see what it is missing and maybe adjust in the future. Take care!
Hi Triss. That platform really looks good. Just an aside about 3D printing: Do the CAD drawings you create work with just your 3D printer/several models/or all models? The scratch in the backscene: could you 'convert' it into a passing bird?
Hi, Your model railway is yours. To do with as you please. You should should never pressurised into finishing it until you are ready. Just enjoy the journey and experience.
Hi Trice , on the subject of backscenes I have watched yourself, Dave class 47 & Everard junction using preprinted to the likes of Penwithers, Manchester Piccadilly, which paint a background, some work other's don't, I decided to use a sky backscene only one word bloody awful it looked, more bubbles than a Area bar! If the backscene starts to work then it blends in or the rest of the layout looks wrong
Good video! Love the exploratory nature of your modelling journey, and the care you lavish on each element. One plea, applicable to almost all the TH-cam modellers: move away from using the word ‘little’ in nearly every sentence. It is in the nature of models to be little!
Hi PDA 50/50 the board first used wallpaper paste and turned out ok it's what my Grandad used to do and he was a painter and decorator if that's any good for your next one mate all the best Keith
Tris did you ever sort out the CCTV for the fiddle yard? I have some USB powered WIFI cameras that work great for CCTV and work out less than £20 per camera. Brilliant quality as well. Happy to share a link if you are interested.
Great video, I love the way you talk us through the good and not so good of what you have done to achieve your goals. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Hello Roy, thank you. Its nice to be open about it all as its not always plain sailing with these things. Thank you for commenting. Take care!
So agree..."It's my railroad". Great video. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you! I appreciate your support!
Hi Tris. Great to watch you at work. It is always good to see how others tackle a problem. I shied away from using foam or polystyrene, and used cardboard foundation overlaid with plaster or plaster cloth - much more time consuming! Although the likes of Everard Junction, Mouldy Raspberry, Piccadilly and others are far above my level of modelling they are great inspiration. There are so many skills to learn and apply - engineering, electrical, carpentry, perspectives - it is not just the trains. Enjoy the hobby, and keep safe. Cheers from Australia.
Thank you George! it is alot of work but very enjoyable and satisfying.
Thank you for taking the time to comment! Take care!
That 009 0-4-0 is just the height of georgeous-ness ! 😍😍😍😍 also love the snow scene !
Thank you! I'm really pleased with it.
Nice work Tris. Back scene looks great. Love the idea of that new platform too. All the best. Ian.
Thank you Ian, the platform seems to be enjoyed by many which is nice to see it appreciated. Take care!
Hi Tris, great update and so glad you are enjoying you’re railway. Platform looks awesome so well done on that. I personally have used polystyrene with a foam cutter and it is so much cleaner and, as you say, so relaxing in creating a hillside from basically, throw away stuff. Look forward to more soon..regards, Chris
Great to see the continued progress and see it all gradually coming together.
Thank you John! its enjoyable seeing the difference when I look back at it all
Thanks Tris for another fine production. The split level station platform works a treat, and superbly done as is the back scene.
Thank you Rob! I had good fun with it all and look forward to the next thing which brings the same amount of fun!
Hi Tris, that split level platform you created is absolutely brilliant, well done. When I first started to follow you, I never expected your skills to be so high, but with each video, you are always amazing me. I love this channel, it’s fun and most of all, it’s really a friendly atmosphere. So Thankyou Tris for sharing your railway and skills with us, take care, stay safe and see ya soon 👌🏻
Hello Paul! Thank you so much for such a nice comment! its a joy to share what I am up to as I really enjoy the hobby and when I receive comments like this I get a this it makes my day!
thanks again and take care!
Love what you are doing. Cheers Greg
Thank you Gregory, its nice that I can share my journey and bring some enjoyment to you.
Take care!
Really enjoyed your update, the Narrow/Standard gauge platform looks great.
Love the backscene too.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you Mark! glad you appreciate it :)
Take care!
Good progress Triss looking good 😀👍
Hello Michael, Thank you It was nice to get to this stage.
Take care!
Thanks Tris, great update. The platform turned out really nice! Cheers Warren
Thank you Warren, much appreciated. I'm really pleased with it. Take care!
Tris excellent yet again great show ....
Thank you Paul! its always a pleasure to share!
Great back scene Tris!! It will look wonderful when it’s in position!! Well, that’s all part of living. But it looks absolutely gorgeous!!
Thank you im glad you like it!
The platform looks great, Tris!! Really attractive way of making a station, 3D printing it!! It makes me think that a 3D printer would be a good investment.
I've really enjoyed using the printer
@@OONeal Could you please tell me what I would need to use a 3D printer? I think it’s a great idea that would produce a good representation of a complete station in its prototypical form.
Look like your having fun Tris, well done.
terrific video....enjoyment is the word,..great hobby.
Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment
Just love your passion Tris.
Starting to look really good 🙂
Thank you Martyn! I'm glad you like it, im excited about it!
Take care!
What a brilliant way of getting a platform!! I’m going over to see a prospective new home on Saturday, and if I really want this one, I’ll have it before certain friends know whether they’re on their arms or their back sides!!
Really interesting Tris. The platform looks great.
Great video this has inspired me and my grandson to build a layout in my loft you have been a great help looking forward to the next video
Glad to help
Platform looks good, nice to see you doing a proper job, you'll be more satisfied in the long run. OO Neal Brother
Thank you, always trying my best!
Great job Trish your layout is coming along really nicely. Top job love what you do keep up the good work !!!
Thank you James! I'm glad you like it!
Looking good Tris, the polystyrene cutter looks fun lol progressing well
It honestly is alot of fun! thank you for commenting!
Take care!
Can’t wait to see how it all looks with the grass and trees! Thought it was snow the first time I saw it XD
Me too, Yes it has a very snowy look at the moment!
Take care!
love watching you vids Tris as always and the live streams. keep it coming and the layout is looking good
Thank you Tim, I appreciate the support!
Take care!
Loving the NG exchange platfrom. A nice little station buidling would make it pop with an entrance on the standard and NG side. Being able to visualise stuff is always helpful especially how you want the contours to look. Keep up the good work!!!
Thats a good idea I will have a look at a nice way of doing it. I'm glad you liked the video, I think I will be able to make some more progress now as my thought path is improved to allow me to get on and "just do it"
Thank you and take care!
Nice job. John from Ontario, Canada.
Hey, thanks!
Wonderful video and great job! ❤❤❤
Thank you I am glad you like it! ❤❤❤
Great vid as always! Have fun!
Thank you Cameron!
Take care!
Coming together nice tris keep chugging mate
Thank you Dylan! i'll keep working away!
Take care!
Your a very good influence on me im doing ballast tomoz inbetween thr rugby your videos inspire me to cracking on ...on my layout thanks
Hi, I too have hidden fiddle yards, I used car reversing camera and displays from ebay to watch them. Very cheap and effective.
Really great idea!
Woodland scenics beard is coming along. You will be able to start harvesting for hedging soon :-)
Ha ha love that!
i love your unique multi level platform ...................tony
Thank you Tony!
Hi Tris, I agree with all of the positive comments below
Thank you Andrew I appreciate that!
Nice new video .Like it.
Thank you Dave!
Great progress Tris, good to see some scenery going in. What about the back scene going down rather than being pulled out? Looking forward to the next video 👍
Brilliant watch Tris, liking the 3D platform could do with weathering though I did think the end ramp a bit steep? Your get out there and do it advice I’m taking on board it’s all the time it takes but enjoyable. I’m toying with doing a TH-cam myself but my accent is pretty bad! Somerset or Zummerzet! Doubt I’d be understood 😂 anyway loved it keep um coming. Cheers Ade
Hello Ade! yes its very fresh looking so maybe in the future ill be brave enough to do some weathering one day. You should do what you want to do. Don't worry about what you think you sound like as you may bring someone enjoyment by the content you create. Thank you for the message and take care!
Thanks Tris for a supportive reply, not sure big step
Nice video, Tris. The bi-level platform looks quite sharp, and the backscene was brilliant. Sadly, as I watched you putting it in, I was wondering did you counter block it to keep it from falling forward while going under. Ahhh, well. It happens and you fix and move on. Excellent work, but you know that! Cheers.
Hello Anthony, It is quite sharp isn't it. It will be ok and if I ever make a new one I can make it a little shallower.
As for the board I went through a few emotions at the time but a nice hot air balloon can be in the spot that its got the damage.
Thank you for following for all this time and take care!
It doesn’t matter, Tris!! I will HAVE to complete my Ongar Station layout as I’ve got to have it ready to exhibit in The Penny Salon at Ongar Station. It will be competing with the photographs on the walls done by a well known railway photographer who runs the exhibition.
Have fun!
@@OONeal Thank you Tris!! Give me two months and the layout of Ongar Station should be running. Six months and it will be on display at its prototype.
Really starting to come together with that baxkscene in place.
Thank you Paul!
Hi Tris. Turn the scratch into a bird or an aircraft in the distance. Simple, lol.
Yes it could be definately
I recommend you get a Bachman jinty and hornby black 5 as the jintys when all over the network and black 5s just to make it that more realistic
Looks like a fantastic layout in the making there. Not sure if you've used any Scalescenes kits on there (Possibly the goods shed) but that's a good source of cheap buildings. Those photo backscenes really do look the business don't they?
Hi Tris nice job with the platform it looks great and what are you going to use to cover the polystrine plaster cloth or sculptamold or both? but what ever it is that you choose it will look great. Cheers and all the best.
Nicholas.
Hello Nicholas! Thank you. I will use Plaster cloth to begin with to knit it altogether and go from there. Ill add some sculptamold later on. There will be alot needed to be done but we will get there.
Take care
Another great video Tris, you make them really interesting, was wondering though why you haven’t used the area under the raised plywood and where you have just filled up with polystyrene to have some sort of track/fiddle yard there?
Hello, Thank you I'm glad you enjoy them. I had thought about using this area but it wasn't keen on it as I couldn't work out a nice way of doing it but I appreciate your suggestion.
I always feel like I want to re design the whole railway but will stick to the current plan and once finished see what it is missing and maybe adjust in the future.
Take care!
Hi Triss. That platform really looks good. Just an aside about 3D printing: Do the CAD drawings you create work with just your 3D printer/several models/or all models? The scratch in the backscene: could you 'convert' it into a passing bird?
Hi from Garth Close 😃
Howdy! 😉
Hya tris your railway is really coming on. also were did you get the polystyrene cutter from?
Amazon he did mention it
Hello Steve, Thank you. Its off Amazon like Ade has said below it works very well!
Take Care!
Hi, Your model railway is yours. To do with as you please. You should should never pressurised into finishing it until you are ready. Just enjoy the journey and experience.
Thank you!
Hi Trice , on the subject of backscenes I have watched yourself, Dave class 47 & Everard junction using preprinted to the likes of Penwithers, Manchester Piccadilly, which paint a background, some work other's don't, I decided to use a sky backscene only one word bloody awful it looked, more bubbles than a Area bar! If the backscene starts to work then it blends in or the rest of the layout looks wrong
Good video! Love the exploratory nature of your modelling journey, and the care you lavish on each element. One plea, applicable to almost all the TH-cam modellers: move away from using the word ‘little’ in nearly every sentence. It is in the nature of models to be little!
Thank you 😊 I’m glad you like it I’ll see what I can do about the word little 😊
I'll be there as always Tris 🚂🚃🚃🚃
Hi PDA 50/50 the board first used wallpaper paste and turned out ok it's what my Grandad used to do and he was a painter and decorator if that's any good for your next one mate all the best Keith
Thank you Keith ill try to remember that for if I do it again one day.
Take care!
Hi from Garth Close 👀
Hello there!
Grid do u think u will do a steam where we can choose what runs or did I miss it?
Hey Jake, I havnt but maybe oneday in the future when the layout is in a better position.
Take care!
K thanks
Double O Neal - License to model railroad...8-)
We should have a meet up at Nene valley sometime
Can you bring back the 009 layout we are missing it
Hello Alex, Its still there. I am sure it will feature again some time. I'm glad you like it.
Take care!
Just signed on. What model company product did you use to create the brick bridge?
Just one thing to remember, Tris!! A layout is NEVER EVER complete!!
Thanks yes I understand that completely.
Good evening Tris!! How are you?
Tris did you ever sort out the CCTV for the fiddle yard? I have some USB powered WIFI cameras that work great for CCTV and work out less than £20 per camera. Brilliant quality as well. Happy to share a link if you are interested.
Instead of a hidden fiddle yard why not make a hump yard. Use it as the fiddle yard and you don't have to hide it behind the scenery.
Hello, I have just looked up what that is. Its a good idea, if I get fed up with the back scene ill consider it. Take care
hey tris, did you know you can print off brick paper etc..from the internet..save a bit of money.
Thanks Tris for another super awesome episode! Please check your Instagram inbox - I have sent you pics of the crane for the platform :)
Thank you Jade, I had alot of fun making it as always. I will check it out and look for it. Take care Jade