Hi Geoff - Really looking forwards to watching this one mate, it is like you have made it especially for me after my last video LOL. So for a start I spoke to ID Backscenes about putting the backscene on whilst backboard was curved in shape and he told me you do not have to do this, which I have to say I was very sceptical of especially as it states in the instructions best to leave for a while before bending. So having watched your video I am still amazed that you have no bubbles or creases as mine is full of them. Like you I purchased the premium ones and I took my time and did exactly as you have and when finished it looked great. Went back a couple of hours and it was full of bubbles and when I put it in place that is when the creases came out. So apart from sticking it on with the back board in shape I have no idea where I went wrong apart from the fact that I found peeling off the backing and sticking down the backscreen a right pain. I will be having another go, so wish me luck. Regards Chris
@@PrideParkwayGeoff thanks very much for replying to my comment. It's nice to see other people's work to get idea to improve my layout. Take Care & Stay Safe.
Hi Geoff great work mate, I used the Gaugemaster cloud backscenes and was very disappointed too! I will be taking them off at some point and painting them blue as to be honest the way my layout is that’s all I need. Great tutorial though and everything looks to have worked really well. Good timing with those led lights, I’m just building my lower deck for the return loop and was starting to think about how to light it and will probably use that diffuser to. Can’t wait for the continuation of the layout, cheers for now Geoff, John
Excellent video Geoff 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 lots of cool tips 👍 and a shopping list 💃 Hopefully some Amazon pennies on the way to you 😉 Backscenes look awesome too 😍 Very best wishes from County Wicklow ☘️
How to wrap my brain to that one, model railroading Larry puket, that did the wood for for the back scenes. Any way you have done a great job with you back scenes, and I am looking forward to seeing how the layout progresses. Bye for now, take care, stay safe, and have fun.
Thank you. I couldnt find the channel again at the time of putting the video live but I have since linked it, thats the problem of having two names. Some great tips on Larrys channel though! All the best, Geoff
Will have to go back to saving these to watch over morning cup of tea. Living vicariously at the moment through these as don't have the space for a layout at the moment. so until then getting my video fix in.
Well done Geoff. I like what you have done to date. I am keen to see how the layout grows. I thought your trackwork on the loft version was very good. Larry Puckett has a great channel, I follow him as well. He has both American and British rail components. His electrical and DCC videos are very helpful.
Well done Geoff! They are looking really good and I like the way you have curved them as scene breaks. I used ID as well as Gauge Master and found that after a few weeks the bubbles that were there disappeared. I did have a little smile on my face each time you mentioned "the loft" instead of the garage though - old habits die hard I presume! Looking forward to the next one! Regards, Steve
Hi Geoff. Just wanted to say that I've watched all your old videos as I too am very slowly attempting to build and N gauge layout in the loft. Always great tips and easier, plus cheaper, to copy how someone else works than to make the expensive mistakes yourself!! Keep them coming, great work!! Rob
Nice video Geoff I love the bending technique never seen it before and I love how the wood holds its shape. It would be very easy to go for a straight backscene all the way around I love the curve in the corners it adds some interest to the layout. Your progressing really well so keep it up. - Nicholas.
Hi Geoff, great job done there. I do like the ID backscenes myself and they really do look the business. Starting to look like a layout again now…All the best, Chris
Hi Geoff - fantastic tutorial on the backscene. They looked brilliant. Might get some of the LED lights for my lower fiddle yard to replace the strips I've used. Very enjoyable update. Take care - cheers Euan
Great Work Geoff, I really love the curved backscene idea and the use of velcro to attach the boards to the frame work. I shall await the next video with trepidation. Cheers, Dave in Oz
Some brilliant tips and tricks in this video Geoff, love the Wndex tip, I will certainly be using that one! At this rate you'll soon have a HST running around! All the best Tony.
Hi, Geoff. I must admit I've been away from Pride Parkway for a while. It's great to see the new layout and the Ideas behind it. I do love the different scenic sections idea. also, I have seen Larrys back since method but never knew you could the Windex. Thanks. look forward to watching its progression.
Great video update, looking forward to seeing this progress and getting some inspiration for my own! Backscenes is one of those areas I've thought about but have left for a future me to worry about! Only have about 12inches under the slope of the eaves in the loft, but I'm sure I'll be able to make it work OK! Keep up the good work! Cheers, Rich
Thank you. Yeah they are a really strange shinny paper and I just couldnt get the bubbles out. Much happier with the ID Backscenes. All the best, Geoff
Great video (as always, Geoff). Great admirer of your vision , expertise and ability to make complex things seem easy-peasy. Looking forward to the progress on your new venture(s). Best wishes
Nice video, I like the lighting idea, I bought some led strips a while back and was wondering how to fit them, that channel looks ideal. I need to catch up with your move, must admit I am guilty of not watching your videos even though I am subscribed, clicked the bell this time. Good that your in the uk too the Amazon link works. Chris
Absolutely superb buddy, and perfect timing as I'm about to start looking at backscenes, love the idea of the curved boards and something I'll definitely be trying 👌 Looking forward to seeing this layout develop :) All the best Matt :)
Great tips Geoff !!!! Just got the tape measure out to gauge the height of my future backscene and you're right....15in is better by miles !!!!. Looking forward to the wiring and laying of your trackwork...Bless
Great to see the process on how you did these back scenes, very helpful tips I’ll be sure to use these tips, with the back scenes that you got did they come sticky backed already I think I did see it slightly in the sped up part, if so that makes the process so much better rather than trying to find suitable glues, look forward to seeing the next video 👍🏻
Thank you. Yes the ID Backscenes premium range is self adhesive and great quality paper. That alone is worth the extra couple of quid from the standard range. All the best, Geoff
Hi Geoff. Just found your video, really helpful. I find Gaugemaster backscenes do lose their bubbles after a while but ID Premium are superior. One issue I have is when I start attaching the roll to the board by the time it gets to the end I find there is a slight incline in the paper which isn’t really noticeable but once it’s stuck it’s stuck!!! I try to use the ends and base of the ply as a guide but it always ends up slightly not level!!!
Hi Geoff. Nice video, the curved back scenes are very effective. With regards to the lighting, do you think it would be effective in lighting a layout if it was fixed to a standard height bedroom ceiling? I'm really struggling with light on my layout during the dreich winter days, had looked at light strips similar to this, but didn't want to get them and then it didn't cast enough light. Cheers, John.
Hi David, you did, however i've had them for a while and on the look out for some more to finish my second rake. Hopefully we will see Dapol do a re-run - fingers crossed. Cheers Geoff
Thanks very much Bob. Yes for the most part, it’s in my head and will develop as it’s laid but I will again be keeping it simple so I can just run trains! All the best, Geoff
Hi Geoff, this new layout is going to be fantastic, and watching it come to life is so interesting and informative, just one query if i may, forgive my ignorance but these strip lights you use the 12 volt transformer has only two pins how do we connect to our domestic 230 volt 13 amp sockets, regards, colin.
Hi Colin, just saw your comment while I'm watching, so not trying to step on Geoff's toes in replying. If you click on the Amazon link in the video description, the LED strip lighting kit comes with a UK plug transformer with 3 pins (or it did when I looked!) I've also bought similar ones for use in my loft and the come with a UK plug :-) All the best! Rich
Hi Colin, sorry for the delayed response. Exactly as Rich has said, these do come with a 3 pin UK power supply. Link is in the description for the exact set I have used. All the best, Geoff
Hi, Great video, my previous attempts at back boarding bending resulted in a little snapping, so I need to do somethings on my side to smooth the radius, out of interest were you near the limit of bending on your curves?
Hi Alan, not at all, as long as you soak the hardboard you could go much tighter. The guy who I took this from went much tighter with his, I forgot to add the link so I’ll pop it in the description now! Cheers Geoff
Hi everyone, I forgot to add the link to the guy who inspired this video and technique: th-cam.com/video/68Ouqv4G7QU/w-d-xo.html
2yrs ago wow looks like I got some binge watching to do, strange how it never showed up as recommended 😞. Still found you now and subbed and liked
Hi Geoff - Really looking forwards to watching this one mate, it is like you have made it especially for me after my last video LOL.
So for a start I spoke to ID Backscenes about putting the backscene on whilst backboard was curved in shape and he told me you do not have to do this, which I have to say I was very sceptical of especially as it states in the instructions best to leave for a while before bending.
So having watched your video I am still amazed that you have no bubbles or creases as mine is full of them. Like you I purchased the premium ones and I took my time and did exactly as you have and when finished it looked great. Went back a couple of hours and it was full of bubbles and when I put it in place that is when the creases came out.
So apart from sticking it on with the back board in shape I have no idea where I went wrong apart from the fact that I found peeling off the backing and sticking down the backscreen a right pain.
I will be having another go, so wish me luck.
Regards Chris
Velcro! Sticky back Velcro at that. Didn’t see that one coming, great idea.
Thank you, works really well!
Excellent, this will certainly be very helpful over the winter :)
Wow enjoyed your latest video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much, all the best Geoff
@@PrideParkwayGeoff thanks very much for replying to my comment. It's nice to see other people's work to get idea to improve my layout. Take Care & Stay Safe.
Hi Geoff great work mate, I used the Gaugemaster cloud backscenes and was very disappointed too! I will be taking them off at some point and painting them blue as to be honest the way my layout is that’s all I need. Great tutorial though and everything looks to have worked really well.
Good timing with those led lights, I’m just building my lower deck for the return loop and was starting to think about how to light it and will probably use that diffuser to.
Can’t wait for the continuation of the layout, cheers for now Geoff, John
Excellent video Geoff 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 lots of cool tips 👍 and a shopping list 💃 Hopefully some Amazon pennies on the way to you 😉 Backscenes look awesome too 😍 Very best wishes from County Wicklow ☘️
Thanks very much Paul, i'm really pleased with how they have turned out. All the best Geoff
How to wrap my brain to that one, model railroading Larry puket, that did the wood for for the back scenes. Any way you have done a great job with you back scenes, and I am looking forward to seeing how the layout progresses. Bye for now, take care, stay safe, and have fun.
It's Larry (the DCC Guy) that I thought of too when Geoff mentioned it!
th-cam.com/users/TheDCCGuy (if the link has worked)
Thank you. I couldnt find the channel again at the time of putting the video live but I have since linked it, thats the problem of having two names. Some great tips on Larrys channel though! All the best, Geoff
The new Pride Parkway begins Geoff, really looking forward to seeing your new creation become a reality mate.
Thanks very much Steve! Almost ready for track laying, I’m desperate to run a train!
Will have to go back to saving these to watch over morning cup of tea. Living vicariously at the moment through these as don't have the space for a layout at the moment. so until then getting my video fix in.
Cheers Andy, hope youre enjoying the content. All the best, Geoff
Well done Geoff. I like what you have done to date. I am keen to see how the layout grows. I thought your trackwork on the loft version was very good. Larry Puckett has a great channel, I follow him as well. He has both American and British rail components. His electrical and DCC videos are very helpful.
Top job as always Geoff....
Thanks very much Graham!
Great look. Cant wait to see more.
Thanks very much, Geoff
I've used light diffuser on a project and they really do make a difference
They really do, would deffinetly recommend. All the best Geoff
Hi Geoff, you've done well with the backgrounds, nice job. Many of us have struggled with backscenes and messing them up! John
Many thanks John. Ive had my fair share of problems with them but very happy with the result this time. All the best, Geoff
Well done Geoff! They are looking really good and I like the way you have curved them as scene breaks. I used ID as well as Gauge Master and found that after a few weeks the bubbles that were there disappeared. I did have a little smile on my face each time you mentioned "the loft" instead of the garage though - old habits die hard I presume! Looking forward to the next one!
Regards,
Steve
Brilliant video Geoff! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Geoff
Hi Geoff. Just wanted to say that I've watched all your old videos as I too am very slowly attempting to build and N gauge layout in the loft. Always great tips and easier, plus cheaper, to copy how someone else works than to make the expensive mistakes yourself!! Keep them coming, great work!! Rob
Thanks very much Rob, really appreciate your kind words. All the best, Geoff
Looks great Geoff, looks like you have mastered something that's very tricky to avoid wrinkles and the like.
Thanks very much. I've certainly had my number of failed attempts but really pleased with these. All the best, Geoff
Nice to see the layout progressing.
Thank you 😊
Nice video Geoff I love the bending technique never seen it before and I love how the wood holds its shape. It would be very easy to go for a straight backscene all the way around I love the curve in the corners it adds some interest to the layout. Your progressing really well so keep it up. - Nicholas.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi Geoff, great job done there. I do like the ID backscenes myself and they really do look the business. Starting to look like a layout again now…All the best, Chris
Thanks very much Chris, its amazing how it transforms the layout so quickly. Hope to have trains running soon too. All the best, Geoff
Great nice video 👍👍.
Best regards Gert
Thank you Gert! All the best Geoff
Hi Geoff - fantastic tutorial on the backscene. They looked brilliant. Might get some of the LED lights for my lower fiddle yard to replace the strips I've used. Very enjoyable update. Take care - cheers Euan
Thanks very much Euan. The lights are really good totally recommend! ALl the best, Geoff
So glad I've found your channel 👍🏻👏🏻❤️
Thanks very much! Cheers Geoff
Tray it as a paint thinner - works a treat with acrylics
Great tip thank you!
Great Work Geoff, I really love the curved backscene idea and the use of velcro to attach the boards to the frame work. I shall await the next video with trepidation.
Cheers,
Dave in Oz
Thanks very much Dave! New video will be up within the week. All the best, Geoff
Good stuff Geoff, good to see your progress. Looking forward to seeing your next installment
Thanks very much David. ALl the best Geoff
Some brilliant tips and tricks in this video Geoff, love the Wndex tip, I will certainly be using that one! At this rate you'll soon have a HST running around! All the best Tony.
Cheers Tony, hopefully i'm only a few weeks away from getting those HST's running. All the best, Geoff
Brilliant advice on the use of the backscenes. Cheers.
Thank you very much! All the best, Geoff
Hi, Geoff. I must admit I've been away from Pride Parkway for a while. It's great to see the new layout and the Ideas behind it. I do love the different scenic sections idea. also, I have seen Larrys back since method but never knew you could the Windex. Thanks. look forward to watching its progression.
Thanks very much Ed, great to have you following along. All the best, Geoff
nice job lookin good back scenes look great
Thank you very much!
Absolutely superb job well done
Thanks very much Brian, all the best, Geoff
looks fab! great to see you back fella :) looking forward to the next video
Thanks very much Jon. Cheers Geoff
Great update Geoff!! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Onno.
Thanks very much Onno, I hope you're well. Cheers Geoff
Great video update, looking forward to seeing this progress and getting some inspiration for my own! Backscenes is one of those areas I've thought about but have left for a future me to worry about! Only have about 12inches under the slope of the eaves in the loft, but I'm sure I'll be able to make it work OK!
Keep up the good work! Cheers, Rich
Great job Geoff, looks grand, I had used the Gaugemaster before, ended up scraping it as it had more bubbles than a Aero bar!
Thank you. Yeah they are a really strange shinny paper and I just couldnt get the bubbles out. Much happier with the ID Backscenes. All the best, Geoff
Great video (as always, Geoff). Great admirer of your vision , expertise and ability to make complex things seem easy-peasy. Looking forward to the progress on your new venture(s).
Best wishes
Thanks very much Martin, really appreciate your kind words. All the best, Geoff
Nice video, I like the lighting idea, I bought some led strips a while back and was wondering how to fit them, that channel looks ideal. I need to catch up with your move, must admit I am guilty of not watching your videos even though I am subscribed, clicked the bell this time. Good that your in the uk too the Amazon link works. Chris
Thanks very much Chris, hope you can follow along on the rebuild. All the best Geoff
Absolutely superb buddy, and perfect timing as I'm about to start looking at backscenes, love the idea of the curved boards and something I'll definitely be trying 👌
Looking forward to seeing this layout develop :)
All the best
Matt :)
Thanks very much Matt. I’m hoping it will help make everything flow nicely, plus no annoying corners to fill too. All the best, Geoff
very useful video - thank you
Great tips Geoff !!!! Just got the tape measure out to gauge the height of my future backscene and you're right....15in is better by miles !!!!. Looking forward to the wiring and laying of your trackwork...Bless
Thanks very much Mark, first update on the power and track will be up soon. All the best, Geoff
@@PrideParkway great stuff !!! Looking forward to it !!!
good vid on the back scenes thanks lee
Cheers Lee. All the best Geoff
Hi Geoff, how did you know I was just trying to get my head around the back scene for my n gauge layout? Your video was really helpful. Thanks. Jeff
Hi Jeff, excellent timing, hope its all gone well for you? All the best, Geoff
Could I ask you please, what it the reference number for the backscene you’ve chosen from Art Printers?.
Hi Ian sorry for the delayed response, the country scene is 203. Cheers Geoff
Great to see the process on how you did these back scenes, very helpful tips I’ll be sure to use these tips, with the back scenes that you got did they come sticky backed already I think I did see it slightly in the sped up part, if so that makes the process so much better rather than trying to find suitable glues, look forward to seeing the next video 👍🏻
NOTE IF FOLLOWING ALONG PLEASE ENSURE YOU BUY THE PREMIUM BACKSCENES WHICH ARE SELF ADHESIVE
Thank you. Yes the ID Backscenes premium range is self adhesive and great quality paper. That alone is worth the extra couple of quid from the standard range. All the best, Geoff
@@PrideParkway many thanks 😊
Hi Geoff. Just found your video, really helpful. I find Gaugemaster backscenes do lose their bubbles after a while but ID Premium are superior. One issue I have is when I start attaching the roll to the board by the time it gets to the end I find there is a slight incline in the paper which isn’t really noticeable but once it’s stuck it’s stuck!!! I try to use the ends and base of the ply as a guide but it always ends up slightly not level!!!
Hi Geoff. Nice video, the curved back scenes are very effective. With regards to the lighting, do you think it would be effective in lighting a layout if it was fixed to a standard height bedroom ceiling? I'm really struggling with light on my layout during the dreich winter days, had looked at light strips similar to this, but didn't want to get them and then it didn't cast enough light. Cheers, John.
Hi Geoff, did I glimpse some LNER liveried mk3 coaches - around 11:03 in your video? If so where did you find them for sale?
Hi David, you did, however i've had them for a while and on the look out for some more to finish my second rake. Hopefully we will see Dapol do a re-run - fingers crossed. Cheers Geoff
Excellent work,thanks for sharing your tips.Looking forward to seeing the layout develop,do you have a track plan yet??
Thanks very much Bob. Yes for the most part, it’s in my head and will develop as it’s laid but I will again be keeping it simple so I can just run trains! All the best, Geoff
Awesome
Hi Geoff, this new layout is going to be fantastic, and watching it come to life is so interesting and informative, just one query if i may, forgive my ignorance but these strip lights you use the 12 volt transformer has only two pins how do we connect to our domestic 230 volt 13 amp sockets, regards, colin.
Hi Colin, just saw your comment while I'm watching, so not trying to step on Geoff's toes in replying. If you click on the Amazon link in the video description, the LED strip lighting kit comes with a UK plug transformer with 3 pins (or it did when I looked!) I've also bought similar ones for use in my loft and the come with a UK plug :-)
All the best! Rich
Many Thanks Rich,
Hi Colin, sorry for the delayed response. Exactly as Rich has said, these do come with a 3 pin UK power supply. Link is in the description for the exact set I have used. All the best, Geoff
Hi, Great video, my previous attempts at back boarding bending resulted in a little snapping, so I need to do somethings on my side to smooth the radius, out of interest were you near the limit of bending on your curves?
Hi Alan, not at all, as long as you soak the hardboard you could go much tighter. The guy who I took this from went much tighter with his, I forgot to add the link so I’ll pop it in the description now! Cheers Geoff
I use the same strip lights but rather than have mine on layout roof points down I have it hidden pointing sideways because as you say massive glare
Great idea, i've just spotted some of the strips that are on an angle so going to give it a go on the 00 gauge layout. Cheers Geoff
@@PrideParkway if you need pics let me know
24 inches is too big for anyone, I'd have thought...
Hahaha Oh matron!