What can be fun is adding an abandonned rail that isn't connected to the track as if the industry had been previously serviced by rail but isn't anymore
Here's a tip that I do when working with long decals, work with one decal at a time,when applying the decal into the water take both index fingers and gently flatten out and hold the decal down for about 30 seconds and it should hold its shape while setting up in the water. Bonus tip: I use distilled water for my decals at room temperature as tap water might contain chemicals to make it safe for drinking but could weaken or damage decals,plus a gallon of distilled water cost very little ( a gallon jug can cost less than 2$ in some places) and last a long time.I've been using the same jug for nearly 3 years.. good luck ,the layout is looking great..👍
Great work on not getting frustrated and overcoming the obstacles! It also helps to see others have the same problems that I have, so thank you for sharing the decal issues.
Very nice looking scenery there. Love watching you at work. Sorry the decals were a pain to get on, but in the end you pulled it off😊! Thanks for sharing.
Scenery & new industry in the HO scale layout. Good job my friend. The 🐱 Binx in the layout. Scooby Doo is a good dog, Binx friend. Scooby Dum is a nice dog. Scrappy Doo my pup, Binx friend.
Nice video mate. The scene came together nicely. Here is a tip for when you put decals on your models. Use warm water with a dash of dishwashing liquid. Those two together will stop the decal from curling up when it comes in contact with the water. Decals are not an easy thing to apply especially to a surface that's not flat! Hope that helps. Looking forward to the next one.
Suggest keeping the decal on the paper backing when removing it from the water, place it near the location and slide it off with a brush or foam blotter-having the surface wet with the “Sol” or water allows it to be positioned. Maybe that’s why they’re called “water slide decals”
Awesome work as always! I'm working on some very similar topography in my layout soon so this has great tips to go by. The decals still look good, I sometimes try to blend torn decals into some weathering so that it looks a little more realistic, like a faded or damaged/scratched finish that messed up part of a sign or logo.
Your videos are fun! I would suggest that when you apply decals not to take the decal off of the backing paper until it’s almost in position where you intend to put it. Especially one that big, get it close to where it’s going and slide the paper out from under it. Good job though
I made a hill thing about a meter long out of a poly box. I've now covered with air dry clay. Looks ok. I just got to wait a few days now. If it works I might try some buildings.
Great video of the progress you've made! I really like the area you did for the Propane Tanks. The ground, road and the walls turned out great! I'm really impressed with your layout and enjoy your videos! Thanks again Trey and look fwd to the next video. Cheers from Laurel, Delaware USA. I had a Reconstructive back surgery on March 1st and going through my recovery period now along with physical therapy.
@@TopRailroadif you were ever to get stickers of your TH-cam channel would you be willing to donate one to add to the wal in my railroad room I'm creating? My lay is coming along nicely but on hold as I heal up.
Great scene TR.....the layout is really coming together!! Hey I'd add a set of Rix Product's auto guard rails along the edge of the retaining wall. That's one hell of a drop- off!!!
Good work! This is just my two cents here. To add more interest I would have had a switch come off that curve. Then have track go up a small embankment and to those tanks as a one car siding for the propane dealer. I’m into switching, so when I see some space I think best how to utilize it for an industry. You’ve got a great track foreman, I’ve got four myself. :-) I’ve subbed your channel, I’ll share mine with you when I start uploading videos.
@@TopRailroad Yes, that’s the flip side when things get too crowded, gotta find a balance. Especially if it’s rural, wouldn’t be as crowded as say an urban setting where things are often times more condensed.
Might consider doing a little earthmoving or civil site, could have half built building, grading and asphalt equipment, just a little touch to make it feel like its developing.
Sometimes if the decals are old they get brittle, spray a light coat of gloss or dull coat on before soaking. It actually works really good and firms up the decal, the decal might seem a little thicker but the solvent will hold it down.
Looks nice and great recovery on the decal. But, what should you have done different with the decal? I would had done the same thing. I love Binx, he’s the BEST influencer on TH-cam.
what kind of tape is this? dont know if we have stuff like this in switzerland. or maybe another word for this. but great idea to do a road. thanks for the vid!
Sculptamold is a much better product than WS Mold a Scene,IMO. Sculptamold is much easier to work with and holds down better on the foam. Great Video, Thanks for Sharing!
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You did an excellent job by proving that not every industrial site has to be rail-serviced.
What can be fun is adding an abandonned rail that isn't connected to the track as if the industry had been previously serviced by rail but isn't anymore
agree - siding still there but weeded up, and switch from main is pulled or severed @@kevo05s
@@kevo05s I see that all the time in real life.
Honey wake up… Top Railroad posted again 🗣️🗣️🗣️
Here's a tip that I do when working with long decals, work with one decal at a time,when applying the decal into the water take both index fingers and gently flatten out and hold the decal down for about 30 seconds and it should hold its shape while setting up in the water. Bonus tip: I use distilled water for my decals at room temperature as tap water might contain chemicals to make it safe for drinking but could weaken or damage decals,plus a gallon of distilled water cost very little ( a gallon jug can cost less than 2$ in some places) and last a long time.I've been using the same jug for nearly 3 years.. good luck ,the layout is looking great..👍
That’s some great advice thank you!
Def one of my fav Model RR youtubers
Thanks :)
I really enjoy your videos, it helps me a ton and I like that you use sensibly priced materials to capture the look. Have fun modelling!!
very nice thanks for the post.😊😊👍👍
Thank you for watching!
Excellent idea with the foam to help determine how to cut to fit to a location on the layout.
Thank you!
I can’t explain how excited I was for another video. I have been checking you Channel like multiple times a day for so long now 😅
Thanks man! That’s really nice 😁
Great work on not getting frustrated and overcoming the obstacles! It also helps to see others have the same problems that I have, so thank you for sharing the decal issues.
Thank you man!
whenever a new episode of this comes out my day gets better
same here
Great video/tips/techniques! Well done!
Thanks so much!
removing the tape on the edge of the road was the best thing. That was so satisfying
It’s my favorite 😂
Another great video. Like the look of more elevation on your layout. Can't wait to see the next video.
Same here! Thank you :)
You make things look very easy to do. Thanks for sharing
Very nice looking scenery there. Love watching you at work. Sorry the decals were a pain to get on, but in the end you pulled it off😊! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you 😁
Very good video, can’t wait for the final layout video
I don’t want it to end.
@@JohnSchuster-yc6dp I mean like the final product of the look
Me too.
And see to Binx in the layout.
My dog Scooby Doo is good with the cats.
Scrappy Doo is friend of Binx.
Scooby Dum is a good dog.
Binx friend.
Scenery & new industry in the HO scale layout.
Good job my friend.
The 🐱 Binx in the layout.
Scooby Doo is a good dog, Binx friend.
Scooby Dum is a nice dog.
Scrappy Doo my pup, Binx friend.
Thank you! Scooby doo is Binxs friend 🐱
@@TopRailroad Videos building N scale layout please and you 🐱 Binx, friend of my dog Scooby Doo.
Scooby Dum my pup.
Scrappy Doo is a nice pup
Your work looks great I like your choice businesses especially the propane and the grean silos
Keep up the videos man! really enjoyable and inspiring to watch your videos.
I appreciate it!
Nice to see a new vid, love how good your layout is looking
Thank you man!
Can,t wait to see the next video of the HO scale layout, and you 🐱 Binx, friend of my dog Scooby Doo.
Scooby Dum is a nice dog.
Scrappy Doo my pup.
Very informative video, thanks for sharing. I also get visits from feline tornadoes.
😂
Great tips, thanks for sharing. Dave
Thank you Dave!
Thanks for the modeling tips!!!
1:00 Binx in the layout.
My dog Scooby Doo is good with you 🐱.
Good job my friend.
Nice update
Thank you!
Nice video mate. The scene came together nicely. Here is a tip for when you put decals on your models. Use warm water with a dash of dishwashing liquid. Those two together will stop the decal from curling up when it comes in contact with the water. Decals are not an easy thing to apply especially to a surface that's not flat! Hope that helps. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you man! I appreciate the tips I’ll have to try them out next time so it’s not a disaster lol
Suggest keeping the decal on the paper backing when removing it from the water, place it near the location and slide it off with a brush or foam blotter-having the surface wet with the “Sol” or water allows it to be positioned. Maybe that’s why they’re called “water slide decals”
Excellent job still love the idea of more a switching layout than a main line
Awesome work as always! I'm working on some very similar topography in my layout soon so this has great tips to go by. The decals still look good, I sometimes try to blend torn decals into some weathering so that it looks a little more realistic, like a faded or damaged/scratched finish that messed up part of a sign or logo.
Good idea! I’ll have to weather mine up sometime
Nice work there, great little scene! 👍
Thank you!
Your videos are fun! I would suggest that when you apply decals not to take the decal off of the backing paper until it’s almost in position where you intend to put it. Especially one that big, get it close to where it’s going and slide the paper out from under it. Good job though
I made a hill thing about a meter long out of a poly box. I've now covered with air dry clay. Looks ok. I just got to wait a few days now. If it works I might try some buildings.
Great video of the progress you've made! I really like the area you did for the Propane Tanks. The ground, road and the walls turned out great! I'm really impressed with your layout and enjoy your videos! Thanks again Trey and look fwd to the next video. Cheers from Laurel, Delaware USA.
I had a Reconstructive back surgery on March 1st and going through my recovery period now along with physical therapy.
Thank you Shawn I always look forward to your comments! Hope you have a speedy recovery!
@@TopRailroadif you were ever to get stickers of your TH-cam channel would you be willing to donate one to add to the wal in my railroad room I'm creating? My lay is coming along nicely but on hold as I heal up.
If I ever do make stickers you will be the first to get a one man!
Looking good 💯
Great scene TR.....the layout is really coming together!!
Hey I'd add a set of Rix Product's auto guard rails
along the edge of the retaining wall. That's one hell of
a drop- off!!!
Yeah I’m going to get some Pikestuff guard rails at some point. It is a pretty bad drop off haha
Good work! This is just my two cents here. To add more interest I would have had a switch come off that curve. Then have track go up a small embankment and to those tanks as a one car siding for the propane dealer.
I’m into switching, so when I see some space I think best how to utilize it for an industry. You’ve got a great track foreman, I’ve got four myself. :-)
I’ve subbed your channel, I’ll share mine with you when I start uploading videos.
I actually used to have a switch on that curve in the beginning haha but I took it off cause I don’t want the layout to be too crowded
@@TopRailroad Yes, that’s the flip side when things get too crowded, gotta find a balance. Especially if it’s rural, wouldn’t be as crowded as say an urban setting where things are often times more condensed.
You did a great job! You next video should be showing off all your cars and stuff
16:53 Binx in the layout.
Scooby Doo is a good dog with you 🐱.
Great job! I really like how the hill turned out.
Thank you man!
the way you make the dirt inspired me to do it like that
Great idea for road!
😅
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Liked and Subbed! Cheers. Andy
Thank you!
Might consider doing a little earthmoving or civil site, could have half built building, grading and asphalt equipment, just a little touch to make it feel like its developing.
That’s a good idea!
Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
I’m doing this on my layout now, nice idea
This is turning out so good
Appreciate it 😁
Excellent! :)
14:47 Binx in the layout.
My dog Scooby Doo is good with you 🐱.
Sometimes if the decals are old they get brittle, spray a light coat of gloss or dull coat on before soaking. It actually works really good and firms up the decal, the decal might seem a little thicker but the solvent will hold it down.
That’s a good tip!
Very nice mate
jig saw works too
Looks nice and great recovery on the decal. But, what should you have done different with the decal? I would had done the same thing. I love Binx, he’s the BEST influencer on TH-cam.
Thank you man! I was told to transfer straight from the sheet instead of separating them. But yes he is the best haha
Always used my fingers to apply decals. I have those tanks they are 25 years old.
what kind of tape is this? dont know if we have stuff like this in switzerland. or maybe another word for this. but great idea to do a road. thanks for the vid!
It’s pop dot tape, I get it at my local dollar tree. It’s kinda like woodland scenics paving tape just much cheaper!
The reason the decals didn’t work at 18:27 was because you need to take them directly from the backing paper to the propane tanks
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Yay
I would like to buy foam and Do a train layout like you and Nice layout
Could you give us a link for that tape you used,thanks. ☃️👍👍
I’ll add it to the description soon here
Hi I like your propane tank
Thank you!
what do you use for your bench for the layout ?
It’s all 2x2s and 1/8 inch plywood
@@TopRailroad preicate it sauceboss
every time I go to the dollar tree store here in my town, i ask them if they have any of that tape and they say they don't carry it.
Oh man that sucks, mine always has it in the arts/crafts section. Maybe they don’t know what it is
Are you no adding roadbed under your track ?
Not on these sections of the layout since there’s so much tracks. Industrial/yard areas are sometimes flat and not elevated
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Commercial P lol
Sculptamold is a much better product than WS Mold a Scene,IMO. Sculptamold is much easier to work with and holds down better on the foam. Great Video, Thanks for Sharing!
100% agree! I used to only use that before but I thought I’d give this product a try