Building a model railway - Scenic Progress? - Ep 8 Modelling the SDR

Welcome to episode 8 of this model railway build. In this video, I focus on some of the scenic elements and details which is possibly the part I enjoy the most.
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Time stamps
0:00 Intro
0:20 Track Testing
0:45 Road Texture
1:55 Static Grass
3:05 Mapping Out
3:54 Point Rodding
5:34 Concrete Fence Posts
6:15 The Wrong Bridge!
8:35 Preserving Trees
9:44 Gaugemaster Sound Modules
11:32 Hedges and Bushes
12:16 Adding Details
12:54 What Next?
14:38 Running Session
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[@smogthehorse9409]

I grew up by this railway line, my dad was a volunteer there and as a kid i got to blow the whistle and wave the train off just like the train guard. Staverton is a beautiful part of the line and a reminder of how stunning the English countryside with a steam engine looks.
I used to make the scenery on my brother's model railway.
Id love to see you incorporate lots of the surrounding countryside, perhaps the whole thing from Ashburton to Totnes, there was great model of Ashburton station at Buckfastleigh the last time i was there. Really good stuff man,

[@DartsideScenics]

Ah, nice memories and I completely agree that Staverton is beautiful. Thanks for watching 😁

[@CTDioramas]

This is looking fantastic! Can't wait to see it finished. Keep up the good work 👏

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Chris, I’m looking forward to finishing it! It’s great to see your channel doing well 👍🏻

[@moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Hi Andy loving the scenics as they're coming together. The wooded areas are particularly good, very realistic. Excellent video once again cheers Andy

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks very much Andy

[@ianthomson9363]

The more I see of this project, the more I'm impressed by the attention to detail. Just one section would be quite an ambitious build for most people, so you really are creating something very special indeed. Absolutely marvellous!

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Ian, that’s very kind 😊

[@PeachyTT120]

Yes 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Dartside’s back!!!
I’ll be watching this again later on the big screen when the gang’s all gone to bed…😀

[@DartsideScenics]

😂 my face isn’t in this one so it’s safe to watch on the big screen! 🤣

[@PeachyTT120]

@@DartsideScenics 😂

[@lsimmons4767]

I painted the whole station 20+ years ago before joining the big railways so to speak. Have to say you are making an absolutely fantastic job of this. Really makes me feel I'm there. Hope to see it at an exhibition at some point.

[@DartsideScenics]

I bet that took some time! Thank you for your comments - especially as you know the railway so well. I hope to exhibit one day in the future - fingers crossed!

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Well done, Andy.
I can almost hear someone saying "What, mate? No brambles?" Loved the overall look of it and how it's slowly coming together.
Cheers.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you. 😂yes, it’s getting there but still lots to do!

[@alexmorgan2296]

Really impressive as ever - wish my fencing holes were as accurate!!! Thank you for the update and the running session which is delightful.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you Alex 😁

[@williambryant5946]

Those are coming along very nicely. Looking very good. 👍

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you William 👍🏻

[@philipgriffiths3106]

Awe inspiring as always Andy. Your attention to getting the details correct says it all about your skill & passion with this build. When will it be ready for me to collect.. 😂😂

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Phil! To be honest, it needs a home as I’m running out of space!

[@bobingram6912]

It's starting to look like you were really there. Loving your attention to minute detail and even showing where you decided things weren't quite as you wanted so turned to another solution. Gradual progress, looking forward to next ep👍👍👍👍

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks very much Bob 😊

[@Darrenh84]

Well worth the wait, it's looking fantastic!

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Darren 😁

[@user-fn1bh3qr6m]

Been a while, but as always well worth the wait.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you Laurence

[@liamtaylor-warren8656]

Superb, as always. 💯

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Liam! When I get this section finished, it would be great to get a 3d scanned figure of you for Staverton platform 👍🏻

[@pacificcoastminiatures]

Nice to see some more progress!

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you 😁

[@LyntreeTown20132]

brilliant modelling skills - great layout

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you!

[@NewModelRailway1]

Always impressive scenic detailing from you, particularly the hedges and bushes. I saw what Luke Towan did with his sea foam trees to straighten them out. I'm going to try it using a couple of small magnets either side of the tree top with a thin slice of light foam between and hang them upside down by the trunk.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you. That sounds like a great idea - let me know how it goes.

[@davepeters7873]

Great video Andy

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Dave, see you soon 👍🏻

[@northernrails4462]

Hi Andy, hope you’re well mate! Yet another top class video, I don’t know how you had the patience with the point rodding 😂 class job mate as ever.

[@DartsideScenics]

Good thanks Craig, I hope you’re well. Hopefully catch up with you soon. Yes, that point rodding took ages!!

[@northernrails4462]

@@DartsideScenics yeah definitely would be good to meet up again buddy.

[@marknicholson2281]

Hi Andy. Really impressed with the concrete posts, that’s just so good. The bridge too. Looking forward to the next one. Keep up the good work. 😀

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Mark. See you soon 👍🏻

[@kymvalleygardensdesign5350]

looking really good, brilliant work well done, the South Devon is beginning to look how I remember it 😀

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you 😁

[@tobes1989]

Great video again, the signal at the Buckfastleigh end of Staverton is facing the wrong way though 👍

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you. I meant to change the signal! I plonked it in place and before filming, meant to check which way it should face but forgot! 😂

[@garylambertwilson]

Great update! Well done! Looking fantastic!

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Gary 👍🏻

[@_RandomPea]

Looks so good! Great work as usual, wow what a project this is turning out to be. Out of interest, why resin and not PVA for the water? I'm just testing PVA at the moment for my river scene

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you! The project is getting too big and I’m almost out space! I like resin as it levels itself and dries clear. However, I’ve often thought that on a rocky stream, I could get away with just using gloss mod podge.

[@_RandomPea]

@@DartsideScenics Matt modge podge seems to dry quite well from my testers, and the uneven setting seems to emulate fast flowing water... At least in testing... nervous about doing it on the layout mind you😕

[@stevio7777]

thanks for the video. I’ve not weathered my track yet. I’m doing TT 120. Do you need to clean the Rails off to give the locomotives a good connection? So the current maintains a good flow to the pick up wheels?
Thanks
Steve

[@garrburton3375]

Yes…otherwise the paint layer will prevent / reduce conductivity between the train and track resulting in either total or intermittent/ jerky running….👍

[@stevio7777]

@@garrburton3375 do you use a track rubber or something else thanks

[@garrburton3375]

@@stevio7777 you can use a track rubber but you can also use a fine grade sanding sponge or fine grade emery cloth on a wood block. Whatever you use the purpose is to remove only the paint on the track that would be in direct contact with the wheel(s)….👍

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Steve. I agree with the comments below re the track 👍🏻