I like the fact that you are prepared to share your mistakes as well as your successes! It gives us less talented modellers a bit more heart! Very good video Richard.
Not sure about less talented, I fluke most of it haha. Having a play is all part of the fun, It can be off putting seeing these picture perfect layouts. regards Richard
Nice job. I suspect the white bleed wasn't so much an issue if the masking tape but a general problem with painting and masking tape. There is a painters technique that achieves great results. Put the masking tape down as you did and of course press it down good. The paint over one more time with the base color, gray in your case, along the edge of the tape where the white line would go. That seals the gap under the tape with the correct color. THEN paint the white on top once the gray dried again, and then peal the tape off. We use that approach in the US where the drywall board walls mostly have an orange peel surface that makes masking impossibly boy difficult.
Very well done Richard, when I get around to building my main layout I will definitely build my station platforms like yours, if you don't mind...Simon
Ha do what you think best Simon, I wish you best of luck! Take the time getting the right shape out of the ply leads to a very solid object that wont let you down over time. regards Richard
I used grey primer spray cans from B&M stores etc, cheap as chips. Been struggling with white lines too. Have opted for using cheap white spray cans to see if improves what ive done as it initially turned out as yours did. Im working in N gauge.
Looking good platforms are always a pain to make from scratch like you I have problems with the white lines so I now use automotive pin stripe tape from Halfords then give it a light rub with fine sand paper to take the shine off looking forward to further updates kind regards Rob Johnston
Hi new junction great video a couple of tips for you they do a blue tape looks like masking tape but it none seep the paint does not creep under the tape also when you have laid your paint on with the brush while it is still wet lay it off go from one end to the other very lightly in one sweep and if it is wider than your brush go back and do another sweep where the brush did not catch and this will eliminate your brush marks hope you don't think I am trying to tell you what to do it just a bit of advice. Regards George.Painter.
great video Richard! love the platform job..ive been using Homebase Slate Grey..very similar..i did a similar job on the white lines and used ordinary sellotape which worked fine..but im sure youll find something!.. super project all the best dave
Great progress Richard.. if you're looking for a decent masking tape I work in the decorating industry and would recommend Tesa tapes and the yellow one is spot on for fine lines and stopping paint bleed.. looking at those platform ramps made me fancy those pink wafers biscuits lol. Off to the shop I go! Looking forward to the next part. Tim
Coat of paint does make a big difference. I don't know how many times I've got a can of spray paint, had to go back for more, and still then run out ;) Glad to see things coming together. Interested in what your plans are for the station canopy. I'm working on my final platforms now, and the canopy is what I'm still back + forth on. Iain
Hi Iain, I'm going to try and custom build the canopy, trying to avoid a designed kit. really want to push myself on this side of the layout. :) regards Richard
Good man! Looking forward to seeing it, since I'd likely end up needing to use a similar technique with the curved platforms. Make sure you're super detailed in how you do it ;)
I have always found the easiest method is to use Artists Card (from The Range, etc) Easily cut with a craft knife. Cut base walls and platform supports to same height. Cover base walls with brick paper and spray with hairspray. Use paper (like wallpaper) to make a template for platform tops. Apply to card and cut to size. Scribe a line about 3mm wide along the top edge. Paint platform top grey or cover in paving paper. Paint scribed platform edge in white. A lot easier to cut and adjust than working in wood !
Ray Wilson the way I understand it is the wood forms the base, and will be covered, therefore more likely to stand the test of time when compared with card formers, especially as loft layout where temps fluctuate and humidity of the air changes throughout the year
Can I suggest coming from the scale model making world, you use Halfords car body filler primer spray. It will fill micro defects. Even normal primer is better and a lot cheaper. Good job
hi! great vid as a scenic artist you need to use s smaller brush with closer bristles that will reduce the paint lines as your using a thick paint. you can get cheap brushed from places like B&M that do the job!
ah yes getting out the trusty vacuum to help reduce the *splash* off dust all over the place, I think maybe you should off took the stations back up so it was a lot easier to paint :) b&Q helping all modellers and decorators :) its looking great :)
I am having the same problem with my latest video. Even though it will probably be 10 - 15/20 mins long, the first part was done on January 26 and I thought it would be completed a few days to a week later, but still not ready and it's now 5 March. Oh ell, it will be done soon! :) ...... Ian
I like the fact that you are prepared to share your mistakes as well as your successes! It gives us less talented modellers a bit more heart! Very good video Richard.
Not sure about less talented, I fluke most of it haha. Having a play is all part of the fun, It can be off putting seeing these picture perfect layouts. regards Richard
Nice job. I suspect the white bleed wasn't so much an issue if the masking tape but a general problem with painting and masking tape. There is a painters technique that achieves great results. Put the masking tape down as you did and of course press it down good. The paint over one more time with the base color, gray in your case, along the edge of the tape where the white line would go. That seals the gap under the tape with the correct color. THEN paint the white on top once the gray dried again, and then peal the tape off. We use that approach in the US where the drywall board walls mostly have an orange peel surface that makes masking impossibly boy difficult.
Good shout! Regards Richard
Looking fab! Great vid as usual! Can't wait for the next one.
Wont be too long!
Simple solution to it not sticking out of the tunnel run half the power car off the end of the platform 😊 great work by the way
Thanks! :D
Very well done Richard, when I get around to building my main layout I will definitely build my station platforms like yours, if you don't mind...Simon
Ha do what you think best Simon, I wish you best of luck! Take the time getting the right shape out of the ply leads to a very solid object that wont let you down over time. regards Richard
I used grey primer spray cans from B&M stores etc, cheap as chips. Been struggling with white lines too. Have opted for using cheap white spray cans to see if improves what ive done as it initially turned out as yours did. Im working in N gauge.
Argh, its bad enough on a 00 gauge platform let alone an N gauge layout lol
Looking good platforms are always a pain to make from scratch like you I have problems with the white lines so I now use automotive pin stripe tape from Halfords then give it a light rub with fine sand paper to take the shine off looking forward to further updates kind regards Rob Johnston
Cheers Rob!
Hi new junction great video a couple of tips for you they do a blue tape looks like masking tape but it none seep the paint does not creep under the tape also when you have laid your paint on with the brush while it is still wet lay it off go from one end to the other very lightly in one sweep and if it is wider than your brush go back and do another sweep where the brush did not catch and this will eliminate your brush marks hope you don't think I am trying to tell you what to do it just a bit of advice. Regards George.Painter.
Cheers George!
great video Richard! love the platform job..ive been using Homebase Slate Grey..very similar..i did a similar job on the white lines and used ordinary sellotape which worked fine..but im sure youll find something!.. super project all the best dave
Thanks Dave!
Great progress Richard.. if you're looking for a decent masking tape I work in the decorating industry and would recommend Tesa tapes and the yellow one is spot on for fine lines and stopping paint bleed.. looking at those platform ramps made me fancy those pink wafers biscuits lol. Off to the shop I go!
Looking forward to the next part.
Tim
Great tip Tim thanks, Enjoy those biscuits! regards Richard
Coat of paint does make a big difference. I don't know how many times I've got a can of spray paint, had to go back for more, and still then run out ;) Glad to see things coming together. Interested in what your plans are for the station canopy. I'm working on my final platforms now, and the canopy is what I'm still back + forth on. Iain
Hi Iain, I'm going to try and custom build the canopy, trying to avoid a designed kit. really want to push myself on this side of the layout. :) regards Richard
Good man! Looking forward to seeing it, since I'd likely end up needing to use a similar technique with the curved platforms. Make sure you're super detailed in how you do it ;)
Nice video your very good at what you do I can only glue the stones to the track and then get messed up 😂😂
Practice makes perfect, making a mess and having a go is the fun bit! :D
I have always found the easiest method is to use Artists Card (from The Range, etc) Easily cut with a craft knife. Cut base walls and platform supports to same height. Cover base walls with brick paper and spray with hairspray. Use paper (like wallpaper) to make a template for platform tops. Apply to card and cut to size. Scribe a line about 3mm wide along the top edge. Paint platform top grey or cover in paving paper. Paint scribed platform edge in white. A lot easier to cut and adjust than working in wood !
Ray Wilson the way I understand it is the wood forms the base, and will be covered, therefore more likely to stand the test of time when compared with card formers, especially as loft layout where temps fluctuate and humidity of the air changes throughout the year
If you are worried about temperature stability then use plasticard (or even Peco platform walls) or even Styrofoam.
Ray Wilson or left over ply wood from your baseboard buildings! ;-)
Nice trains! Also this helped more then any other tutorial on TH-cam!
Great news, glad its of some use.
Can I suggest coming from the scale model making world, you use Halfords car body filler primer spray. It will fill micro defects. Even normal primer is better and a lot cheaper. Good job
hi! great vid as a scenic artist you need to use s smaller brush with closer bristles that will reduce the paint lines as your using a thick paint. you can get cheap brushed from places like B&M that do the job!
Thanks for the tip! The coat was only temporary, its since been sanded back off! :D
Brilliant video buddy! 😉 keep up the great work!
Thanks! :D
Great tutorial station looks really good
Thanks David!
Looking great well done
Thanks!
Looking fantastic.
Thanks Linda, what about the layout? ;)
Cool will come into use later for sure
Hi Richard enjoyed the video layout looks awesome I wish mine did mine looks like a bomb dropped on it
Wont be long, you should film an update for TH-cam pal
If at first you don`t succeed, try try again...very interesting video...congrats
I can confirm since this video & after a fourth going over, the platforms are now level! :D
Looks great.
cool...nice work...
Thanks!
Very nice 👍
Very Kind! :D
Nice video and east coast cariges and like the start class 66
cheers Mick!
Love it you shoud make a small dmu point if you whant
You read my mind. :)
I was going to say 'tester pots' are cheaper than spray and, less toxic.
Which is great in an enclosed attic. :)
Could do with fine polyfilla to sort out those rough edges
They've had more then that since this video I can tell you! :D
ah yes getting out the trusty vacuum to help reduce the *splash* off dust all over the place, I think maybe you should off took the stations back up so it was a lot easier to paint :) b&Q helping all modellers and decorators :) its looking great :)
I've got no where else to paint a 6ft platform haha
Very nice
Thanks Fin
I am having the same problem with my latest video. Even though it will probably be 10 - 15/20 mins long, the first part was done on January 26 and I thought it would be completed a few days to a week later, but still not ready and it's now 5 March. Oh ell, it will be done soon! :) ...... Ian
It does take a bit of planning with these slightly longer projects, keeping the content coming without rushing. regards Richard
Thank you for your reply. The video is now up and available for viewing. (HVR#6) ...... Ian
Nice video
Thanks!
Just remember, every millimetre in 00 scale is 76.2 millimetres or 3 inches in the real world.
I tell my wife the same thing! ;)
Frog tape or toolstation blue masking tape. Cheaper
NOICE
only thing about your platform I can see is that the sides aren't even, in some places they go a little bit squiggily
Your right Adam, that's been a big focus since this video went live. :)
That is an expensive under coat. I would have gone to the local hardware and bought a generic acrylic spray pack
Had it not already been in my cupboard you'd be right Bruce.
Absolutely out of space. No realistic. Completely.
Robert Janczak sorry?