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So just want to introduce myself to the members here. I been building layouts with my father since I can remember (I am 28). My fathers been into trains forever aswell. So we recently started a new MTH DCS 12x16 close to high rail as possible. Previous layout was 1950's era conventional which is featured on my YouTube.  Lots of progression pics on my Facebook of new layout and weekly YouTube.  Is it ok to post updates on here frequently ? -Andrew
Here's my Channel be sure to check out the newest videos . Up date from a weeks work coming soon
http://www.youtube.com/user/KonRail112H

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This weeks update and lots of action ! All ballast done besides the main storage track. All wiring done besides the PRR signal bridge, Dad said he mite wire that up tomorrow.  So the videos feature the roads and ballast done action over the arched bridge. 

The 2nd video is a view from the inside of the layout.  Then  we have two videos of the PRR line crossing the town rd. Thanks all Hope every had a great Christmas !
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Originally Posted by Lancer:
Decided I'm hiring you to come landscape my layout haha!

HAHA! its all practice , trail and error. using all foam is tricky cause its rather square and not flexible. 

Go to your local dollar tree get the black foam  board its $1 works great for templates and lichen walls if needed.  there cheap glue works great too.. 

Thanks all!!

Lots Done tonight  video of all the pics coming soon on youtube once its back up. hopefully some video tomorrow night of the upper line in action. Time to pick the next are to work. Most likely the back wall tunnel portal and area behind the bridge. then place some trees on on the recently done land.
Happy Model Rail Roading ! -Andrew

link to full album
https://www.facebook.com/media...e=1&l=53e60408b2

 

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Originally Posted by Lancer:
Gotcha. If I remember right, didn't you say you used something from Menards or such for the stone walls? I'm really liking how those look and may incorporate something in my layout in the future!

The walls are from ultimate scenery, we get them at a store by Strasburg RR actually. easiest to cut with a table saw or scroll saw. you can call the guy that makes them too if needed thats how i got my HO walls. low temp Hot glue gun works the best to mount them . I use alot of stuff from walmart and dollar tree black foam board is great for all sorts of uses $1 for 20x30 works great for making templates.

Scenic Express sells ones that are light wait foam and little easier to work with , there called Featherlight but they been on back order a while. that's what the stone bridge is made from..

 

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Thanks!! I don't like to narrate lol. its hard to try to do lol
Originally Posted by Lancer:  lots of pics  coming in the hour
Great update Kon! Now you just need some narration to your video and it'll be perfect! Lookin good.

Last night and tonight's work

This will be the river bed. Flex rock will be added as the banks on the curve and the tops above the slope

 River bed formed. grey flex rock along the bends and from the top of slope to  the track deck. rough ground cover on the slope.

 Update overview of scenery !  we plan to pick up more trees by next . planing where more will go.

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I'm glad I came across this thread.  The layout looks awesome.  Loved the videos and pictures.  I liked how you put together several tunnel portals to make the bridge.  Looks really good.  I see you ballasted the roadbed on the Realtrax.  Nice touch.  Looks a lot more realistic.

 

Thanks Kon for sharing your layout with us.  Looking forward to more updates and videos.

Originally Posted by wmtrainnut09:

I'm glad I came across this thread.  The layout looks awesome.  Loved the videos and pictures.  I liked how you put together several tunnel portals to make the bridge.  Looks really good.  I see you ballasted the roadbed on the Realtrax.  Nice touch.  Looks a lot more realistic.

 

Thanks Kon for sharing your layout with us.  Looking forward to more updates and videos.


Thank You Very Much!  I been working on the layout so much and have been behind on updates and pics. i work 60 hours a week and spend every Mon Tues Thurs working on layout 630 to 10 almost.. some pics from this weeks progress coming soon..


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Originally Posted by Darren Caruso:

Just saw this thread, love the layout.  Nice that you and your father can enjoy the hobby together.  As for one who is a father, nothing brightens up your day like the kids begging to go downstairs to the trains, and the layout isn't even completed yet.

 

Darren

 

Thank you Very Much! Poured Realistic water tonight. just finished. ill take some pics Thursday once dry

 

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