Andy,

Much appreciated and maybe one day you can see it in person. Next time you're in the area I would enjoy having you.

Dave

Looks great, Dave!!!

Thanks Mark! One more day and I'm going to take a "break".

Dave

Thank you for the invite Dave.

Andy

Well the event has come and gone. I actually can get back to doing things when I feel like it and simply running trains. It was a lot of work but it was well worth it. As you all know when you're doing work on your layout it's nice to finish it up and actually look at everything you have done and pat yourself on the back. There are still many projects I need to do but I checked off quite a few things I've done in preparation for the Pilgrimage. There were some "regulars" and quite a few new visitors but it we had a fun time. All were appreciative of me opening my home and what has been done on the layout.

I appreciate everyone who has liked and commented on the work I've shown the last few weeks. It means a lot.

Dave

This was what visitors saw at the Pilgrimage. Of course trains were running.

Not much done in small switching area but lighting was installed.

Visitors in main room.

Starting to get bit crowded...

Dave, I'm glad it was well attended.  Looks great!

Thank you Mark!  I can take a sigh of relief now...

Looks like a good showing and a great show!!

It was Bill! At times a bit crowded. But besides a few small hiccups at the beginning things went well and the trains behaved.

Great job Dave, looks like fun was had by all. I’m sure it was enjoyable and interesting for those who attended.

Andy

Thanks Andy.  It was well worth all of the work but I'm mostly happy about the progress I've made. Now I can just take my time with some upcoming projects I will be doing and get some of those trains out of the boxes and just run them.

Dave

If you don't mind my asking, where did you source your backdrops from?

Dave, I am glad you had a great showing and everything went well! I bet you had alot of people just amazed with your layout!

Bill-Backdrops are from Backdrop Warehouse.

Mike-Visitors were appreciative of what I've been doing on the layout.

I hope everyone is enjoying the last day of the year. I recently completed the installation of a water tower. The most effort was put into deciding what I wanted it to sit on. I wasn't sure if I wanted it on a grassy area or concrete. The photos show which direction I went. I also managed to catch a nice night shot of the tower. You can click on the link below to see my YouTube video of this adventure.

I also finally finished up the creek scene, minus the water. I guess that means I didn't finish it.  Anyways, in addition to the creek itself I had to do a bit of scenery and work on the deck bridge(weathering) on the upper level. All of that is in the back of the layout and needed to be done, at the same time, so that I don't have anymore serious work to do in that particular area.

Eventually, I will pour water.

Dave

Glad to see a the fire department or whoever came and chopped up that tree that fell over the roadway!

How deep you think you're going to pour the water?

Bill,

IKR. That was crazy but perfect timing for a blooper. As far as the water, I'm not sure. It won't be too deep because it's a creek. I have to find a happy medium because I want all of the creek bed detail to show through.

Dave

Dave, the water tank looks exceptional!  So does the stonework and the concrete bridge piers!  Fabulous job all around!

That's what I was curious about. The creek bed is awesome and looks so much like the creeks around here. A shallow level would be cool.

Scenery and weathering is exceptional.

Mark and Don-Thank you kindly for your complimentary words.

Bill-Thank you and I agree the water level should be low.

Dave

Perfection. Absolute perfection! Looking forward to seeing it complete with water.

Thanks Zeke! Yes, I have been prolonging water around the layout but it's about that time.

Dave

Dave,

Amazing work! The water tank, creek bed, bridge piers. The scenes and weathering are first rate. I liked your video update and blooper, lol.

Andy

@luvindemtrains posted:

Thanks Zeke! Yes, I have been prolonging water around the layout but it's about that time.

Dave

Dave, the tree falling over was hysterical, just about fell out of my chair laughing! Your reaction was priceless!

Andy and Scott,

First of all Happy New Year! Thank you for your kind words and for watching the video. I honestly did not stage that and thought about taking it out. I said no, I have to keep it in because of all things to happen at that time, it was meant to be.

Dave

Dave, Happy New Year to you too.

Andy

Hi Everyone,

I've been trying to get some more work done around the layout. The first was a makeover. A few years ago I planted a lot of trees and those trees were to represent fall. Even though the trees were various colors I wasn't getting the "fall" look I wanted.

I also had a corner, of the layout, that needed addressed. I first needed to wire a switch which was done about 2 or 3 months ago. Even after that, I kept putting the rest of the work off and for good reason.  I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do. I knew I needed to install a grade crossing but also knew there was other work that needed to be done as well. Finally I went in  and  did the work.

I must say with both projects I'm pretty pleased. I showcase all of this work on my YouTube page. Just click the link under my name.

Thanks,

Dave

    BEFORE...

  MAKING/RE-DOING TREES...

   MORE TREES...

   TRANSFORMATION BEGINNING BY UPROOTING SOME OF THE TREES AND STARTING TO PLANT THE NEW ONES...

   STARTED WITH  MORE YELLOWS BECAUSE THAT COLOR WAS MISSING IN THE ORIGINAL PLANTING...

   MORE VIBRANT COLORS TO REPRESENT EARLY/MIDDLE FALL...

   AFTER...

  CLOSE UP...

   CORNER BEFORE WITH GRADE CROSSING INSTALLED...

   TEST FITTING ROAD TUNNEL PORTAL...

  PAINTED TUNNEL PORTAL...

   TUNNEL PORTAL INSTALLED AND ROAD PUT IN, BUT A MESS BECAUSE OF PLASTER USED FOR ROAD...

   ADDED DOUBLE YELLOW LINES, BALLASTED TRACK, SOME GROUND FOAM ON EACH SIDE OF ROAD, AND RAN TRAINS FOR  A FEW DAYS...

  ORIGINAL COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE...

   HILLSIDE WITHOUT COAL TIPPLE....

   ROCK WORK ON COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE TO MATCH BACK HILLSIDE...

   COMPLETED HILLSIDE ON LEFT SIDE OF COAL TIPPLE. THE YARD IS ANOTHER PROJECT FOR ANOTHER DAY...

  OVERALL VIEW OF COMPLETED COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE...

  VIEW OF ENTIRE COMPLETED CORNER. NOW I JUST NEED TO ADD SOME VEHICLES AND A FEW PEOPLE.

Outstanding scenic improvements, Dave!  What a wonderful overall scene!!

Thank you Mark!

WOW Dave, that looks Amazing! You sure got a lot done in a short amount of time! Ever get to Washington state and need a project look me up!

That coal tipple is awesome!! Where did you get it?

Your work came out excellent. Definitely worth the wait. Do you feel like you can't just make consistent progress? Like the big milestone efforts come in waves?

@luvindemtrains posted:

Hi Everyone,

I've been trying to get some more work done around the layout. The first was a makeover. A few years ago I planted a lot of trees and those trees were to represent fall. Even though the trees were various colors I wasn't getting the "fall" look I wanted.

I also had a corner, of the layout, that needed addressed. I first needed to wire a switch which was done about 2 or 3 months ago. Even after that, I kept putting the rest of the work off and for good reason.  I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do. I knew I needed to install a grade crossing but also knew there was other work that needed to be done as well. Finally I went in  and  did the work.

I must say with both projects I'm pretty pleased. I showcase all of this work on my YouTube page. Just click the link under my name.

Thanks,

Dave

Beautiful work Dave

Thanks much for sharing

Mike-Thanks man! I will definitely look you up if I get that way. You'll have to show me some of those carpentry and electronic skills in return.

Bill-Thank you. The tipple is a kit from BTS. Progress does come in waves and when I can completely commit to it.  I also like to have more than one project               going so I don't get bored and lose interest. That happens to me more than I would like to admit.

John-Thank you!

Looks great Dave. The color in the trees look much more realistic. Your rock work is spot on! Reminds me of my many trips up the NY Thruway and Taconic State Parkway through the blasted granite canyons.

Bob

Thank you RSJB18. I agree with your comment about the trees. Many of them were simply place holders and I intended to come back and do more work. There actually are still some trees that need removed and replaced. I need to go find some photos of the area you speak of.

@luvindemtrains posted:

Thank you RSJB18. I agree with your comment about the trees. Many of them were simply place holders and I intended to come back and do more work. There actually are still some trees that need removed and replaced. I need to go find some photos of the area you speak of.

Dave, fantastic scenery updates !!

Tom

Absolutely beautiful work Dave.

Tom and obxtrainman-Thank you gentlemen!

Dave, your scenery work is outstanding. I especially like the rock work.

Subscribed and started watching your YouTube videos.

The road that goes up the hill between the building in the one video is just perfect. I think it's on the two rail portion of the layout. I think Dave said something along the lines of, "can't go out, gotta go up" and it works so well here. It's got me going back to the drawing board on my layout and wanting to add elevations.

Rj Shier-Thanks man and thanks for the sub!

Bill-Yes that road is in the other room. I actually need to add a grade crossing at the top of that road as well. Right now it dead ends and drivers run into the               abyss. Yes, vertical scenery is another added dimension and because of the smaller size of that room I had to add that element. You're in a good place to             adjustments.

Excellent work as always Dave!

Andy

Hi Everyone,

Here's my latest on the layout. Added some details, people, a fence, and another tree. The added dimension really changes things. This area is quickly becoming one of my favorite scenes on the layout. In a few of the photos I couldn't resist experimenting with filters.

Dave

Spectacular looking Dave.

John

Here's my latest YouTube video...

Thank you John!

i'm lovindemdetails! What a great scene.

Thank you John!

Looks great.  Now I want to add some more buildings too.  LOL

Thanks Dan! Go for it and let us see how it turns out.

Superbly done, Dave!!!  What an inspiration

Hey Mark I really appreciate it. This forum is an inspiration.

Amazing the level of detail some folks add to their layouts. I really appreciate the thought and patience that goes into making a complete scene. With the small details, likely complete will never come...and that's the fun of it.  Love the tenement row idea as that isn't something you see on every layout.

You are killing it, man!

George

Wonderful and inspiring work.

So many details! Excellent presentation Dave, I am studying this scene over and over again. Wow!

Andy

Well done!

Peter

you are so artistically talented!!!

- walt

Great work as usual Dave. Corners can be a PITA......you nailed it!
Bob

WOW Dave what an Amazing transformation! I have a section on my layout that could use some of that detail. Maybe next winter when I get more train room time! Either way I will keep fallowing you as others have said your quite the inspiration!

Dave, you're going to a legend! I love the scene in the latest video. I hope to see you published in an OGR issue soon!

Gentlemen,

I just got home from work and read through your comments. Your words are truly an inspiration to me. Thank you kindly for the compliments and motivation.

Dave

Very nice work!

Thank you BobbyD!

Looking good Dave. Keep it up.

Thanks Bill!

You did a very nice job on this.  And as a bonus, I learned a few tips!

Thanks John! Now that you've learned a few things from me you only have about 97 more to learn and we're even!

Dave

@luvindemtrains posted:

Thanks John! Now that you've learned a few things from me you only have about 97 more to learn and we're even!

Dave

Now that is a post worth a "like". How humble is it for someone to recognize another in the fantastic work he has done himself? In a world full of people who suffer from the "I's", nicely done - admirable.

Good Morning Everyone,

Here's my first iteration of installing "wires" on the layout. Photos and my latest video are provided below. I wanted to create some forced perspective, as most of us have seen with the prototype, with these high tension towers. I used Walthers HO scale transmission towers and MTH O scale high tension towers. While at it, I decided to unbox my Woodland Scenics substation and incorporate that into the project. Believe it or not I didn't decide to use the substation here until I had already begun installing the towers and then the lightbulb went off.

My advice:

Once you have done this type of work it's very difficult to work around it so make sure you don't have any major work to do around it or you're asking for trouble.

Thanks for stopping by,

Dave

Dave, you did a great job with the power line!  Very nice video!

Those power lines look good enough to entice Godzilla! 

Thank goodness that's not Tokyo!

Super job, my friend!

George

Thank you Mark and George. George I hope I don't "Godzilla" through those lines. I had to think long and hard about what type of work I still needed to do in that area before I decided to install everything.

Dave

@luvindemtrains posted:

Thank you Mark and George. George I hope I don't "Godzilla" through those lines. I had to think long and hard about what type of work I still needed to do in that area before I decided to install everything.

Dave

Not to worry, we understand. 

George

That's a heck of a job. As usual, I can picture this. There's a spot in Wampum, PA where you can see the power lines going off like this. It looks exactly like this haha awesome!!

George-You're killing me, lol!

Bill-Thanks man! If you can find a photo of the area I would like to see it. I guess the scene is pretty common around the country but that would be interesting to see considering I didn't use any photos.

Dave

Wow!!! Amazing.  That looks great. Really enjoying this thread. Can't wait to see the creeks poured. Trees look great.

Tom   

That’s some very impressive work Dave and it fits realistically with your topography.

Thank you kindly Tom and Jay!

Dave

Excellent work Dave, adds another layer of realism. I also like how you painted weathered the towers, wires, and substation. The video is great too, provides overview and detail of the project.

Andy

Here's a version of it. This is inside Mines and Meadows ATV park. (attached)

It's not a great picture but there goes the power lines...right up the hill!

There's also this spot along the Stavich Bike Trail in Lowellville. There goes some more power lines right up the hill haha I think this bike trail was even an old trolley shortline or something.

Andy-Thank you kindly man!

Bill-Thanks for the photos. Those type of scenes are exactly what I was trying to represent.

Dave

@luvindemtrains posted:

Bill-Thanks for the photos. Those type of scenes are exactly what I was trying to represent.

You see in all the time on route 7 and route 2 there along the Ohio river. You are crushingly accurate!

Bill,

That's right! It's very prevalent there. I have seen that scene so many times it was all in my head when doing this project.

Dave

@luvindemtrains posted:

George-You're killing me, lol!

Bill-Thanks man! If you can find a photo of the area I would like to see it. I guess the scene is pretty common around the country but that would be interesting to see considering I didn't use any photos.

Dave

Dave, they send their regards as well...

George

George,

Now that's funny. Tell them there are no worries...at least for now.

Dave

Hi Everyone,

Here's a project I just completed...well at least 95% completed. This is a background industrial building from modeltechstudios. I had been eyeing this building to go with its "sister" structure but hadn't pulled the trigger. An opportunity came to acquire a lot of background facades and flats. All of the others were from the same company but this was the oddball included in the lot. As soon as I received it I knew exactly where it was going to go on the layout.

Here are several photos that detail the different phases of the build. Also please check my YouTube video of project. I certainly would appreciate that, though you may need some coffee, beverage, or popcorn depending on when you watch it.

Thanks,

Dave

Guys...we have moved this thread over to the scenery and structures forum because that seems to be the focus of the discussion on this excellent layout build.

That’s an excellent job on that kit, Dave!  Thank you for the great video!

I can't wait to watch the video when I get some free time!!

Did that sign come with the kit? It looks really well done. The weathering is superb.

Mark-Thank you x 2!

Bill-Thank you and yes all the signs came with the kit.

Dave

Excellent work Dave. Nice detail for a background building.
Andy

Great work Dave! Also thank you for posting the video!

Hi Everyone,

A few weeks back I posted a block of concrete in the "What did you do on your Layout" thread. Well here's what I did with that insert. Instead of plopping a building in the space I created a small yard area between the two buildings. The only thing in the the yard right now is some piping coming out of each building. I have some ideas of what I could add later but this is enough for me to step away for now.

My latest YouTube video documenting the process is below as well. Take a look see!

Dave

Here I am thinking "rail yard", but you meant an actual yard (with grass, weeds, etc.).

Looks great!  Very inventive.

George

George,

Thank you. I thought about that as I was composing the post. It's funny how in model railroading when we hear the word "yard" only one thing comes to mind.

Dave

@luvindemtrains posted:

Hi Everyone,

A few weeks back I posted a block of concrete in the "What did you do on your Layout" thread. Well here's what I did with that insert. Instead of plopping a building in the space I created a small yard area between the two buildings. The only thing in the the yard right now is some piping coming out of each building. I have some ideas of what I could add later but this is enough for me to step away for now.

My latest YouTube video documenting the process is below as well. Take a look see!

Dave

Magnificent!

Peter

Thanks Peter!

Awesome work on the details @luvindemtrains! It’s amazing how a few pipes will take a small scene to a whole new level. @G3750 I was thinking the same thing with the yard! 😂

Thanks Rich! I agree. It definitely helps with achieving the "industrial" look.

Another well done segment!!

Thanks Mark!

Dave, wonderful work and I always love reading your post and checking out your videos as there is so much that can be learned from you!

Thank you sir!

Mike,

I always appreciate your complimentary words and encouragement.

Dave

Dave, I know you mentioned in the video that you put a lot more time into this area than you expected to, but it was worth it! Great scene that most folks wouldn’t have taken the time to address. I really enjoy your approach of trying an option and letting it sit for a few days or so. The level of detail is top notch as always.

Andy

Thanks Andy! This section of the layout is not very big so it's easier to concentrate on details. As far as "sitting" on an idea. I have changed so many things on the layout because I just wanted to get it done. So now I take this approach along with taking photos, so that there is much less of a chance that I will change it later.

Here are a few photos of some Downtown Deco kits I'm constructing. Over the last year and a half I have been collecting older D.D. kits. I like the newer ones as well and may add a few, but the older ones have a unique character that I really like. I'm kind of on a building binge, ala Peter(Putnam Division). I'm experimenting with an idea I discovered online. I'm assembling the walls of each structure first, which will give me a footprint in real time. I will then experiment with building  placement. I'm obviously assembling them one at a time starting with the larger ones. As I construct the four walls I can begin placing them on the layout and determine which one I want to construct and add next. Using this process I can also determine how much real estate I have so that I either continue constructing or stop. Besides that benefit, I can also use this process to create a bit of uniformity from one building to the next when I begin to paint and detail the buildings. I suppose I could fully construct and detail each building initially and accomplish the same thing but this way will give me a faster sense of satisfaction and motivate me to want to get to the next step when I see the potential. For a person like me who loses interest rather quickly, this might be the way to go.

This small town will not only be comprised of D.D. kits solely. I'm starting out with them because of their fragility and the time I know I will need to spend detailing them. Here's a few shots of what I have so far. My goal is to have two assembled per week. With these crazy work hours, that might be a stretch, as it's taking everything I have in me now just to post this, lol.

Dave

I have 20 or 30 DD structures on my pike, really like them. In the early days of developing the pike (pretty large, 25 x 55) I made foam board mock ups of the DD kits in order to develop the scenes on the pike.

I found that developing stylistic consistency among the buildings pretty much takes care of itself once you develop your techniques for dealing with plaster walls, etc. Just stick with what works for you. The literature abounds with discussions of priming vs no priming...  I always prime my plaster walls, have been delighted with the results. Others disagree.  The key is, when you figure out what works for you, therein lies your consistency.

I just wish I had more real estate for some DD buildings...

Jan

@luvindemtrains posted:

My goal is to have two assembled per week. With these crazy work hours, that might be a stretch, as it's taking everything I have in me now just to post this, lol.

Dave

If you mean 4 walls up, then maybe. If you mean fully built, then 2 a week is a bit ambitious IMO.  I’ve got a few sitting in various states of completion, and I work on them here and there as I get ideas or figure out what to do with them.  A lot are built and just need signs, but there’s others that are painted and nothing else, etc…

If you just slam em together like the directions say, you can build the small kits in a few nights. But, especially with the big ones, the details take time. I think the pillow factory took a few weeks to build and detail (the more windows there are in the building will increase build time exponentially). Don’t rush, but also don’t move em around too much, you’ll pick up little chips and nicks that way, and it’s annoying to try and blend the finish after you’ve painted and weathered it.

Jan,

Thanks for your input. I agree. My plan is to get a routine and consistency going as I address these kits. This is not to say I want the kits to look the same but I want it to look like the engineers planned the town out well.

Boilermaker,

When I say 2 a week I mean four walls. As I stated I know the kits will take some time to detail which is one reason I have chosen this process. I will feel better about detailing a kit I know is actually going on the layout not to mention getting ideas from one kit to the next. I'm also in the process of a kitbash with another D.D. kit similar to the pillow factory and it's been over 6 months since I started it. Once you get that thing going it's very fragile.

Dave

Here's the series of stages to building the Woolworth building from River Leaf Models. The kit was relatively straight forward construction and that left a lot of room for detailing. I didn't want to overdo it but added a few things not included with the kit. The building will not necessarily be a feature piece on the layout but when spotted it will certainly garner memories from viewers as it does for me. I'm not sure what is going on with Andre because there's another building I would like to get from him. Most of the items on the site show on backorder and he hasn't been responding to emails. Hope he is ok.

First several pics show parts and assembly steps. Then there are photos with the building completely assembled. I show both sides and the front of the building. Nothing happening with the back, at least for now. Lastly, I have a photo of it on the layout. Not sure if this will be its home but I needed to get it off the workbench.

Lastly, you can watch the build on my latest YouTube video.

Thanks for stopping by.

Dave

Dave, Wow, Awesome job on the River Leaf Woolworth building. Thanks for the instructive pictures and your video. Colors, signs and details just so realistic.

Tom

Great build! Am in process of building a Woolworth for Port Colborne on my layout. JohnA

Tom-Much appreciated and thank you for checking out the video.

John A-Thank you as well. Please share photos of your Woolworth when completed.

Dave

Very nice job on the Woolworths building, Dave.  We had one here I always remembered when we came to town; we lived 15 miles outside of town.

@luvindemtrains posted:

Here's the series of stages to building the Woolworth building from River Leaf Models. The kit was relatively straight forward construction and that left a lot of room for detailing. I didn't want to overdo it but added a few things not included with the kit. The building will not necessarily be a feature piece on the layout but when spotted it will certainly garner memories from viewers as it does for me. I'm not sure what is going on with Andre because there's another building I would like to get from him. Most of the items on the site show on backorder and he hasn't been responding to emails. Hope he is ok.

First several pics show parts and assembly steps. Then there are photos with the building completely assembled. I show both sides and the front of the building. Nothing happening with the back, at least for now. Lastly, I have a photo of it on the layout. Not sure if this will be its home but I needed to get it off the workbench.

Lastly, you can watch the build on my latest YouTube video.

Thanks for stopping by.

Dave

Dave, I really like what you did with the colors…..and, I too worry about what happened to Andre……I hope he is well and I hope the business starts up again. He has a true talent!

Peter

Dave I love this project and the way the building came out.

Brings back many memories.

Thanks - great job

@Mark Boyce posted:

Very nice job on the Woolworths building, Dave.  We had one here I always remembered when we came to town; we lived 15 miles outside of town.

I second Mark's comments. We had one next town over and always a treat to go to Woolworths. You project brings back fond memories and is so nicely done.

Tom

@luvindemtrains posted:

Here's the series of stages to building the Woolworth building from River Leaf Models. The kit was relatively straight forward construction and that left a lot of room for detailing. I didn't want to overdo it but added a few things not included with the kit. The building will not necessarily be a feature piece on the layout but when spotted it will certainly garner memories from viewers as it does for me. I'm not sure what is going on with Andre because there's another building I would like to get from him. Most of the items on the site show on backorder and he hasn't been responding to emails. Hope he is ok.

First several pics show parts and assembly steps. Then there are photos with the building completely assembled. I show both sides and the front of the building. Nothing happening with the back, at least for now. Lastly, I have a photo of it on the layout. Not sure if this will be its home but I needed to get it off the workbench.

Lastly, you can watch the build on my latest YouTube video.

Thanks for stopping by.

Dave

Dave,

Fabulous work as usual.    I am taking lots of notes on this project in particular.  I bought the same building from River Leaf in the S.S. Kresge variant.  You know the one I'm going to build, right?  On the corner of Market & Fifth?  My grandfather (the same one that bought "porgies" at Baker's Market) would take me in there for pistachios and cashews on our little bus trips to Steubenville.

Keep up the great work.

And no, I've not given up on Highland and Superior.  It's just on hold while I wrestle this Open Hearth mill into existence.  It's a huge project and taking much longer (and more resources, i.e. $$$) than I expected.

George

Peter-Thank you. I'm hoping that someone will chime in to at least let us know Andre is ok.

John-Thank you. I really like adding things, to the layout, that many of us can relate to or in this case, remember.

Tom-Thanks again! If you feel that way then goal accomplished, as I like to create memories on the layout.

George-Thank you. We had a few of these 5 and 10 stores, some in the same block McCrory's, Woolworth, etc. Also, no problem on the Highland project. I'm                     the same way. I start a project and many times don't finish it because I go start another and it takes more time than I originally thought. I have a                         short attention span so this usually yields better results when I come back to the original project. Please post photos when you get to your kit.

Dave

Dave, your work still is Amazing! I don't have room really for many more buildings, but pleanty of room for some flats and I am sure I could use the same method on them. When I get some free time, I am going to sit down and watch your video! Thanks for posting your skills for everyone to learn from!

Thanks Mike! I really like using  background flat buildings. They really fill that smaller footprint and create depth.

Dave

Good Morning Everyone,

I recently reached 300 subscribers on my YouTube channel. Though it's a very small number compared to other content creators, it's a milestone for me. Here's a video with a tour of the layout and running session. Thanks for all of your support and watching my videos.

Dave

Absolutely beautiful work.  The scenery and the track work look like a movie set /

Marty

Very interesting and good quality video. Was there a certain material used to cover the side walls? It looks like rough concrete in a way.  Thanks for posting.

Jim K

Dave,

Absolutely sweet.  Very, very nice work.

Thanks for letting us see it.

Mike

Dave, proud to be one of the 300. Excellent work, and thank you for making the videos, they are interesting and an inspiration.

Andy

Thanks to all that have replied with messages thus far. It's really appreciated and very encouraging.

Jim K- If you're talking about the walls on the building showing before the video starts, it was a kit. The kit's walls were made that way. I just painted them.

Dave

Dave we are enjoying your videos and find them to be a source of new ideas. We are going to try a couple of DD buildings. Plaster is interesting to work with.

Thanks

Thanks Bill, I really appreciate that. The DD buildings have a lot of character and add variety to plastic and wooden buildings.

Dave

Dave.....your work is AMAZING!

I absolutely love your kit-bash of the Walthers/Atlas dairy.

Peter

Thank you much Peter!

Dave

Great to see the whole layout Dave. Very nice work .

Bob

Much appreciated Bob!

Dave

Dave, congratulations on 300 subscribers!  The video really shows off you fine modeling well!

David,

I thought the video was great. I loved watching the train run.

Thanks a lot Mark and Alan!

Dave

Good Morning Forumites! Here is the second half of my YouTube video celebrating 300 subs. In this one I'm just running trains.  Enjoy!

Dave

Dave the trains look great running on your wonderfully sceniced layout!

Mark I really appreciate the compliment.

Dave

I watched the part 2 video this morning. Wow! What a great layout! I was surprised to see a 2 rail section in the layout. You really did a great job blending 2 rail and 3 rail. Your layout should be in a magazine (if it hasn’t already been featured somewhere).

Awesome comment Phil and thank you much!

Dave

Dave, it has been a while since I got a comment on over here. I watched your video yesterday morning after breakfast before leaving home for a while. I got to say, one heck of a layout, great transformation. I have missed quite a bit from back over on page 3 or 4. Just get busy and miss posts. Great work, love the model building a lot. Towns look fantastic.

Hey Dave, I'm glad you got a chance to watch the video. Thank you for your wonderful compliment.

Dave

Excellent video Dave, and thank you for sharing it with us. I enjoyed seeing the trains run of course, but I also enjoyed seeing your layout in more detail and from multiple perspectives. Well done.

Andy

Hi Dave,  Not sure how I missed this thread,  but its great!  I just subscribed and will go back to Page 1 to get the full history.  I have several regrets with my layout, with the biggest being not having it an around the room type like yours. 

All the best,  Dave

Hi Everyone,

Here's a video of the work I have been doing on small town on the layout. The area is only about 43"x 57" and the struggle has been how to arrange the buildings. The video shows the trials and tribulations I go through before I finally just make a decision on the layout of the town. Now that this is over the work can begin. Enjoy.

Dave

@luvindemtrains posted:

Hi Everyone,

Here's a video of the work I have been doing on small town on the layout. The area is only about 43"x 57" and the struggle has been how to arrange the buildings. The video shows the trials and tribulations I go through before I finally just make a decision on the layout of the town. Now that this is over the work can begin. Enjoy.

Dave

great video, and buildings

Thank you Dave!

@luvindemtrains

Dave:

Your layout is shaping up to be a GREAT one. Where did you get the Downton Deco, O Scale, Old Brick Sidewalks? I did not see them on the Downtown Deco web site.

Thank you.

Dave, I thought the angled street looked like a great idea, will be nice to see what you settle on.  I have several DTD buildings I need to assemble, but after a couple of WS buildings are completed. and of course construction of TPRR2.

Very interesting video. Can't wait for part 2!!

Randy-Thank you kindly sir. I believe those particular sidewalks are no longer being made. He has another type without the brickwork.

ScoutingDad-I liked that one too and probably was overthinking it and changed it. I actually took a vote with 5 of my train friends and 3 of them liked that one too. Do you have the newer or older DD buildings?

Phil-Thank you and part 2 is coming soon.

Dave

Dave, Thank you for taking us through the thought process that has gone into your newest town.  I am like Jeff liking the angled street, but surely realize what you have come up with now will suit you better.  Thank you for taking the time to make your videos.  They take a bit of time in and of themselves.

Will you be taking all those Hydrocal buildings off the base when you want to move it?  It seems to me as a group, they will be a bit heavy.

Hi Mark,

As always, thank you for your appreciation and supportive remarks. I'm starting to feel like I should've taken a survey on here for the town layout, lol. Several people like the angled street and it was a last minute decision to change it.

I will definitely have to remove buildings when I need to remove the diorama from the layout. The good thing about it is if I decide to change it up later, that option will be easy because it's not secured to the bench work.

Dave