My Model Train Set (WARNING many images) - Page 3

capt0 · 22nd September 2011, 7:02 PM

The first lot of elevations have been completed

capt0 · 22nd September 2011, 9:42 PM

After I did the elevations tonight I decided to try and put in the micro decoder without much success. It kinda blew up on me

I shorted 2 wires, so another $85 from the usa for a replacement.

After that I started to lay the outer loop's underlay

NanoDuke · 23rd September 2011, 1:29 PM

capt0, do you make your own electronics, like for the model houses etc?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TERRA Operative

No room? Check out T scale..........

Awesome! Never knew this scale was mass produced.
Do you know of its availability in Australia?

capt0 · 23rd September 2011, 1:57 PM

NanoDuke that is stage 4 of the project.

Stage 1:
Get track laid and working

Stage 2:
Build hills and terrain

Stage 3:
Decorate terrain and add buildings, people etc

Stage 4
Enhance with lights and electric features

NanoDuke · 23rd September 2011, 2:01 PM

Ah so still a way off, then.
But I mean will you make your own buildings and lighting, or will you just buy it pre-made?

capt0 · 23rd September 2011, 2:10 PM

Right now I have a pile of stuff that was given to me from France while I was over there last month. So I will restore them and use them to start with.

The terain i iwll make myself but at this stage building houses and buildings is not on the list of things to do. So it wil lbe unlikely that I will make any myself.

I went to a train expo just near Stonehenge in the UK last month as well and there were about 4 displays with guys building their own buildings. It looked really simple to do but takes ages.

capt0 · 23rd September 2011, 8:46 PM

Tonight I have completed the outer loop and started doing the under lay for the next loop in.

I have tested the outer loop successfully with my many awesomes Trix TGV.

sandwichamwin · 23rd September 2011, 9:38 PM

Looks like good fun there! When I was a kid I was desperate for the orange TGV but never got one

. You should post some more pics of the trains

capt0 · 23rd September 2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandwichamwin

Looks like good fun there! When I was a kid I was desperate for the orange TGV but never got one

. You should post some more pics of the trains

I will when i get some more track down. they are too hard to unbox right now.

capt0 · 24th September 2011, 6:30 PM

My second loop is now complete. But I had massive problems with short circuits. In the end I discovered it was the V at the centre of the point short circuiting my track. So i have had to wedge little blocks in them to keep the V appart.

Gierke · 24th September 2011, 7:32 PM

Oh god. This thread is making me want to get right back into it

texiun · 25th September 2011, 8:43 AM

Basically wipes mine on the floor

I am using cork instead of Foam for my subroadbed, Then painting over it with a ScenicsPaint.

Using a sheet of pre made grass for my landscape.

Sad thing is no elevation as yet, Looking to build a mountain soon that covers a section of the track..

still just getting my track worked out at the moment (derail points ect)

Will post pics shortly.

Have one of these currently being shipped to me

Totally unsure if its even going to run on my tight inner curves

capt0 · 25th September 2011, 11:00 AM

Is that a flying scottsman?

I want one similar.

I have built this trainset alot larger because my old set's corners were too tight. This time i have all 21" to 30" corners.

krappo · 25th September 2011, 11:09 AM

Luv it.

capt0 · 25th September 2011, 7:41 PM

I started to lay the underlay for the rear rail yard

This is the side for the 3rd line nad entry to the rail yard

Attempt 1 at stopping the points short circuiting. as you can see the little wooden wedge in the middle to pull appart the tracks in the "V". This wasn't very successful.

Because pulling the V appart was'nt successful I had to get out the dremel and cut the V appart from the main track. This worked perfectly and since have done every point the same.

The rear yard is half laid. The exit will come later tonight. I need to start laying the underlay for the figure of 8 now.

23rd September 2011, 2:01 PM	#35
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22nd September 2011, 7:02 PM	#31
capt0 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 168	The first lot of elevations have been completed

22nd September 2011, 9:42 PM	#32
capt0 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 168	After I did the elevations tonight I decided to try and put in the micro decoder without much success. It kinda blew up on me I shorted 2 wires, so another $85 from the usa for a replacement. After that I started to lay the outer loop's underlay

23rd September 2011, 1:57 PM	#34
capt0 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 168	NanoDuke that is stage 4 of the project. Stage 1: Get track laid and working Stage 2: Build hills and terrain Stage 3: Decorate terrain and add buildings, people etc Stage 4 Enhance with lights and electric features

23rd September 2011, 2:10 PM	#36
capt0 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 168	Right now I have a pile of stuff that was given to me from France while I was over there last month. So I will restore them and use them to start with. The terain i iwll make myself but at this stage building houses and buildings is not on the list of things to do. So it wil lbe unlikely that I will make any myself. I went to a train expo just near Stonehenge in the UK last month as well and there were about 4 displays with guys building their own buildings. It looked really simple to do but takes ages.

23rd September 2011, 8:46 PM	#37
capt0 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 168	Tonight I have completed the outer loop and started doing the under lay for the next loop in. I have tested the outer loop successfully with my many awesomes Trix TGV.

24th September 2011, 6:30 PM	#40
capt0 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 168	My second loop is now complete. But I had massive problems with short circuits. In the end I discovered it was the V at the centre of the point short circuiting my track. So i have had to wedge little blocks in them to keep the V appart.

25th September 2011, 8:43 AM	#42
texiun Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tasmania Australia Posts: 251	Basically wipes mine on the floor I am using cork instead of Foam for my subroadbed, Then painting over it with a ScenicsPaint. Using a sheet of pre made grass for my landscape. Sad thing is no elevation as yet, Looking to build a mountain soon that covers a section of the track.. still just getting my track worked out at the moment (derail points ect) Will post pics shortly. Have one of these currently being shipped to me Totally unsure if its even going to run on my tight inner curves

25th September 2011, 11:00 AM	#43
capt0 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 168	Is that a flying scottsman? I want one similar. I have built this trainset alot larger because my old set's corners were too tight. This time i have all 21" to 30" corners.

25th September 2011, 7:41 PM	#45
capt0 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 168	I started to lay the underlay for the rear rail yard This is the side for the 3rd line nad entry to the rail yard Attempt 1 at stopping the points short circuiting. as you can see the little wooden wedge in the middle to pull appart the tracks in the "V". This wasn't very successful. Because pulling the V appart was'nt successful I had to get out the dremel and cut the V appart from the main track. This worked perfectly and since have done every point the same. The rear yard is half laid. The exit will come later tonight. I need to start laying the underlay for the figure of 8 now.