Once I’d fixed the track to the layout baseboard, the next thing I needed to build was the halt platforms and loading docks.
The basis of each of these were two pre-cut pieces of basswood that were leftover from a previous model shipbuilding project.
I glued two of these pieces of basswood together using PVA glue …
… and once the glue had dried I planked each of the platforms/loading docks with matchsticks and PVA glue.
(As will be obvious, I did not worry too much about the matchsticks all being exactly in line with each other as I wanted to give the impression that these platforms/loading docks had been built on the cheap and as quickly as possible.)
Once the glue had dried, I trimmed the matchsticks and sanded the ends …
… and then gave the platforms/loading docks with a wash made from 50% PVA and 50% water, with a couple of drops of Humbrol matt acrylic paint No.39 Earth brown. This both sealed and stained the wood in one go.
I then glued the platforms/loading docks in place on the layout, trimming them to fit where necessary.
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Hi BOB,
ReplyDeleteGood going there with the Platform- turned out great! Well Friend you have inspired me - I've decided to start on the building of an OO Scale Model Railway - I've not built a Layout before and I'm certainly looking forward to it all. ( Please see my Latest Posting for further information.) All The Best. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteI was surprised to read that you’d never built a model railway. Your top notch modelling skills will no doubt mean that it will be a great layout, and I look forward to follow your progress with this new project.
All the best,
Bob
Hi BOB,
DeleteI'm certainly looking forward to developing an OO scale model railway- however it will be sort of semi-permanent as it will not feature fixed terrain with the whole layout assembled on a green cloth and the Buildings will be very simply made - I hope to build a Goods Shed...and possibly an Engine Shed as well. Glad you will be following my Project. Day #3 to-day. Cheers. KEV.
Kev,
DeleteI originally bought Kato click together tracks so that I could set up and take down my layout between uses, but in the end I succumbed to the allure of a small permanent layout.
All the best,
Bob
I like the idea of mixing the PVA and paint as a stain and sealing compound. I may have to try that on a future project.
ReplyDeleteMr. Pavone,
DeleteIt’s an idea that I’ve used before, particularly for sticking flock to terrain.
All the best,
Bob