I managed to cut a piece of 3mm plywood to the size I wanted for my floating shelf model railway's backscene (60mm x 20mm). I then cut down part of the backscene I had recently purchased from THE MODEL SHOP in Faversham to the same size as the piece of plywood.
Once that was task was completed, I affixed the self-adhesive backscene to the plywood, which I then propped up behind my layout to see what it might look like when it is finished. I also placed a few of the trees I had also bought from THE MODEL SHOP and my border fortress on the layout, and the result looked like this:
I am having second thoughts about whether or not to use the border fortress on the layout. It looks a bit bigger on the layout than I expected and I do have some other buildings that might be more suitable.
The backdrop looks good Bob. Personally I like the fort as a reason for the siding. Have you wired it yet or is this a mock-up?
ReplyDeleteMaudlin Jack Tar,
DeleteI still like the fort being the reason for the railways siding … and yes, it is all wired up and working!
All the best,
Bob
BOB,
ReplyDeleteThe layout is looking good- the back scene works well as to the pine trees. By the way- the PD Hancock book arrived here today. Many Thanks. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteCheers! The backdrop makes the whole thing seem to come alive.
Great news about the book! I hope that it gives you many hours of enjoyment!
All the best,
Bob
One of the things I keep intending to do is use my old train set... possibly soon? Should be quite an emotional thing.
ReplyDeleteRob Young,
DeleteI’d strongly urge you to do it as I’m sure that it will bring back lots of old memories and create some new ones as well.
All the best,
Bob
If your border fortress is too big for the layout, can it be a solution to have it partially as a half relief building?
ReplyDeleteRoger,
DeleteI’d not thought of that … but it might be worth considering as an option. Thanks for the suggestion.
All the best,
Bob
Can you make the Fortress as a 'half relief building' with the parts you have left over?
ReplyDeleteRoger,
ReplyDeleteIt’s a suggestion that I am seriously thinking about.
All the best,
Bob