Talerddig Mk ll: finally some fact instead of a lot of fiction

matto21

Western Thunderer
Hi all,

Having been inspired by the layouts, big and small, here (and elsewhere), I've decided to bite the bullet and have a go myself.

As space and motivation won't allow a large layout, I thought I would focus on something small. I had a layout (some may remember Talerddig) but that was a long time ago and as I've not done much modelling in the interim years, I want to have a go at something small I can work on indoors (on the table!).

The trackplan I'm working to is mocked up below and is dictated by what I have available. Points will be Peco Code 75 and plain track is C&L.

The top right track will be to "a fiddle yard" (one day) and everything else sidings so I can use my existing freight stock.

Progress won't be fast, but I'm going to give it a go!

Matt

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ceejaydee

Western Thunderer
I plan on paper, build the board then generally modify the plan on the board, then explore all the other possibilities on the same plan, do a temporary wiring job, start to play and get no further :confused:

Lot to be said for a simple micro as a test bed, for running some stock and as a scenic photo backdrop.
 

ceejaydee

Western Thunderer
Liking your progress :thumbs:

That is something that I must try at some point, not only to frame the scene but also for dust and environmental protection.
 

jonte

Western Thunderer
I see.

Think that's stuff I bought a while back which I've yet to use, but which is the industry's answer to the hairspray technique if it's the same product.

From my American friends, I believe it's easier to use and provides a finer 'blistered(?) effect than the cheap hairspray. Your photos would bear testament to that if so.

Did you use acrylics, Matt, as I've yet to see it used with enamels which I prefer?

Nice work all the same.

Best wishes,

jonte
 

matto21

Western Thunderer
Hi again Jonte,

Yeah, basically it is hairspray in a jar with an extra few £££'s added on! Having said that, I've used hairspray in the past and in my opinion, this is much easier to use.

I always use acrylics for painting. I'm not sure this would actually work with enamels because you need to use water to produce the "worn effect". I can't see that water would penetrate the enamel top coat but I'm sure someone will prove that wrong!

Matt
 

jonte

Western Thunderer
Hi again Jonte,

Yeah, basically it is hairspray in a jar with an extra few £££'s added on! Having said that, I've used hairspray in the past and in my opinion, this is much easier to use.

I always use acrylics for painting. I'm not sure this would actually work with enamels because you need to use water to produce the "worn effect". I can't see that water would penetrate the enamel top coat but I'm sure someone will prove that wrong!

Matt

Yep, that makes sense, Matt.

Thanks for letting me know.

Regards,

jonte
 
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