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Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - RobertInOntario - 02-04-2016

Here are a few pics of my British N scale layout that I started about a year ago. It's supposed to be a GWR layout, so maybe just turn a blind eye to the SR and LMS trains there. Big Grin Open to feedback and advice.

Cheers, Rob


   

   

   

   

Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - RobertInOntario - 02-04-2016

Here's a few more...

   

   

Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - Tyson Rayles - 02-05-2016

Nice! Cheers

Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - RobertInOntario - 02-05-2016

Tyson Rayles Wrote:Nice! Cheers

Thanks! I hope to add more buildings and details.

Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - MasonJar - 02-05-2016

Hi Rob,

That looks great! The English/British stuff is always interesting. Thumbsup

Andrew

Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - RobertInOntario - 02-05-2016

MasonJar Wrote:Hi Rob,
That looks great! The English/British stuff is always interesting. Thumbsup
Andrew

Thanks, Andrew!

Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - RobertInOntario - 05-09-2016

Here are a couple more recent pics of my layout.

I've just had a scenic background printed -- this was from 3-4 photos of the English (Hampshire) Downs that I took in 2012. I spliced them together in Photoshop and then had this print made. The layout is supposed to be in the southwest of England but the photo was taken in Hampshire, but I think it will still work OK!

Quick question, does anyone have any suggestions for what to attach this print onto? It's 68" long and about 14" tall. I don't want the glue to ruin the photo by creating a bubbling or rippling effect.

Thanks,
Rob

   

   

Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - Tyson Rayles - 05-10-2016

Wow! The backdrops really enhance the layout. Applause Thumbsup Cheers

Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - RobertInOntario - 05-10-2016

Tyson Rayles Wrote:Wow! The backdrops really enhance the layout. Applause Thumbsup Cheers

Thanks! I'm really pleased with it as well. No I just need to find a good way to properly attach and display it.
Rob

Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - Sumpter250 - 05-10-2016

RobertInOntario Wrote:Quick question, does anyone have any suggestions for what to attach this print onto? It's 68" long and about 14" tall. I don't want the glue to ruin the photo by creating a bubbling or rippling effect. Thanks, Rob.

My first thought would be a sheet of Masonite, cut to size. Use a spray adhesive on the smooth side, and let it set up just a bit, then lay the print down on the glued surface, while the glue is tacky, but not wet. Use a soft dry cloth to smooth the print, as it is laid down. Rolling the print ( not too tightly ) would make it easier to handle, and it could be rolled out and smoothed down a little at a time. ( kind of like hanging wallpaper )

Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - RobertInOntario - 05-11-2016

Sumpter250 Wrote:
RobertInOntario Wrote:Quick question, does anyone have any suggestions for what to attach this print onto? It's 68" long and about 14" tall. I don't want the glue to ruin the photo by creating a bubbling or rippling effect. Thanks, Rob.

My first thought would be a sheet of Masonite, cut to size. Use a spray adhesive on the smooth side, and let it set up just a bit, then lay the print down on the glued surface, while the glue is tacky, but not wet. Use a soft dry cloth to smooth the print, as it is laid down. Rolling the print ( not too tightly ) would make it easier to handle, and it could be rolled out and smoothed down a little at a time. ( kind of like hanging wallpaper )


Thanks! My wife suggested a spray glue as well. Unrolling it sounds like a good technique. Would I get spray glue from an art store or Home Depot?

Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - BR60103 - 05-11-2016

I bought mine at Canadian Tyre. I don't like the way it held, but I only sprayed one surface. I did it in the garage because it has warnings about all sorts of things, including flame (think furnace).

Other guys suggested glue stick, but I've never been happy with it. I will be trying it it later this month.

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Re: Pics of my new-ish British N Scale Layout - RobertInOntario - 05-11-2016

BR60103 Wrote:I bought mine at Canadian Tyre. I don't like the way it held, but I only sprayed one surface. I did it in the garage because it has warnings about all sorts of things, including flame (think furnace).

Other guys suggested glue stick, but I've never been happy with it. I will be trying it it later this month.

(see my signature line)

Thanks, David. Will consider these options.

Cheers, Rob