Posts: 3,683
Threads: 118
Joined: Jan 2009
Did some groundwork/landscaping around the foundation of a new structure for my layout... used only materials that were found naturally in my backyard!
No special tools required, just a wheelbarrow, shovels, and a sledge hammer to tamp everything down. Oh... my wife did help me. It only took two days of backbreaking work.
I figured it was okay to post this here in scenery since it does say "all scales."
Here are a couple of pics:
![[Image: foundationafter1.jpg]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w70/garygauge/foundationafter1.jpg)
![[Image: foundationafter2.jpg]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w70/garygauge/foundationafter2.jpg)
And here is a "before" pic showing what a mess is was after the foundation was poured.
![[Image: foundationbefore.jpg]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w70/garygauge/foundationbefore.jpg)
Not sure when I will get started on framing the structure, but I will keep everyone posted on my progress.
Three Foot Rule In Effect At All Times
Posts: 6,194
Threads: 1,126
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,959
Threads: 158
Joined: Dec 2008
what a mess indeed! Looked like a mud pit before - nice work cleaning that up.
--
Kevin
Check out my Shapeways creations!
3-d printed items in HO/HOn3 and more!
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="https://www.shapeways.com/shops/kevin-s-model-train-detail-parts">https://www.shapeways.com/shops/kevin-s ... tail-parts</a><!-- m -->
Posts: 5,859
Threads: 175
Joined: Dec 2008
Did you use white glue or matte medium to hold that ground cover in place? By the way, very nice work on those trees and your photo backdrop really blends in well with the foreground scenery, too - I can just barely see the joint by the base of the chain link fence.  
Wayne
Posts: 3,683
Threads: 118
Joined: Jan 2009
Wayne, I actually used a trick that I believe you once mentioned to me - It isn't mandatory to permanently fix the ground cover around the building. By leaving it loose, the building can be removed from the layout for remodeling, cleaning, etc. And when the building goes back, just sprinkle some ground cover around the foundation again.
But to answer your question, the fixative of choice would simply be... gravity! 
Three Foot Rule In Effect At All Times
Posts: 774
Threads: 24
Joined: Dec 2008
I always preferred natural materials for ground cover ... your pics show that they look best  ... but shouldn’t you lay track first before applying ground cover??  .. or are you developing a revolutionary new method? ... Tell us your secrets!
Kurt
Posts: 989
Threads: 55
Joined: Dec 2008
That concrete color is spot-on...looks great. Is that house in the background a kit bash? I haven't seen one like that with a breezeway between the garage and main building. The trees, fence, grass, dirt, even the small amount of water really makes the whole scene believable. WIll you be using wood to simulate the standard "stick" construction or a different material to make it look more "pre-fab" like metal sides? 
Mark
Citation Latitude Captain
--and--
Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Posts: 1,999
Threads: 98
Joined: Dec 2008
This is gotta be the most awesome step by step thread I've ever seen!
Can't wait to see the results.
To bad you missed the scratchbuild challenge. You'd definatly win hands down!
Torrington, Ct.
NARA Member #87
I went to my Happy Place, but it was closed for renovations.
Posts: 3,683
Threads: 118
Joined: Jan 2009
Herc, I'll be using scale dimensional lumber and stick framing to make this structure as real as possible. I am even going to have the brick done one at a time instead of that sheet brick stuff!
88, thanks for the comments!
Three Foot Rule In Effect At All Times
Posts: 629
Threads: 15
Joined: Dec 2008
I'm a bit confused, this is for the layout , must be a big one. 
Lynn
New Adventure <!-- l --><a class="postlink-local" href="http://bigbluetrains.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=9245">viewtopic.php?f=46&t=9245</a><!-- l -->
Great White North
Ontario,Canada
Posts: 4,161
Threads: 174
Joined: Dec 2008
I admire the ground cover too!  Nice backdrop by the way!
Ralph
Posts: 3,683
Threads: 118
Joined: Jan 2009
LynnB Wrote:I'm a bit confused, this is for the layout , must be a big one.
Yep. As mentioned in another thread, I grew tired of battling the spiders and bugs on my layout in my two-car garage so I am building a climate controlled building to move in to. The building is about 20 x 40.
Three Foot Rule In Effect At All Times
Posts: 989
Threads: 55
Joined: Dec 2008
I heartily applaud your efforts! Brick-by-brick and a "stick-built" shed...now that's some "old school" scratch building. Next you're probably going to tell me you're going to use real shingles or a real metal roof to top things off. Lemme guess...you're going to really electrify the building too I bet. Got to hand it to you going all out on this build. You're off to a great start and if the weather holds, I bet you'll be under roof in no time. 
Mark
Citation Latitude Captain
--and--
Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Posts: 3,683
Threads: 118
Joined: Jan 2009
Gary S Wrote:LynnB Wrote:I'm a bit confused, this is for the layout , must be a big one.
Yep. As mentioned in another thread, I grew tired of battling the spiders and bugs on my layout in my two-car garage so I am building a climate controlled building to move in to. The building is about 20 x 40.
Doh!
LynnB, it just dawned on me what you meant by your statement above. Took me awhile, but that is funny! Yep, that would be one HUGE layout!
Three Foot Rule In Effect At All Times
|
