Thank you Charlie for the little kick, I was sick last week but fair, lazy poking before that 
I do got an update however!
So first things first, I got many materials. Sure, I had a cute idea, but I was severely lacking in landscaping options:
So I got (and cut) the pieces for the frame that will go below the baseplate.
This will be both to hide the electronics from view and to provide stability.
Also, I got 2 cm (+- 0.8 inch) plates of XPS foam, which I intend to double up for most areas.
Then I did a few paint tests:
I am not entirely sure about the brown area yet.
In the first picture I am using (cheap) paint directly, I like it, but the texture is a little off.
(yes I was lazy, didn't make a full trim
)
On the other I painted over a layer of white paint, which makes it glossy, yuk...
I went by the store since last time and got one wagon fixed and for one wheels replaced, they did not even charge me.
Would like to say "Thanks Märklin", you just added your store as a to-go-to for scenery items and Trixx rolling stock just cause of great service.
Together with getting some more rolling stock it starts to look more lively:
We might be a little slow with the big works, our workshop is not insulated and it's snowing outside...
Next update will likely be a bit more about our custom electronics, stay tuned and thanks for the patience!
I do got an update however!
So first things first, I got many materials. Sure, I had a cute idea, but I was severely lacking in landscaping options:
So I got (and cut) the pieces for the frame that will go below the baseplate.
This will be both to hide the electronics from view and to provide stability.
Also, I got 2 cm (+- 0.8 inch) plates of XPS foam, which I intend to double up for most areas.
Then I did a few paint tests:
I am not entirely sure about the brown area yet.
In the first picture I am using (cheap) paint directly, I like it, but the texture is a little off.
(yes I was lazy, didn't make a full trim
)On the other I painted over a layer of white paint, which makes it glossy, yuk...
I went by the store since last time and got one wagon fixed and for one wheels replaced, they did not even charge me.
Would like to say "Thanks Märklin", you just added your store as a to-go-to for scenery items and Trixx rolling stock just cause of great service.
Together with getting some more rolling stock it starts to look more lively:
We might be a little slow with the big works, our workshop is not insulated and it's snowing outside...
Next update will likely be a bit more about our custom electronics, stay tuned and thanks for the patience!
Playing with trains in scale 1:87 and 1:1
My modeling motto: “too many tools, but no clue”
My modeling motto: “too many tools, but no clue”