Building a model railway - Layout update - Ep 7 Modelling the SDR

[@rl7881]

Your scenic work is second to none, but what really stands out is how smoothly your rolling stock was moving on the rails. It shows that you’ve got the track work laid perfectly, so well done.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised (or shocked!) that it all worked.

[@gregkelleher8994]

You've certainly been very busy Andy. The layout is looking the business and is coming along nicely. Kudos to you 👏.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you Greg 😊

[@alexmorgan2296]

A lot of work, but it is all coming along a treat. Thanks, as ever, for sharing; watching the techniques is always an inspiration.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Alex 👍🏻

[@northernrails4462]

Absolutely brilliant Andy, it’s always a pleasure watching your videos! 👌🏻

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you Craig! 😁👍🏻

[@bobdtaylor1989]

Great video! It's impressive how accomplished you are with so many different scenic techniques

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you Daniel 😁

[@philipgriffiths3106]

Yet again, I watch in awe Andy ❤. Your commentary, music & photography skill combine to make a most relaxing watch. So glad I didn't miss this update. I look forward to it being finished, exhibited & having the chance to meet you in person. Not sure if I will get on my knees in worship though.. 😂

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Phil, I look forward to meeting you in the near future 😁

[@_RandomPea]

Watched back in full tonight. Really impressive work 👏

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you 😁

[@_RandomPea]

@@DartsideScenics the use of Lego was genius!

[@DartsideScenics]

@@_RandomPea 😂

[@martinhinsley6198]

Attention to detail is wonderful as usual Andy. Well done.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Martin 👍🏻

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

Hi Andy. Those Scenic3D point motor jigs make life so much easier. Those crossing gates look great

[@DartsideScenics]

They certainly do - thank you for the tip. A few more people have asked about them. You should get some commission! 😂

[@jamfjord]

Fantastic progress here, Andy, the layout is looking great and really coming together! Thanks for highlighting the shop at South Devon, I don't have any local model shops near me and I like to support model shops whose sales help support one of our many amazing heritage railways. A lot of them are really struggling so we need to do what we can to support if we want to hold onto that heritage. We will miss them if they're gone in the near future, and there's a very real possibility of that happening. Hopefully people watching this will buy something from SDR's model shop. Cheers and all the best.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you! I completely agree about the local model shops. I popped in today to pick up some paint and they have already had a few customers who mentioned the video. Every little helps!

[@elliotmccall1]

Your work is admirable to say the least. Always enjoy these videos, and following the progress your making. Looking forward to the next one! 😊

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Elliot! 😊

[@plastudiooriginal]

great work colleague

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you 😁

[@alexdean3794]

I grew up in Dartmouth and my Grandparents would take me to the SDR so it holds a very special place in my heart. Wonderful to see it being created to such a high standard! It's all infinitely better than anything I could ever achieve so I am in awe, but I do worry slightly about the curves on the 2ft transition section being very tight. Knowing how tempremental some of the larger tender engines are these days you might find you have a few derailments. I have a model from Bachman of 3205, the Collett Goods, and it struggles to go round anything tighter than 3rd radius set track (505mm radius), not sure what your curves work out as but just potentially worth considering. Love the videos!

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you for watching and I’m pleased it brings back some nice memories. To be honest, I wish I’d made the transition section 3ft as the curves are a bit tight. It hasn’t caused any issues yet but time will tell. I think I just wanted to keep the transition sections as small as possible as there will be quite a few of them!

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Looking great, Andy. Plenty of work done, lots still to do. The end result is going to be very nice. Cheers.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@SargentRail]

The SDR is my local railway and this amazes me! It’s so cool how you made all of this and accurately represented it all! I’ll be using some of your techniques on my new mini layout. Thanks! 😀

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you for watching - it’s nice to hear from another local 😁. Good luck with your layout 👍🏻

[@carltontweedle5724]

Nice to see neat wiring mine is a birds nest rapped in a string ball. But it works fine not a clue how but never a problem.

[@DartsideScenics]

If it works, that’s all that matters 👍🏻

[@DevonGeorge85]

Great to see the development. Some good modelling tips too 😊. Love it.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks George 👍🏻

[@DudleyCentral]

That is absolutely fantastic! Love the effect from the river on your scenes

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you!

[@davegillman6296]

Very nice

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Dave

[@robinsweet7170]

Lovely work and a great heads up on the Modelu platform lamps coming soon.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Robin 😁

[@rodp2310]

Looks amazing. 👏👏👏👏

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you!

[@kymvalleygardensdesign5350]

Wow, this is coming along really well, well done.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@ianthomson9363]

Fantastic work, as always.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Ian 😊

[@paulbache3940]

excellent work and progress

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Paul

[@pacificcoastminiatures]

Looking great!

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you!

[@LaurenceHoward-f4h]

Yes it may have been a while since the last video, but well worth the wait !. Not overly long , but it’s got so many things in it. Lego in a scale model railway; who would have thought it. Nice to see it all begging to come together. I don’t mind waiting for the next one when they are this good. Could you show how the point motor attaches to work the crossing gates?. I’m guessing you can’t just attach the rodding just anywhere, it must be dictated by geometry?. Great stuff.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you! I created a slot in the wooden cog for the rod but it was a bit messy as I kept hacking away at different parts of it! This meant the rod wasn't restricted as the cog turned. However, I will be laser cutting a new version to make it tidier and more accurate.

[@davidhinks8384]

Love it, some great tips too! I found the South Devon while looking for the very prairie you are running here. I shall be ordering one soon. Cheers.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks David! It’s a lovely model 😁

[@Sandlingjunction]

You are very talented and have learned a lot from your scenic work. I would love to see a technical video on how you create brick and stone in your software to then use in lightburn to engrave and cut. I have so many projects i'd love to attempt, but I need to figure how to generate the engraveavble surface to transfer to a cut buillding wall etc

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Paul, I really appreciate you watching the videos. I covered it briefly in ‘Making Models with the Algolaser’ but didn’t go into much detail as I was still figuring out how to use it (still am!!). If you email me at [e-mail], I’m happy to share settings and tips I have picked up. I’m still learning but I’ll help where I can 😁

[@moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Hi Andy another superb video. It looks absolutely great even in its pre scenic form. Love the idea of using the lego to work the gates, a bit of genius there. That laser cutter of yours is certainly earning its keep. I must visit the shop and railway on this year's Devon trip. All the best Andy

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks very much Andy. It’s always worth a visit to the SDR! It would be great to meet you in person

[@_RandomPea]

Oh dear... There I was hoping to concentrate on my work this afternoon...out that plan goes 😂...

[@DartsideScenics]

😂

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid thanks for cool thanks for the vid

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Lee 👍🏻

[@dakdak7609]

Superb modelling. I like that jig for the point motors. Where’s that from please?

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you! scenic3d.co.uk/products/oo-gauge-point-motor-fitting-guide-tool-suitable-for-dcc-concepts-ip-motors-and-tortoise-motors

[@dakdak7609]

@@DartsideScenics Thank you. Ordered one, and a pile of other stuff accidentally fell into my basket. Oh well.

[@DartsideScenics]

@@dakdak7609 😂

[@blueridgebonsai9155]

Where did you find the point motor jig? I am modeling the Teign Valley line near the Dart so it is interesting to see you doing a similar layout. I decided to model an abandoned line since I can get away with more. However I decided to model a nonexistent prototype to avoid having to do a perfect match. Makes it easier being on this side than of the pond in the US.

[@DartsideScenics]

Sounds like a great project and a very sensible approach scenic3d.co.uk/products/oo-gauge-point-motor-fitting-guide-tool-suitable-for-dcc-concepts-ip-motors-and-tortoise-motors

[@blueridgebonsai9155]

@@DartsideScenics I use both Tortoise and iP Digital point motors so these could be useful, however I use code 83 track for my US layout still under construction. Would there be a way to use these with code 83?

[@DartsideScenics]

@@blueridgebonsai9155 Ah, I’m not sure about that so it’s best to be on the safe side and query it with them. I’d wouldn’t want you to get the wrong one scenic3d.co.uk/pages/contact

[@blueridgebonsai9155]

@@DartsideScenics Thanks, I assumed you were the creator.

[@DartsideScenics]

@@blueridgebonsai9155 ah, sorry. I wish but I’m not that clever! 😂

[@PeachyTT120]

Whoop whoop whoop 😂

[@DartsideScenics]

😂