Building a Model Railway - Part 10 - Terrain

[@mramakrishnaraju]

Wowww.. i did watch all the parts from 1 to 10. I heart-fully appreciate your effort. The time you put in to build this one is really great and ofcourse the $$$. You are doing just as hobby or just for fun. Richard rocks!!!!

[@percomotion]

Very good Richard mate like the shaper sheet product looks easy to use mate,great to see some more greenery as well sets the layout off a treat with the security fence in place and the point rodding. Look forward to the next instalment. Kev

[@EverardJunction]

+percomotion Thanks Kev

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

Really does look stunning. It definitely gives me more of an idea for how hills should look next to any rails.

[@johnbateman897]

Hi Richard Once again another quality video. I am near to doing what you have done and it is fantastic to see how you have approached things. Keep up the great work. Thanks John

[@AndyHudson-ModelRailwayBuilds]

Very good update,nice to see some green landscaped areas, and the hill side on the corner really looks great far better, looking forward to see trains running through that area Andy

[@EverardJunction]

+Andy Hudson Thanks Andy

[@njRRtrainer]

Richard - looking good as always many thanks for taking the time and sharing you efforts with us..

[@mayhewjunction9429]

Ahh greenery at last, makes it look so much better. The shaper sheet looks pretty good, the silver layer looks like the same sort of stuff they back insulation boards with. All the best Howard.

[@kasimkadari7488]

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[@chronus1015]

You definitely sold me on this shaper sheet product and I also learned how to do some landscaping. Thanks!!! I will put into play what you showed us here and being so new to the hobby I hope my humble N Scale layout will turnout ok.

[@spooky0187]

Another great video, always look forward to the next. What I like the most is, I haven't got the room to build any type of layout this is therapy to me, lol !

[@danimieghem]

you're truly inspirational !!! Like the way you keep presenting and showing your work.Excellent !!

[@alanwiggins8073]

Yet another great video Richard. It just goes to show that a slight change to the terrain makes a massive difference to the overall effect to the scene

[@bluemountainsmodelrailproj2589]

Great video Richard, as always great to watch and has given me some great ideas for my layout. Cheers Andy

[@tjfSIM]

Looks brilliant, the scene is really starting to come together now. That shaper sheet looks really handy too, may have to get some of that!

[@adamhester8751]

Coming along nicely. Can't wait for the next vid.

[@TilefordOO]

That shaper sheet looks like a great product - I reckon that Woodland Scenics should pay you a royalty for showcasing!! Great and informative video as always :)

[@EverardJunction]

+Caversham Central I wish they would! Most of the layout is made of woodland scenics now!

[@HotStudZ]

Another great video, your attention to detail is hugely inspiring, one day I hope to have a model railway of the same standard. Thanks, keep the videos coming.

[@raybull9921]

Very good video Richard, must try that material, keep up the good work. Brilliant, Ray

[@WeekendEngineering]

Great video and nice job there, I was sad to see the scrap yard go but now that large hill side is in, it blends in so well and looks so natural its like it has always been there! The shaper sheet seems so much faster and easier, think I'll give that a try next time insted of the plaster cloth.

[@steburge1]

Great video looking forward to the next one.....Steve

[@PeakeyFortySix]

Another superb installment, really great to watch and very informative, I love these, thanks for sharing, Jack

[@davegower6919]

Great video Richard, very useful to watch. Found the shaper sheet product very interesting and has great potential. One thing I'm looking forwards to seeing is how you deal with the corner of the extension where it joins the main layout at the canal scene. That could be fun to do. LOL. All Best Dave

[@QRoutback]

Looks fantastic , looking forward to next update Cheers Glynn

[@joyrodenberg3984]

looking good ferry nice greets from Holland

[@robertharwood1012]

You are an artist my friend!

[@DeanPark]

Hi. I have been playing with this shaper sheet on a wee test diorama and it is good stuff....less messy than plaster bandage. I held it down with blops of glue gun.I always paint the fences before putting on to the layout, cant stand the irritating shiny plastic finish....if only they could injection mould them with a plastic that gave a matt finish!I am still track laying on my large TMD, but like you I cant wait to get stuck in about the scenic stuff! It brings it all to life.Dave

[@EverardJunction]

+DaveClass47 Thanks Dave

[@trainmaniactrainmaniac2892]

+EverardJunction Great work mate WELL DONE

[@dazden1]

yet again a great video, your knowledge has helped me so much over the years,so thanks again,and keep then coming..regards

[@KU4PC]

As always, excellent work . Mike

[@DrToonhattan]

I just found your channel. This is amazing, it looks like a set for a stop-motion film.

[@GrahamFoulston]

Hi Richard, I have used Shaper Sheet on some of the large hill at the far end of Lakeside and although it was very good I did find like you that it was a little awkward to manoeuvre if it was a large sheet but I think that was more down to me than the product as it was the first time I had used it but the end result I thought was very good and quick to use too. Great, informative video. ...........Graham

[@EverardJunction]

+Graham Foulston Thanks Graham. Certainly is a new approach to things, but I'm very pleased with it. Once it's dry its got a nicer finish than plaster cloth.

[@caiusmartius]

Thanks for the update...looking good.

[@chumbo7945]

looks great mate looking forward to the next update cheers. Andrew

[@freightuk]

Just getting ready to use Shaper Sheet myself, an informative and timely video, thanks, Jim

[@jedisp79]

Looking fantastic as always good work. always Want to see an area finished but enjoy your videos so slow progress suits me 😉

[@Synthematix]

Wow very nice! as the paints drying looks like puddles of water, i like that effect tbh, very realistic, maybe do puddles with a gloss black or clear gloss varnish

[@MrFrankietheface]

Impressive work as always Richard! its really looking marvellous! i await the next update!

[@soultaker0210]

great vid as always mate...i always check your vids to help me with my layout...i always look forward to watching your vids...cant wait for the next one to see how you have progressed

[@hellooohowareudoing]

Outstanding work! Shame to see it go, but I know the next will be better. I can't help but feel these modelling paints are a huge con price wise, I just checked and 4floz (118ml) of Woodland Scenics is £6.50 but Daler Rowney Graduate acrylic paint is £2.95 for 120ml...I know what I will be doing when I eventually get around to building a railway!

[@johnclass8794]

Good vid as ever mate, and nicely timed as I was just about to do a slight hillside on my layout with chicken wire etc but I think I'll defo give the sheets a go 😉

[@JamesSimpsonn]

looking good Richard. That sheet looks good stuff, i might have to try it.

[@vincentnasuta1321]

Great series. I have picked up a lot of tips. Great job with the camera. I really like your layout. i wish you would run your trains more.

[@DungeWoodRailway]

Hi Richard Really nice job on the two scenic sections, they turned out really well and the bendy material seemed good. I wasn't expecting it to be as hard as it was when it dried. I've seen it used before and wasn't really impressed but you didnt try to contort it too much. The surface finish looks better than plaster cloth too. atb Paul

[@chorleyjunction2191]

Thanks for the info Richard, Ime an avid watcher of the video's , love what you've done with the layout

[@LittleHamptonRailway]

It's looking good mate.

[@johnmorrow9978]

Very good video and very informative, I am about to start on some scenery myself but I was not sure as to what colours to start with, your video has been a great help to me and if my scene turns half as good as yours then I will be well pleased, looking forward to your next video.

[@davidhedar4934]

Awsome video as always - cant wait fot the next update!

[@jshawsteam87]

loving the tune that was playing when you were painting the hill sounds very like The Clash great add-ons for your layout really interesting seeing how it's taking shape

[@vodaploda]

Of all the things I respect about your modelling I do rate the tones you use on grass...none of the common too bright greens.

[@ralphlees6438]

Looking great rich I'm gona try the fence thanks for your reply I use an old dc controller and rolling road look forward to next video Kind regards ralph

[@richardtarr2745]

You make it look so easy, maybe the shaper sheet is the way to go for certain situations.

[@kevintregunna]

Shaper sheet looks good Richard not tried it as yet perhaps in the new year will give it a go cheers Kevin

[@banksroadmodernimage7358]

More impressive modelling here my mate.

[@bluefalcon1952]

Lots of talent! I would like to do something like this except I do not have a place to do it.

[@StyreneMikesModelShop]

Thanks Richard! I'll be using Shaper Sheet in many locations on the new layout, I appreciate the look at how it works....

[@glentonkin8688]

looking good

[@philhoggart764]

Wow that really makes a huge difference , i hope my layout looks half as good as yours

[@petershepherd53]

And yet, a very nice numbered model feature, I can take do much from your skill level, and as they say, the devil is in the detail, well done!!!

[@ricktherecorder4416]

Fascinating, and useful, but how you exactly did the grass remained a mystery.

[@TheNWPerry]

Always a good view. That sheeting looks interesting. Price?I have always used styrene foam shaped and plastered but might try your method on the new layout. Thanks.

[@EverardJunction]

+TheNWPerry The roll I used was £11. It just about managed to do both hills in the video so pretty good value for money.

[@wernersievers3153]

Ja es geht ganz gut voran bei dir ,weiter so!

[@johnDukemaster]

I wonder if you're aware of how pro, and yet so humble, you sound? Perfect combination for keeping the crowd allert! Teacher, are you? :-) Really good and informative films. Thank you!

[@EverardJunction]

+John Mård Thanks. I've been asked a few times if I'm teacher :) I'm actually a car restorer.

[@DansTrailShreds]

just got new Tornado A1 railway set and wondering how to make scenery. Wouldn't of survived if i didnt find this series. thx allot!!!

[@msparry1]

Thanks Richard. But can you give a word or two of advice about the products used to get the grass / shrub effects please?

[@oceancity2006]

Great update , very interesting to see how your ideas developed. Are you adding any lighting to this section.?Regards Robert

[@EverardJunction]

+Ocean City There will be lighting, but that will come later on.

[@motormouser]

Certainly taking shape :)

[@mattyspillman3936]

Hi Mate, another great video!... I was thinking you might be ab able to colour the glue an earthy brown to assist with base colours?

[@EverardJunction]

+Matt Spillman You can splash some paint in if you want, but the glue dries clear so I don't bother.

[@somethingtwitch9258]

Thank you so much

[@jackqueale6681]

great vid- add some taller weeds around the fence?- just a suggestion

[@MrDobilina]

Hi there, what actual products is the grass made of? As in by what company etc? What was the thing you stuck into the hill side at 14:16 Sorry still very new to modelling, still planning really but I've enjoyed watching your videos (even if I do have no sound for the time being!)

[@Ph33nxOne]

+MrDobilina He uses various Woodland Scenics products for his ground cover. You need a static grass applicator for the longer stuff. It needs to be grounded to the surface you are applying it to so that is what he stuck into the hillside, the ground wire.

[@Bubuletzul]

What scale are your tracks and locomotives wagons etc ? Are they all the same scale ? They look amazing btw.

[@TsCreativeRamblings]

Fantastic video! I'm glad to see i'm not the only person who uses paint bottles to support bits that are drying! Do you think the techniques you demonstrate could be used to build an N gauge layout?

[@EverardJunction]

+T's Creative Ramblings Should be a problem using the methods on N gauge. Thanks

[@chorleyjunction2191]

Hi Richard, the terrain looks great.......as always ......but what sort of drying time does the new product take?and how does the plaster blanket stand up to absorption from the PVA

[@EverardJunction]

+Chorley Junction Drying time is dependent on temperature. In the video I left it overnight to fully cure. Once dry it coped fine with the PVA.

[@wysiwygsd]

Great video as usual. I was wondering what the open time on the plaster was? 30 minutes? 15? Also, was there an advantage to the metal (?) backing of the shaper sheet when you were doing the static grass. Thanks...

[@EverardJunction]

+wysiwygsd I'd say about 10 to 15 mins before the the plaster starts going off. The backing sheet certainly seemed to help with the grass application.

[@mykelsalter7941]

hey i have enjoyed all this series from start to finish. is there a way i could get a copy which i use for the model club i am with to help us build up our club railway :) thanks heaps Mykel

[@themaconeau]

Damn.. awesome :)

[@JamesStJunction00]

Hi Richard, it's looking really good the hills really do add depth. How does the plaster sheet cope with nothing underneath and you wanted to plant a tree? Steve

[@EverardJunction]

+JamesStJunction Should be fine. It feels about a strong as plaster cloth does so should be fine with a tree. I'll find out soon.

[@thirtiesbritishman1230]

Tank you

[@davidlindfield]

Looks great Richard, what glue did you use to glue the fence down with? Cheers

[@chelmswoodjunction]

Hi Richard great video as always. can you tell us were you get your static grass from and what size it is and colours please. many thanks peter from dagenham

[@EverardJunction]

+southway1943 Hi Peter. I mostly use Silflor 6mm grass. I got mine from international models, but they are no longer trading at the moment.

[@themodelrailwayfiles6828]

+EverardJunction www.newmoddlersshop.co.uk does a lot of good Noch static grass - and its where I got my Noch static grass applicator from.

[@nigelcarter2789]

Very effective

[@kerrieplasom3056]

If i can ask what part of the uk are you from? i was from Woburn before moving to Australia. Dmu from Bedford to Bletchley was a regular trip in my youth and why i love 1980,s Br and your Videos

[@jamesmckelvey]

Hi, I'm now thinking of using shaper sheet, I'd never considered it prior to watching this video, what would you say the value for money is and how tricky is it to work with in comparison to plaster cloth? Thanks

[@TheDailyGroov]

Great installment, can I ask how did you get the long/unkept grass look on the smaller bank? Very nice

[@OMGTrain]

Do you think that the shaper sheet would be able to accept a tree? Also great video, thanks for sharing.

[@soultaker0210]

the sheet does take trees...just take the base off so that there is a point on it and use pva to hold it in place...i watched the woodland scenics vid on it and they added trees to it

[@OMGTrain]

+Gary Adams Thanks, I was thinking that the Aluminium should cause slipping and the general thickness of the plaster. Going to check out the WS video now.

[@soultaker0210]

+OMG Train no problem mate...hope you can do what you need to do with it...let us know how you got on

[@gerardanthonissen9360]

For a perfect layout you must not forget the lightning and signals...

[@juanmanuelvelasquez8320]

I have a question for you. Who does the tagging drawings on you brick wall on the bridge 00.19-00.20 of the video and I have noticed a few around on your Model Railway?????

[@raytru3191]

i love the tall grass effect i had never senthst stuff before can you give me the mane and where i can find it

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

@EverardJunction when you installed the peco electrofrog points, in my instructions it says there is an option for cutting the two little wires that go from the sections of rail between the frog and the switch blades, did you have to do this in order to power the point with a polarity switch, or can you just leave it without cutting them? (is cutting them necessary to prevent a short?)

[@EverardJunction]

+5dmc1 I left mine and all the others on the layout with them in. No problems in the 5 or so years I've used them. I think it's to prevent a short but if the switch is installed correctly a short wont happen so you should be able to leave them in.

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

EverardJunction thanks for the quick reply! I'll leave them :D

[@sukhoi3572]

Willimations, thanks just want to make sure it's good value for money!

[@sukhoi3572]

+EverardJunction how many sections of security fence comes in the Bachman scenecraft packs?

[@willimations277]

I think 10

[@thirtiesbritishman1230]

Hi Mr. Richard I'm Thomas from Portugal and I have a question:What is the brand of your tracks?🚄🚅 Sorry if there's some errors in my question.Please replay.I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND LAYOUT.TANK YOU

[@EverardJunction]

+Thomas comboios lego Hi Thomas. My track is Peco streamline code 100

[@simonglover8914]

what length is your static grass? What brand/colour is it?

[@EverardJunction]

I used 2mm and 6mm lengths. The two brands I use are woodland scenics and mininatur.

[@muckshifter]

your Art style is very err, Jackson Pollock. ;-)

[@Conrailfan2596]

how do you buy british model trains in america

[@thatumbreonlover8620]

Will you have a steam engine on this layout?

[@alan1340]

Very clever marketing, purchase one product and then you need the other product to complete the job, but it doesn't finish there, you then need to buy more landscape finishing product to cover it :)

[@danielmeakin1099]

Its part ten and the time 07:10

[@keithturner5369]

I love watching your videos and don't get the urge to turn off half way through. You really should do something about your finger nails (not video friendly) or use a laser or pointing stick.

[@GS-xr2sg]

Could do without the music during the speeded up sequences otherwise very useful and informative video.

[@cedricmcmgaming6235]

Don't like the music