Layout Update 2012 for Quinntopia N Scale

[@hovermotion]

Great vid , i allways look forward to your vids there very good info & well done , love the finished terminus station with the trains parked up as you can tell from my vids i like these types of stations , the city & all of its buildings look very cool in low light , the detailing you have put in is amazeing as n guage must be a challange to model.......jim

[@Quinntopia]

Wow! That's very high praise! Well, its the result of many weekends over about a 3 to 4 year period? Not non-stop of course! I lot I would say, I wish I had kept track! Most of the time is probably spend on all of the buildings. I would say a large skyscraper or building on my layout takes about 24-30 hours to complete.

[@Quinntopia]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah...I'm sure you know whey the trams are so fast....otherwise they will stall! :-) As for cantenary....if I can figure out an easy way to clean track without the additional hassle of wires and / or poles, I'd do it, but it just feels like a lot of extra work (and cleaning cars are never really up to the job compared to the old handheld approach).

[@Quinntopia]

Hi mattoboy100! Its from a Japanese manufacturer called Modemo, its model # NT99. You can get them from a web retailer based in Japan that sells worldwide called "hobbysearch japan". Google it, click on 'model trains', then look for "Electric Car (EMU) (LRT/Tram)" There's a lot of choices!

[@timstrainvideos142]

absolutely brilliant, my favourite n scale layout ever!!! please can we have electrification and slower running trams though!!! lol scratch built buildings are brilliant and so is the lighting, use of signs, printed details etc also really great! all the best, tim

[@Quinntopia]

On ebay, search for ebay seller "sunrisedevelopment2011" and find his 300 LED light strips. There are several 'shades' of color available. I use the 3528 LED strips.

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It takes a lot of time and patience and I always question if I could do a better job, so its really nice to hear such postive feedback!

[@Quinntopia]

Yes, I used spray paint to get a flat, asphalt color. I used a dark grey primer color that I found at the local home improvement store.

[@MrYragit]

WOW,I had the chance 2 C your entire layout on a previous video & it just blew me away ,& now with all the lites on,OMG,I guess U know what yourdoing when it comes to electricity,seeing all the wires going into the power board,for me turn it on don't work call someone,but this entire layout is just beautiful,I like where U lift up the cover so it's easy 2 clean the tracks ,just TOO COOL,any contest you take it ALL gold, first place,any magazine,or club your in,thanks for sharing,BEAUTIFUL,BBTIMS

[@ZaidDesignsTV]

Oh my gosh, excellent work and very insightful. I'm building a similar n scale cityscape and I see I'll have to scratch build my own architecture as you've shown.

[@sergiomendez9231]

Phenomenal layout. I love all of the detail. I have a question. How do you wire all of your buildings? Is each building on it's on circuit? Is it all wired on one big circuit? Do you have all of the lights connected to one switch? Thanks

[@scotsoft29]

A superb tour, thank you very much for taking the time to do it and for posting it. It makes it all the more interesting when you tell the story behind the various buildings and how you built them. An very enjoyable 20 minutes ;-)

[@Quinntopia]

Sure, that's an interesting idea! Its really quite simple, but glad to share! It may take a while, but stay tuned!

[@JimmiB2]

Jerry! I don't know how I missed this video. No matter how often I've seen your passenger terminal I am still in awe. Outstanding work my friend.

[@mpci]

Absolutely amazing! Jerry, I always followed your blog from the beginning but i had never seen all the buildings as we see now. Your work is an inspiration to all of us modelers. Thank you.

[@Legofan5445]

This is really really cool! Your buildings are fantatic! They're even good enough to be sold, well i sure will be buying them if they are on sale! They look really really good! Best building layout by far i have ever seen! I'll try to even come close to your layout while constructing mine, and your blog provided wonderful hints and tips to help me out! Very wonderful layout! Thanks for sharing!

[@beaka50]

Hi Mate, I have some videos of the city layout on my you tube account. Near the end of my 2nd page of videos.can't paste links and send on this message double deck modules at each end enable a complete loop on the bottom and the top track that winds through city has an auto reverser with diodes . all track was put down by myself and modules built by me as well. clear skyscrapers were unfinished units from designers.John

[@beaka50]

great vid. very informative and some really good ideas.thanks. my N scale city ( well its an ex architects model i picked up for about NZ$60 fully lit with a timer and its more like 1/200) is stored in its plywood box at present while i work on another project, but i am keen to do more with it eventually. I would like to incorporate the tomytec bus system into a module off one end as well as the pivoting unitram. My idea is to change my modules at each end of the main city for variety at shows

[@DiggerEvans]

Holy moses I only just found this! What an incredible layout

[@Quinntopia]

Likewise my friend! Even though you model in that 'other scale' ;-) I like your approach and videos as well!

[@Quinntopia]

LOL! Well, it would be an awfully short one! Its a great idea...maybe there's a way I can expand...hmmm.....

[@beaka50]

meant to mention that great ship as well. i am eventually going to scratchbuild an inter island ferry for my NZ120 modular layout.these are roll on and off for vehicle as well as rail freight wagons. its a bit daunting for me, but it and the harbour will be the centre piece for my layout, except it will be on one end as a terminus???

[@tylerphillips1698]

How much money would you charge me to make a rotary Dumper, a coal plant, and a power station. That is if you would want to do that for me.

[@stevenanderson3860]

nice layout! you should get some american diesels because they look cool and would be a great additon to your AWESOME layout!

[@NSTrainFan]

Thank you, I ended up discovering your blog and found all the info on there very useful!

[@grumbeast]

Once again Jerry I'm floored, I have to agree with Mario, an absolute inspiration and your new terminal station, well I've yet to find its equal anywhere online..

[@plokmji]

Wow, truly awesome. I love that color for city streets, did you do anything to the sintra other than the white markings?

[@bcmalreadythere]

You are a master of your work! What an inspiration....thank-you for sharing. I have now subscribed to your channel.

[@timm2020]

Do you have videos on making the sky scrapers? Or will you do a video on them?

[@ptitrainrouge]

you have done truly a huge amount of work. I love all the details ; it is really an extraordinary layout with all theese buildings;

[@spatzvomalexanderplatz3200]

Cool! Do you have any other streetcars for your tram line? Your sky scrapers are pretty cool! +++

[@69muscat]

wow man , that 's the best , the buildings and the best I never seen anything like this great job , love it

[@mycody747]

Getting ready to start n scale I wish to be a museum quality modeler like you are

[@WoIIas]

Im dutch so i go to the blokker sometimes but it isnt that populair the Hema is everywhere!!!

[@joeviking61]

Dude, I want to be your apprentice for a year. Your talents are incredible...

[@perth45]

You certainly have worked SO hard on this masterpiece......all credit to you......!

[@jamesburba1995]

please lose the music during your monolog..........

[@lmc4u52]

Amazing! Keep the videos coming please.

[@NSTrainFan]

Your building lighting, what brand of lights do you use?

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comments!

[@CATransitFan17]

That station is really nice, but that's a awesome layout nevertheless!

[@FruddyG]

Theres a looooot of money put into this thing. I love it.

[@Mattoboy100]

I love that tram! How much was it and where did you get it?

[@23abrazo]

WOW! Great work. Makes my city look like a rual town.

[@akavarel_poselok]

Where is tv tower which I can sea Facebook quinntopia

[@michaelcarryl4830]

At first I thought another boring layout, with the same old boring plastic kits, kinda like a copy of a placticville. Much to my surprise the height of all your skycrapers, and the lighting. I amm truly amazed at the basic level of detail. Not ostentacious but just enough to make the realism come through. I do say GREAT WORK. please do keep up with the updates, as I am eagerly awaiting to see what fills in at the netural zone. please just don't let us down

[@Quinntopia]

Thanks Michael! I'll try and post some updates soon!

[@mattyk82]

I have watched your videos and followed your blog along the way. You sir are a true inspiration, if my n scale layout ends up looking half as good i'll be very happy. Thanks for sharing i've picked up many tips from you.

[@jerryquinn]

Thank you very much! :-)

[@solkinar]

Nice layout. Love the buildings. Great video

[@Quinntopia]

:-) Thanks for noticing!

[@Quinntopia]

Hah! Thank you very much!

[@typashley5394]

Just found your vids WOW they are fantastic cheers Ty.

[@jerryquinn]

+Ty Pashley Thank you! I'm working on a new one! :-)

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you Pascal! :-)

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you very much!

[@Quinntopia]

Glad to hear it Scot! You know, after listening to myself talk for 20 minutes I was thinking that "This is crazy! Who wants to hear me ramble on for 20 minutes" so glad to hear that you found it enjoyable after all!

[@CrowArchLane]

Next stop Faller Car System?

[@Quinntopia]

Thanks a lot! :-)

[@pirminmarti313]

can i have your SBB Please

[@Quinntopia]

Hi Beaka! That sounds like a very interesting model - I've always admired those architectural models. Seems like you got it for a good price too! Would love to see some video or photos when you can get it out of storage!

[@Valizan]

Wow! I live my model railway life vicariously through spectacular layouts like this! LOVE the bahnhof and the whole thing!

[@Quinntopia]

Thanks Vincent!

[@terryjacks660]

Excellent details. Just enough & not over stated. Great town layout. Trolly is great idea and works well with town layout. Master kit bashing skills and wiring good also. Really like your work. Best Regards T. Miami- Fl.

[@zardoz650]

Amazing, bravo !!! Pascal

[@Quinntopia]

Thanks James!

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you!

[@stestewart1119]

Oh wow that's amazing ....I love the fact it's a city model and not just a country railway .....

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you!

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you!

[@Quinntopia]

Thank you!

[@Gausstaler]

That´s a great layout!

[@vincentNJTransit]

Wow! Instant sub!

[@marcobertoglio7729]

Amazing!

[@samuelbiskin3416]

amazing stuff

[@Rdrake1413]

Excellent work

[@carvel1000]

awesome...

[@copingwithlife1238]

Great layout! Hey did you look at the difference between kato and bauchmenn ez track? I'm about to start my first layout and I'm just not sure which would be more economic. Also, what kind of foam is best to shape landscape? Does the foam come in different thicknesses?

[@jerryquinn]

Kato is more expensive but they have two advantages IMO: Way more choices in types of track sizes, curves, switches, etc... (the selection of different options is pretty overwhelming!) and I think are of a much better quality than Bachmann (I've only had a couple of pieces of Bachmann to compare to, but I was not impressed). So Bachmann is more economical, but Kato is better from a quality and choice perspective. Regarding foam, I prefer to get the home insulation foam from home improvement stores - do NOT get the sytrofoam that curls up into little balls! Get the 'blue or pink' type used for house insulation. It comes in big sheets, but the prices is one time thing and much more economical for landscaping than Woodland Scenecs Styrofoam.

[@copingwithlife1238]

Thank you, this will help a lot. Do you think for a first layout, it'd be better to keep multiple levels out of it?

[@jerryquinn]

Elliot Quick Yes! :-) We all have bigger dreams for layouts than our capabilities usually allow, and there are a LOT of mistakes on my layout that need to be fixed, so starting off with a smaller, more obtainable goal is always a smart way to go in my opinion!

[@zzaaggaa]

Nice!

[@michaelglass4701]

love it

[@perth45]

INCREDIBLE...I bow to you..the MASTER....

[@adirondackboy]

WOW! So hard to believe this is N scale! I didn't think an N scale layout could look so nice. Thanks for including how you build in your vid. I'm disabled and can't afford the expensive kits. I'm gonna try building some modern buildings like yours. Great work!

[@Quinntopia]

Thanks for your nice words! The main thing is to have fun! Thanks for your comment! Made my day!

[@adirondackboy]

Your very welcome! What state are you in btw? I'm upstate NY

[@Quinntopia]

adirondackboy Washington State / near Seattle

[@adirondackboy]

My Stepson lives in Pullyup, not sure spelled right. LOL

[@WoIIas]

Blokker!!! :D