Layout Extension Part 2 - Yorkshire Dales Model Railway

[@locowerke]

I have been watching more of your superb series of videos, and one of the things that I enjoy the most about your layout is that you create stunning scenery that just happens to have a railway running through it.....just like in full size; thanks for sharing all your hard work with us all, greatly appreciated.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much, appreciate it. A layout lost in the scenery was always the goal so that’s great to hear it’s had the desired effect. Thanks again

[@mikebeeton4982]

Er, you make it all look so simple, but I know that not to be the case, and all with one hand. I salute you sir.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

It takes a bit of practice!!!

[@rossmorrow3013]

Your artistic talent is truly astonishing Thank you for showing how to ‘imagine’

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Ross, that’s very kind of you!

[@GalgormHall]

Just love it MR, it’s a very therapeutic exercise watching your videos. Paul

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Cheers Paul, the same goes for yours I must say!

[@kevindevine7597]

Just found and watched videos 1&2 in this series. No new techniques, but very enjoyable. On to no 3. Thanks for posting.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Kevin. Doubt you’ll find any revolutionary techniques here, tried and tested methods seem to work best in my experience! Hope you enjoy the rest 👍🏻

[@greghale9972]

Hi MR, Michael Angelo and Rembrandt would be jealous. What a great job you have done with the scenery, very much looking forward to the next video. Cheers Greg

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Haha thank you Greg, I’ll take your word for it!

[@henryporter5466]

That's a 'proper job', Lewis. It's going to look stunning when completed. Take care, Henry.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much Henry!

[@trainmanbob]

Love it. All traditional modelling...just how it used to be before photographic backscenes and Modroc!!! Reminds me of my first serious layout some xx years ago when I used high quality sieved budgie grit for ballast held in place with wall paper paste :-) This extension is looking very good Mr Raspberry. At this rate you are going to have to build an exhibition layout. I ended up doing one !!! Cheers, Bob

[@MouldyRaspberry]

What ever works I guess Bob! I’d love to have a crack at some point, I should get myself down to a club at some point as well as I’m sure I could learn a thing or two. Thanks as always mate.

[@trainmanbob]

@@MouldyRaspberry I have done clubs in the past but they are just not for me. I found them far too entrenched in themselves and suggestions from new members were never gladly received. There probably are some very good clubs out there but I prefer doing my own thing with a few friends round for running sessions, tea and bisquits 😃

[@jappedut9009]

I think you are a master landscape painter ♥️

[@MouldyRaspberry]

I don’t know about that... but thanks very much! :-)

[@JAMESDEMU-RailwayModeller]

As someone who now uses photo backgrounds it's nice to see a hand painted backscene. Too many layouts now all feature the same hills or buildings behind them. I do try to manipulate the photo backscenes to make them appear different but doing your own is clearly the only way to make a unique background. Very impressed mate.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much James, always appreciate your comments. I agree, I’ve used photographic backscenes elsewhere and they look the part but a lot of layouts do look very similar....

[@georgewyatt6712]

Hi, That's a great job it is really starting to come together the painting of the back scenes as really add to the look by giving it some depth and perspective, well done and thanks for sharing with us looks fantastic. Regards George...

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much George, glad you think so. Looking forward to getting some more green stuff down!

[@brackenbankmodelrailway5455]

Looking brilliant so far

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much!

[@brackenbankmodelrailway5455]

Just wondering, what camera do you use to film your videos with? I seem to be having trouble finding one of good quality.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

It’s just my iPhone 7! I got a little flexible stand for it as well which is very useful.

[@leilacentral1883]

Watching you paint that backscene was brilliant. I love how it starts and becomes that masterpiece that you have shown. Great job! Something I should try but freehand painting like that is not my strongpoint and always looks terrible when I do the simplest thing. Layout is coming along well. Loving the scenery. Clint

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much Clint, appreciate the comments!! It’s not my strongpoint either and I’ve fluffed a few attempts, but I think I’m slowly getting a bit better. Luckily there are a few good KZbin tutorials on it. All the best mate.

[@Sandlingjunction]

I totally enjoyed this video and apart from my own quickly hand painted back scenes on my temporary layout, you are the first person Ive seen doing the same thing. Refreshing to see instead of all the photo scenes. something different. best wishes Paul at No Name Junction

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much Paul, I’ve just been watching your 9F blast round your layout, it looks great. I don’t see many painted ones either, but you’re absolutely right, it’s something different!

[@waldenhouse]

Fabulous! Great work and very effective method. Cheers, Bob

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Cheers Bob!

[@cheekytek]

Stunning back drop just love your attention to detail, Absolutely awesome buddy 😉👍 Garry

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much Garry, appreciate it mate. You’ve got a fantastic channel and a great layout yourself.

[@tomatoes3]

Beautifully done.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you!

[@SammyBFilms]

I can see you sharing a video soon called, "Extending my loft, So I can extend my layout, again" :-D Awesome stuff! :-)

[@SeatedViper]

Indeed, Sammy. One of my friends has a (N Scale) layout in his loft, and several people have suggested he extends by going into the house next door . . . Greetings from Southampton!

[@trainsontuesday]

@@SeatedViper You might meet the neigbours tunneling through from the other side to extend their layout into your attic! Greetings from British Columbia.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Haha I can see that happening as well Sammy! It’s only a matter of time!

[@thomasdecker7631]

@@MouldyRaspberry Live Interchange? Seriously- one question- I have been wondering, did you decide you didn't like the brick station at Pondon or was it a placeholder that you always intended to replace eventually? Also, very nice backdrops (backscenes?) . They blend beautifully with the scenery. Love the idyllic countryside.

[@guswittering4466]

Realism and atmosphere in abundance in every video you post. Beautiful work. More please !

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Cheers Gus!!

[@ModelMinutes]

You made some good progress there :) Backscene is pretty good too - better than i could do!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks mate, glad you think so!

[@trainsontuesday]

Oh to be able to work with paint like that. Great job.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Cheers David!

[@davidcutts2650]

Looking really good. 👍👍

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Cheers David!

[@SeatedViper]

So, we are upgrading from a branch to a section of a through route. Diverted weekend workings for express services next, I suppose? Excellent work, as always.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

I reckon so Peter, any excuse to run as many lovely locomotives as possible. I’ll have to get a few more MK1s on the Christmas list!

[@SeatedViper]

@@MouldyRaspberry An early type of diseasel in two-tone green, perhaps?

[@segundaaguada]

Was waiting for this!! Fabulous.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks! I’ve just seen your Garrat on your channel, it looks great.

[@segundaaguada]

Mouldy Raspberry thank you!

[@suffolkpompey]

I've only got one complaint Mr Raspberry, this video is nowhere near long enough. Superb modeling, looking forward to the next installment.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much Mike, glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@nigelcarter9503]

Looks awesome.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Cheers Nigel!

[@howarth004]

Very artistic , you do a good job with the paintbrush

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks David. Your layout is coming along great, you don’t half crack on and get things done quickly!

[@no23mk2]

Better than watching Bob Ross!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Haha thanks matey

[@frankhughes4088]

Although I’ve watched your videos with great interest, especially the scenic views. Which I find excellent considering how you start with polystyrene and the old faithful papier-mâché. But what I find most interesting is the fact that most of your layout, in my eyes anyway appears to be mainly single track running. Is this correct, and if so could you please advise the thinking of it. Most layouts you tend to see are double track or more tail chasing layouts. Iam fascinated by your latest layout. Many thanks, Frank Hughes.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks Frank - yes it’s single track. I went for that for a couple of reasons: 1 - cost. I started this when I was at Uni and wanted to save money. 2 - I grew up watching steam trains running on heritage railways which are mainly single track, so I guess wanted to recreate what I often saw and have always liked branch lines.

[@johnbrown9092]

Certainly looks good.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Cheers John!

[@johanswanepoelswanies7483]

Mind blowing..W🤩W

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks!

[@trainman07011]

Wow, that was quick!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Patience isn’t my strong-suit Andrew!

[@trainman07011]

@@MouldyRaspberry That's good, because procrastination is mine... Come by and visit in The Trainman's Lounge. I have British and American profile. Join if you like what you see. facebook.com/groups/2258688614349991/

[@markarnold8160]

Out of curiosity, do you paint pictures too or is it strictly limited to what you've shown in this video? Very good in any case!

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much Mark. No nothing other then this, I might have a go though as this was quite therapeutic!

[@GWR-fd1up]

This is gonna look really good when finished. I wonder how many scale miles is your main branch (excluding the mill bit) including the extension?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks, I hope so! I’ll have to work that out actually, it’s got to be at least one now!

[@CZ350tuner]

Did I spot a model of a Yorkshire made Jowett Javelin parked next to the cottages in the opening minute of the video??

[@grays257]

I don't think its a Jowett Javelin, more like a Humber Super Snipe I'd Guess. ......Graham

[@MouldyRaspberry]

I’ve lost the darn box and can’t remember what it was! I will get back to you and settle this once and for all though....

[@LNER1946]

wow, such good scenery, really enjoyed watching. glynn

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thanks very much Glynn. Appreciate it!

[@rolandlong3870]

Hi, may i ask are you going all the way round your attic ??

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Yes, the layout goes all the way around the attic now.

[@rolandlong3870]

Oh please can we see it all, its awesome, i notice you build from hardboard buildings, your dry stone walling is ace, i was going to use ground pumice from ikea for ballast, i already use the anti slip stuff for track underlay keeps it quiet big time regards Rols

[@fjrboy]

Are the stone walls also made from sculpturemould?

[@MouldyRaspberry]

They are cat litter, glue, paint and water. I’ve got a video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGbQnJyKZcyBq7M This time I added some paint to the mixture first though to pre colour them

[@gardenman3]

I would have no idea how to mix the different paints together

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Just trial and error!

[@NikkosExperience]

Hi new to your community I appreciate you visiting my community. I hope you enjoy my journey and my live show hope you will share the love God bless..

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Thank you, appreciate it :-)

[@TheGrover1968]

Over hill and dale. Are you acquainted with David Hyde? He's from England and has a beautiful little shelf layout and is an artist too. Check out his channel.

[@MouldyRaspberry]

I’ve never met him but follow his channel. I’ve got a lot of inspiration from his layout and operations. Yes he’s a great painter as well!