New Junction EP13 - Model Railway embankments

[@NewJunction]

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[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

just need more running sessios

[@anthonymizen9095]

Watching that hot wire cutter is so satisfying!

[@NewJunction]

Especially speed up haha

[@Angrist17]

Looking good! Shorter and more frequent videos are great. They're much easier to watch at lunch or some other break. It can be tough to fit in an hour video in a single sitting with everything else going on in life. It's also nice to see all the incremental progress as you go.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks, I'll take that all on board

[@PeterSlack83]

I agree, ~20min is a nice sweet spot. Not too much but long enough for decent amount of detail. Any longer it can be a bit too much and shorter you loose/rush content

[@WestbourneModelRailway2011]

I really loved the scene you created with the Class 91 on the mainline and the 37 on the heritage with the 33 on the sidings! Keep up the brilliant work

[@nickyb1822]

The layout is coming on very nicely

[@NewJunction]

Thanks!

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

Oh man, I miss the old music intro, just because my son and I would groove to it when it came on. He's almost 4.

[@NewJunction]

Ha, it'll be back!

[@marklittlejohn1457]

The change to layout was brilliant a bit of shape made all the difference thankyou for the tips and video

[@NewJunction]

Glad it helped

[@alanmusicman3385]

This is looking better and better - can't wait to see how it turns out at the end! A convincing surround to a railway is so important to the visual satisfaction and I think you're doing it absolutely right here with logical embankments - i.e. there is a reason for them - and so on. For me nothing destroys the illusion of reality so much as seeing the coaches of a train suddenly go at 35 degrees to each other just inside a tunnel mouth. I know it's not always possible, but I would always elect to bring the tunnel mouth forward such that there is enough straight track inside the tunnel mouth before a curve so that the turn is not visible from outside.

[@NewJunction]

You're dead right Alan, my plan was to increase the length of the tunnels so you couldn't see the curves behind.

[@Bassetvids]

Shorter and more often please, great work btw

[@NewJunction]

Thanks 😊

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Great update Richard, I liked the shorter update it’s great to start to start see your vision of how it’s going to look, plus a side not thanks for sharing out my siphon g video much appreciated 🙂, look forward to seeing the next update- Mark

[@NewJunction]

My pleasure Mark, your video was great, well worth a share! 😊

[@TheDaf95xf]

Looking 👀 good Richard 👍🏻 Your classic bike T shirt was awesome 👏🏻

[@NewJunction]

Glad you liked it haha

[@mels1811]

Wonderful train layout New Junction

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Mels

[@proftorinchiles]

Love the music… and, yes, more frequent and short updates are great, thanks!

[@NewJunction]

You got it!

[@Whiskey2shots]

Yeah shorter and more frequent videos are perfect for me as they give you more detail on what's going on!

[@NewJunction]

Thanks!

[@eastmidlandparkway6267]

Great video Richard it’s great to see your layout taking shape from the ground up giving them a 3 dimensional view rather than a flat layout it’s also great to see our trains going into tunnels and emerging at the other end and a sense of satisfaction for us the modeller for what we can achieve can’t wait to see the next update Best wishes Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Kev! 😊

[@smallrails6831]

Love the layout, hello from NZ

[@RobA500]

Now we can start to see your vision, the landscape formations really change how things look. Thanks for the great update that was just the right format.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Robin!

[@modelrailwaynoob]

Nice to see some scenery Richard. I always use a heat gun to make the hills look more natural, then brush on plaster before painting the earth/grass colour mix. I never use bandages as you often see the texture through them.

[@NewJunction]

I think I'll do both this time 😅

[@darrelldeltic807]

Nice one Richard! Starting to bring a vision together for us to enjoy as you progress, cheers Darrell

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Darrell

[@TonysNWR]

Looking good so far, Richard! Can’t wait to see how this area turns out

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Tony

[@binkman67]

This was a great video! Lots of progress!

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Ace!

[@BritishRail60062]

Great work on the layout Richard. I love the music as well as its very calming and relaxing. Although I do N scale and I have just a wee layout for them. I did purchase a Class 92 as 92003 from Accurascale and I will likely take it to my model railway club :). Peter.

[@NewJunction]

Great stuff, enjoy the 92, great models 😊

[@johnlladron735]

Thank you for another great video, informative and good to see the hot wire method getting an airing. One tip is to spray glue the polystyrene layers together to stop shifting while cutting. The scenery really is setting up the layout nicely.

[@NewJunction]

Top tip thanks John

[@ChobertonJunction]

Always a pleasure to catch up on the layout. Inspires me to get on with mine (no baseboard as yet!) Will be taking lots of notes as you progress and develop your layout. Nice one.

[@NewJunction]

More of a what not to do guide haha 😂

[@ChobertonJunction]

@@NewJunction 😂 Seriously though, it is great to see the process as you go.

[@NewJunction]

@@ChobertonJunction I'll keep at it haha

[@DukeofEarl1961]

Whet was the jazzy music during timelapses? Very calming..

[@howardavins9234]

Excellent Scenery is one of my many weak points. I do prefer shorter more often but as long as you keep going. That's the main thing. Thanks. Stay safe Howard

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Howard!

[@klaus9909]

Shorter and more often sounds great to me. When looking at your trains going through the station you can see a ditch in the trackwork. Looks like the baseboards are hanging through already so you need to add more supports for them underneath. Before you finish all the scenery work at the front you should probably consider more supports there as well.

[@NewJunction]

Yep 1000%

[@martinfinbow2120]

Looks like you may need an extra support under the board through the station, as there is quite a dip as the 91 passes through. Great to see the layout taking shape.

[@NewJunction]

It's the two ends of baseboards odly both dip into each other lol

[@greyfoxtrains3244]

It is really taking shape. Nice work!

[@NewJunction]

Thanks!

[@MatthewDawkinsUK]

I appreciate the new jazz backing tracks. Very groovy. Not sure I've ever heard anyone describe hoovering up polystyrene so positively! I would always recommend using extruded polystyrene (XPS) instead, simply because it produces less mess. Still, whatever floats your goat, as they say. Oh, and yes I do like the shorter format occasionally. Succinct, to the point, bite-sized, easy to digest. Nicely done.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Matthew! Polystyrene bits are very satisfying to hoover up lol

[@James-Akers]

Now I really like the look of your layout now the basic landform is being put in, once you've got all the bridges in as well it'll give some great scenic vistas across the whole layout. Keep up the great work and hope you and the family are well James

[@NewJunction]

Thanks James, all well here 👍

[@andrewstevenson5449]

Nice to see it coming along. Obviously length of videos is up to you, and depends on what you're wanting to show us. But 20-30 minutes works well for a bit of crafty work-avoidance. Once again, I find myself wondering why chicken wire or similar formers went out of fashion. So much less mess, especially if a four-legged family member decides to come and inspect your work, and rolls in the bits!

[@SeonStudios]

Looks great!

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Matt

[@SeonStudios]

@@NewJunction No problem :)

[@zachwisler9976]

Wow it’s coming along so well! Excellent job!

[@NewJunction]

Thank you! 😊

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Nice work Richard. Good to see the start of the scenery being developed. I like how the hill/embankment just flows and looks natural from bottom to top. Looking forward to seeing what you do next. - Nicholas.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Nicholas!

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Richard 👍 the layout is looking awesome. At one point I couldn’t see where you was going with the cutting away of the board’s but it all came to light. Enjoyed that mate Andy

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Andy, there's a plan in my head somewhere 😅

[@brianrobinson2962]

Just awesome channel mate thanks

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Brian!

[@ClydebridgeStation]

Anyone wanting to create a winter scene, all those little balls of polystyrene, glued together, would be ideal lol!!

[@NewJunction]

Haha huge snow balls

[@Marcus.D.P]

Really enjoyed this one Richard 👍🏻what a difference a little scenery makes…definitely gonna have to invest in one of those wire cutters

[@NewJunction]

It's oddly satisfying 😂

[@davidstrains4910]

Great video here Richard, nice to see the start of the scenery even if at the moment it is just polystyrene, should hopefully look really good when it is eventually finished, keep up the great work.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks pal 😊

[@Mousehole-Rail]

Really great update and these Siphon G's look amazing

[@NewJunction]

Thanks and yes, a very ice model!

[@Mapplewell_Park]

Looking good. But man that polystyrene……… I’m OCD about mess I can’t stand all the little white bits 😂 I use loft insulation foam board now it’s much better for my heart rate 😂. 👍

[@NewJunction]

😂 it's good to make a mess every now and then

[@Mapplewell_Park]

@@NewJunction Don’t even get me started on static grass and expanding foam!!! ❤️ 150 😂😂😂

[@onnomulder9775]

Awesome update Richard!!! Keep up this great work!! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Onno.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Onno! 😊

[@davidcook380]

Great Stuff Rickard

[@NewJunction]

Thanks David

[@richardmorton4362]

Hi Great to see things happening. I like the short videos more often. On a side note really enjoyed your music choice.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Richard 😊

[@marktowers8569]

Nice work Richard keep up the good work

[@NewJunction]

Cheers buddy!

[@Wato82]

SHorter videos as it helps new people into the hobbie learn more along the way for your excellent work nd thank you for your amazing work

[@NewJunction]

Awesome, thank you!

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Superb mate ,yrs I like the idea you’ve suggested about more videos ,take care and all the best Mark 😊😊

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Mark! 😊

[@ryanworthvalley]

Great video Richard. Would love to see you do another livestream a some point. Keep up the great work.

[@NewJunction]

I'll see what's in the diary 😄

[@supercar-junction]

The layout is looking very good and coming together

[@NewJunction]

Thanks! ❤

[@johnbrown9092]

Thats going to be some railway😊

[@NewJunction]

Fingers crossed John!

[@garryhulme2125]

More often but shorter is good for me👍

[@NewJunction]

Cheers Gary!

[@DaveSmith-Robspalu]

Great video, where can I get one of those nifty baseboard cutting tools. 🤔

[@NewJunction]

Amazon for the rotary tool

[@DaveSmith-Robspalu]

👍

[@robertbate5790]

Great edition, thank you 👍👍

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Robert

[@DudleyCentral]

Looking really good Richard! Coming together very nicely!

[@NewJunction]

Cheers pal! 😊

[@Paul-ov6kd]

This is going to be a good layout when finished but there is a dip in te track through the station see when the class 91 went through the station

[@timsully8958]

Excellent work Rich! The way you built up the scenery and then fine tuned by sculpting it was an enjoyable watch and got a great result 👍 Is the heritage line going to go into a tunnel as well or under a girder bridge?🤔 As for the length/frequency thing, if I were to chose I’d probably prefer little and often but only if it’s convenient for you 💁‍♂️ Have a great weekend mate 🍀🍻😜

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Tim, the heritage line will be a tunnel

[@Anthony.1967]

Hi mate looking good your modeling skills are impressive it will be nice to see you again to have a catch up

[@NewJunction]

It's been far to long, hope you're keeping well!

[@charlie1872]

Great work and it really is coming together. Personally I would have used the Pink or blue foam, less mess and easier to cut👍

[@NewJunction]

Thank you! 😊

[@gwrbuckleyjunction1733]

O dear I don’t miss the mess lol looks fantastic tho 👍 ATB Sion

[@NewJunction]

Haha that's the best bit 🤣

[@gwrbuckleyjunction1733]

@@NewJunction ahaha it is yes but not when you still finding bit months later lol

[@HentisRail]

Loving the look of it so far. working on a little Depot based model railway so looking forward to showcasing that when I get the baseboards sorted but it wont be DCC as I dont really have the knowledge for it. It just looks so confusing to be fair. As to frequency. Yeah I like this idea. But obviously when you have the time to do them as video editing does take a while to do as well. looking forward to the next videos.

[@NewJunction]

Thanks! 😊

[@going2thedogs]

Very informative as always. 👍

[@NewJunction]

Thanks

[@wayneeschbank2895]

Looking good but the polystyrene is a messy stuff to work with but there's not a lot of cheep options Like this size video as some of the longer ones I watch get a little boring after a while Keep up the good work Richard

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Wayne!

[@MattTrains2001]

Interesting to see how much just adding the polystyrene adds to the layout but I'd hate the mess myself! As of for the video, more often would be fine but lets not let that be at the cost of not seeing a certain 4 legged fury friend each time, we need to know she's busy keeping an eye on you by sleeping through everything you do lol

[@NewJunction]

😂 she's always around, loyal puppy haha

[@hovermotion]

Superb work and how to do stuff, Can I ask what tool you are using at 2:00 Jim

[@NewJunction]

It's a mini circular saw from amazon 😊

[@hovermotion]

@@NewJunction wow superb tool..

[@arty7182]

Maybe can consider using a blowtorch on styrofoam and "melt it" down for sculpting more 'earth' like effects . I suggest practicing on an off-cut first , mind the fumes and the fire of course 😂 have a wet towel near by 😉

[@NewJunction]

Haha might be too risky for me 😅

[@Jamie096]

Excellent as always, my 9yr old daughter noted you had polystyrene in your beard 😂😂😂

[@NewJunction]

Careful, I might start a trend 😅

[@_RandomPea]

Hi, in your video i can see some of these lovely ridiculously big hornby boxes😂... I see you find a place for them underneath the layout. Ive been searching everywhere for plastic drawer towers that can store these darn things and at a reasonable price.. Any ideas? The normal ones at range, argos, b&q are 2-3 inches too small 🎉

[@NewJunction]

Ikea Alex drawers or local second hand furniture stores work well

[@TheSonofruss]

I have found that standard PVA glue can be a bit lacking in the holding power of the foam I used construction adhesive designed for foam insulation and it works great is usually strong enough to hold the foam together without any issues sometimes needing clamping to hold it down.

[@NewJunction]

Top tip!

[@timbervalleyproductions]

Its starting to look fantastic, much better than mine is. Btw, is there an update e on the manors? Sorry to pester you!

[@NewJunction]

Not pestering at all, they're due in a few weeks 😊

[@timbervalleyproductions]

@@NewJunction Thanks, appreciate the help! 😊

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on channel thanks lee

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Lee

[@danieljarvis3125]

What's the mini saw to cut the ply

[@NewJunction]

It's a mini saw from Amazon, only about £30

[@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland]

Make sure you don't have any wires in contact with the polystyrene because it attacks the plastic insulation. Oasis foam is far easier to use and clean up after. When you have the shape you want just soak it in PVA !

[@NewJunction]

Thanks

[@musoseven8218]

Cracking work, coming along nicely 👍✌️💜 When it comes to ballasting, will you use Copydex or PVA?🤔🤔 Oh and be careful when using hotwire cutters of the fumes☠️☠️ as well as the heated element - have fan on and a door open✌️👍💜🤞 Also keep foam away from wiring insulation too👍👍😉

[@NewJunction]

Always PVA for ballasting 😊

[@musoseven8218]

@@NewJunction Interesting. Copydex type glues offer more sound deadening along with the cork underlay🤔🤔😉

[@breakthru7608]

@@musoseven8218 It wouldn’t work as it’s a rubber based glue. It would be a disaster.

[@elleryparsons2433]

If I Must say it is Shaping up.

[@lonelysignalbox]

Where can I get that cool glass display cabinet? Any chance they can ship to the USA?

[@NewJunction]

Picture pride cabinets

[@Xantec]

91 rake looks good. was that full length?

[@NewJunction]

It's missing a coach

[@stefanattrill8565]

What track are you using for the heritage railway? The spacing between each sleeper looks wider and more authentic than the traditional OO gauge track by Peco/Hornby.

[@NewJunction]

Peco bullhead Raul code 75 😊

[@philkirk4571]

Hi Richard, sorry if it’s mentioned elsewhere but your tunnels are great! Where did you get them from? Great video too,

[@NewJunction]

No problem, they're from PJM Models 😊

[@philkirk4571]

@@NewJunction thanks!!

[@thecorbies]

Nice work. It's going to be fab'. I rather like the accompanying jazz music. Where did you get it please? Regards Mark in the UK

[@cazza1630]

Hi, where did you get your display cabinets from, thanks

[@NewJunction]

Picture pride cabinets

[@cazza1630]

Thanks very much for getting back to me, will check them out

[@whitemoor66]

Unlike you Richard i absolutely loathe polystyrene because of the mess😂. Have to admit though using the hotwire cutter looked very satisfying. Just bought myself a full MK4 rake in Intercity Swallow livery and now saving for the loco because my previous gen 91 can't cope with it!

[@NewJunction]

Yep forever saving up these days haha

[@SteveS3667]

Looking great Richard, quick question does your heritage line connect with the mainline or are they two separate lines?

[@NewJunction]

They're separate with no connection, in fact both on different levels.

[@SteveS3667]

@@NewJunction Thank you Richard, gives me a little idea ;)

[@breintonjunction791]

Hi Richard, nice informative video and update 20 minutes is long enough long and live streams drag on and get boring cheers Al

[@NewJunction]

Cheers pal

[@AndrewWillsher-v7h]

Great video richard, I need to test run my drs class 57 with accurathrash speaker in it on your layout and my accurascale class 37, kuas and drs coaches on it as well lol. Can you get me a prototype type 4 class 37 I can paint onto large logo livery to pull the caroline coach

[@NewJunction]

Hiya pal, they don't do prototypes for that, most get photoed and go back to the factory for work to be done. 😅

[@stephenollerhead5325]

⭐️👌

[@NewJunction]

😊

[@John_N_Quay_Harbour]

I think you could reduce the length of this for more gripping viewing. You don't need to show everything, just the principles. Looking good so far though 👍

[@NewJunction]

Thanks John

[@timothyjohnston4083]

If you use EXTRUDED polystyrene foam boards, you won't have the same mess as you got from EXPANDED polystyrene. Those little foam "beads" can be a pain to pick up as they are prone to static cling.

[@NewJunction]

Keeps Henry hoover in work! 😅

[@georgethomas7814]

Personally I think this has been covered before. I expect you will get this to an exhibition standard eventually. However the time its taking is an issue. Polystyrene, plaster bandage, paint and grass coverings. That's the order. If you can't speed things up. Wait. What happened to the garden railway you built a few summers ago. People sometimes move a project faster by building board by board. Or at least sections at a time. 30 odd feet of track on your own is going to be a massive project. Ask for some help from friends / workmates or wait until you can show all the layers of the scene in one 30min film... Let us know how long its been. Don't forget the cost. Foam cheap, plaster bandage to expensive then use paper and Copydex. Must paint before applying first layers of dirt and grass. ALL DONE IN 30mins for us.... Might take you 3mths or even a year without help from a friend, we all know that. Speed up your trains and complete the basic detail of scenery in the one episode for one section.

[@NewJunction]

Easier said than done sadly, as my hobby Its got to fit around my busy lifestyle 😢

[@georgethomas7814]

@@NewJunction fair enough mate.

[@raymondleggs5508]

polystyrene express

[@guswittering4466]

Shorter every time for me please!

[@NewJunction]

Thanks Gus!

[@tehklevster]

Cutting polystyrene....thoughts and prayers 🤐

[@NewJunction]

We will rebuild 😂

[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

just leave the trains running longer and no music of course just train sounds please

[@NewJunction]

Will add a linger session at the end next time 😊

[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

@@NewJunction thank you

[@sadienicolas4923]

promo sm 💪