New Layout Build - Backscenes

In this episode I tackle something I've not done before. It took a long time but for a first attempt I'm very happy with results. Should add an extra dimension to the layout not featured on the previous Everard Junction. Enjoy...

[@chrisjheath1768]

I've been watching your videos for years now and your patience, attention to detail and overall skills never cease to amaze me. Great work.

[@paulbaker916]

A thoroughly enjoyable watch. Your attention to detail is superb. Who'd have thought a video of a man in his loft could be so entertaining & educational. And not a train in sight yet. Looking forward to the rest of the journey.

[@markrobinson2278]

Just loving your vids workmanship and advice. The flying Scotsman anniversary has inspired me to build a model railway and your incredible work from fiddle yards to 3D washing machines and all in between and beyond is just mind blowing! Thank you so much for the inspiration! And of course the incredible videos!

[@poppabob69]

It's good to have you back. Your interlocking blocks to flush up yours joints was quite clever; kudos! The curved corners look a lot better, very smooth.

[@monkobillo5806]

looks terrific! your videos are great. the backscene curves are brilliant and the joins are hardly noticeable as you pan around. you can make them disappear completely by spray-painting some cloud-colour white/grey around the areas of the joins. I did that with mine where I had to make whole buildings disappear. worked very well. :-)

[@johncarvil498]

Fantastic job, you must be pleased with your couple of day's work, looks great. Cheers John.

[@martinpattison1567]

That back scence really does look great and a wonderful job you made of fitting it. I had a one piece vinly backscence printed by a local shop where I was working at the time. I only hope now that it is long enough or I will have to make a scenic break. All the best. Martin (Thailand) 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌴

[@alanhutchins4233]

Ingenious solution. Well crafted as well. Shows just how much thought went into the planning.

[@fircombehallrailwayoogauge1430]

I like the titles in orange and the numbering! Makes it easy to view in order! Thanks Richard!

[@alan1340]

Pure genius adding those curves. The idea never occurred to me, luckily I am still in the very early stages and the back scene will be next. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@tobyaman7644]

Always love checking into your videos, English eccentric comfy sounding type guy, so pleased you are back doing your stuff. You're definitely my weird little secret, a massive change from my working life as a rock drummer. Thanks.

[@dancetech]

hehe, musician and studio engineer here, so you're not alone. :)

[@andixxburtonxx8715]

The attention to detail is incredible & consequently looks superb even at this stage. Looking forward to the track laying journey.

[@eastham57]

Always good to watch your videos. Informative, entertaining and 1000 times better than TV here in NZ

[@stevenpotter3812]

Another masterclass Richard , showing patience really is a virtue , looking forward to future updates .

[@garylester55]

Hi Graham, you are very neat when you make something, I’m glad I’m not the only fussy person wanting to get it right. Your layout is looking great. Take care, regards Gary 😊

[@auldstampguy]

A brilliant video. I'm learning so much just from watching how you approach what you are doing. I'm completely addicted, always watching KZbin for your next video. Best regards... Tim from Minnesota.

[@brentonthorpe7328]

Love watching your skill set develop. I was shattered to hear the old layout was going to be decommissioned. After watching the new one develop I am excited to see where this one goes. Thanks for posting.

[@bigfella1952]

Another great video.. Very informative showing the exacting way to do the details. Must get some energy drink, so I can work as fast as you when you are not talking ... 😅 Well done and thank you for publishing so we can enjoy your work, and hopefully use some of your ideas to make us better modellers ourselves. Look forward to your next video showing your progress. x The Bigfella x

[@TechTins_Projects]

I have never built a train set layout. But I am so fascinated by this form of constructive art. In music this could be equivalent to improvisation (although of course I can see there is plenty of planning). In my opinion, creating something totally unique is the best kind of art. Very addictive to watch.

[@jarroddraper5140]

Tech Tins I haven't got one built yet but I got over 1 k in sets to start I might try it when were done remodeling the house

[@nickbishop6784]

Eagerly awaited this update Richard. As always fantastic job on the video, great inspiration. Look forward to the next update. Nick, melbourne Australia

[@giulius7176]

Looking GREAT!!!!...Definitely looks better with curved background...I really like how you slotted the supports in and great idea to make each piece lock into the other....

[@williamkelley7654]

That new layout is going to be MASSIVE!!! You must be so excited to get going, this video really shows the scale of how much more room you have now. Fantastic!

[@siraujus101]

Looks amazing. I like the way you involve viewers by informing the changes and why. Like the addition of the teeth the ensure the match. Thanks for another great video.

[@DarrenMalin]

very nice. I once walled papered a room in the house, the results were what my wife called 'interesting' :) So good job Sir !

[@johnnyboyhills4205]

Very impressed, ingenious use of the double sided tape and Velcro, the curved back scene looks far better than a 90 deg corner, will certainly pay off the time spent doing it. Looks great, top job 👍🏼

[@johnlawrence355]

You’re not the only one! It’s killing me waiting for the track to go down!!! Looks amazing so far. Every stage is getting attention to detail. Impressive mate!

[@hamish0405]

Thank goodness you’re back, just flicking through KZbin and happened upon you, been waiting for ages. Look forward to following your progress. Keep up the good work and a big thank you for sharing.

[@greghale9972]

Really enjoyed your video, the curving of the backscenes is a brilliant idea, looks great. So looking forward to the next video...congrats.

[@szymongorczynski7621]

I've never clicked on a video quicker!

[@davidgray1974]

Same here. As soon as I got the update I immediately clicked on it. Needed my fix!

[@DeanPark]

Click on Dean Parks now too....lol

[@francis1247]

likewise

[@robertbrown8864]

i was dreading doing my backscene but you have made it easier to do with your ideas thanks a lot, looking forward to see the layout progress

[@kenneyflynn4951]

This will be a masterpiece. Very impressive. You would make a great TV presenter on one of those DIY shows.Quest should do a show with you, you would get 2/3 seasons out of it. Good length video too.Well done.

[@robertmoore5706]

The way you explain things is very understandable and your video's have helped me to make the decision to bring my railway in from the garden and shed 😘😁

[@StevesTrains]

Very nice! I'm very much looking forward to watching this new layout progress.

[@mustangk62]

Superb job. Learned a lot (as per usual). The curved corners is an ingenious approach! Looking forward to seeing some trackwork. Cheers!

[@wolfpack4694]

Thank you again for sharing so much. It's providing me great insights!

[@JasonWood_Escarpment]

I'm amazed how much the back scenery already makes the layout look more real, especially given there is not even any track as yet. Great work and looking forward to your progression!!

[@Gus-jb8cm]

It's great to see how your layout started and how it turns out. Good show Richard

[@RobertRoche]

Excellent work - looking forward to more and getting hints for building my own layout. I enjoy your how to videos!

[@daveharriman2756]

Quality workmanship Richard, these back scenes are not easy to get right, fair play to you - you did a great job!

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks Dave

[@petercusden200]

Good to have you back.Can't wait for the next update. Hope all is going well. Cheers Peter

[@patricksullivan9951]

Hello Richard, you haven't laid an inch of track, and already it looks fantastic.... now I'm really looking forward to further episodes! You really have this down to an art & science!! Well done lad!

[@geoffreyhighfield6068]

Brilliant, informative as always Richard, great progress your achieving, clever ideas as well,Geoff

[@jazzman1626]

Love the way you’ve got the backscene rounded at the corners. It’ll look even more realistic.

[@dave41184]

Brilliant work as always. Not sure I could ever have this level of patience!

[@ixopop]

excellent work - I enjoy watching your videos - looking forward to the next update - have a good holiday season !

[@StyreneMikesModelShop]

Nicely done Richard! I've been waiting for the next update and I am not disappointed. Thanks so much!!

[@Slim2134]

some great ideas on how to do a proper back-scene... Once again glad you're back getting the videos out! Cheers

[@standclear502]

Ive been watching your youtube videos for years.. was dismayed to see the demise of your original layout.. but looking forward to your new build of Everard Junction.. hope you have a christmas 2017 update for us.. Keep up the great work 😀

[@SouthWesternModeller]

In the process of installing my backscenes and really like the idea of using velcro for fixing into place. Great video as always Richard and I hope I have similar success with the backscenes on my layout. Cheers, Jamie

[@paulm3965]

Thank you, again you are very informative. Your new build layout coincides nicely with mine.(I started work in July 2017). I used PVA glue thinned down to fifty fifty percent with water to glue the cork on the base boards. The results are excellent, I am informed that you can go down to 20% glue to 80% water volume/ volume for paper adhesion, although I have not employed this dilution yet. I particular like your choice of back scene first rate

[@cb01ttr]

Really nice work there Richard. Taking your time definitely paid off,

[@tobortine]

Stunning. The work you put in is so commendable and the excellent results are just rewards.

[@defel1]

I look forward to your videos. Your innovation is impressive. Entertaining and informative.

[@MiltonMoJunction]

Great instructional video. I did something similar when I built the back-scene on my current layout, although I used foam board as a back board as it was a lot lighter and easier to manoeuvre through my loft trusses. I also used velcro though to attach it to the uprights as I did not want to use screws through the relatively thin board. I also used ID Back-scenes as I also needed a nearly 40ft continuous picture. I used the self adhesive version though as I liked the plastic like material they are constructed of. Robin

[@davetevens5080]

Scenery looks amazing and the corners look great nice and smooth flow. Can’t wait for the next instalment. 😊😊😊

[@48firefox]

Excellent job there Richard, looks good , a lot of hard work has gone into that job , but well worth it.

[@spooky0187]

As below had to click on your video after making a nice cup of PG and settling down with some chocolate digestives.... Great to have you back Richard.

[@stuartsmith7618]

Looking pretty dawn good .having the back drop flow around the the corner has made it look brilliant

[@murrayhall908]

Excellent clear and informative video like your colleague "DaveClass47". Keep up the good work and looking forward to your next update.

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi Thanks for a great set of videos. After a 15 Year break I am looking to build a layout now as I have room for an 8 X 6 ft in the garage. Things have moved on so much so with these videos and your " How To " videos I feel more confident. Open question what suggestions for making my garage more homely and less dusty without the cost of a conversion. I will paint the floor with garage floor paint but what about for the walls ?? Power and lighting is already in there so ok with improving that .

[@paddycoleman1472]

Great video. I had the bubble issue with my backscenes but got around it using Spray Mount adhesive. Works a treat.

[@Anthony.1967]

Looking amazing coming together now starting to look like a layout again look forward to seeing the next update

[@jeremysmith9696]

I love that you leave the sound on during the time lapse. I love the "whiff whiff" sounds of your working!

[@michaelcullis5071]

Hi Great video, thank you. I am learning a lot from your videos, but I have a question. Did you let the PVA dry before you fitted the Velcro, or did you fit the Velcro while the PVA was still wet?

[@marklynch71]

Excellent, as are all your videos. I had never considered model railways as a hobby. 16 months later I only have the back scene to add to complete my feeble effort. Bit concerned you do yours first, I automatically assumed it was the last thing you do. I guess in the next couple of days I will discover why🤔. But seriously thank you for your efforts, best model railway channel by a town to country mile..

[@brucerandell3771]

Clicked as soon as I saw it and then our line went down for an hour. The longest hour of my life.

[@robtrow6041]

Love your videos Richard you have a very good knowledge of building model railways always loads of insight. Keep up the good work wishing you a happy Xmas and great new year look forward to seeing more progress with Everard junction. Thank you

[@TheNiels1973]

I have bendable MDF in the corners of my N gauge layout but I used too much glue when fastening the backscenes so it's wobly...you just gave me inspiration now to order the series 107(9 inches) and to get a hold of some velcro. Thanks. Regards from Denmark;-)

[@LeeGreenwood1980]

As good as the old layout was, I understand why you had to start again. However, you really seem to have addressed those issues. This looks absolutely solid and probably the most professionally constructed frame and backboards I’ve seen. I’m glad you featured Dean Park Station at the end there. You two are my top two KZbin channels and I’ve been following both of you for a number of years. Keep up the good work, I can’t wait to see more.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks. I built the old baseboards when I was 17, didn't really have a clue about baseboards back then. The new ones should be far more reliable.

[@LJRLowevilleJunctionRailroad]

Awesome! Great idea for the backdrop, thanks for sharing! Can't wait for the next one :)

[@cpeterson877]

Not only instructional but inspirational. Great job all around

[@fircombehallrailwayoogauge1430]

Can't wait for the next episode. This is so informative for a beginner! Thanks!

[@anthony566]

Excellent update. You made a fantastic job of the ID back scenes.

[@jamfieldcentral372]

Very good work. It's all coming together quickly. Paul

[@sebastianstyrnol6275]

Hi! There, you've done it again. Now I was completely fine with having the back scene of the layout I am currently building painted in light blue. Having seen your video, I am contemplating again doing a photo backscene... ;) Great job, as always!

[@onnomulder9775]

Thanks for the handy background tips!! Greezt from Holland.

[@davidgray1974]

Great work Richard! Can't wait to see how you blend your foreground to the background. Looking forward to future vids!

[@Christoff1996]

Was about to go for an evening walk, but you just uploaded, the walk can wait :)

[@matthewevans7382]

That’s my evening viewing sorted. Fab work Richard

[@TheMisterdan01]

Awesome work on the back scenes Richard, great tips on how to glue it down too! Cheers, Dan

[@suffolkpompey]

Purely by coincidence I bought some of the very same backscene today with the intention of fixing it tomorrow. I was going to fix it with wallpaper paste, but after reading the instructions earlier and watching this I now know the best way of doing it.

[@TytonidaeIndustries]

maybe not the best, but definitely a brilliant one

[@EverardJunction]

Plenty of ways to do this, this is just what I decided on. Plenty of others have had success with different methods.

[@DeanPark]

Hi....unrelated to the layout, but more youtube. How do you get the video thumbnail always to show your opening screen shot credits?....I only get 3 thumbnails to chose from, they aint always good ones! lol. How is it done? Cheers. Dave

[@EverardJunction]

Hi Dave. Its a custom thumbnail I make in the video editing software. I find a bit of the video that looks good and screenshot it. Then I apply text relating to the video onto the screenshot which makes the thumbnail you see here. When you're uploading to KZbin theres an option at the bottom right to upload a custom thumbnail. Once uploaded the vid will use that thumbnail instead of an auto generated one. Cheers

[@DeanPark]

ah, I know what you're talking about...I have used a bit of software called canva to do this for other applications! I will try that. Its just I am fed up with youtube choosing three pretty rubbish options for me! lol. Cheers.

[@patleclerc7227]

That looks very nice. I love the curved back scene. Can't wait to watch the first rolling train...I know I know, there is still tons of work still to be done.

[@gailraby1722]

amazing work.. waiting to see what's next, I just hope I live long enough to see this complete.

[@stewartnorminatorboughen]

thanks for the great video's. I have used several of the tips. cant wait till the next one. happy new year..

[@daviemaclean61]

Very nice back scene and curving the corners will save a lot of having to think of something to fill them and then having to break your back leaning across to model it. The joins will "disappear" once it is truly background as your eye will be concentrating on the rail/scenery action in front.

[@KCzz15]

What ratio of water to glue did you use for sealing the backscene boards? Did you use multiple coats? etc. I'm trying to figure out the important stuff with my own backscene, but lacking info and every source I check conflicts.

[@bid0bid]

As usual this is an excellent tutorial. Your attention to detail is unparalleled. If I may suggest a minor problem. Your background scene depicts bright colors and high resolution. In reality color saturation and contrast reduce significantly with distance, and all colors shift progressively towards blue or grey. If your background scene contains brighter, high contrast imagery that does not shift towards blue, it competes for attention with the foreground (your amazing model) . As a landscape painter, this is one of the most important concepts; atmospheric perspective. But after all I am nitpicking. Your layout is next next level and I know I will be watching this again soon. Cheers.

[@stevenboyd5044]

Keep up the good work mate. Good to see it coming together.

[@ralphdadge302]

The backscene look great, nice work, going to look even better with trains roaring past.

[@IanMaude]

The backgrounds look great and you are right about the curves. One thought I had was the "wasted space" in the corner could quite easily house a nice little camera stand to use when shooting trains running on the layout. I am so looking forward to the next episode :)

[@trainmanbob]

They really are nice backscenes as witnessed on DaveClass47's Dean Park layout! I like the construction for the backboards..very good indeed. If I ever build another layout, doubtful at my age and the one I have taking all my time between shows, I would certainly copy your idea. Cheers, Bob

[@adrianpreston5245]

Love each and every video you do, keep up the good work

[@waynewatson8872]

Outstanding!!! Love the new look, can't wait to see more.

[@chrisdabeard8790]

The new layout is really coming together. I can't wait to see the track layout you have planned.

[@davemarson7241]

Excellent progress Richard, coming along nicely

[@jackbrown2830]

Brilliant job Richard the back scene looks fantastic

[@tulyar1043]

Thanks for posting, your idea of curved backscenes is a very good one, though I have seen similar ones in the American hobby. But they are very effective and once the track and everything else is done, there should be a seamless change in the perspective from front to back.

[@JPoulAndersson]

Excellent work as accustomed Richard. Those joints where the boards meet really are difficult to get perfect aren't they. Thank you for uploading! Joachim

[@markcrocker934]

I have ID Backscenes for my layout set in the Rockies and can recommend them too. Great update thanks. Mark