Separating the Yard from the Main on the 14'x20" Shelf Switching Layout

Using scratch built fencing to create linear separation between the yard from the main. Wedding Tulle (veil) and styrene rod to make a chain link fence.
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[@TheGulfwind]

Excellent job with the scratch built fence! REALLY looks realistic!

[@HartfordWhaler]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching.

[@clintfroke9353]

Looks great. I enjoy the updates and going back and referencing other videos.

[@HartfordWhaler]

Thanks. Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@lxndr3299]

Looks great, and very interesting to watch. It gives such a new look to your layout, makes it even more realistic. Thanks for sharing.

[@HartfordWhaler]

Thank you very much! Appreciate you watching and commenting. Took a bit of work, but I’m ok with the outcome.

[@user-dx8nq2bx1j]

Excellent video! We enjoy how you weathered the fence! Great job!--Tomar

[@HartfordWhaler]

Thanks! Stay tuned for the install of your track signals.

[@rickyhammond36]

Looking really good mate,,they came out nicely = especially where those pesky kids have pulled the fence back too get through.

[@HartfordWhaler]

Thanks 👍!!

[@contributor7219]

The scratch-built fence looks great, and the end that's taken a beating from a collision is a really nice touch that just adds to its realism. Having that separation between the main and yard/sidings makes the layout look a little bigger too. I guess, like many things, commercially available fencing is convenient, but for me scratch-building to precisely suit the location gives a greater sense of satisfaction. During a recent trip to our supermarket we found they were selling fine mesh bags for fruit and veg that have smaller holes and finer material than the usual wedding tulle. I bought some to experiment with as fencing material. It may be too fragile, but if it can handle carrying fruit and veg I'm hoping it will survive being made into a fence too.

[@HartfordWhaler]

Thanks for the comment and for watching. Agree - scratch building does allow you to suit the location better. Let me know how the mesh bag works. One of my favorite things about this hobby is finding ordinary things that happen to work great for the layout. Cheers!

[@Shelfandtabletoplayouts00gauge]

Really like your fencing. Enjoyed the running and views of the layout 👌

[@HartfordWhaler]

Appreciate the comment and glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!

[@NewHavenRails]

Nicely done! Definitely will try this technique!

[@HartfordWhaler]

Thank you! Took some time, but not too bad. Thanks for watching!

[@lucgagnon5241]

Very interesting... I mean the whole thing all together. There are many industrial layouts online but it's interesting how you've putted everything in such a small space. I always liked chain link fences. It's gives a very industrial look to a scene. The abandoned track is awesome too. I'll subscribe to your channel. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

[@HartfordWhaler]

Thanks for the comments and thank you for subscribing! I’ll keep the content coming. Cheers!

[@lucgagnon5241]

@@HartfordWhaler Thanks for answering back. We're part of a very small community. We got to stick together, respect and appreciate other modeler's work. Takes long to get to a high modeling level. You're doing great like all the guys I'm following online.

[@donaldkormos5529]

Very nice job on the fence!!

[@HartfordWhaler]

Thank you! Appreciate that. And thanks for watching.

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

The fencing looks great, Paul. I still think those yellow box vans have something to do with Dylington Custard... Cheers James 😁👍

[@HartfordWhaler]

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[@sernajrlouis]

Looks great

[@HartfordWhaler]

Thanks! Happy 4th.

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

The scratch fence seems like a lot of work but I like the tore up parts. I wonder if I can take my photo etch nippers and do the same with my Alkem? Appreciate you trying the different options. Imma stick to my Alkem till I run out 🙂

[@HartfordWhaler]

Alkem is great. And yes I think you can mangle Alkem. I just haven’t tried…yet.

[@maxsmodeltrains6525]

How did you paint the wedding vail?

[@HartfordWhaler]

Just sprayed it with flat gray primer.