magilla12
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Yes, it’s the Campbell kit.
Magilla’s first layout build.
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goscrewyourselves
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The bridge looks great and I am led to believe that these Campbell Kits are very good. What is your opinion of them in terms of quality, fit etc?
I will be needing a fair few bridges for my new layout and would prefer timber/wooden built bridges such as the Campbells or JV Innovations bridge kits.
The bridge looks great and I am led to believe that these Campbell Kits are very good. What is your opinion of them in terms of quality, fit etc?
I will be needing a fair few bridges for my new layout and would prefer timber/wooden built bridges such as the Campbells or JV Innovations bridge kits.
magilla12
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It’s a pretty good kit, everything pre-cut. The gussets are key. it looks great I think.
goscrewyourselves
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Oooooh mud - I like mud! 
Seriously, putting down the plaster/mud is when the layout genuinely comes together, starts taking proper shape, creates interest and gives the whole darn thing purpose
Seriously, putting down the plaster/mud is when the layout genuinely comes together, starts taking proper shape, creates interest and gives the whole darn thing purpose
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Iron Horseman
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OOPs wrong truck.
Mixed Freight
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I have a part-time gig driving bulk mail for the USPS. Manure Occureth.
goscrewyourselves
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Your really getting into it mate - and looking good! Looking forward to you doing the "scenery stuff".
Your really getting into it mate - and looking good! Looking forward to you doing the "scenery stuff".
magilla12
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. Hope I don’t screw it up too bad. I need to go get me a bucket of dirt and start experimenting.
goscrewyourselves
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Nah - you'll be fine mate. The one good (great) thing about doing the scenery is there really is NO right or wrong way to do it. No matter what you end up with, I'll bet my bottom dollar that it will be some where in the real world - maybe not in the place you planned on it being in BUT it WILL be some where
On that note though - when you get to that stage, if your unsure or need suggestions etc - ask away
On that note though - when you get to that stage, if your unsure or need suggestions etc - ask away
Mixed Freight
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Get some good, soil-colored flat latex paint, like grayish-tan, or tannish-gray (or reddish-brown, if you want the whole layout to look that way), and paint everything in sight. Then start in with the real dirt and experiment. If you get rid of the bare plywood colors from the git-go, then further scenery work won't be near as time consuming (and possibly exasperating).
magilla12
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Can I use acrylic paint, I have plenty of it already.Get some good, soil-colored flat latex paint, like grayish-tan, or tannish-gray (or reddish-brown, if you want the whole layout to look that way), and paint everything in sight. Then start in with the real dirt and experiment. If you get rid of the bare plywood colors from the git-go, then further scenery work won't be near as time consuming (and possibly exasperating).
goscrewyourselves
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Yep, you can - when it comes to covering the wood, foam or plaster - it really doesn't matter as there will be something put on top of it in the long run anyway.
goscrewyourselves
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What do you plan on using for water? Can I suggest Envirotex Lite? Looks great, dries rock hard and clear (or whatever color you make the water) and has a nice "watery shine" to it
magilla12
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I was thinking about using some stuff walmart has.What do you plan on using for water? Can I suggest Envirotex Lite? Looks great, dries rock hard and clear (or whatever color you make the water) and has a nice "watery shine" to it
