New Layout for LASM

[montanan]

I do like the look of the smaller bales even if they are a bit larger than a regular hay bale. The large round bales look great, but I can't use them. Don't really need many. Some can be put like you did at a feed lot or at a farm or on the back of a truck. A nice little touch of detail.

 

[logandsawman]

A new pic for those who don't view videos, and a box car (hobo) view of the layout. A lot of real estate packed into 3 minutes! I wonder if anyone can pick out the different bears viewable in three separate scenes?



This cabin looks like a nice place to live.


Here is the video which shows pretty much the entire layout:

[video=youtube_share;orUQz042CdI]https://youtu.be/orUQz042CdI[/video]


THANKS for watching!! lasm

 

[montanan]

Nice video Dave. That backdrop is outstanding. It adds so much depth to the layout. Well done.

 

[logandsawman]

THANKS, Chet. You are a huge source of support to all on the site!

 

[Hawkesburytrain]

Like chet said, NICE video Dave
Thanks for the tour, love it

 

[logandsawman]

THANKS Lloyd!

 

[santafewillie]

Great video Dave, and a really cool perspective from the hobo's point of view. I only saw two bears though, around 1:15 and 2:01.

Willie

 

[logandsawman]

The other bear is above the tunnel, on top of the hill, a few seconds before the one standing with his mouth open. It is skylined for about a second or two.

THANKS for the compliment!

 

[Sirfoldalot]

David, really a great tour of your empire.
You've come a long way, baby!

 

[logandsawman]

David, really a great tour of your empire.
You've come a long way, baby!

THANKS for your support!

 

[Bruette]

WOW, amazing, I am at a loss for words.

 

[Bruette]

Now I know what to say, thank you for sharing your work.

 

[Bruette]

I wonder if anyone can pick out the different bears viewable in three separate scenes?

Every year I go on a school field trip with my grandsons to a local fire house where they have an O gauge layout. The most popular feature is always "try to find all of the Santa Clauses" the kids have so much fun doing it.

 

[logandsawman]

THANKS, Louis!

 

[Yannis]

David, really inspiring video that showcases your excellent work. Thanks for making and posting it. I really liked the backdrop you added (i mentioned this when seeing pictures but in the video it is also great!). All in all, great!

Yannis

 

[logandsawman]

Thanks a lot, Yannis! I really like the backdrop as well and think it is my single best investment in the overall railroad.

 

[logandsawman]

Well, I decided to add a gravel/aggregate loading bin for the gravel pit area, still working on the pieces but have made a bunch of progress on the bin itself, I used regular typing paper for the iron sheeting and scrap strips of steel for the support, also purchased the steps and railings from Tichy and Plastruct:


This is what I started with:



Here I added some steps, railings, and a mechanism for manually opening the chute:

The photo also shows my new Lee Town truck. That is a nice kit, however the wheels look small to me



It will go on the short spur, where the small elevator is. I also have a large conveyor under construction.



I will be putting on a coat of spray paint also paint some details, but this is about where it is going:

 

[logandsawman]

Here is another photo with a gondola. The height was set so a hopper car can fit easily.

 

[montanan]

Nice build Dave, Well done.

 

[logandsawman]

Thanks, Chet--I made some more progress on the scene, assembled the conveyor and took out a couple trees, added some ground cover:

Wonder if I should paint the bin black or maybe more the color of the hopper car?



Thinking about making a small shack for lunch, office, etc; not sure where to put it?




It looks like over time I could add a crusher and/or shaft into the hill?