Thanks Mark, the overall scenic length is 6ft, and a 3ft flying fiddleyard, which is just two sections of plain track.
The backscene is not actually seen as the rear and ends are blocked with structures.
@MarkR
I’ve primarily bought from Canada and the states. There’s not much in the way of uk retailers these days, but Rails and Ellis Clark often have good second hand stuff available, and are worth looking at regularly. I think Rapido Uk are open to supplying their stuff, stuff might be worth dropping an email.
I’ve primarily bought from Canada and the states. There’s not much in the way of uk retailers these days, but Rails and Ellis Clark often have good second hand stuff available, and are worth looking at regularly. I think Rapido Uk are open to supplying their stuff, stuff might be worth dropping an email.
MarkR
Western Thunderer
Hi Paul,
Many thanks for your reply, I do check Rails ebay shop regularly, and have brought several items from them, their service is excellent. I tend to associate Ellis Clark with 7mm, so I will check them out. Since the demise of Model Junction in Slough, there is as you say, little chance of sourcing American HO in the UK.
Mark
Many thanks for your reply, I do check Rails ebay shop regularly, and have brought several items from them, their service is excellent. I tend to associate Ellis Clark with 7mm, so I will check them out. Since the demise of Model Junction in Slough, there is as you say, little chance of sourcing American HO in the UK.
Mark
ceejaydee
Western Thunderer
The loss of Model Junction was a huge blow (although my wallet heaved a sigh of relief!) in addition to those already mentioned you could also try Gaugemaster and Invicta Model Rail which is (was) run by one of the guys from The Signalbox, Rochester where there was always an interesting North American selection.
I've used both at various times and though mainly in person both offer mail order and new product pre-orders.
Vaughan45
Western Thunderer
Mech Models in Burton on Trent have a growing range of USA HO & N scales, I have used them on several occasions. Last time I pre-ordered some new release items from Rapido in Canada, on release they sent all the items headed for the UK destinations in one consignment and they were repacked / posted from a location within the UK.
John Duffy
Western Thunderer
Macs Models in Kirriemuir stocks US outline.
John
John
Thanks for the replies with Uk sources, they’ll be useful in due course. I forgot to mention Anoraks Anonymous too who also are pretty good for used stock.
As final prep for Larkrail I’ve been adding to the weathering on the boxcars. The two switchers will get a toning down too.
As final prep for Larkrail I’ve been adding to the weathering on the boxcars. The two switchers will get a toning down too.
Yup, exactly the same methodology and materials. Because the HO stuff is a smaller scale than OO, I’m careful in making sure I don’t go too crazy with the effects to keep rust patches and streaks etc in proportion if that makes sense.
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Hi Mark
The depth is roughly 14”. The view above lengthwise of the scenic work shows the maximum depth/width of the layout board. The backscene support is a wooden batten of around 1 inch thickness. It sits upon ikea Kalax storage units with around 2cm clearance (not overhanging) in the mancave.
