Work continues on the peninsula makeover.  The cliff face is mostly done.  Before I can permanently install the tunnel roof and ‘sculpt’ it over, I need to paint the rock work on the inside. So that’ll be the next major task for area.

You may have noticed a change in ground color too.  I ran out of my “red dirt” color and switched to an can I had from two layouts ago of ‘”tan dirt”.  I kinda like it better after using that red for so long. I might even re-do all the red with it.

Next up I began working on placement of structures.  I dug a few small items that’s been packed away for a while and placed it out on the layout.  I also got around to cutting out my background flats from Kingmill Enterprises.  Started placing them all out along the background of Elmwood.  Really does help fill the scene with them in place.  Once I’m happy with the look I’ll use some Elmer’s spray adhesive to attach them to the backdrop.

Work on the control panel is progressing t0o.  Here’s a look a the panel after I drilled all the holes.

I’ve since added the final overlay of the track plan to the the metal plate. Just need to cut out all the paper holes and put all the switches and LED holders in.  I also ordered the DTM30 controller board this weekend.  So we might see this thing in action in a few weeks.

And lastly, here’s a new overall view of the layout.

Shaun General, Scenery

In trying to envision how I wanna do the rock cliff, I simply decided to experiment. I slapped some plaster on the cliff face and used some little tools I had laying around to scrap and poke at the plaster as it set. For my first my time ever doing this I think it came out pretty well.

Shaun Scenery

Built up a little tunnel formation to go into one of the corners of the peninsula.  I’d rather not have to redo the fascia so I’m gonna fill in the empty area soon.

Shaun Scenery

After taking a hiatus for the holidays, it’s time to get back in the garage. I had already did a little work on the foam cliff face to add some variation to it so it wasn’t so uniform.  This morning I started to rebuild the lattice work for the sub structure.  Just a little more is left before it gets a masking tape overlay.

More than likely I’m going to with one of these two molds (#1  #2) from Bragdon to mold the cliff face itself.

Shaun Scenery