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New French layout in 1/43

Robert.GRobert.G
in Miscellaneous Builds
Last year I've been working on this ' French continental' project. A layout where my trains in normal and metric gauge can circulate. It is placed right in front of me above my working table where I build brass train kits and SW buildings. Since I've build all but one O scale SW building kit ( waiting for the foundry) I had some time to finish , or almost, details can always be added..., this layout. Everything ( but the figurines) is home brewed :) Who can spot the very few SW details..?

Buildings are made out of cardboard, plaster, wood and all sorts of natural materials. The rocks are made of a mixture of plaster, sanding dust and white glue from moulds I made of real rocks. Trees are about 12 to 18 inches high and made with the twisted wire method. ( there is a thread of mine on this) Here you have an impression of the layout. Pics with trains will follow.. :)


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Comments

  • sdrees
    This is just fantastic Robert. Like I have said before, this looks like the real thing. Weathering, scenery etc. all that I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Joel
    Up to your usual fantastic standards. Everything is so perfectly done. The figures are great
  • vietnamseabeevietnamseabee
    You certainly set a high bar, Robert…well done, buddy
    terry
  • TomMich
    Very well done Robert as usual. The weathering, scenery, and textures are very realistic. I used to have a compost bin that looked a lot like that one.
  • KKarnsKKarns
    edited April 10
    Beautifully done Robert! Really nice seeing your interpretation of the French countryside. What a motivating backdrop while working at your bench.
  • kebmokebmo
    amazing looking layout. it reminds me quite a bit of another masterpiece, troels kirk's coast line railroad, (except his was set in maine). it saddens me to know that i will never attain your level of modeling, for a plethora of reasons.... :)
  • adminadmin
    Outstanding as always, what amazing subject matter. Thank you for sharing with us!
  • Jerry
    Just outstanding!! Your just a fine scale modeler!

    Jerry
  • glandesjr
    This is quite the display, Robert. It looks so real with the landscaping and numerous details that bring it all to life. What a great job. Thanks.
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