I adore the use of grout as a scenery product. I’d even go so far as to say I couldn’t work on scenery without it. Sanded grout as you describe. Non-sanded grout is quite fine (grade) and I adore it to represent the fine dirt that would accumulate around and on track. I brush the non-sanded grout on dry like you might when applying a powdered pastel or like pigment. A few blasts of water to set it into place. As you’re discovering, the variety in colour is wonderful coupled with how colourfast it is. My current house blend for ballast is a mix of Woodland Scenics plus sanded grout too. -Chris
Oooh, this is great advice! I'll buy some of the non-sanded grout to experiment with because it really seems to work great in general for so many great uses. Also appreciating the hard shell it creates which makes sinking fence posts, signs and poles easier.
Little update on my S1 from the previous video, I put the decoder in, but there were little metal shavings in the engine itself so I had to find a new one on eBay. Haven't gotten a chance to test it yet, but it should run great now the annoying "thunk" is gone. Thanks again for the great video!
Ugh. Watching your vids really makes me jealous you get a to do layouts start to finish. All my commission jobs are all takeovers for people who ended up way over their own heads. Or with VERY specific requirements down to material usage.
@@InterurbanEra Jersey. Did the new Layout for the shop in Piscataway. Rescuing the wiring of a 4x8 layout a guy made out of cast away brass track. Despite light arguments he is very insistent of the purity of the idea of all 1960 vintage gear. So just rolling with it. And a fairly large 14'x30'. A Takeover. Lot of fixing bad track and working with horrible dented XPS base.
EDIT: If you'd like to hire me to help you build your next layout or help out with scenery or tracklaying, I'm available to take on 1-2 new layout clients in 2024. Keep in mind I'm located in the San Francisco Bay Area, so I have a pretty wide service area, better still if you're along a BART or transit line to make getting to you easier as my car was recently stolen. Send any/all layout construction inquiries to interurbanera (a t) G M A I L thanks!
I'm in awe of how lovely the rolling green hills and the stunning backdrop look. Really hope I can go visit the Anchor Bay someday!
I adore the use of grout as a scenery product. I’d even go so far as to say I couldn’t work on scenery without it.
Sanded grout as you describe.
Non-sanded grout is quite fine (grade) and I adore it to represent the fine dirt that would accumulate around and on track. I brush the non-sanded grout on dry like you might when applying a powdered pastel or like pigment. A few blasts of water to set it into place. As you’re discovering, the variety in colour is wonderful coupled with how colourfast it is.
My current house blend for ballast is a mix of Woodland Scenics plus sanded grout too.
-Chris
Oooh, this is great advice! I'll buy some of the non-sanded grout to experiment with because it really seems to work great in general for so many great uses. Also appreciating the hard shell it creates which makes sinking fence posts, signs and poles easier.
Very nice. I like the idea for the freight interchange with the interurban. Thanks for the tips!
Killer backdrop. Love he storm scenes. Could easily have been overdone. Looks excellent!
Sacramento Northern mentioned 🎉🎉🎊🍾🎊🎉🎉
Also I love that vinegar plant.
10/10 video worth the wait
WOW!!! Absolutely amazing video! I absolutely love all the tips that you provide, and it has helped me greatly!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Plenty of more delightful scenery to come, so stay tuned!
Little update on my S1 from the previous video, I put the decoder in, but there were little metal shavings in the engine itself so I had to find a new one on eBay. Haven't gotten a chance to test it yet, but it should run great now the annoying "thunk" is gone. Thanks again for the great video!
That sounds like things are looking up! I'm glad you're keeping your models alive and running well.
its here
🎨 Happy little trees. 😄
Ugh. Watching your vids really makes me jealous you get a to do layouts start to finish. All my commission jobs are all takeovers for people who ended up way over their own heads. Or with VERY specific requirements down to material usage.
Woah, I'd love to know more about this. Where are you based out of and what layouts have you come to the rescue for?
@@InterurbanEra Jersey. Did the new Layout for the shop in Piscataway. Rescuing the wiring of a 4x8 layout a guy made out of cast away brass track. Despite light arguments he is very insistent of the purity of the idea of all 1960 vintage gear. So just rolling with it. And a fairly large 14'x30'. A Takeover. Lot of fixing bad track and working with horrible dented XPS base.
So where is the back to the future reference?
“Delorean Gray” I assume
You got it! That's the one.
I was just up in Monterey and this is a beautiful recreation of the Central Coast, I love it!
The link isn't in the description
EDIT: If you'd like to hire me to help you build your next layout or help out with scenery or tracklaying, I'm available to take on 1-2 new layout clients in 2024. Keep in mind I'm located in the San Francisco Bay Area, so I have a pretty wide service area, better still if you're along a BART or transit line to make getting to you easier as my car was recently stolen. Send any/all layout construction inquiries to interurbanera (a t) G M A I L
thanks!
@@InterurbanEra I'm just price checking
Hell yes-been waiting for an Anchor Bay update!
OMG! The pumpkin carvers are a BRILLIANT idea!!
I was surprised by how excellently they work too. Definitely scooping some more of these this season for layout tools!
oh man the deer paths add so much to the hills