I'm still deliberating (procrastinating?) whether to dip my toe into TT:120 or not, so I'm enjoying watching your TT:120 journey, Simon, and those of other UA-camrs doing TT:120 things. Like many others, I have mainly OO and some N but I always liked the old Triang TT so I'm intrigued by its resurrection, although I'm not sure I really have room (or finance!) for another layout. Also watching this video, it occurs to me that the much vaunted benefit of TT:120 - that a decent sized layout can be stored under a sofa or bed - isn't so valid once you start adding height with scenery and buildings, but I guess that's always the case, even with N-gauge. Oh dear, the decision isn't getting any easier and I expect the TT:120 Club 15% discount offer will end soon (I see the recentlly announced new train sets explicitly are not discounted). Anyway thanks for the videos.
Oh my, what a messy job that plastering is Simon! I like the rock moulds, although having used something similar in the past, I think I would have sprayed them with water containing a little washing up liquid before adding the plaster to help release them once the plaster has dried! Looking forward to seeing how you decorate everything now! All the best, Ian.
If you’re molding with plaster it’s alway good to tap/gently shake the molds after you’ve poured to get rid of any bubbles that form at the bottom of the mold around the detail. I remember that from the Linka building system in the old days. You’re all probably too young to remember it. Fantastic product
Progressing well. It's a shame that Hornby avoided using the Tri-ang TT first radius curves. With those you could Truely make a Table Top layout. From what I've seen online the Hornby TT 120 First Radius curves are the same radius as the OO Gauge First Radius curves. Could you confirm this please? Thanks. Mon from Monsville Railways
Thanks for the video and I think I will do something very similar. How long does it take for the plaster to dry out allowing that smoothing operation with the fingers and is there any smell to the materials that might upset the household?
Good tutorial for beginners. One thing I noticed is the need to cover the track with masking tape to prevent plaster getting into the ballast!
I'm still deliberating (procrastinating?) whether to dip my toe into TT:120 or not, so I'm enjoying watching your TT:120 journey, Simon, and those of other UA-camrs doing TT:120 things. Like many others, I have mainly OO and some N but I always liked the old Triang TT so I'm intrigued by its resurrection, although I'm not sure I really have room (or finance!) for another layout. Also watching this video, it occurs to me that the much vaunted benefit of TT:120 - that a decent sized layout can be stored under a sofa or bed - isn't so valid once you start adding height with scenery and buildings, but I guess that's always the case, even with N-gauge. Oh dear, the decision isn't getting any easier and I expect the TT:120 Club 15% discount offer will end soon (I see the recentlly announced new train sets explicitly are not discounted). Anyway thanks for the videos.
Looking good Simon. Dealing with Plaster is certainly a messy business. Looking forward to seeing it progress.
Oh my, what a messy job that plastering is Simon! I like the rock moulds, although having used something similar in the past, I think I would have sprayed them with water containing a little washing up liquid before adding the plaster to help release them once the plaster has dried! Looking forward to seeing how you decorate everything now! All the best, Ian.
starting to take shape 👍🏻
Looking great Simon thanks for thr video
If you’re molding with plaster it’s alway good to tap/gently shake the molds after you’ve poured to get rid of any bubbles that form at the bottom of the mold around the detail. I remember that from the Linka building system in the old days. You’re all probably too young to remember it. Fantastic product
Progressing well.
It's a shame that Hornby avoided using the Tri-ang TT first radius curves. With those you could Truely make a Table Top layout.
From what I've seen online the Hornby TT 120 First Radius curves are the same radius as the OO Gauge First Radius curves.
Could you confirm this please?
Thanks.
Mon from Monsville Railways
Excellent tutorial, Simon. I've learned a good deal there.
Great to see some progress on the new layout Simon
Looking really good
Nick Australia
👍👍👍
Looks like you’re having fun! What is the weight of the plaster like?
I use chickewire and gypsum cloth to make hills
What did Mrs Simon's Shed say about the plaster on the carpet? Looks good at the end, wasn't sure half way through!
Thanks for the video and I think I will do something very similar. How long does it take for the plaster to dry out allowing that smoothing operation with the fingers and is there any smell to the materials that might upset the household?
good vid thanks lee
Messy job. The domestic authorities in your household are either very lenient or absent! The layout is coming along. Thanks for uploading.
Is it possible to pour the plaster into the rock moulds from the spout of the jug rather than attempting to "spoon" it into the moulds?
Is the top coming off, what if you get a train stuck inside the tunnel?
what are the dimensions of the tunnel opening am going to do the same when I do my layout
Surely it is a punishable offence to drill holes in plywood without protecting the carpet from sawdust?!?!?
Hi Simon get rid of that lousy backing music
What a mess!
are you trying to glue wood or gorillas? I think we should be told
The end result great not the best technic to get there .
What a mess!