Canal Street Wharf: a wall...
Today I've added the wall to the rear of the yard, this is an important scenic feature as it separates the two sides and gives a very different feel to the wharf, compared to the countryside...
The plan is a small copse of trees behind this wall that will further visually separate the layout. Anyway, around a core of 1.5mm styrene I used Slaters 4mm English bond brickwork, and added a stepped feature to the base of the wall. On the other side there are some abutments. This was then painted over with a thinned mortar mix and when nearly dry wiped off with a cloth moistened in white spirit. Once dry, I drybrushed Humbrol 70 over the surface. The same was done to the office base too...
To plant on the layout I added some scenic basing glue to the base, and then blended in with flock and static grass, taking the opportunity to add a few weeds in the yard as well. More soon...
Is there enough clearance between the wall and shed and the std gauge siding? I know the siding won't be in use, but that wall looks awfully close.
ReplyDeleteHi Colin, thanks for the comment. Yes there is still clearance, the ground drops a little behind the back rail so from the angle the photo is taken from gives the impression that there isn't enough space.
DeleteI do like this project - simple but very effective with some fantastic modelling. Very inspiring too.
ReplyDeleteHi Woody, thanks! I'm glad others are enjoying it, it's intended to be a pleasant distraction for me this Christmas.
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