| John Treadaway | 05 Aug 2012 12:50 p.m. PST |
Well – more of an elevated railway really.
This is what I'm working on for the Slammers Salute game next year.
Basic rail laid out – some straights, a slightly curved bit (with a blown up bit) from sheet plastic with edging added – plus support towers (with some kind of 'broadcast power dome thingies'…) and train cars, yet to be painted up.
A few more shots here: link John T |
| Eli Arndt | 05 Aug 2012 1:11 p.m. PST |
And I thoght I was doing so well with my terrai nwork last night… Ah well, back to looking like poo  Seriously though you guys have the coolest terrain. -Eli |
| Mako11 | 05 Aug 2012 1:39 p.m. PST |
That looks great! Never underestimate the power of a plasma gun. |
| DesertScrb | 05 Aug 2012 2:16 p.m. PST |
Monorail! Monorail! /Simpsons |
 MrHarold  | 05 Aug 2012 3:09 p.m. PST |
Oh wow! That's so cool! Where is that from? Ah man, now I need to do a monorail…. |
| Etranger | 05 Aug 2012 7:04 p.m. PST |
Those trams are great for the role aren't they? Mr Harold, they (or something very similar) are from Siku. They're probably around 1:120 rather than 1:100 but I'm planning on using them for something similar. They'd look good on your urban terrain & add to the Syndicate vibe.
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| MrHarold | 05 Aug 2012 7:45 p.m. PST |
Thank you very much for the link! You're right, I need a rundown monorail for my city now… |
| John Treadaway | 06 Aug 2012 1:47 a.m. PST |
I figure they are a little small but – when I've darkened the windows slightly (I'm planning both dirt and, perhaps, some grafitti) – I figure no one will notice. They were cheap enough to experiment with: I think I bought mine on Amazon UK. Got to make a section that's hit the deck too (ie the bit of track that's been shot off the front!). Was smashing up some Ainsty resin (the source of the support towers) with an axe in a plastic bag to catch the bits (and minimise the dangerous shrapnel) in the garage last night… (and my wife thinks I'm mad  ) John T |
| emckinney | 06 Aug 2012 1:50 p.m. PST |
You need a hanging monorail instead. Kvartal single rail: link
Kvartal curve (cut at appropriate point for different amount of curve): link
Kvartal hanger (hangs from the top, make separate bases or alternate them side-to-side: link
Kvartal glides: link
There are options for triple rails as well: link The curtain rail might be useful as a spine for a suspended monorail:
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| John Treadaway | 06 Aug 2012 2:53 p.m. PST |
emckinny Agreed that would look absolutely wonderful – and very 'Thunderbirds' (the yardstick of FAB after all ).
But I already had the plastic sheet and the Ainsty castings (post Dalek Game scenery) so it was more of a case of "what can I do with what I've got plus some tram cars!" John T |
| Etranger | 06 Aug 2012 7:18 p.m. PST |
I've got some of those rail offcuts in the shed too. Good thought emckinney! |
| Bad Mood | 06 Aug 2012 7:19 p.m. PST |
This looks great. I was just driving through Chicago today thinking that some of their railways and bridges would look great as urban terrain in a small scale and wondering how I'd do it. This has inspired me to give it a try. I'm going to have to start looking for a futuristic train set that would fit with 6mm and see what happens. Thanks for sharing the photos. Bad_Mood |
 Legion 4  | 06 Aug 2012 7:38 p.m. PST |
Very Cool !!!  |
| MrHarold | 06 Aug 2012 8:36 p.m. PST |
This is a great way to add height to an urban table too, without having to rely on buildings. |
| John Treadaway | 07 Aug 2012 2:06 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the input people. I've just added the two downed sections:
Of course afterwards somebody suggested "why didn't you stick a crushed car underneath it" Darn it! John T |
| AWuuuu | 07 Aug 2012 5:28 a.m. PST |
Great scenery, something i am dreaming of doing myself someday.. |
| Eli Arndt | 07 Aug 2012 6:18 a.m. PST |
Crushed car or no, it still looks incredible and I am inspired to try to develop some sort of train, tram, or similar beast. Couldn't you slide a car under one of those pieces, just to make your friend happy? -Eli |
 Rebel Minis | 07 Aug 2012 6:56 a.m. PST |
That is awesome! Those downed sections are awesome! |
| MrHarold | 07 Aug 2012 7:44 a.m. PST |
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| John Treadaway | 07 Aug 2012 9:36 a.m. PST |
You're right, Eli – I'm gonna have to stomp on a couple of cars and get sliding! Thanks for all the positive feeback folks John T EDIT: OK extra bit of track made and cars stomped on. I'll take some pics when the glue has dried! |
| Legion 4 | 07 Aug 2012 1:47 p.m. PST |
Even Cooler !!!! |
| John Treadaway | 08 Aug 2012 9:50 a.m. PST |
As promissed:
Suitably stamped on vehicles under an additional elevated section! John T |
| Legion 4 | 08 Aug 2012 7:46 p.m. PST |
x 2 !!!!! |
| AVAMANGO | 08 Aug 2012 8:43 p.m. PST |
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| John Treadaway | 09 Aug 2012 1:57 a.m. PST |
You're right, Avamango – a station will be needed. Off on a bike tour of Friday: I shall look into that on my return in September. John T |
| deflatermouse | 09 Aug 2012 3:52 a.m. PST |
truely llike the broken section with the cars. Looks fantastic. Mind if I steal the idea? |
| John Treadaway | 09 Aug 2012 5:28 a.m. PST |
deflatermouse – knock yourself out (as in 'be my guest') John T |
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