Here’s a neat little tip from Sam for making puddles in and around ash pits.
Over to Sam:
“Hi Andy,
I was at a heritage railway a few weeks ago and noticed puddles of water where the ash from the engines was emptied. I thought it would be fun to make this on my OO layout.
I didn’t have any of that fancy fake water but instead used some kitchen film, the stuff you wrap sandwiches in.
I tore a bit off the roll, stuck it down with some wood glue and then pilled some tiny black scatter coal stuff, I think from Jarvis, around the edges. It looks really good. I’ll send a photo over shortly but thought you’d like the tip.”
I can’t wait to see the photo Sam!
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Andy is a lifelong modeler, writer, and founder of modelrailwayengineer.com. He has been building model railways, dioramas, and miniatures for over 20 years. His passion for model making and railways began when he was a child, building his first layout at the age of seven.
Andy’s particular passion is making scenery and structures in 4mm scale, which he sells commercially. He is particularly interested in modelling the railways of South West England during the late Victorian/early Edwardian era, although he also enjoys making sci-fi and fantasy figures and dioramas. His website has won several awards, and he is a member of MERG (Model Railway Electronics Group) and the 009 Society.
When not making models, Andy lives in Surrey with his wife and teenage son. Other interests include history, science fiction, photography, and programming. Read more about Andy.