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A build of this type is quite unusual to the model railroad community, but since we obviously have European members, & with our Moderators permission, here it goes. I've been to Europe, and they have plenty of castles still standing! Perhaps a hilly, rocky corner of a European layout could feature such a place (perhaps in ruins)? Hundreds of images of castles from the 12th-14th century are on-line, and I saved many for reference. All kinds of designs, dimensions and methods were used. Raw materials were harvested from the local forests, quarries and rivers. The scale will be hard to nail down, but I would speculate somewhere between N-scale and HO. First, we needed to select the maximum size of the base. Just a small oval approx. 15" wide by 12" deep. Not much room for her vision, so she drew this concept for me to wrap my head around. Perched on a cliff, with the sea below. Gee, thanks. The structure will have mostly primitive stone masonry, mortar and a little wood. And very aggressive, rocky scenery surrounding the structure. After my initial reluctance and apathy, I began to like the idea. So I needed a mock up. After some dose-of-reality discussions, a tape measure & some cardboard, we settled on this..with labels for specific spaces... Anyone interested in following? ..I'll start in the next update. Nearly everything about this project will be made up as I go along.... Till next time....begin at the beginning.... Country: USA | Posts: 4232 kebmo1 Engine Wiper Posted - 03/15/2021 :  08:25:26 AM     i'm in. diplomacy is the art of saying 'nice doggie', until you can find a rock. Country: USA | Posts: 247 George D Moderator Premium Member Posted - 03/15/2021 :  08:36:50 AM     I've visited a lot of castles in Europe and I'm fascinated with their construction. This will be interesting to follow. George Fly Army Country: USA | Posts: 16933 TRAINS1941 Engineer Premium Member Posted - 03/15/2021 :  08:37:34 AM     He's off and running. Chanel must think he's a knight in shining armor!!! Count me in to! Jerry "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." A. Lincoln Country: USA | Posts: 13376 sgtbob Fireman Premium Member Posted - 03/15/2021 :  08:50:13 AM     Carl, Great project, I definitely will be following. Bob http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30102 http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=51837 Country: USA | Posts: 4298 Dutchman Administrator Premium Member Posted - 03/15/2021 :  08:57:17 AM     In indeed. Bruce Country: USA | Posts: 33518 Tyson Rayles Moderator Premium Member Posted - 03/15/2021 :  09:58:09 AM     Looking forward to it! Country: USA | Posts: 13456 BurleyJim Fireman Premium Member Posted - 03/15/2021 :  11:57:25 AM     Of course, I'm in. Jim Take the red pill Country: USA | Posts: 6320 Orionvp17 Fireman Premium Member Posted - 03/15/2021 :  12:19:31 PM     In-deed! Looking forward to this. Pete in Michigan Country: USA | Posts: 7569 k9wrangler Engineer Posted - 03/15/2021 :  12:26:59 PM     Chanel #1, has a great vision. Where’s the train station? The chamber maid needs to get to and from work Great start, Sir Carl...carry on! Mega Dittos Karl Scribner Manistique, Michigan Edited by - k9wrangler on 03/15/2021 12:33:24 PM Country: USA | Posts: 12069 wesleybeks Fireman Posted - 03/15/2021 :  1:37:48 PM     Ah man this is going to be fun Country: South Africa | Posts: 2832 UKGuy Fireman Posted - 03/15/2021 :  1:38:33 PM         I'm in, great modeling is great modeling, whatever the subject. As it's one of your builds I know we'll be enjoying some great modeling. Looking forward to it. Karl.A Country: USA | Posts: 6451 Pennman Fireman Premium Member Posted - 03/15/2021 :  2:38:45 PM     A little sand, some rocks and glue, works for me.. Indeed a fine project to follow. Let's see what the Master comes up with ! Rich Country: USA | Posts: 4727 Guff Fireman Premium Member Posted - 03/15/2021 :  3:23:16 PM       Carl, Different is nice...I'll be following along! Have fun, David Guffey Country: USA | Posts: 2141 JWNoank New Hire Posted - 03/15/2021 :  5:36:04 PM     What Karl A. said. I’ve got nothing better to do than learn something. I’m in. Country: USA | Posts: 18 deemery Fireman Premium Member Posted - 03/15/2021 :  5:40:58 PM     My favorite little castle is Burg Eltz, in the Mosel river valley: https://burg-eltz.de/en/ There might be some ideas you can clip from there, including the gatehouse. dave Modeling 1890s (because the voices in my head told me to) Country: USA | Posts: 8968 Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 of 11 Topic    New Topic |    New Poll |   Reply to Topic |  Next Page Jump To: Select Forum Railroad Line Administrative Forums       Forum News       Administrative Posts General Forums       WorkShops, Garage, Machines and Tools       The Tour Bus       The Arrival Track       RR-L Member Personal Websites       The Crew Lounge       The Classroom       Interchange Tracks       Rail Events       Reference & Research Model Railroad Forums       The Sn3 Branch       Mike Chambers' Craftsman's Corner       HOn30 and HOn3 Forum       Early Rail Forum       Dead Rail Forum       The On30 Line       Railroad Photography Forum       Small Scale Model Railroad Forum       Mid Scale Model Railroad Forum       Large Scale Model Railroad Forum       Logging, Mining, & Narrow minded       Model Railroad Construction       Micro & Mini Layouts       Layout Design / Operation Sig Forum       Startin' from Scratch       DCC, Computers and Electronics for Model Railroads Shop Talk       Vehicle and Non-Rail Transportation Modeling       The Steam Shop       The Roundhouse       Rolling Stock: the Car Shops       The Diesel Shop Company Store       Railroad-Line Swap Meet       New Product Announcements Fallen Flag Railroad Forums       Erie / Lackawanna Railroad Forum       Raritan River Railroad Forum Railroad Software Forums       Atlas Right Track Software       Railroad Line Software Library Model Railroad Club Forums       The Model Railroad Club Forum Sponsor Forums       Rusty Stumps Scale Models       KingMill Enterprises Railroad Line Weblinks       Badger Creek Lumber Co.       Central Missouri & Southern RR       Raritan River Railroad       Thor's All Gauge Page  -------------------- Home Active Topics Frequently Asked Questions Member Information Search Page Railroad Line Forums © 2000-2020 Railroad Line Co.
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