How to transform a Triang Carriage | Creating pre-restoration weathering for oo scale #scrapyard Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-03-02 | How-do folks, welcome to this week's instalment of Bluffers to Buffers. We have put together a little video documenting our activities with this humble Triang Coach - the sort of thing that you can expect to pick up for a few quid at a car boot sale. Using a variety of techniques, mostly inspired by @thescrapline, we thought we'd have a go and record our efforts. In case you were wondering - here are some links to some of the things used in the video:Vallejo Model Air set: amzn.to/3sH8MVwVallejo Airbrush thinners: amzn.to/3dYRuyPMinky retractable washing line: amzn.to/3sL8UTFPointy cotton buds (also ribbed, for her pleasure): amzn.to/3bXE7MCAK Interactive worn effects: amzn.to/381VzyKIsopropyl alcohol: amzn.to/3c8WIFZAlso, as if by some strange twist of fate our man Neville Grove has applied his trademark techniques to a very similar coach - check that out here: youtube.com/watch?v=Jv9D1SAlvy4Just goes to show that, with a bit of time spent, there is still life in the older rolling stock! Hope you enjoy! Please do leave a like, a comment and, if you haven't already, please subscribe!
We spend £20 on Temu for our Model Railway Hobby - What did we get? Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2025-09-12 | Hold the front page - the boys are back in town! If you've missed us, sorry. If you haven't, fair play. If you've only just joined us, check out some of our older videos to see that we do, do model railway stuff as well. Life has been busy, the layout is in the skip (long story for another time - we have documented it, but ultimately you can blame the house move that's taking forever).But, to quell the boredom, we hit Temu to find out how much useful stuff we could get for £20. Sure we've bought many a locomotive in the past for £20, but how much stuff could we get from Temu? And is it any good? Only way to find out is watch this here video.
Introducing Bob to Hornbys new TT:120 Scale Model Railway. Our first look at the TT120 Scotsman set Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2023-02-24 | Yes, we know what you're thinking, it's been a while... And yes, we know what you're thinking - you don't have enough time for your OO layout, let alone getting involved with a new scale. But, if you can tolerate at least the first ten minutes of the video, you'll understand why we've had a little look at this. Anyway, as per usual, we've taken our own naive, Bluffers to Buffers, approach towards railway modelling. In this here video we see Ben trying to explain to Bob what this new TT:120 malarky is all about. Very much a case of the blind leading the blind... All views, opinions and so called facts expressed in this video are our own, and about as accurate as a Russian sat-nav (other inaccurate sat-nav systems are available).Please take it in the fun nature it is intended, it is merely Ben who knows a tiny amount about railway modelling, showing TT:120 to Bob, who knows nothing about railway modelling. Then the two of us having a little chat over a cup of tea. You know; the sort of thing that goes on up and down the country every day of the year. 0:00 Intro1:28 Single-item montage2:04 Re-cap5:38 N - TT - OO11:30 Bob builds a train set18:10 Bob builds another train set23:30 Bob plays with a train set29:30 A look at a TT:120 diorama33:30 Summing up (basically the end)We are going to make a concerted effort to produce some more videos this year, both in OO and in TT - pinky promise.
July DCC Model Railway layout Update 2022 (in September) including Rocco Z21 Controller upgrade Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2022-09-26 | No, your eyes/YouTube is not lying to you - we have managed to put together a sub-prime video pertaining to progress on our OO Scale model railway. Try not to get too excited... Firstly, let us address the fact that this is a July 2022 layout update, uploaded in the final week of September. Credit must be given that it is at least in the same year. It was filmed in July, it just took us this long to actually finish editing it. Excuses are aplenty and can be found within this very video. You are welcome to use any of these excuses as your own, all that we humbly request is that you donate a small sum of money to one of the other YouTubers that feels the need to charge you to be in a special club where you get bonus content. They need the money. As well as top quality excuses, you can also expect to find some fairly up to date footage of the layout, a terrible explanation of the Rocco Z21 control system that we are now using, and some fairly average footage of model trains running on said layout. After that concise description of this video, we quite honestly don't know why you wouldn't want to waste half hour of your life watching it!? As always we welcome comments, new subscribers and fan mail that contains confectionary. Hope you enjoy.
OO Scale Model Railway Layout Update, update. Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2022-05-16 | Once upon a timeIn a shed far, far away (depending on where you are)We made a short video updating you all about the likelihood of an actual layout update, soon. Lots has changed - we've switched to a Rocco Z21 operating system, done some scenic work, bought some locos and most importantly; run some trains. Stay tuned for an actual update, soon!!
OO Scale Model Railway Facebook Job Lot - Epic Find or Massive Fail Part 2. Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-10-18 | Shut the front door - we've managed to upload another video! Carrying on from earlier this year, when we bought a OO Scale Model Railway job lot, we've finally managed to find the time to start sorting through it all and seeing if it works. In this here episode we start evaluating whether or not we got value for money with this little stash. First to come under the Microscope is the Hornby H-Class Pull-Push set, the Bachmann Blue Pullman, Hornby King loco and Hornby Bournemouth Belle set. Give it a watch. It drags on a bit, but hopefully you'll enjoy it. Part 3 will show up at some point. Promise!
20 Hornby Spamcans - Merchant Navy, Battle of Britain, West Country extravaganza for #spamfest Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-08-13 | In celebration of our social media event #spamfest, in association with @NEVILLEGROVE and @HornbyModelRailways we dug out our fleet of Hornby Spamcans and put together this little video. Expect to enjoy the following spammy delights, in addition to some loosely educational pitter-patter. 35024 East Asiatic Company35012 United States Lines - Weathered and re-named by Neville Grove21C3 Royal Mail35023 Holland Afrika Lines - Weathered by Neville Grove21C1 Channel Packet - Weathered by Neville Grove35028 Clan Line - 35029 Ellerman Lines21C7 Aberdeen Commonwealth21C2 Union Castle - Weathered and re-named by Neville Grove35017 Belgian Marine35023 Holland America Lines21C123 Blackmoor Vale - Weathered by Neville Groves21C159 Sir Archibald Sinclair - Weathered by Us34006 Bude34001 Exeter34090 Sir Eustace Missenden34078 222 Squadron34051 Sir Winston Churchill - weathered by Neville Grove21C164 Fighter Command - Sound fitted by Roxley Models34051 Sir Winston Churchill (different model)As an added bonus Hornby will be giving away one of their new Merchant Navy Locomotives! As an added, added, bonus the loco has been treated to Custom Deluxe weathering in the Neville Grove Works._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _To enter, simply...1. Like the Hornby post launching the giveaway (10am Friday 13th August)2. Follow Hornby on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram3. Subscribe to Neville Grove and Bluffers to Buffers YouTube channels and comment #SpamFest on their latest spamcan videos!
Making Trees from Seafoam - OO Scale DCC Layout Build Update Pt10 - Diesel locos running Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-07-06 | Hello FolksWelcome to Part 10 of our layout build saga - yes, it has become a saga!If you are new to the channel, firstly, thanks for joining our journey! We're building a double-level OO scale model railway layout, It was designed by our good friend over at @NEVILLEGROVE and we're doing our best to do his brain child some justice. If you get the chance, have a watch of some of the previous videos in this playlist. You'll see it's quite a beast of a layout. As it's been a while, we thought we'd do a relatively quick layout update video, but to give real value to a relatively small step, we've also included a little guide to making trees for an OO Scale model railway layout using Seafoam. It's our take on the many other how-to videos that are out there in the world of YouTube. Hopefully you'll find it helpful. It's pretty effective we hope you'll agree. As well as making trees, our regular viewers will hopefully appreciate the steps forward that we've made with the layout!Hope you enjoy. If you are new, please like and subscribe to our channel. We don't claim to be experts, but we certainly keep it real. Links (not going to lie, if you click these links it helps feed our model railway addiction. It also helps us keep this channel alive - Adobe subscriptions aren't cheap)Filmed on a Canon M50 Mk2, fancy one? buy one here - amzn.to/3qG5jXkSculptamold - amzn.to/3Am3weySeafoam Tree kit - amzn.to/3hiz2ml3M Spray Adhesive - amzn.to/2UisNG2Matt Lacquer - amzn.to/3dD4x82Mod Podge (matte finish) - amzn.to/2UTaWFIIf you can't stand watching the whole thing, here's how it breaks down:0.00 - Intro3.20 - Scenic work at the station11.20 - How to make trees19.35 - Layout Update with Trains running
OO Scale Model Railway Facebook Job Lot Unboxed - Epic Find or Massive Fail? Part 1. Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-06-23 | Yes, yes. We know. It's been a while since we uploaded anything. Standby for excuses...Excuse 1: Been busy adultingExcuse 2: Beer and sunshine always win over hot-stuffy shedsExcuse 3: We're rubbish.Anyway, we're back with a new video! And it's quite different to our normal content... If you click play, you'll very quickly see why. Our faithful followers can rest assured that our usual banter and good humour remains.Background to this video is that we stumbled across a Facebook Marketplace advert for a load of model railway stuff and it was quite local to us. So we took the gamble and bought it all. No messing around, just went for it. In this video you can enjoy our surprise and delight as we look through everything that we got. In future videos we'll be focusing on the individual models in the stash. Looking at their condition, whether or not they work and, if they don't work, we'll be trying to make them work! If you haven't already, you really should subscribe to our channel. It's a more light-hearted look at model railwaying. Or should that be railway modelling!? Either way, please do a subscribe. As ever, we welcome your comments below. Please let us know if you like the new format? Or whether you'd rather we didn't Hope you enjoy!
Wiring a model railway layout for DC and DCC running #ooscale #modelrailway #hornby Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-05-01 | It's no secret that we've got quite a few locomotives here at Bluffers to Buffers. You could say it's an addiction, but at least we know we're not alone and that there are many out there who suffer the same affliction.Only problem is, our layout was conceived as a digital "DCC" layout. With the majority of locomotives that you purchase being DC or "DCC Ready".The further problem is that it's not a cheap hobby getting them all chipped up to run on a digital layout.It's a nice problem to have, but a problem all the same. Whilst there are controllers out there that will allow DC/DCC running, our Gaugemaster Prodigy/DCC Concepts setup doesn't allow that. So, as we are in the early stages of constructing the upper level, we thought we'd throw on the brakes and wire the two upper loops so that we can at least run our DC fleet around those when we feel like it.The conception was that it would be switchable between the two, but ensuring that there was no way the two could meet and, well, explode or something. So here's our guide to how we achieved it. Don't consider it definitive by any stretch of the imagination, but it works and it's relatively straightforward. With a DC/DCC running session at the end to bootHope you enjoy. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our channel and leave a comment below. 0:00 Introduction1:59 Underboard wiring4:43 Switching between DC and DCC7:47 Wiring digital point control for DC9:28 Frank discussions during footage of Ben doing wiring15:25 Testing using a multimeter16:07 Running sessionSome of the things used in the video can be found here:Double-pole double-throw switches - amzn.to/3aVK2lP6-pin wiring connectors - amzn.to/3tekarvDigital multimeter (not the same as ours, but will do the same job) - amzn.to/2QDygWvWire strippers (not the same as ours, but a cheaper alternative) - amzn.to/3eJWOoK7-core cable - amzn.to/3e9kbsM@HornbyModelRailways Tornado with three coaches for £180 - amzn.to/3xxvh2e
Hornby R3632 Merchant Navy East Asiatic Company #bulleid #hornby #spamcan #Merchantnavy Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-03-20 | A short video to encapsulate the power and the beauty of Hornby’s latest Merchant Navy Loco - 35024 East Asiatic Company. No talking. Just music and video.Hope you enjoy.Buy yours here: amzn.to/2PEDLDg
OO Scale DCC Layout Build Update Pt9 | Frog Juicers Explained | Bachmann 9F dcc sound running Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-03-17 | Hello thereWelcome to Part 9 of our big-massive layout rebuild. We're finally at the stage where we're happy to share with the world the plans of how it's going to look one fine day in the future when it is finished.The layout was designed by neville-grove.weebly.com and features a number of "must have's" as specified by us. Also in this episode we take a brief look at how we are incorporating what remains of our original layout, into this new beast.And we explore the Gaugemaster Frog Juicer, explaining how we utilise it during the track testing process prior to fixing anything down. Finally we take a train ride around the entire layout as it is today, with our DCC Sound-equipped Bachmann 9F - affectionately known as Garry.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction 1:36 New Layout Plans discussed8:46 Linking the new to the old12:36 A look at Frog Juicers and how we use them for testing the layout22:32 Take a trip from West Crowtham to Redknob-end with Garry the 9FHere are some handy links to some key products mentioned in the video:Gaugemaster Frog Juicer pack of 3 - amzn.to/3qSAzkl Big box of cheese and onion crisps - amzn.to/3cKOzHMKFC Flavour Crisps - amzn.to/2Qa93SJCordless Dremel Multi Tool - amzn.to/38PeM7b
Oily Rag Weathered DCC Sound Hornby Merchant Navy Channel Packet Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-03-08 | Potentially the first of some short clips where the loco is the hero. Kicking off with the pride of the fleet, Hornby Merchant Navy Channel PacketThis has been "oily rag" weathered by neville-grove.weebly.comContains DCC Sound file from YouChoosVideo contains a combination of footage from our new layout build, and from Neville Grove.
OO Scale DCC Layout rebuild Pt8 | Scratch building retaining walls | Model railway Station Detailing Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-02-24 | Hello folks and welcome to part 8 of our layout rebuildIf you are new to the channel, welcome. To bring you up to speed, up until late 2020 we were basically in a perpetual loop of building sections of track then ripping them up on account of them not working properly as a model railway. Fed up with this, we tasked Steve of neville-grove.weebly.com with the job of designing us a new layout. And crikey has he come up with something fantastic. Two layers, 90 meters of track and over 50 turnouts. To this point in time we've been laying and wiring the lower level track work and working on the only lower scenic section of the layout; West Crowtham Station.In this episode we are taking a look at some of the processes involved in getting the lower station to where it is today. This includes detailing the bit of scrub land between the track and the retaining walls, as well as a look at how we scratch built those walls in the first place. As always, we hope you enjoy. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our nonsense, leave a like and a comment as well. Thanks for watching. The retaining walls were constructed using this mount board: amzn.to/3aPu2lKBuy your Cumin (or other condiments) here: amzn.to/3aNLK98Station name signs printed using Elegoo Mars: amzn.to/2MlcCnABrambles made from fishtank filter: amzn.to/3qQCeYpTimestamps: 0:00 Introduction2:47 Constructing retaining walls7:13 Station Trackwork11:20 Detailing the lineside25:14 Painting the brickwork You can find Bunters Yard here: www.buntersyard.co.uk
OO Scale DCC Layout Rebuild Pt7 | DCC Concepts Alpha Central | How to control Peco 3-way points Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-02-02 | It's a little later than we would have hoped, but hey, life gets in the way sometimes. In this episode, though, we've got a bit going on. First of all we reveal the name of the lower station, as suggested by a YouTube viewer. Then you can find a fairly poor explanation on how Peco 3-Way points work. It's probably best to watch the video, rather than hoping that what we say makes any sense. Our layout has a few of these on it, in an ideal world we'd have used the Asymmetrical ones as specced by the layout designer - Neville Grove - however the great track shortage of 2020/21 meant we could only get symmetrical ones. After this we attempt to explain how we are switching our points to make life a bit easier with the storage yards. We then take a look at the mimic panel that we made - no mean feat when you don't actually know what you are doing!!As always, we hope that you enjoy the episode and welcome any new subscribers, along with your comments.
Weathered Class 08 Shunter delivering LandRover for Bob Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-01-16 | Our Bob has got a new motor. The weathered Land Rover, mounted in a wagon, has come all of the way from www.buntersyard.co.uk arriving at the lower station behind a weathered Bachmann Class 08 Shunter fitted with Legomanbiffo DCC Sound.
Bluffers to Buffers Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-01-06 | We are Bluffers to BuffersBen and Bob, to be precise. We know very little about model railways and we don't pretend otherwise. This is our channel documenting our journey in trying to build a new multi-layer OO scale model railway layout. Along the way, we'll be sharing what we've done, what we learn, what we won't do again, and a load of other nonsense, too. If you're after a channel that takes life too seriously, probably best you don't stop here. If, however, you like a bit of banter, a different take on a much-loved hobby, then maybe give us a try.
OO Gauge DCC Layout Rebuild Pt6 | DCC Concepts Powerbase install | Model Railway Gradient troubles Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2021-01-06 | Happy New Year to you allLess than a week in to 2021 and already there's been a Brexit, another lockdown in the UK, and another Bluffers to Buffers video. What more could you want?The layout rebuild continues at pace and in this episode we take a hearty-sized look at what we've been up to with our Neville Grove designed layout since you last joined us. If this is your first visit - it's deffo worth having a catch up as we've embarked on a massive project here. So, what have we been doing?The answer is, mainly, faffing about with trying to get locos to traverse the 1in30 gradient that transitions between the lower storage yards and the upper scenic section. We start with a bit of a test to see how many coaches one of our fussier locos can drag up the hill - the answer being not many.We then straighten some wobbly ply and move on to installing DCC Concepts PowerBase to try and assist even further. To find out how we get on, you'll have to watch the video. There's a healthy chunk of a running session included, too. So in all, it's a fairly average episode. As always, please do leave us a comment. And, if you haven't already, give us a subscribe as well.
OO Gauge DCC Layout Rebuild Pt 5 | Hornby 28xx and 8F with DCC Sound and Professional Weathering Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-12-23 | Strap yourselves in as we amble through another 30 minutes of barely understandable nonsense vaguely relating to the rebuild of a OO gauge model railway.In this episode we, of course discuss the goings on at Redknob-end Junction. Which includes the completion of a lower-level storage yard and the inaugural run up the gradient which adjoins the lower level to the upper level. The gradient needs some refining, but we're well on the way to having completed the lower level (at least in terms of the track laying and wiring) and we're almost ready get cracking on the upper level. In case you are new to the channel, we're building a layout to a set of plans designed for us by Steve at Neville Grove - check out his website neville-grove.weebly.com and you might even spot our plans on there!We also have a brief run around the reversing loop. Our 9f (affectionately known as Garry with two R's) takes you for a ride from the summit of the gradient, through the lower station, around the reversing loop and back up the gradient. We'll take a look at the technicalities of the reversing loop in a later episode. Finally in this episode, we welcome to the layout two new locomotives. Both of them 2-8-0's, both of them have got DCC Sound installed and both have been weathered by, once again, Neville Grove. But in two very contrasting styles. On top of all this, we even manage a bit of running - which demonstrates the potential of this layout already as we have 3 locos running around their loops and another one traversing the gradient. Anyways, we hope that you enjoy the episode. Also, as it's that time of year, we also hope you have a decent Christmas and that 2021 is less rubbish!! All the bestBen and Bob
OO Gauge Layout Rebuild Pt 4 | Installing DCC Concepts Cobalt Point motors | Platform scratch build Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-12-01 | Welcome to part 4 of the epic rebuild of our DCC model railway layout. In this episode you'll find us chatting about installing DCC Concepts Cobalt IP Digital point motors, Potwatch 2020, and we make a start on scratch building the platforms for the lower level station. Speaking of lower-level stations, if you can make it to the end of the video, we're after a favour from our fabulous subscribers... Have a watch and get back to us... The winner will be immortalised on Redknob-end Junction forever - what more could you want!?
OO Gauge DCC Layout Rebuild Part 3 | Wiring Electro frog Points for reliability | Layout Wiring Tips Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-11-17 | I know, it's hard to believe, but here is part three of the big layout rebuild 2020/21Technically, this was a week later than it was meant to be and is already out of date, but we've been busy building a layout FFS. Anyways, in this episode we will talk about wiring curved section of track and electro frog points. We also take al look at a simple way of tidying the wiring under the baseboards. In addition, there is a smidgen of a running session and a brief chat about the plans for the first scenic section. Please do subscribe to our channel, give the video a like and also leave a comment. Bob likes those.
Knobcast Pt2 - Bluffers to Buffers Podcast - Severn Valley Railway - Great Central Railway Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-10-29 | We had a lull in proceedings, what with the layout having been ripped up and a rebuild in progress. So, we thought we'd fill the time with some more conversation from one person who knows very little about model railways, to another who knows next to nothing. Why would you not want to listen to that? In this Knobcast (see what we did, there? Redknob-end Junction Podcast!? See that? The word play? Never mind...)Anyways, in this Knobcast we discuss hard hitting subjects entitled:Tell Me WhyThe Stigma EnigmaThe FutureThe Real DealWe discuss these whilst watching some footage of our recent trip to real life heritage railways - The Severn Valley and The Great Central. A jolly nice weekend was had by all. So, you have options here:If we annoy you and you like to see real steam trains, mute us and watch our footage.If you're busy, but find the sound of Bob's voice soothing, carry on working but listen in.Or watch, listen and enjoy. Or don't... the choice is yoursEither way, we hope you enjoy
OO Gauge Layout Rebuild Pt 2 | Model railway baseboards #modelrailway #oogauge Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-10-22 | No messing around, we're already onto Part 2.So, following on from the last instalment, you'll see the baseboards coming together in this episode. Firstly we take a look at the plan of attack, again working from documents worked up by Steve at neville-grove.weebly.comRather than do a step by step guide on building baseboards - there are plenty of these on the interweb - we've included our top five tips to getting better results from building your baseboard. The brass tacks of building a baseboard are - use good 9mm ply and 50x25mm baton. By the end of the video, as you'll see, we even got a bit of the new track work up and running. Next time, we'll be looking at how we lay and wire our track. Thanks for watching.
OO Gauge Two-level Model Railway Layout Complete Rebuild Pt1 | Making Track plans | Running Session Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-10-07 | We threatened it in our last video, it's actually happened. We've ripped it all up and are pretty much starting all over again. We'll be retaining the yard layout that forms part of the original Redknob-end Junction, but other than that it's going to be a fresh start. In this episode you get to hear us discussing these plans, created for us by the multi-talented Steve at Neville Grove - website here neville-grove.weebly.com, you'll see a spot of footage of the old layout coming up and then, to round it off, some more footage of our recently weathered locos running at Neville Grove. The idea is to now be able to document from start to, erm, never finished, the build of a layout. Hopefully you'll find some inspiration, just like we did in the early days of this layout watching the likes of Everard Junction. Enjoy.
Real Rust for OO scale model Railway | Amazing Realistic oily rag Weathered locos | Layout Rebuild Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-09-22 | Yes, after the dust has settled from the excitement of the world's first knob cast, we are pleased to resume normal service in which we ramble on over some pre-recorded video footage. in this episode we try out a new way of creating rust for your model railway layout. We sent some of our favourite models to Neville Grove for some custom weathering and the results were, quite simply, amazing. Don't just take our word for it, have a watch and see what you think. You can find more details on his website right here neville-grove.weebly.com We also get sidetracked watching our locos travelling around his amazing layout. We hope you'll enjoy it too. Finally, we also touch upon the plans for the new layout. Which, as we type, have already changed. But, everything starts somewhere. We hope to be able to bring you this build from the very beginning, via the gift of YouTube and thus provide a warts and all account of building a multi-level model railway layout.
Knobcast - Bluffers to Buffers Podcast with OO Scale model trains Running Session Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-09-06 | What's happening here, we here you ask... To be honest, we don't really know. We just thought we'd give it a try. Basically, what you may or may not be about to watch is half an hour of us discussing matters of the day relating to the running of our model railway layout Redknob-end Junction. Topics include:MotivationA Little Dib'll Do YaBEV camBogus JourneyIn case you wanted to watch something whilst listening to our dulcet tones, we have combined these whimsical discussions with a running session on the layout.
How to Paint 1:76 Figures | Gaugemaster DCC WiFi Controller Install | OO Gauge Scrapyard Update Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-08-11 | Welcome to the latest instalment of Bluffers to Buffers. Yeah, we know, exciting right!? It's been so long we've had to cram a lot of nothing into this 28 minute video. So, what can you expect outside of gentle banter and occasionally educational content? Read on and we shall explainFirstly, we show you how we go about painting 1:76 scale figures. These little characters are kind of a big deal at Redknob End, and with the arrival of some top-quality Model-U figures, we thought we'd show you how we go about painting the little rascals. Then, we install Gaugemaster's WiFi DCC interface, which means we can now control our DCC trains from our iPhone using the WiThrottle app, as well as the main Prodigy controller. We bought our WiFi Controller from here:amzn.to/3w4T2xMThose that found our channel will be pleased to see that there is a scrapyard update, too. Well, we say update, we mean a whole heap of excuses. Either way, it gets some screen time! We round it all off with a couple of laps of the layout at train level - it's at this point which we run out of interesting things to say, so don't expect you to have made it this far. Breaks down like this:0:00 introduction0:48 How to paint oo scale model figures8:12 Gaugemaster WiFi Controller install11:20 A look at the scrap yard18:03 Laps of the layoutAnyway, we hope you enjoy. Please give it a like, give us a subscribe and we always like to read the comments. Until next time. Enjoy. Or at least tolerate.
Hornby Class 50 DCC Sound | TTS Sound Install | Megabass Speaker Upgrade | Running Session Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-07-20 | Welcome to another Bluffers to Buffers video. This time we have a pretty full-on 18 minutes for you... Okay, so that might be over-selling it, but there's a fair bit going down in the next 18 minutes. Firstly we get a OO Gauge diesel locomotive, weathered by The Weathering Works, out of a box.Then, we take apart said diesel locomotive without breaking it...We install Hornby's TTS Sound decoder AND upgrade the speaker to a Roads and Rails Megabass speaker whilst we are there. As if that wasn't enough, we even managed a bit of a running session too.All of this, and we also got the audio nearly right in the edit, too! The TTS decoder is great value for money, easy to install, and when combined with the speaker from Roads and Rails, a very impressive package.You can buy a TTS decoder here: amzn.to/3qOvYk8
Hornby OO scale Princess Coronation | DCC Sound Duchess Running Session Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-07-01 | In a change to the scheduled program, we have bought some time on the final part of our Scrap Yard build by producing a video that takes a look at the Princess Coronation class locomotives on the layout affectionately known as Redknob-end Junction. We have five of the rascals - if rascal is the right word to explain a Duchess? Though two of them are the same except one is weathered and the other isn't. These 18 minutes of your life will take you on a roller coaster of emotions as we look at the locos, discuss them in our own unique way, throw a few facts about, have a little running session then go our separate ways for a nice cup of tea. Hope you enjoy.
Elegoo Mars 3D Printer First Print | 3D Printer for a model railway layout Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-06-20 | Hold the front page - we've bought a 3D printer. The potential for pointless stuff on our layout is now restricted only by our imagination, and maybe our ability to design the CAD files. In this video you'll see our very first moments with a 3D printer. What better way to honestly appraise how suitable it is, than document every moment from first unboxing through setting up, to first test print. So far, so good with this printer. It's easy to use and actually good fun.
OO Gauge Model Railway Scrapyard Build Part 8 | How to create scale model graffiti Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-06-12 | 8 weeks of this - we know what you're thinking: it feels more like 8 years. Which is harsh. 8 months, maybe. If you are tuning in for the first time, our M.O. was to build a OO gauge model railway scrap yard using only the things that we already have "in stock" from our main layout build. At this point, we aren't far from being finished... We're also not far from the point where we are going to have to buy some stuff to get to the point of being "finished" - as much as these things ever are. In this episode we have done a bit more work to the ground, we've had a bit of a change around, and we've started on some scrap cars. Then Bobby shows us how he does his Graffiti. Which is nice.
OO Gauge Model Railway Scrapyard Build Part 7 | How to make scale tarpaulins Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-06-05 | Part 7, week 7, we've come so far. Kind of. So, if you're new to this, the vibe is that we are building a OO gauge model railway scrap yard using only stuff that we already have "in stock" from our main layout build. So far we've made the baseboard, laid the track, made it work, laid the ground cover, started on some back scene stuff, started on some actual scrap, made some excuses and generally blagged our way through. In this episode, not a great deal happens, but we manage to stretch it out for nearly 25 minutes. Oh, and Bob shows us how he makes his tarpaulins.
OO Gauge Model Railway Scrapyard Build Part 6 | Methods of weathering scrap rolling stock Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-05-29 | We've made it to part 6... That's an achievement in itself. We're cracking on nicely with our OO gauge model railway scrapyard project. The challenge was to do so without buying anything new, which we have stuck to so far. We're proud of ourselves even if you aren't. In this episode we are making a start on piling up some of the scrap that's going to make up the scrapyard. As part of this, we're trying a couple of different methods of creating the rusty "scrap" look. As always, we're not saying this is the way to do it, we're saying this is how we did it and this is how it turned out. The point of all of this is to learn, and learn we shall do. Enjoy!
OO Gauge Model Railway Scrap Yard Build Part 5 | How to weather a scrap carriage Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-05-22 | Part 5 already - doesn't time fly when you are having fun. As with previous episodes, the whole point of this project is to build up a model railway scrapyard using only stuff that we already had in stock. Thus far we have purchased nothing specifically for this build. In this episode we are making a start on the back scene by using some Scale Model Scenery low relief warehouse ends, and we have made up our own low relief stack of scrap carriages - including a little how-to guide on making a carriage look scrap. We've also laid some ground cover at the far end of the scene and started putting up some more fences.
OO Gauge Model Railway Scrap Yard Build Part 4 | How to model an old rusty oil tank Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-05-15 | It's happened, Bob has made a video!! Here it is, Part 4 of our OO gauge model railway scrap yard build. As with previous episodes, we've bought nothing specifically for this build, we're just using stuff that has amassed over time. In this episode, Bob talks us through his technique for making things look old and rusty using an oil tank that I'm fairly sure we bought at the Bluebell Railway some years ago. Somehow, it lasts for 27 minutes... But the finished article is worth it.
OO Gauge Model Railway Scrap Yard Build Part 3 Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-05-08 | Yes, we know you could hardly wait. But a week has passed and so here is Part 3 of our OO Gauge Model Railway Scrap Yard Build. As with previous episodes, nothing has been purchased specifically for this build, we are just using the stuff that we have already got kicking about. In this episode we have made it actually function as a model railway layout. All those dropper wires have been connected into a main power bus and, would you believe it, it actually worked. You'll also find some technical information during which we attempt to educate Bob on how a set of ElectroFrog points works. If you can stomach watching it all the way to the end, there is also a bit of sad news. :o(
OO Gauge Scrap Yard Build | Part 2 Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-05-01 | Here's part two of what we are aiming to make a weekly series in which we build an OO Gauge model railway scrap yard. The plan is to build it only using things that we already have - not to buy in anything new. The baseboard is made from wood we already had, the track is what's been removed from previous incarnations of the main layout, even the products we use along the way will be stuff that we already have. It might turn out rubbish, it might turn out okay. Either way, consider this a definitive guide - either on what to do or what not to do. Follow the progress and decide for yourselves. In this episode we start by cocking-it-up and starting again, then progress to getting some ground cover down in the "Car" end of the yard using genuine yard dirt.
OO Gauge Scrap Yard Build Part 1 Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-04-24 | Hold the front page: We've started a project. We're going to document the build of a model railway scrap yard from start to finish. In this, our first episode, we take a look at an inspiration that gave us the shove to actually do this, followed by an outline of the plans and then laying the track. Our aim is to build this from start to finish using only stuff that we've actually got kicking around. We won't be buying anything in for this build.For reference, don't use the two-part filler we used in the video, use something like this: amzn.to/3aOwc51The glue we use to attach the track to the board is this one: amzn.to/2ZLVTNq
How to enhance OO Gauge low-relief warehouse | Class 37 Running Session Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-04-17 | In this episode we jazz up a www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk low relief warehouse using some rusted corrugated sheeting from Goodwood Scenics. Followed by a short running session.
How to make scenic rocks for a model railway from Toilet Roll | Easy scenery upgrade | Scratchbuild Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-03-18 | Panic bought Loo Roll and don't know what to do with it? Finished your pint at the Winchester and now it's all blown over you want something to do? Or just wondered how to scratch build some rocks for your model railway out of toilet tissue and PVA. Well, wonder no more...We had a go, with moderate success, and this is our guide to being moderately successful at making a rock face for your model railway.
Moving Bachmann Class 47 Loco Sir Gwynedd, off-shed Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-03-14 | Short clip of Bachmann Class 47 DCC Sound locomotive moving off-shed down at Redknob-end Junction.
Model Railway Layout Update March 2020 | Hornby Lord Rodney Running Session Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-03-11 | Another update on the layout, albeit a small one. Including:Current affairsUpdates to the sceneryA world first* Un-bagging sessionHornby RustonHornby Lord Nelson Class, Lord Rodney running sessionSome small talk*Almost certainly not a world first, but we'd never heard of it before.
Hornby OO A4 locomotive | Dapol OO Gauge Black Label A4 Locomotive | Mallard | Bittern Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-03-05 | After a week of slacking, we're back with another thrilling episode of Bluffers to Buffers. In this instalment we are taking a look at the A4's that reside on our fictional OO Gauge model railway layout Redknob-End Junction.We've dug out our Dapol Black Label Mallard, Our Hornby 1:1 Collection Bittern and Sir Murrough Winston which has a YouChoos DCC sound install, weathering by TMC, real coal and a cab crew fitted.
How To Ballast Track | Ballasting OO Scale Model Railway Layout | Bluffers To Buffers Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-02-20 | This week we tackle the time consuming task of ballasting. Everyone has their own way of doing it, this is how we go about it. Caution - Contains Mild Peril
Bachmann OO Gauge Class 37 Diesel locomotives | DCC Sound | English Electric Type 3 Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-02-12 | In this thriller of an episode, Bobby gets his way and gets to look at some diesels from the fleet of locomotives at Redknob-end Junction. We dig out the functioning Class 37's and take a little look at them. All three are DCC Sound installed, each file from a different source; Legoman Biffo, Olivias Trains and Bachmann.
Unboxing OO Gauge Hornby 1:1 Limited Edition Black five Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-02-08 | In this thrilling instalment from Bluffers to Buffers we unbox the limited edition Hornby Black 5 locomotive, which forms part of the 1:1 collection. The 1:1 Collection is a selection of OO Gauge models that represent the locomotives stored at the Hornby Visitor Centre.
Making scenery for oo scale model railway | Cheap and easy scenery | create realistic bushes Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-02-04 | In this brief but no-less-exciting episode of Bluffers to Buffers, we explore how to make cheap and easy scenery using fish tank filter material. Be sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram - RKE Junction is the name of the layout.Buy the fishtank filter wadding here: amzn.to/3kiWaRi
Layout Update January 2020 Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-01-28 | The latest update from our learn-as-you-go OO Gauge model railway layout, known to those on Instagram and Facebook as Redknob-end Junction. In this episode we catch up with scenic progress on the layout, talk a fair bit of nonsense, and generally waste 20-odd minutes of everyone's life. If that doesn't convince you to go ahead and subscribe, nothing will.
Hornby OO scale TTS Merchant Navy Class Loco | DCC Sound Hornby Channel Packet | Bulleid Pacifics Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-01-14 | In this video we look at, and discuss with some amount of gusto, the Merchant Navy Locomotives that we have on the layout. These Include 21C1 Channel Packet, 21C3 Royal Mail and 35023 Holland Africa Line. 21C1 has a YouChoos DCC Sound decoder installed, along with a crew and real coal. 21C3 only came out of the box for this video. 35023 Holland Africa Line is factory fitted with Hornby TTS.
How To Model Worn Effects - AK Interactive Worn Effects Acrylic Fluid Bluffers to Buffers Model Railway 2020-01-11 | We try out AK Interactive's "Worn Effects" Acrylic Fluid to see if it can make our girder bridge look, er, worn. In this video we show you what's involved. Or at least try to.You can buy the Worn effects fluid here: amzn.to/2NBLukNOur favourite biscuits here: amzn.to/3bwUpvNThe Tamiya rotating painting stand can be found here: amzn.to/3kj0sIg
