"The Adventure Begins" UK Dub Special Edition SNEAK PEEK!!!

The TTTE Community is putting together a special edition of "The Adventure Begins" UK Dub.

Here is a SNEAK PEEK screenshot from my clip from Part 1:

BE SURE TO LOOK FOR THE PRODUCTION WHEN IT PREMIERES LATER THIS YEAR!

"LOOK WHAT'S CRAWLED OUT OF THE HAY!"

IT'S A "WOOLLY BEAR!" 

Watch this classic below!

TRIED BUT TRIUMPHANT -- HERE IS "EDWARD'S EXPLOIT"

HERE IS AN ALL-TIME CLASSIC. ENJOY!

HAVE A BLESSED EASTER!

Updating For April

For some reason, this time of year seems to be put into high gear for me, so it has been difficult to sustain a constant flow of remakes. My greatest apologies.


January - February 2015: Behind the Scenes: THE BUILDING OF PHASE 2 (IN PROGRESS)

By April 24: Episode 23: "Edward's Exploit"

April 7: "Duck's Day at the Seaside" Channel Art

Late 2015: Double Remake Challenge with Ffarquhar Studios (More details later)

A Death In My Family Will Cause Delay...

Last week a close relative passed into his Heavenly home, so I have been delayed from the tentative schedule due to arrangements and many family gatherings. I hope to get back on track soon. The schedule is outlined below:


January 10 - 31: Episode 21: "The Diseasel"

January - February 2015: Winter Channel Art

January - February 2015: Behind the Scenes: THE BUILDING OF PHASE 2 (IN PROGRESS)

February 8 - 16 2015: Valentine's Channel Art

February 16, 2015: Edward's Day on the Branch Channel Art

By February 16: Episode 22: "Wrong Road"

By April 17: Episode 23: "Edward's Exploit"

April 7: "Duck's Day at the Seaside" Channel Art

Late 2015: Double Remake Challenge with Ffarquhar Studios (More details later)

Check out new channel art!

Greetings!

Edward spent a day at Farmer McColl's Farm, and wanted me to share his adventures with you. 

Check it out at Mr. Larrison's YouTube Page

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The blog art has been changed, too!!!

LAYOUT PHASE 2 -- PART 4: "Lighting"

I needed more lighting for the rear of the layout, where the beach is, so I bought two reflector lamps.

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Yes, Part 4 was short, but the next post will be the grand reveal!

LAYOUT PHASE 2 -- PART 3: "Scenics"

After I laid down the track bed to get an idea of where everything would need to be, I took it off to put down some beautiful scenics.

1. Dish rags and dish towels make a great grass/foliage substitute.

2. I used old packing paper to make a base for the sandy beach.

3. Using cardboard, I made a lip so the sand won't go all over the floor.

4. The sand looked great.

(My supply of sand was running out quickly! I had underestimated how much I would need!)

5. I added Spanish Moss and Preserved Green Moss to many locations.

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You will probably start seeing this layout appear in remakes, but don't expect the final "Behind the Scenes" post until spring. (I can't finish it because my supply of rocks from my gravel driveway is currently locked in under snow and ice.)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Don't take the wrong road...watch "Wrong "Road"

Here is episode 22, two days early.

Check Out the New Channel Art!

Hello Everyone! 

Sharing the Sudrian love with you with my new channel art!

Check it out on my YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/Mr.Larrison

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Percyengine619 told me about "Pixlr.Com" which is a free photo editing website. Before knowledge of this resource, I dreaded changing channel art. Now, I can make dynamic photos filled with  enriched text, icons, effects, and more! Get ready for more great, constantly-updated channel art!!!

Don't be "magic-ed" away, watch "The Diseasel!"

Here is a very comical episode.

Still Chugging into 2015!

Text with strikethrough means the task was completed.

January 1 - 10: Episode 20: "Percy's Predicament"

January 10 - 31: Episode 21: "The Diseasel"

January - February 2015: Winter Channel Art

January - February 2015: Behind the Scenes: THE BUILDING OF PHASE 2 (IN PROGRESS)

February 8 - 16 2015: Valentine's Channel Art

February 16, 2015: Edward's Day on the Branch Channel Art

By February 16: Episode 22: "Wrong Road"

By March 25: Episode 23: "Edward's Exploit"

March 25 - April 6 2015: Easter Channel Art

April 7: "Duck's Day at the Seaside" Channel Art

Late 2015: Double Remake Challenge with Ffarquhar Studios (More details later)


GOALS:

• Reach 500 Subscribers by January 31, 2015
• Acquire all Narrow Gauge engines by July 2016
• Build Layout Phase 2 by February 31, 2015 (IN PROGRESS)
• Tweak and reupload all Season 1, and Season 2 E1-12 removing any content not created solely by me, by March of 2016!
• Finish Season 2 by July 2015

LAYOUT PHASE 2 -- PART 2: "The Mache Rock Face and Infrastructure"

The infrastructure of the impressive topography Phase 2.1 was completed by using 2" x 4" risers. Here's how:

1. I bought 6 - 8 foot 2"x 4"
2. I measured them out with the corresponding track, and cut them to size.
3. I nailed them together, making several risers.

4. Then, I used a sheet of OSB and carefully cut out a wider circle to crown the risers, with a jigsaw.

Final:

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For the majority of the rock work on Phase 2.1, I used a paper mache technique I am perfecting.
Here's how:

1. I made a mixture of 60% glue to 40% water, and stirred.

2. I then used an old, wide paint brush and put sections of newspaper on the cardboard netting I made. 

3. Then, I let it dry overnight. The next day, I used a color of acrylic called "burnt sand" and "burnt sunset" for the coloring of the rock face. 

4. I applied it to the infrastructure with hot glue, and added scenics, as seen below. 

500 Subscribers!

It is very, very exciting that 2.5 years after first enrolling on YouTube I have acquired 500 subscribers. Thank you all for your generous support and engagement. It is truly appreciated.

You'll be in a quite a predicament if you don't watch "Percy's Predicament!"

The second season  of Thomas and Friends just couldn't seem to stop all the consecutive accident episodes, with Episodes 1, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24 and 26 all containing a crash sequence!

Here is Episode 20: "Percy's Predicament!"

LAYOUT PHASE 2 -- PART 1: "Planning"

I had begun to obtain enough resources that I decided a second layout table would be lovely!

• It was designed as a 5 foot by 6 foot table.
• It would feature much topography, including two hills, two ridges, a rocky headland and a cliff. 

Different from some methods of planning for layouts, I simply built the exact layout I was going to construct with extra track right on the floor. Here's the "blueprint."

Now, I finally purchased the two 6' x 2.5' tables and built just the track 

on top of them. I changed the location of the switcher. The switch on the 

far-left side is now on the bottom curve. Unfortunately, I just used "Paint" to

illustrate this since I haven't taken a recent picture. 

Chugging into 2015!

Text with strikethrough means the task was completed.

January 1 - 10: Episode 20: "Percy's Predicament"

January 10 - 31: Episode 21: "The Diseasel"

January - February 2015: Winter Channel Art

January - February 2015: Behind the Scenes: THE BUILDING OF PHASE 2

February 8 - 16 2015: Valentine's Channel Art (After Feb 17, there will be Spring Channel Art.)

By February 16: Episode 22: "Wrong Road"

By March 7: Episode 23: "Edward's Exploit"

March 25 - April 6 2015: Easter Channel Art


GOALS:

• Reach 500 Subscribers by January 31, 2015
• Acquire all Narrow Gauge engines by July 2016
• Build Layout Phase 2 by February 31, 2015

Acquire Tomy Giant Set

Here is the Tomy Giant Set almost assembled. (I hadn't put Dryaw Station in yet)

• Tweak and reupload all Season 1, and Season 2 E1-12 removing any content not created solely by me, by March of 2016!
• Finish Season 2 by July 2015

A Sassy Newcomer: Daisy the Diesel Railcar

In this episode, I disclose a custom "Daisy" model. Tell me what you think as you enjoy the second season's nineteenth episode: "Daisy."