The photo here is of Lucy (aged 4) painting a base coat to our layout which is being put together by Oskar (nearly 9) Ruben (nearly 7) and Eric (somewhat older at nearly 43...). The aim here is definitely a family affair rather than the production of an exhibition layout. More photos may follow as things progress!
Looks perfect to me.... most of the fun I had as a kid was in building my layout
Yes, that's the way to do it! Have fun! It is looking good.
(If you do have a small local railway exhibition, I would not dismiss the idea of taking part if you are interested. The Aberdeen MRC has invited a local school to show their layout this November I believe. A number of clubs actively encourage youngsters even if they are too young to join.)
Brilliant! My daughter has a layout too and we took it along to a little local exhibition the other year and she was really proud of all the nice comments people made.
We have to encourage young people to play trains like we do. It is fun after all!
Keep it in the family !
I now own a layoout that is 2nd generation and on it's 3rd owner !
and it is running as well as ever !
I think FUN is the key word here and yes starting at a small exhibition can be JGF !