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More heart stopping videos from Kodiak Junction! (New video added!)

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Posted by laz 57 on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 5:05 PM

Thanks MARTY, another great video.

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Posted by MartyE on Sunday, March 18, 2007 11:20 PM

Last one for now guys...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8146981537421271232&hl=en

773 Bonus footage and MTH E8! 

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Posted by mitchelr on Sunday, March 18, 2007 6:09 PM
MArty - All I can say is WOW.  Great work.

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Posted by MartyE on Sunday, March 18, 2007 5:02 PM
All the footage is from the first shoot.  I just use Microsoft movie maker to edit them together.  I hated the tripod I used so am looking to pull out my older better one.  I also plan on doing some more static shots and use the software to put them together.  I'm really having fun with the editing I just wish my PC had more omph to handle the processing and rendering better.

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Posted by A&Y Ry on Sunday, March 18, 2007 4:58 PM
Thanks for the show Marty! You are getting good with that camera.
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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, March 18, 2007 12:12 AM
That's totally excellent, Marty!

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Posted by RR Redneck on Saturday, March 17, 2007 3:06 PM
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Marty

 I like your double line over & under, may I copy it?Smile [:)]

Ditto!

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Posted by Dr. John on Saturday, March 17, 2007 2:42 PM
Frank's right - talk about living on the edge! Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Frank53 on Saturday, March 17, 2007 2:37 PM
 MartyE wrote:

And as promised the World Premier of the Century Club Hudson!

 jeez - that was sweeeet.

The amount of clearance to the table's edge is a thrill seeker. Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 17, 2007 10:15 AM

Marty,

          Your videos just keep getting better!  I really like the CC 671, but that CC 773 is unbelievable!  The whistle and the smoke are incredible!  These videos have inspired me...

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Posted by MartyE on Friday, March 16, 2007 11:21 PM

Roland

Usually when I don't have to worry about my poor camera work I actually do throttle back on the slopes.  I'm hoping once I get a little use to the consumer camera the videos will get better.  That was the first time I picked up that camaera and I was having a heck of a time with the controls.  Thanks for the kind words. 

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Posted by USNRol on Friday, March 16, 2007 11:12 PM

Great Video's!  Loved watching your trains steam around Kodiak Junction.  The over/under double loop is shown to be an awesome design by your layout.  Do you have separate blocked power sections in your loop?  My new ZW gave a good tip in the instructions for setting up separate blocks for the flats, the downhills and the uphills, and then tweaking the voltages to each section to compensate for the trains tendancy to slow when climbing and highball downhills!  I guess without Odyssey that could be a way to go if you cared.  I'd enjoy tweaking the throttle instead personally.  You were likely busy with that camera and had to pick a throttle setting and leave it while you shot the footage.  Excellent job.  I'm Green with envy.

 Bow [bow]

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Posted by MartyE on Friday, March 16, 2007 11:08 PM
That is the Century Club Scale Hudson.  One of my favorites and a great whistle!

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, March 16, 2007 10:59 PM

Nice MARTY, Is that a true O scale HUDSON?  It sure looks and runs great.  REAL NICE.

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Posted by MartyE on Friday, March 16, 2007 10:51 PM

And as promised the World Premier of the Century Club Hudson!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5721016245528113659&hl=en

 

Laz...No Odyssey in that pup.  Thats why she's a hiballin'! 

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, March 16, 2007 10:02 PM

MARTY,

   Great job on the videos.  Love your animation and that 671 is a good looking engine.  You say that smoker is factory?  WOW!  Is it a good puller?  Does it have odyssey?

Keep em coming.

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Posted by Brutus on Friday, March 16, 2007 9:01 PM
Sign - Ditto [#ditto]Bow [bow]

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 16, 2007 7:44 PM

Marty - Wow!! [wow]Very Impressive!  Loved it all!..... and I saw a few ideas I may need to "borrow."  Can't wait for the sequel!!Bow [bow]

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Posted by MartyE on Friday, March 16, 2007 7:22 PM
Thanks again for all the great replies.  I am currently waiting for my computer to finish a virus scan and when it does I'll put together one of the last 2 videos from the disc.  I'll premier it here on CTT.  It is of the Century Club Hudson.

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Posted by johnandjulie13 on Friday, March 16, 2007 7:11 PM

Hello Marty:

Very nice!  I thought the 671 was headed for a derailment!  Also, you can't go wrong by having Glenn Miller provide your soundtrack.

Regards,

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Posted by Dr. John on Friday, March 16, 2007 6:50 PM

Marty - I don't know where to begin - marvelous videos! I liked how Kodiak Jct. has bounced back from the alien attack! Alien [alien] I liked the background music too. The animations are so well blended into the overall setting, subtle but still a nice feature. The 671 is sweet too! Great sound and smoke.

Thanks for sharing! I look forward to seeing more. 

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Posted by dwiemer on Friday, March 16, 2007 2:49 PM

Great videos Marty, thanks for sharing.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 16, 2007 1:38 PM
Sign - Ditto [#ditto]Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Friday, March 16, 2007 10:53 AM
Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

Regards, Roy

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Posted by dbaker48 on Friday, March 16, 2007 10:48 AM
Definetly a 1st class layout going on!  Your accessory incorporation has inspired me to pay more attention to the animation.  You definetly are an asset to the hobby.

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Posted by MartyE on Friday, March 16, 2007 10:46 AM

Roy

The 671 is on loan from my sister.  Myself and her former husband went in together on the Century Club together.  When they split he left the trains behind.  Somewhere at her house I believe the tender sits.  Although he might have taken it.  I'm guessing at the rate my sister is putting up any kind of layout that the 671 will beon my layout for many years and hopefully the tender will show up.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Friday, March 16, 2007 10:42 AM

Marty - nice!

Makes one think about the fun we have with TMCC and no cruise control!

I have the 671 also. Great smoke and great sound.

Marty - did you get the extra Pennsy tender? I did. Looks good with the 671.

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Posted by MartyE on Friday, March 16, 2007 10:10 AM
That is a factory original.  Pretty amazing huh?  Think Lionel would look back at this one and see what makes it tick.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 16, 2007 9:56 AM

Marty,

           Keep up the great work!  Did that CC 671 come from the factory with a fan-driven smoke unit, or did you upgrade it?

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