WPF 10-26 thru 10-28

[HarryHotspur]

superbe

Great idea Jarrell. Not only did you solve the problem but you turned it into an asset.

Your solution reminds me of when I had a large rock in my backyard. I could move it but there was no way I could lift it. My dad came up with the answer. Did a hole and bury it.

Similar but different issues.

Bob

Clever!

[Paul_in_GA]

twcenterprises

Here's my progress so far.  I have 3 out of 6 "modules" built.  Sorry the first one's a bit blurry.  This "level" is the staging yard.  The main level will be 10" higher, flush with the top of the plywood "backers".  I'm (going to be) using a no-lix to get from bottom to top.  In the first photo, the no-lix track will be roughly 6-8" above the plywood, about 2-4" from the top of the plywood.  It will be about a 2.2% grade.  The "outermost" (closest to the wall, furthest from the aisle) track needs to be 1.5" (on center) from the plywood so the outermost return loop will have the required 22" minimum radius.  The end module will be 4x4'.  In the foreground of photo 2 is my existing 4x8 that's being dismantled and salvaged for lumber and track.  This new one should make much better use of floor space and provide under-layout storage.  The "cabinets" will get doors and paint to enhance the appearance.  Track is (mostly) Atlas code 83, I have some Micro Engineering flex and older Walthers turnouts (the older power-routing ones).  Yes, I'm aware of possible issues with DCC and shorting.  I think I even have a section or 2 of older Peco code 83 (or maybe it's Made By Peco For Atlas) mixed in.

As you can tell, I *HATE* rickety benchwork.  This should be able to safely support my rather large self, though I don't plan on climbing on it.  It's VERY solid, even the as-yet unsupported end of the right-most module.

Brad

Cool Brad.  I finally found this thread.  Man what I wouldn't give for more space.  But unless the wife decides to sleep on the couch and I take over the entire bedroom I'm out of luck.  

[twcenterprises]

Here's my progress so far.  I have 3 out of 6 "modules" built.  Sorry the first one's a bit blurry.  This "level" is the staging yard.  The main level will be 10" higher, flush with the top of the plywood "backers".  I'm (going to be) using a no-lix to get from bottom to top.  In the first photo, the no-lix track will be roughly 6-8" above the plywood, about 2-4" from the top of the plywood.  It will be about a 2.2% grade.  The "outermost" (closest to the wall, furthest from the aisle) track needs to be 1.5" (on center) from the plywood so the outermost return loop will have the required 22" minimum radius.  The end module will be 4x4'.  In the foreground of photo 2 is my existing 4x8 that's being dismantled and salvaged for lumber and track.  This new one should make much better use of floor space and provide under-layout storage.  The "cabinets" will get doors and paint to enhance the appearance.  Track is (mostly) Atlas code 83, I have some Micro Engineering flex and older Walthers turnouts (the older power-routing ones).  Yes, I'm aware of possible issues with DCC and shorting.  I think I even have a section or 2 of older Peco code 83 (or maybe it's Made By Peco For Atlas) mixed in.

As you can tell, I *HATE* rickety benchwork.  This should be able to safely support my rather large self, though I don't plan on climbing on it.  It's VERY solid, even the as-yet unsupported end of the right-most module.

Brad

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

slow train Ed

GARRY Is that suposed to be of the station in Omaha ,Nebraska? sure looks like it. I have neeb in thatbuilding several times( as a kid and as a grown man) thank you for the inperastion.

slow train Ed

Thanks for commenting. This is the Walthers  Unions Station, and it was indeed patterned from the CB&Q station in Omaha. Walthers did modify the design somewhat, however. My station is in a fictional city on my layout. ..... Cheers!

[stilson4283]

Not pretty work this week, but something that needed to be done.  I was working on cleaning up the wiring with ring terminals and routing you can see the before:

And after:

Not much fun but it needed to be done.

Chris

[james saunders]

I picked these up yesterday.

They are the first R-T-R mass produced models of Queensland prototypes. This is a significant event considering 10 years ago there was less than 500 QR models known worldwide. Now there is over 5000. (Including Japan!) They've been produced by my good friend Adam Wuiske of Wuiske models.

They are a variety of QLX goods wagon first built in the 60's. They still run today (in much smaller numbers.)

They are on par with Atlas/Exact Rail for detail!

[stebbycentral]

HHPATH56

Bob Hahn I'm trying to get used to the the Photobucket upgrade. Did they instruct us as to how to handle sharing photos when they changed the format? I had 78 photos in my MR Album, but they show only 10. How does one restore the total Album?

Your photos are still there I suspect.  When I tried out the new format, it seemed that there is no obvious way to move between the pages of an album.  Like you, I could only see the first X number of photos, and couldn't figure out how to move to the next set.  What I did find was a link to switch back to the old view, which I did.  And immeadiately regained access to all my photographs.

[HHPATH56]

Bob Hahn I'm trying to get used to the the Photobucket upgrade. Did they instruct us as to how to handle sharing photos when they changed the format? I had 78 photos in my MR Album, but they show only 10. How does one restore the total Album?

[ChadLRyan]

Close up, Moch up of the 40X
It is a Fictional unit, & Radio Controlled, hence all the Communication Antenne..
The low hood & cab are from Cannon.
It should make a fairly nice unit, I don't think it looks out of line for IC&E.

[slow train Ed]

GARRY Is that suposed to be of the station in Omaha ,Nebraska? sure looks like it. I have neeb in thatbuilding several times( as a kid and as a grown man) thank you for the inperastion.

slow train Ed

[ChadLRyan]

Holy Cow!!!! Replied to my own post!!  (well the paint was still fluid, & applied!)...

I Spilled Some Black Paint!!!
On the Sill/Pilot of this Atlas MP15DC.
Honestly, I didn't intend to make the; "I Spilled some Paint" a total theme, but that is the run I seem to be on!
Perhaps next week it will be  " There is a Decal for That!!"  -as that is what I will be doing!
Actually, I also 'layed a patch' from the previous paint IC&E Blue, on the cab of this model. (conversely, not 'Layed a Patch' with my high performance car!  -busy painting models!)
However, I found I had not appropriated a sill/pilot deck for one of these units, (thought I did, but during assembly & minting, I knew I had not.)..
So, I looked at the kit contents & I added custom front & rear Ditch light brackets, added the drop steps, & then hit it with Black Paint!!!  -Hence the opening line..
This has been a great 'Modeling Weekend' for me, & wish they were always like this!
I added the couplers & boxes to just support the transport to the photo shoot, & also painted the red to the cap & gauge on the Fuel Tank.
Say, Any guesses of what this MP15DC 'Road' was from, & then what it will be 'Decaled as'??
Most of you already know, I speculate & guess....!  (if you know me & the color scheme!)…
These Atlas MP15’s are really nice kits, this one was an undec, & now has (hee hee) some paint on it.

[ChadLRyan]

Great Shots Everyone!!!

I Spilled Some Blue Paint!
On some Athearn shells, a GP40X, & an SD60M.
Both detailed out.
Glad to see these in color, finally!!!

I am really happy to have a productive weekend in modelling, it feels real nice!!!

[kbkchooch]

Found a neat old photo of my Midland GP38's passing my grain mill. Pic was taken a few years back and the mill is currently in storage. It shall soon return! 

[tomkat-13]

At the last Boeing swap meet I picked up these 4 CB&Q Reefers with KD's & metal wheels for $12 ($3 each). So today I did some quick weathering with India ink & chalk. (I now see after I took the photos that a couple of the cars are off the track!)

[PennCentral99]

ChadLRyan

Question?    Did any of you think....   "Hey, Nice Rack!"    ...? 

I'm always on the lookout for a nice rack!!   

[ChadLRyan]

"I spilled some Red Paint!"
I also got some airbrush time & am attempting to make a fairly nice, but not perfectly new looking custom Autorack. This was an 89' Accurail, Open Bi Level, that I cut down to 73 feet.
Yes, I made it so the 'Rack' is removable, it helps load vehicles, & lets me do other things, which I will share soon with future pix.

Question?    Did any of you think....   "Hey, Nice Rack!"    ...? 

Excellent contributions this week, it is always fun to see the Great Modelling & Great Photograpy here in this thread!!!!
Thank YOU!!!!

[jeffrey-wimberly]

motely222

Nice looking custom slug. Did you have to reglue the motor on the chassis?

Yes. The motor was laid flat and secured with hot glue. It's not going anywhere anytime soon.

[motely222]

jeffrey-wimberly

Nothing new so here's something I built a while back. EMD F unit converted to a chopped roof slug.



A couple of photos of the chassis:

Nice looking custom slug. Did you have to reglue the motor on the chassis?

[PennCentral99]

motely222

 

Great looking truck. I'd take that on my layout anyday.

Thanks for the compliment!

FYI, making a note: according to the current post counter, this is my 250th post. Which is less than I had a few days ago. We'll see where this goes............

[PennCentral99]

jacon12

Thanks Otto and Bob.  It was one of those things that... you know... you try not to look at.  The crack I mean.  Maybe if you don't pay attention to it, it won't bother you, you'll get used to it.

I swear there would be times that I KNOW it called to me.. Psssst!  I'm still heeeerrrre.

I had to do something.  

Jarrell 

Have it (the crack) sign up for the forums. Then, like the rest of us (and our post counts), it will begin to dwindle away to nothing. Until then, your doing a good job keeping the crack at bay......

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Nice work everybody.

Bear .... Good choice of road names for the hopper.

Here are pictures of Unions Station I took a few months ago.

[Curt Webb]

Bob- Thank you. I try to stay in the 1940-1950 period but occasionally stray into the early 50's.

[rclanger]

Curt,

Very nice. May I ask what year is being modeled?

[Curt Webb]

Great work everyone as usual. I finally finished my container yard.

 

 

 

 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Nothing new so here's something I built a while back. EMD F unit converted to a chopped roof slug.



A couple of photos of the chassis:

[jacon12]

Mr. Dispatcher

What crack ?. Does anyone see a crack?. Seriously, some really great rock work you have there. Otto

Thanks Otto and Bob.  It was one of those things that... you know... you try not to look at.  The crack I mean.  Maybe if you don't pay attention to it, it won't bother you, you'll get used to it.

I swear there would be times that I KNOW it called to me.. Psssst!  I'm still heeeerrrre.

I had to do something.  

Jarrell 

[motely222]

PennCentral99

I have been trying to "customize" some vehicles for the layout. Several weeks ago, I tried a cement truck and a few of you had some suggestions (still working on the USDOT logo). Here is an HO scale Boley flat bed that I customized. The door decals are "water slide" and the weathering is some old black make-up, sealed with dullcoat.

 

Great looking truck. I'd take that on my layout anyday.

[Mr. Dispatcher]

What crack ?. Does anyone see a crack?. Seriously, some really great rock work you have there. Otto

[howmus]

Looks like a great start to the weekend with some great modeling!

I have been continuing building the "mountain" which will go behind the tracks going to staging.  It is about 2/3rds. finished at this point with lots of trees, bushes, vines, and other things like critters to be added.

73