QUOTE: Originally posted by dthurman uspscsx I like your method for the scraped paint [tup] Marty, can't you just leave those cars outside and get weathered [;)] Here are 2 pictures from the layout, I am working with lighting and color issues. Thinking about buying some professional photography lights that can reproduce outdoor light. The girlfriend gave the okay, of course she will want to use it, but still a win for me [:P] Great pictures from everyone so far. But still not enough to cover my model train picture fix.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Marty Cozad David have you thought about cheaper halegin lights that come with outdoor yard light sets.? they are low voltage and can be used for many things . I don't know about in door lights tho. Its been awhile. Plus, whats this with ,"the girl friend said i could stuff"??? Sounds wiped to me. My wife does not say much as long as the bills stay ,,payed.[;)][:p]
Is it REAL? or Just 1:29 scale?
Long live Outdoor Model Railroading.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Marty Cozad Kylon spray paint in a can now comes with a color and texture that is called rust. Its a darker older looking rust but looks good.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Marty Cozad A: ...On the lettering I go to an auto parts place and buy really fine sand paper and I can "sand" or drag the stamp printing down to give it an aged look. B: ...what did you use for rust on your hopper, i did not catch it. C: ...it almost looks like you sprayed the car then wiped the one areas out with paint thinner or something to fill the edges along the supports. D: ...Good job.
QUOTE: Originally posted by kevnbety [ Grande Man, I know how to make the ditch lights on your DH163LO "wig-wag" or flash back and forth like they would at a grade crossing (if that is what you are talking about). These CV values are assuming that you have separate bulbs for each ditchlight, and that they are hooked to the F1 & F2 outputs. CV 51 - 106, CV 52 - 107, CV 62 - 196, & CV 63 - 064. When you push F2 on your DCC controler, it will cause the ditchlights to flash. There is also a "hold over" time, and they will flash for a few seconds AFTER F2 is released. I did this mod on one of my Kato SD90s, and it is a neat effect! Hope that helps!
QUOTE: Originally posted by dthurman uspscsx Great start on the Railbox, are you using the clear cement method? The hopper is very sharp, that top rust effect is very real. MR may have to start a weathering forum.
QUOTE: Originally posted by joeyegarner Hello everyone, great pictures!! I want to get in on the fun and at least post some pictures of my Locos. So, could someone please tell me how it's done?? I've looked everywhere I can think of but I just don't know. You can contact me here or ( joeyegarner@alo.com) Thanks in advance.
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