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09-05-2009 6:01 PM
Offline Bob grech
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Fountain Valley, Ca.
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First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

It's been a while since my last post, but as you can see, I've been busy building.  Today, I took a break from construction to document and share my progress. I hope you guys enjoy the photos....

This first pic shows an early construction shot on my canyon area (the before shot)

  

And now the after shot......

The waterfall scene was inspired by fellow forum member Art Hill. To create it, I used silicone sealant. The water spray effect was done with thin layers of cotton, mixed with gloss medium.

IMG]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g300/engineerbob/JrCanyon2.jpg[/IMG]

 Baxter's Supply Company is the first building to be incorporated onto the new layout. 

This last shot shows one of my signal towers installed. I re-named it to better fit the theme and location.

 
09-05-2009 6:53 PM In reply to
Offline Margaritaman
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

I think a campfire with some hobo's off to the left of the waterfall would be perfect!  :)
09-05-2009 6:59 PM In reply to
Offline kcole4001
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

Nice work, esp. on the waterfall!
09-05-2009 7:33 PM In reply to
Offline BIG JERR
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

thats fantastic work ,you got to happy with it.... very nice ....was the water fall difficult ? looks ahsum  J.W.
09-05-2009 7:50 PM In reply to
Offline Bob grech
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

Margaritaman:

I think a campfire with some hobo's off to the left of the waterfall would be perfect!  :)

You mean something like this?
09-05-2009 7:57 PM In reply to
Offline Bob grech
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

BIG JERR:

thats fantastic work ,you got to happy with it.... very nice ....was the water fall difficult ? looks ahsum  J.W.

Believe it or not, it was not as difficult as I thought it would be. This is the first time I've ever modeled a waterfall, always thinking it would be too hard to make it look realistic. There are some great "how to's" for creating waterfalls on the web, including a short video on the Woodland Scenics home page. 
09-05-2009 8:40 PM In reply to
Offline nbrodar
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

 OH man, Bob!  You're just too good.  

Keep up the GREAT work!

Nick

09-05-2009 9:10 PM In reply to
Offline OKrlroads
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

Outstanding work Bob! Thanks for posting progress pics. Would like to see closups of that bridge above the water fall also. 
09-05-2009 9:20 PM In reply to
Offline selector
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Vancouver Island, BC
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

You are on a roll, Bob, and looking very good indeed.  Thanks for the update.  I look forward to more!!!

-Crandell
09-05-2009 10:52 PM In reply to
Online Allegheny2-6-6-6
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

 Outstanding work Bob some of the finest I have ever seen posted here I bet pictures don't do it justice. If you ever get board and find yourself in NJ let me know........
09-06-2009 1:33 PM In reply to
Offline DingySP
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Cincinnati OH
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

    Ok, that's all the inspiration I need, I'm going downstairs to build something, thanks.

    Really nice work Bob, I especially like the trestle tower built on the island.

Tom
09-06-2009 2:26 PM In reply to
Offline markpierce
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Union-Garratt Loco (Mark in Martinez, CA)
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

Bob, you need to model a photographer taking pictures of the scenery.
09-06-2009 4:49 PM In reply to
Offline PB&J RR
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

Y'know this is really inspriational, beautiful modeling work...
09-06-2009 5:43 PM In reply to
Offline mobilman44
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

Hi!

Only got one word to say.............  "WOW"!!!!!

Mobilman44
09-06-2009 5:57 PM In reply to
Offline partimelarry
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Re: First Section of Scenery Complete On My New Western Pacific (Many Pics)

Great work, What really sets it off is the lighting. Very nice pics Bob.
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