Proceed !
I can tweak the colors,
but it but it should have a Colorado red rocks feel
Looks like it's ready to throw on the bbq grill
Regards, Roy
wrmcclellan Looks like it's ready to throw on the bbq grill
Here's my idea in a nutshell:
there will be 12 of these free standing panels in my access pit. I can move them around as needed.
Here's one that I have started to texture and primer
I started to experiment with tin foil over foam core on my last layout. Lightweight, but fragile
I'm sure I'll be working on these for a month or two
Postwar Paul
You know, that kind of reminds me of weathered old sandstone gravestones like you see in the old colonial era cemeterys where I grew up in New Jersey!
Flintlock76 Postwar Paul You know, that kind of reminds me of weathered old sandstone gravestones like you see in the old colonial era cemeterys where I grew up in New Jersey!
Yeah, and sandstone could be pricey too. Styrofoam's a helluva lot cheaper!
The only real stone I used on my layout is some travertine bathroom tile sections. I simulated a retaining wall with the same. Just like tiling a shower wall, "gooped" the wall, applied the tile sections, spread on the grout, and voila! Realistic looking retaining wall!
Two more " Colorado panels"
each each weighs less than 5pounds, including wooden stand
Or, should I say " Tombstone "
the panel I primered yesterday has been painted over with latex paint
Diggin it!
The patio chairs provide a good perspective. Those 'tombstones' are pretty big!
wrmcclellan Diggin it! The patio chairs provide a good perspective. Those 'tombstones' are pretty big!
I bought 48 inch styrofoam pieces at Home Depot. I broke them off at different heights. Here's one with the painting, and dry brushing.
1 painted
4 only primered
And, there are 7 more to build !
Check out my new 681 !
Well
not quite....
I'm going to build this mirror into this side
it shows off the trains !
Hoo-wee! A 681 Pennsy Turbine in full cry! Gotta love it!
I got one myself in Henning's Trains in Lansdale PA (CTT has an article about them in the September edition), tuned-up and ready to go for $185. Runs like a deer!
I wasn't looking for a Turbine, but it was in great shape and the price was right. Happens every time I go in the place, I always find something I didn't know I needed.
The 681 is a great engine, and my favorite Lionel engine ! I was lucky to buy it when I did- that hobby shop is long gone. They had a lot of great Postwar stuff, and were a very bad influence on me !!
The concept with the mirror came from one of John Allen's gimmicks, who was a master of deception. He taught me that model railroading is all stagecraft !!
Too hot to work outside today, I'll work on my mirror.
Paul
Easy way to double your collection !
got my mirror mounted.
Getting layout tips from John Allen is like taking guitar lessons from Hendrix...
When you learn from the best...
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