where did you get your back picture
charlie
The backgrounds in the pictures above are Walther's instant backgrounds. They are glued to 1/8" Masonite.
I am going to replace them with photo backgrounds as soon as I find some that are appropriate.
Remember its your railroad
Allan
Track to the BRVRR Website: http://www.brvrr.com/
Hi Allan (BRVRR),
Yes I have a soft spot for FP-45's too, ever since I saw a picture of them coming out of a tunnel in one of my Father's books! Your Blue Box looks good, done much detailing to it?
Regards,
Nigel
jeep35 This is an Atlas model that was modified with a kit I purchased to make it a "hammerhead" (unfortunately I can't remember who made the kit)
This is an Atlas model that was modified with a kit I purchased to make it a "hammerhead" (unfortunately I can't remember who made the kit)
Nice hammerhead. I did one in N scale, but I had to rely on my own parts box. No kits available.
Lee
Route of the Alpha Jets www.wmrywesternlines.net
The early 70s, and Penn Central 52-71-53 is winding up to blow out of LaSalle (IN) station on the Naotown & White River Model Railroad club. This was a short test season prior to the unit's experimental schedules between CIcago and St. Louis. PC was hoping to pawn off the Turbo concapt on the NWR, so they could ultimately can the James Whitcomb Riley. Despite it's popularity though, the support network for the Turbo just wasn't present in the Indiana Shortline.
MisterBeasley: I love th use of the Y for a Depot.
Nice wood fence. Not sure I like the fit of the warehouse right there though. Good looking F45s, too.
That winter mine scene is very pretty.
Grampy rocks as always I see.
Who esle did I miss?
-Morgan
Nigel,
I haven't done a great deal with the FP-45s. Both are Blue Box kits and both have Soundtraxx decoders and 1-inch speakers.
In general the details are what you see. MU hoses and home made railings for the doors. I made the number board numbers on my home computer. I weathered them with Bragdon Industries powders and sealed everything with Dulcoate. This one, #5945 started life as a Milwaukee Road loco. I stripped and painted it and then applied Microscale decals. It is shown her shortly after completion in May 2010. The trailing unit is #5941 before it was weathered this week.
Both could use more detailing, engineers and proper lights, for instance. But for now they satisfy my needs.
Nice to hear from you. I often wonder if anyone looks at my photos.
After many years, I have finally finished the trackwork, ballasting, and basic scenery on my layout. Now all that I have to add is a metric ton of trees and bushes, a few more switch stands, and alot of detail...
The yard plan with the ADM grain elevator at the bottom...
The last section - the ADM grain elevator and trackage...
Bachmann FT body on Proto 1000 F3 frame.
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Nice work on the elevator scene!
Did you do the details on the WC GP7? Don't forget the number boards! ;)
Graphitehemi: Yes, I did all the detailing on the GP7. I know I have to still do the number boards, but for the first attempt at detailing an engine, I think I did well. Here are a few more of the Walthers Trainline GP9M:
Ken,
Thanks for the encouragement! I completely forgot about cropping, thanks for the reminder.
Sean
selector ...I generated and posted this image in a slightly different form about 8 months ago... C&O Power! Crandell
...I generated and posted this image in a slightly different form about 8 months ago...
C&O Power!
Crandell
Crandell, those are some serious improvements. LOVE it.
HO Scale CSX Modeler
Crandell, that is exceptionally good!
- Harry
Jajajoie -
That is one of the best back scenes I've ever seen.
cudaken Far as grinding up chalk have you tried sandpaper? I use 80 to 220 git depending on how fine of power I want.
Far as grinding up chalk have you tried sandpaper? I use 80 to 220 git depending on how fine of power I want.
This was the first time I have used pastels for anything. The idea of different granularity of powder hadn't even entered my head!
I want to try weathering some rolling stock with it as well. I assume that would need some pretty fine-grained power.
Harry and Sean, thanks so much!
This weekend I've been working on some scenery for the Connellsville Sub along the Casselman River. Here's what it looked like a few months ago...
Looking fantastic Lee, keep the updates and photos coming.
Larry
http://www.youtube.com/user/ClinchValleySD40
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52481330@N05/
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php/cat/500/page/1/ppuser/8745/sl/c
Flashwave The early 70s, and Penn Central 52-71-53 is winding up to blow out of LaSalle (IN) station on the Naotown & White River Model Railroad club. This was a short test season prior to the unit's experimental schedules between CIcago and St. Louis. PC was hoping to pawn off the Turbo concapt on the NWR, so they could ultimately can the James Whitcomb Riley. Despite it's popularity though, the support network for the Turbo just wasn't present in the Indiana Shortline.
Beautiful night shot! That Turbo looks great in the dark, and I love the station lighting. Very believable!
-Tim