OzarkBelt wrote: Do you have any donuts? sorry, couldn't resist. I am hungry, though!!!
Do you have any donuts? sorry, couldn't resist. I am hungry, though!!!
Hey,
No worries, used to get it all the time. As for railroadnut675' s question on modelling water, attempts were made throughout the 60's and 70's (not 100% on dates, but know it has been done) to use real water to model water. There are a few major drawbacks with this method other than stagnant water. The first is that the area must be completely sealed, to prevent leaks. Second, is the relative perportion of the waves and ripples generated by moving water to the rest of your layout. With a real body of water, you will almost always find ripples or waves. It is not possible to model these features with real water, as it is still in 1:1 scale and will be out of scale. I had considered this method of modelling water some years ago, but abandoned it due to the problems it posed. My advice is to model water with comercialy availabe products, and don't worry if the boats don't actually move.
railroadnut675 wrote: Stupid question but... Can you use real water for a water scene? If so would model ships float on them (I think you could put some sort of flotation device on them).
Stupid question but...
Can you use real water for a water scene? If so would model ships float on them (I think you could put some sort of flotation device on them).
there was a layout in MR a long time ago that did that. The guy had a drainage system so that it would empty out after every operating session. i think it was in an issue with a Rio Grande geep on the cover. I'll have to dig that out
Hmm i dunno why i didn't find this place before. ah i'm here now!
Anyone know a good way to decorate the clear numberboards on blueboxes? i just got 2 SD40-2s and they have clear boards. not to mention they lack plows
Your friendly neighborhood CNW fan.
Alex
Here's a link to a forum that discused the possibility of using real water for modeling. It does give some good arguments for each side. Read it and see what you think.
http://cs.trains.com/forums/921064/ShowPost.aspx
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Mike- looking forward to seeing your pics
here's one from me:
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot Visit my blog! http://becomingawarriorpoet.blogspot.com
Just curious, has anyone else been following these threads?
http://cs.trains.com/forums/1423628/ShowPost.aspx
http://cs.trains.com/forums/1427741/ShowPost.aspx
Thoughts? I know I have some.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
It is horrible when the world comes to this. I do hope that the model is recovered in good time. I said it in the second thread (reward II), but I'll say it again, this teen, if it does turn out to be him is a serious disgrace not only to the hobby as a whole, but also is givin of a false (I hope) image of modern teens. I know I strive to be honest, respectable and trustworthy, but it is actions like this that overshadow alot of the good others do.
On a better note, I think I have figured out how to upload pics to this site. Yay, I'm evolving out of technological neanderthalism! (I did not make up the term, I was called it by a friend when I told her I have a total of 5 cds, and the rest of my music is on cassets). So hopefully this works.
Well, the first one worked. This CPR 4069 leaving the Williamstown station on my layout. The model is an InterMountain FP-7 and is has DCC and sound. It is one out of two engines that I have (not counting the B unit in the background) that are not painted in CPR's action red scheme. Although not 100% accurate for my time period, I justify them by simply applying a little of modelers licencing. After all, there were a few engines that still hadn't made it to the paint shop yet in the late 70's.
This is CPR 18 switching covered hoppers at the Co-op. The model is an early Spectrum that I found in the used locomotive section of my LHS. The model was already painted in the CPR's maroon scheme, so all I did to this model was instal a decoder.
This last pic is CPR 18 switching a boxcar at the Co-op's feed mill.
Nice Job! Thumbs are a little hard to see though.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/510/thumbs/00431.JPG
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/510/00431.JPG
Guilford Guy wrote: http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/510/thumbs/00431.JPG http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/510/thumbs/00431.JPG http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/510/00431.JPG
Let's make those links clickable!
Not much is new with me... getting a section of the layout done for the scene contest in MRR
DFerg wrote:Just curious, has anyone else been following these threads?http://cs.trains.com/forums/1423628/ShowPost.aspxhttp://cs.trains.com/forums/1427741/ShowPost.aspxThoughts? I know I have some.
Tell me about it, you want to hear my thoughts, I like how they are calling US theifs, because we are teenagers, I think we should make a post telling them we are offened, that or we all move to, http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=ntres2 Because we are welcome there lol, but i hate how alot of the older guys see us as pains, we should stand up and post! Mike
NSlover92 wrote: DFerg wrote: Just curious, has anyone else been following these threads?http://cs.trains.com/forums/1423628/ShowPost.aspxhttp://cs.trains.com/forums/1427741/ShowPost.aspxThoughts? I know I have some.Tell me about it, you want to hear my thoughts, I like how they are calling US theifs, because we are teenagers, I think we should make a post telling them we are offened, that or we all move to, http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=ntres2 Because we are welcome there lol, but i hate how alot of the older guys see us as pains, we should stand up and post! Mike
DFerg wrote: Just curious, has anyone else been following these threads?http://cs.trains.com/forums/1423628/ShowPost.aspxhttp://cs.trains.com/forums/1427741/ShowPost.aspxThoughts? I know I have some.
A wise person on the forums, who I've met personally, said some something that we all should know. Think before you post.
I haven't read the thread, nor do I want to. But from what you said, it seems kind of discriminate and stereo-typical. Some of us are really good people. I Think many of the older people don't like us is because some teens have disrespected them. If you respect them, and don't take what they say too personally, you will be fine. BTW I hope that didn't sound mean or harsh in anyway. I didn't mean it in that way.
Looks great Duncan!
Later I will post of "retro" photos.
My Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/JR7582 My Flickr Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wcfan/
Hey guys, I'm not a teen but if you would allow me this post.
I agree, that person was making some very wide generalizations about teens, If it helps at all, alot of people asked him to tone it down and NOT lump all teens into the same mold. Understand how he feels , inviting someone into his home and then that person stealing something, he is feeling violated, angry, and wants some revenge, especially after this person e-mailed a threat.
Still.....not an excuse and the thread(s) have been locked. Don't take it personal, voice your opinions in a mature way, and respect will come. I have respect for everyone here, why? because you guys are modeling, its a great hobby and at your ages there are many, many bad influences that could pull you off in another direction. But your love for trains and modeling keeps you grounded.
Your parents should be proud.
Have fun and don't let the little stuff bother you, not everyone is perfect (especially adults) and sometimes you just have to things settle down.
Keep on modeling, and keep on posting, don't let the "old" guys get to you.
The hobby needs you to carry the torch.
GS
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."-Albert Einstein
http://gearedsteam.blogspot.com/
First, a much easier link: http://www.ntres.tk/
Second, I'm with Geared Steam. We guys here love trains, and NOBODY is pulling us from that. Who cares about making generalizations, you know who YOU are and that is what counts. I do agree, though, it can annoying if they assume it before they get to know you. i have not had that happen yet, nor do I want it to. Just my 2cents
Well I'm glad that it wasn't just me that felt somewhat offended by some of the generalisations being made. I do believe that this is one of the best hobbies out there, and most of the time I fell accepted. Wether it's talking to people of my age or to older generations. However there are exceptions, such us this example, where something happens and low and behold, a group of individuals are being looked apon as one, because of the actions of a single person. True this example does somewhat bug me, but I don't think we should take radical actions. I for one am going to keep doing as I always have: being respectful honest and truthfull. And if does not work, well in short, I really don't think it's me that has the problem.
Well I'm off now, just finished my chemistry homework and I'm planning to install grab irons on a CPR Bud car tonight.
P.S.:
Thanks for showing me how to blow up those pics. Like I said, I'm in the process of evolving out of technological neanderthalism!
No problem Geared Steam!
I wasn't really offended by that post, as it wasn't saying ALL teens are like that, on the contrary, I think it's just the opposite. Most teens aren't like that.
Oh, and posting the link to NTRES would sort of be a no-no with the Kalmbach rules, Bergie sent me an email after he deleted the link in my signiture to it. You may want to take out the link. Just my
Bump!
How's things going for you guys. school's almost over!
I need to work more on my layout...
I'll post pics soon!
I'm good! Hows everyone else? Glad this thread still has some life in it. I hope to have a job or two this summer to pay for all this train stuff!
Welcome back Alex uh, 5? LOL.
WCfan wrote: Welcome back Alex uh, 5? LOL.
lol. I said this before! Lets just use our screen names!
Fine, do it the EASY way.
works for me. I have enough confusion all ready!
found this photo I took :
prototype for blanking out walls with styrene!?! Looks like an intresting idea!
Woohoo, 36 days until school is out for me...
I'm working on this annoying turnout on my layout, NOTHING runs through it, I swear it's defective... I have to go to my dad's house next tuesday and bring home some more 22" radius so I can swap it out and just not have it for awhile, make my life and trains easier.
Well, last I was in, I think I was whining about wanting my big boy. Oh yes, it's here.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fkSFwESUb8Y
Well, that's it for now.
Mark/Hoople/Hyce/Hyce777