jeffrey-wimberly wrote: Two shots here, same subject. This one was done with my old Aiptek VGA camera and needed extensive editing to sharpen it. This one was done with my Casio QV100 VGA camera and has had no editing. Same shot as above, sharpened 25%. Now, anybody who wants me to use the camera from the first shot, speak up now. Geep unit, you have no say in this, so don't even bother.
Two shots here, same subject.
This one was done with my old Aiptek VGA camera and needed extensive editing to sharpen it.
This one was done with my Casio QV100 VGA camera and has had no editing.
Same shot as above, sharpened 25%.
Now, anybody who wants me to use the camera from the first shot, speak up now. Geep unit, you have no say in this, so don't even bother.
I didnt realize you were using an aiptek camera. No wonder you had problems. The new one is a little better but not much. I still think you need to find yourself a better digital camera.
Why the number 666 on the locomotive? Is the Devil driving it?
pike-62 wrote: I have not posted here for a while, so I thought I would share this one. The cars are the Walmart Fresh Cherries and the autorack is an undec Accurail. Dan Pikulskiwww.DansResinCasting.com
I have not posted here for a while, so I thought I would share this one.
The cars are the Walmart Fresh Cherries and the autorack is an undec Accurail.
Dan Pikulski
www.DansResinCasting.com
Those cherries really make that auto carrier look great. Looks like a nice layout. All you have to do is put facia on and your'e done?
Geep Unit wrote: Yes I do work too!I know I know, I am not supposed to be here but since I am here I will join in for the next day or so. Anyway earlier tonight I renumbered a set of three SP units to the UP numbers and it was fun. I ordered Microscales renumbering kits to do it. I had to do three units1. Athearn SP AC4400 #146 to UP #61542. Overland SD70M #9824 to UP#39993. Athearn Genesis SD70M #9803 to UP #3977I actually have not finished them completely. The Geneis SD70M I have just done one side with the numbers. And the other two need the number boards done above the cab. I did the Athearn AC4400 unit first to make sure it would come out nice before I jumped onto the Overland one ya know. I numbered each unit to the correct number as well. Last time I checked SP #3999 is still looking renumbered and not repainted yet. I do not know about the other two. Well here are the pictures of them.Two SP AC4400 pictures Before and after Overland SD70M picturesThe AC4400 in the backround (before)AfterThe Athearn Genesis SD70M with patch and numbers only so farI forgot to mention I did not want to use anything on the oveland to remove the previous numbers so I decided not to remove any of the numbers on the other engines too. I put the patch right over the exsisting numbers and it came out perfectly. There was no need to remove them. Now IF I decide to sell them to anyone else and they want to go back to the Sp numbers it will not be hard at all. Well thats it I am ready to do someone elses for them for free too. No I am not a thief either
Yes I do work too!
I know I know, I am not supposed to be here but since I am here I will join in for the next day or so. Anyway earlier tonight I renumbered a set of three SP units to the UP numbers and it was fun. I ordered Microscales renumbering kits to do it. I had to do three units
1. Athearn SP AC4400 #146 to UP #6154
2. Overland SD70M #9824 to UP#3999
3. Athearn Genesis SD70M #9803 to UP #3977
I actually have not finished them completely. The Geneis SD70M I have just done one side with the numbers. And the other two need the number boards done above the cab. I did the Athearn AC4400 unit first to make sure it would come out nice before I jumped onto the Overland one ya know. I numbered each unit to the correct number as well. Last time I checked SP #3999 is still looking renumbered and not repainted yet. I do not know about the other two. Well here are the pictures of them.
Two SP AC4400 pictures
Before and after Overland SD70M pictures
The AC4400 in the backround (before)
After
The Athearn Genesis SD70M with patch and numbers only so far
I forgot to mention
I did not want to use anything on the oveland to remove the previous numbers so I decided not to remove any of the numbers on the other engines too. I put the patch right over the exsisting numbers and it came out perfectly. There was no need to remove them. Now IF I decide to sell them to anyone else and they want to go back to the Sp numbers it will not be hard at all. Well thats it I am ready to do someone elses for them for free too. No I am not a thief either
Just wondering Geep if you mowed down your train engineer with an AK-47? LOL. Is that the blood stain under the loco?
On a serious note though, I was wondering how you like the Athearn AC4400 models. I've been somewhat skeptical about athearn. I just bought a blue and yellow box loco last Christmas for $60 and have had some motor problems with it.
Is the overland model a smooth runner like Atlas or Kato?
Driline wrote: I didnt realize you were using an aiptek camera. No wonder you had problems. The new one is a little better but not much. I still think you need to find yourself a better digital camera.Why the number 666 on the locomotive? Is the Devil driving it?
The model is numbered 666 because it's modeled after the actual KCS 666. Some engineers call it 'The demon engine' or 'The beast' and refuse to crew on it. It has one of the best safety records on the line and to my knowledge hasn't required anything more than routine maintenance.
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jeffrey-wimberly wrote: I have two much better cameras coming. A 3.1 megapixel Olympus (D550) and a 5 megapixel Vivitar (3935). I also have a full size tripod and at least one table top tripod coming.
I have two much better cameras coming. A 3.1 megapixel Olympus (D550) and a 5 megapixel Vivitar (3935). I also have a full size tripod and at least one table top tripod coming.
The problem with good equipment is that it eliminates perfectly good excuses!
Chris
AntonioFP45 wrote:SWChief,Very nice work on your interior Which paint brands did you use and what are the names or codes of the colors?
SWChief,
Very nice work on your interior Which paint brands did you use and what are the names or codes of the colors?
Thanks.
I used Polly Scale paints for the interiors. For the diner red seats I used Zinc Chromate Primer (414293). The kitchen prep areas and other silver trim is Stainless Steel (414296). The floor is Earth (414311). The real floor was a mottled green carpet but I find earth is a good color to use on unseen floors, especially when lighting interiors.
The interiors came molded in the turquoise color, which is pretty close to the prototype Zuni Turquoise. If I was going to repaint this color I use GN Glacier Green (414228).
To simulate the El Capitan's Adobe style plates, I used TH&B Cream (404055).
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GUB wrote: Stokesda - any idea where those are built? The reason I ask they look like the ones I see being tested outside my office window over at the GM Diesel plant in London, Ontario.GUB
Stokesda - any idea where those are built? The reason I ask they look like the ones I see being tested outside my office window over at the GM Diesel plant in London, Ontario.
GUB
GUB, are you talking about the locomotives? If so, I must confess and plead ignorance about where they are built. I just saw this lashup of 3 locos at the head of a train in Shelby, MT, as we stopped for gas (and to feed our 3-month-old!). So I at least know that this one was in active service with BNSF.
The ES44DC is made by General Electric, but you have seen new locomotives at the plant near you, it was probably their EMD (GM) counterparts in identical paint schemes. Probably an SD70ACe or something similar.
Dan Stokes
My other car is a tunnel motor
CMLewis wrote: jeffrey-wimberly wrote: I have two much better cameras coming. A 3.1 megapixel Olympus (D550) and a 5 megapixel Vivitar (3935). I also have a full size tripod and at least one table top tripod coming.The problem with good equipment is that it eliminates perfectly good excuses! Chris
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mononguy63 wrote:Okay, so this is two weeks in a row that WPF has been hijacked. So for those of us just looking for fun model railroad photos, how about starting over.So let's get back to the "fun" part!Jim
Okay, so this is two weeks in a row that WPF has been hijacked. So for those of us just looking for fun model railroad photos, how about starting over.
So let's get back to the "fun" part!
Jim
R.T.POTEET: I beleive the prototype does refer to that as patching. At least I do!
Geep Unit: I like your work (although it's sad to see UP patching SP), but I don't like your negative comments. Please keep them to yourself.
Great work everyone!
Great photos all; this is the way WPF should be.
Mikelhh, I love the yard crane. Who makes that?
Dan, I like that autorack too, but if you rear-end it does the Pinto explode?
Nelson
Ex-Southern 385 Being Hoisted
Geep Unit,
I have been thinking of "patching" some of my SP units though I'm still being held back by the little angel on my right shoulder. Does the decal come with they yellow or do you have to go and paint the patch then apply the numbers and shield?
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Still working on my resin cast stucco city hall. Finally making enough progress that I could open up the doorway and do a temporary install of the wooden beans over the door. Not even close to being the final product. After I'm happy with things I'll stipple the wall with a stiff brush and get the stucco finish I want. Then on to the other 3 walls. Very time consuming projuect so far. These were all cast from my own molds.
Driline:
I'm sure your a nice guy and all , but please don't requote every photo, drives dialup folks crazy waiting for the load time.
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zgardner18 wrote: Geep Unit,I have been thinking of "patching" some of my SP units though I'm still being held back by the little angel on my right shoulder. Does the decal come with they yellow or do you have to go and paint the patch then apply the numbers and shield?
The renumber decal set come with all that you see. It is fairly easy too. There is aYellow patch and if you look real close in one or two of the pictures you can see the Microscale paper in the backround. The yellow goes over then the numbers onto the yellow patch. The very cool thing is you DO NOT have to remove the previous numbers at all to get great results. I know most people use harsh chemical sto remove the numbers and letters just to patch it and its not needed. Go ahead and repatch those SP units. If you sell them on Ebay they will sell for more money too because it is now a UP unit and people do like the repatches.
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Is the overland model a smooth runner like Atlas or Kato? /quote
No no no. I would dream of such a violent incident with the engineer for some members will say I am sick for modeling anything not considered "normal" LOL I spiled red paint thats all.
I am not a fan of the Athearn models running abilities and that is why I switch out the motors with genesis ones from engines I didnt like and sold as dummies. Then I add much needed weight and they are run worthy.
The few Overland models I have run flawlessly in my opinion and its not because I envy stupid brass either. It is because they do run real nicely like Atlas or Kato. My Sd70ACe runs the best out of any loco I have ever owned. I just won the bid for $456 for the Overland Bush unit SD70ACe but the kicker is it is a unpowered model. But the good news is I will remove the motor and DCC from one of my other Overland models to power it up, If it works!
R. T. POTEET ,
thay also call it renumbering, resteciling.
Southwest Chief wrote: AntonioFP45 wrote:SWChief,Very nice work on your interior Which paint brands did you use and what are the names or codes of the colors?Thanks.I used Polly Scale paints for the interiors. For the diner red seats I used Zinc Chromate Primer (414293). The kitchen prep areas and other silver trim is Stainless Steel (414296). The floor is Earth (414311). The real floor was a mottled green carpet but I find earth is a good color to use on unseen floors, especially when lighting interiors.The interiors came molded in the turquoise color, which is pretty close to the prototype Zuni Turquoise. If I was going to repaint this color I use GN Glacier Green (414228).To simulate the El Capitan's Adobe style plates, I used TH&B Cream (404055).
Very good reference. Thanks for sharing that info.
I had never considered that earth would be a good neutral color for unseen (or barely seen) floors. I plan on lighting most of my interiors with LEDs.
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GAPPLEG,
Wow great building. Stucco buildings are hard to find in HO kits. Your city hall looks fantastic. Did you make a styrene model first and then make molds from it? Other method?
What color paint do you plan to use for the stucco?
Nice work.
Got some grass put down last night, WS green blended turf. Cleaned up the excess a little while ago and this is what it looks like.
Jeff, I think now that you have grass and ballast down it looks much better. That weird plaster-ish stuff just didn't look right.
Oh and, is your ballast really that color or is it the camera?
Printer wrote:Just north of the camper the poor guy looks to be laying there dead. Looks like a murder. That how your little people deal with trolls on your layout? Off them and load up a camper with the carcasses and dump them in the wilderness???
Him and the horse that brung him!
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Geep Unit wrote: R. T. POTEET wrote:jeffrey-wimberly, been following photos of your layout for quite and its coming along fine; lookin' good in the neighborhood!!!(edited)
R. T. POTEET wrote:jeffrey-wimberly, been following photos of your layout for quite and its coming along fine; lookin' good in the neighborhood!!!
Geep unit, if you want to see excellent photos all the time, start a professional photographers thread. I've seen photos on here that are worse than mine and you don't jump on them half as much. I will post what photos I want to. I you don't like them, that's your problem. This is supposed to be Weekend Photo Fun, not Weekend Photo Judgement and Insult. So far it's been anything but fun! I can't help it if my old equipment isn't up to par with your newer stuff.
NOW GET OFF MY CASE!
Southwest Chief wrote: GAPPLEG,Wow great building. Stucco buildings are hard to find in HO kits. Your city hall looks fantastic. Did you make a styrene model first and then make molds from it? Other method?What color paint do you plan to use for the stucco?Nice work.
I freely admit , I cheated a bit. I bought the Walthers Sante Fe freight house, closed up all the openings, and then made molds. When I cast the new walls , they are clean and ready to do my stuff to them. I will chop and splice alot tho get what I want out of it. Like you said these things just aren't out there. I just wanted a stucco style city hall, small town, small building. Police dept will work out of the back.Color is undecided right now , but the usual yellowish earthy color will work for me.