UP2CSX wrote: Spectratone, what kind of scenery are you trying to recreate? If it's the arid desert Southwest, I think the background hills look just about right. Maybe a few more splotches of green to represent mesquite but it's very good as it stands.
Spectratone, what kind of scenery are you trying to recreate? If it's the arid desert Southwest, I think the background hills look just about right. Maybe a few more splotches of green to represent mesquite but it's very good as it stands.
Spectratone, I agree with UP2CSX. You've done an excellent job. I would also agree that a few more very small indications of vegitation on the "painted hill" above the Santa Fe might be in order to fool the eye a bit more in blending the actual foreground into the background. The blend of the areas on the left and the right are perfect !
Regards,
Tom
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claycts wrote: Well I will fire a salvo against ME But this is a very DEER picture:This was what I was doing this summer. Bought about 75 acers of land for a hunting area for some friends of mine (I do not hunt) My fun are the pictures and target shooting.Sorry, but after all the FUN you where having I had to do it!! DEER I hope no one gets mad!!!
Well I will fire a salvo against ME
But this is a very DEER picture:
This was what I was doing this summer. Bought about 75 acers of land for a hunting area for some friends of mine (I do not hunt) My fun are the pictures and target shooting.
Sorry, but after all the FUN you where having I had to do it!! DEER I hope no one gets mad!!!
Looks to me like this deer has a nasty cold. Therefore, this is a picture of a DEERailment and, as such, is appropriate for a train forum.
(Sorry all, couldn't resist!)
Chris
claycts wrote:What kind of paint did you use on Mechants Row??? I tried some Craft paint and it did not work very well.Bear Mountain, Family lived in Havestraw NY.
What kind of paint did you use on Mechants Row??? I tried some Craft paint and it did not work very well.
Bear Mountain, Family lived in Havestraw NY.
Bear Mountain? Naw, it is Bare Mountain (it's a pun on Bare Hill on Canandaigua Lake - old Seneca Legend and the fact that it is a Clear Cut Logging operation on the layout..... check out: http://www.footprintpress.com/FingerLakes/Barehill.htm
As for the paints, I used a combination of things mostly mixed to order from what I have on hand. I mostly used Rustolium American Accents (available in fairly small bottles and reasonably priced) I found at the local Value Hardware store, Some Muralo paints that I use for scenery - pint cans from the True Value Hardware store downtown, some Woodland Scenics paints (concrete was the only one I used), and the Badger line of hobby paints from my LHS. Most were thinned a bit to preserve as much of the fine detail as possible and still get good coverage. You are right that a lot of paints just won't stick to that particular building. I washed it several times using detergent and very hot water and still some paints didn't stick. I have found that if you give it a light coat of plastic compatable spray paint first, then other paints can be brushed on with no problem. There is lighting in some of the apartments on the second floor. Since it is 1925, stores closed at a reasonable hour, everyone went home to their families..........
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
CMLewis wrote:Looks to me like this deer has a nasty cold. Therefore, this is a picture of a DEERailment and, as such, is appropriate for a train forum.(Sorry all, couldn't resist!)Chris
Ohhhhhhh! gag, gag, gag! That is BAAAAAADDDDDDD! I loved it.
Here is a shot of the Finger Lakes Railway's U23B in the LV heritage scheme.
Dan Pikulski
www.DansResinCasting.com
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
Thank you. I am going to try some model car primer with an air brush on one of the buildngs. Even at my age you learn from reading!!
A Parting shot. Caught a REAL FOX running away!
I know, enough of my WILD LIFE
Dave
you are an "N" scaler I think?I'am working with "N" my self,but have a little problem ID'ing an
Locomotive I got of E... It is an 2-8-8-2 It runs ok but has been droped and needs a new cowcatcher/rails the only thing is on the bottom it says"MADE IN GERMANY" that all I know about it.It allso needs new traction tires on the rear engine.I throught you might be abble to help me?I allso have one of the newer Bachmann 2-6-6-2 that is brand new and is real nice and runs exclent.
JIM
Got this while I was in town today. It would make an interesting model.
oleirish wrote: Daveyou are an "N" scaler I think?I'am working with "N" my self,but have a little problem ID'ing anLocomotive I got of E... It is an 2-8-8-2 It runs ok but has been droped and needs a new cowcatcher/rails the only thing is on the bottom it says"MADE IN GERMANY" that all I know about it.It allso needs new traction tires on the rear engine.I throught you might be abble to help me?I allso have one of the newer Bachmann 2-6-6-2 that is brand new and is real nice and runs exclent.JIM
Yes, I'm in N scale. What's the specific issue you're having? My knowledge of N scale steam is limited to those that can be kitbashed into Pennsylvania RR prototypes of the 1950s. The Pennsy had a few N&W-style HH2 2-8-8-2s (similar to the LL P2K 2-8-8-2s) but they were generally used on Lines West of Pittsburgh (I model Lines East) and were off the roster by the late 1940s (I model 1956), so I don't have one. They're neat locos, though, and I would consider one if I could pick up the DCC-ready one cheap. Seems to me it might make a decent candidate for the new Tsunami micro-decoder!
Modeling the Rio Grande Southern First District circa 1938-1946 in HOn3.
Dave Vollmer wrote: oleirish wrote: I would like to know who made the 2-8-8-2 so I go to them for parts.And yes the mirco Tsunami is on the list!!! for my bachmann 2-6-6-2ThanksJIMDaveyou are an "N" scaler I think?I'am working with "N" my self,but have a little problem ID'ing anLocomotive I got of E... It is an 2-8-8-2 It runs ok but has been droped and needs a new cowcatcher/rails the only thing is on the bottom it says"MADE IN GERMANY" that all I know about it.It allso needs new traction tires on the rear engine.I throught you might be abble to help me?I allso have one of the newer Bachmann 2-6-6-2 that is brand new and is real nice and runs exclent.JIMYes, I'm in N scale. What's the specific issue you're having? My knowledge of N scale steam is limited to those that can be kitbashed into Pennsylvania RR prototypes of the 1950s. The Pennsy had a few N&W-style HH2 2-8-8-2s (similar to the LL P2K 2-8-8-2s) but they were generally used on Lines West of Pittsburgh (I model Lines East) and were off the roster by the late 1940s (I model 1956), so I don't have one. They're neat locos, though, and I would consider one if I could pick up the DCC-ready one cheap. Seems to me it might make a decent candidate for the new Tsunami micro-decoder!
oleirish wrote: I would like to know who made the 2-8-8-2 so I go to them for parts.And yes the mirco Tsunami is on the list!!! for my bachmann 2-6-6-2ThanksJIMDaveyou are an "N" scaler I think?I'am working with "N" my self,but have a little problem ID'ing anLocomotive I got of E... It is an 2-8-8-2 It runs ok but has been droped and needs a new cowcatcher/rails the only thing is on the bottom it says"MADE IN GERMANY" that all I know about it.It allso needs new traction tires on the rear engine.I throught you might be abble to help me?I allso have one of the newer Bachmann 2-6-6-2 that is brand new and is real nice and runs exclent.JIM
Thanks
Okay, the people who made N scale 2-8-8-2s are (are you ready?):
MRC
Atlas/Rivarossi
Life-Like (now Walthers)
ConCor
Could be any of the above (though most likely not Life-Like).
That it says "MADE IN GERMANY" and not "WEST GERMANY" tells you it was made after November 1989...
just an update of construction progress. got some of the track laid, now need to get some feeder wires installed. Never new how much more complicated things could get with the addition of grades. Oh, and by the way, selector the ski jump as u put is now finished..lol
this was the ski jump before it was finished...lol
Boy, lots of great photos this week. So much nicer when I can comment on photos instead of who's insulting who.
George, this is the Merchant's Row I just finished redoing. I repainted the Furniture company store front, added the Furniture sign, which I did an awful job building from sheet styrene, but I'm hoping it will look better lit. Added some awnings to keep the pedestrians cool, a TV antenna I built from brass rod, and a few signs. Used all Floquild paints, which seem to work fine on whatever type of plastic Walther's uses for the Merchant's Row line. I still have some wiring to finish so I took these in my driveway.
alfadawg01 wrote: Thanks, UP2CSX. You may have a case of extreme expansion and contraction on the part of the awnings, the freight cars, you operators or worse yet, a combination of all three. You might want to enforce rule Z part 0.1 paragraph zed line 235.6 on operating nights ("The general manager reserves the right to deny coffee and donut priveleges to any and all operators and their accomplices found to be messing with the aforementioned general manager's head on operating night.....).
Thanks, UP2CSX. You may have a case of extreme expansion and contraction on the part of the awnings, the freight cars, you operators or worse yet, a combination of all three. You might want to enforce rule Z part 0.1 paragraph zed line 235.6 on operating nights ("The general manager reserves the right to deny coffee and donut priveleges to any and all operators and their accomplices found to be messing with the aforementioned general manager's head on operating night.....).
LOL, Alphadawg, I think you nailed it. Someone here on my small crew is doing structural alterations without a permit. I need to track down this malcontent.
pike-62 wrote:Here is a shot of the Finger Lakes Railway's U23B in the LV heritage scheme. Dan Pikulskiwww.DansResinCasting.com
AMAZING!
I LOVE THE FGLK. 2201 is a great loco!
Alex
Guilford Guy wrote: pike-62 wrote:Here is a shot of the Finger Lakes Railway's U23B in the LV heritage scheme. Dan Pikulskiwww.DansResinCasting.comAMAZING!I LOVE THE FGLK. 2201 is a great loco!
YES! My favorite Short Line! Is that out on Lyons Road? I think I know the guy who owns the Pick-em-up truck.....
Here's the progress so far...
First, a concrete platform between the tracks, and preparation for the steel shed to be built.
I started working up the shed based on photos in Dwight Jones' excellent book on WM cabooses. Mine's a bit short, but it can hold two cars reasonably. I have to finish adding some structural members, then I'll simulate an overhead crane and add some lighting. There will be a bunch of detail added to this scene. While the yard section is temporary, I'll be able to use this structure in the Elkins yard when it's all said and done.
Here's a peek at the new caboose service track.
Lee
Route of the Alpha Jets www.wmrywesternlines.net
Great photos, everyone, and we get to enjoy them in peace.
Crandell, always love to see your big steam up against that scenery. That Niagara roundhouse shot stirs the imagination. Which locos extra drivers are awaiting installation?
MaBruce, how did you create the rust and peeling paint on the bridge? Awesome!
Milwaukee Road, that tower is better than my earliest efforts, mainly because it doesn't have strings of Testors cement running everywhere.
Dave V, I like the density of your trees and foliage, and the way it encroaches on the riverbank, and even grows up under the viaduct. It's a very real touch.
Ray, great bandstand. I like the ground-level shots the best.
Mikelhh, good job on the spalling concrete on the platform.
And Jeff, it just keeps getting better.
Jbinkley; Jarrell - awesome!
Nelson
Ex-Southern 385 Being Hoisted
howmus wrote:UP2CSX, Awnings, Oh yeah awnings! That's what I need on mine. Now,,,,, how the heck am I going to add awning when the building is already in place on the layout....... Hmmm, there has to be a way. Awnings, why didn't I think of that. Every photo I have seen from the 1920's of Canandaigua and Geneva, NY the buildings had AWNINGS! Duh!
Ray, yeah, I know. I don't know how I could have overlooked such an obvious detail either. The red and white striped awning was added while the building was still glued to the layout. I measured the storefront and bent an awning frame from florist wire. I'd use brass wire like I did on the solid awning next time since its closer to scale. I printed the red and white stripes on plain paper using MS Word and then cut it to shape to fit the awning support. I used that strip of styrene to hold the top of awning in place and cover it up. In retrospect, I could have used a smaller piece of styrene and it would have worked just as well. I drilled a hole in each side of the storefront and then slipped in the wire frame, securing it with a few drops of CA. I then dropped the paper over the frame and folded it so it would match the slope of the frame and leave some hanging down in front. You're better off to go too long than too short because you can trim it with a scissors - don't ask me how I know that.
As long as you have decent access to the storefronts without a lot of overhead obstructions, this would probably work with most storefronts while on the layout. The solid awning is also installable while the buildings are still down since all you have to is cut styrene, make the top look like tar and gravel, and CA it to to the storefronts involved. I used stripwood to get it all even since you can't see it from anywhere but the bottom of the awning. The steel "supports" are purely decorative brass wire to make it look like something's holding the awning up. I've also seen these awnings with column supports that go to the sidewalk rather than top supports. The tricky part with my layout is the streetlights are already in place. The solid awning just clears the top of one streelight.
Now that I've started on the storefront awnings, I realized I'm also missing second floor awnings, the kind that came down over office windows to keep out the sun. I don't have a clue how to do those since each building has different widths and lengths. These awnings also have a compound curve if the were the type that covered the side and top of the window. Some would also have to done rolled up to make it look right. I may start another thread to see if anyone else has come up with such a harebrained scheme and has any advice.