"Rust, whats not to love?"
OK so this is my phirst photo phun post, as its the first time i've had both some scenery done and a camera to capture it with. The pics arent of great quality, but you get the general idea. also, its a british layout, so hopefully no-one will get offended ;)
This is a Birds-eye shot of Ravynholm,(pron. Raven-home) my small Welsh terminus. still needs people and other details added though you can see the abandoned narrow gauge slate line.
Local mixed train arrives just after dawn(the Maithwaith signs came with the platform,must change those):
2271 waits for the line to clear:
this pic came out kinda nice:
So thats Ravynholm as it is now. My layout is divided into 3 scenes, so I'll post some pics of the Mine scene next week.
Feedback (the good, the bad and the ugly) welcomed!
Offended, Sean.....are you pulling our legs? I think you have done a bang-up job of depicting the British flavour of railroading. Really nice scenery you have there. Nicely done.
-Crandell
Wikious wrote: I made some more progress on my WSOR weed sprayer cars.Prototype can be found here:Weed Sprayer. Photo not mine.
I made some more progress on my WSOR weed sprayer cars.
Prototype can be found here:Weed Sprayer. Photo not mine.
Interesting project you got there
Well folks, I've actually started a decent-sized project. but first, a sneak peek at the ARR paint scheme:
and yes, I know it looks like crap, but I'm not done. this is just a sneak peek (hand rails will remain red)
and here's what I call my crew car. part of a b-mann ATSF caboose riding on a b-mann P&LE gondola:
looking around my room because my parents kicked me off the computer for about 3 hours, I relized I coukld add a little yard and another industry to the layout. And yes, those curves are sharp (oh well):
and yes, that one is a little fuzzy, but the others are good. and yes, I will work on the roof of the transfer building.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Say, you are a busy feller, Packers#1. I like the ivy on the walls of the building in the first image. Nice touch! I sense that you are in N scale? If so, painting would be well out of my range. So, I will look forward to seeing your engine when it is done.
selector wrote: Say, you are a busy feller, Packers#1. I like the ivy on the walls of the building in the first image. Nice touch! I sense that you are in N scale? If so, painting would be well out of my range. So, I will look forward to seeing your engine when it is done.-Crandell
Thanks selector. It's actually three engines that I'm painting. I got that ivy technique off of that cody's office where Dana Kawala hosted. here's the four sides:
And you're right, I am in N scale. I've been kicking myself for the past week about the repaints though, cause I forgot the rule that Testors paints (other than model master) do NOT belong on a loco. I think I'm gonna get new shells etc. for the GP9, GP30, and H-15-44, cause that paint work is too heavy. might give stripping the shells a try though.
Sawyer: That ivy reminds me of a building in Boston that has a wall covered in Ivy... Looks really cool when there's wind... Cool!
I plan on outfitting it with end braces like those early SP cars (they were orange) by either ACF or Thrall, I don't remember. That should give it some history, as the earlier cars had those.
Alex
I'm enjoying all the pictures so far this weekend. happy Labor Day, everybody.
This weekend's passenger train on my layout is the Denver Zephyr. The dome observation is kit bashed.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
That's too bad. I love seeing what other modelers have done and I don't care what part of the world they come from or model. Wouldn't it be great to see an Indian or Pakistani model railroad! When you get more shots, post'em... I know everyone here would like to see what you're up to.
Jarrell
corksean12 wrote:Thanks Crandell! I didnt really think anyone would mind, But I have seen european forums not take kindly to American railroads before, so I was just making sure.
jacon12 wrote: That's too bad. I love seeing what other modelers have done and I don't care what part of the world they come from or model. Wouldn't it be great to see an Indian or Pakistani model railroad! When you get more shots, post'em... I know everyone here would like to see what you're up to.Jarrell corksean12 wrote:Thanks Crandell! I didnt really think anyone would mind, But I have seen european forums not take kindly to American railroads before, so I was just making sure.
I'll second that. Whether it's Europe, Asia, America, Australia, etc., it's all the same hobby.
I don't think alcohol would work, but you could try brake fluid. Just a little bit in a hidden part of a loco (like inside the shell).
Vincent
Wants: 1. high-quality, sound equipped, SD40-2s, C636s, C30-7s, and F-units in BN. As for ones that don't cost an arm and a leg, that's out of the question....
2. An end to the limited-production and other crap that makes models harder to get and more expensive.
jacon12 wrote: When you get more shots, post'em... I know everyone here would like to see what you're up to.Jarrell
When you get more shots, post'em... I know everyone here would like to see what you're up to.
I will second (or is that third) that motion. Please feel free to post more pics. Very nice work.
The late afternoon sun lights up the cab on the switching crew as they finish their work.
Back story: I haven't been in the train room for over a month. I was coming from the laundry room and happened to glance in the train room and saw this. The sunlight very seldom gets into the train room. I ran upstairs and grabbed the camera. I took the shot but by the time I had another one set up, the sun was gone and the room was dark again. So this was very much a lucky shot.
Tom
Life is simple - eat, drink, play with trains!
Go Big Red!
PA&ERR "If you think you are doing something stupid, you're probably right!"
Packer wrote:Have you tried stripping the paint off, Sawyer? I don't think alcohol would work, but you could try brake fluid. Just a little bit in a hidden part of a loco (like inside the shell).
Gonna try that. On my GP9 first, because that shell has the most paint (factory paint, AL, SEC, ARR). I'm gonna make that yard into a small industrial park. Muck better.
Heres a pic of my newest loco(got it today). A BLI sound equipped UP AC6000CW, i traded in some old locos and my bachmann ez command and got the engine for $70 instead of the $200 they were asking. I also got a MRC Prodigy Express and wow this sucker is complicated!
Custom built from Athearn RTR GP38-2. I thought the SP fans out there might enjoy this shot.
Packers 1 wrote: Packer wrote:Have you tried stripping the paint off, Sawyer? I don't think alcohol would work, but you could try brake fluid. Just a little bit in a hidden part of a loco (like inside the shell).Gonna try that. On my GP9 first, because that shell has the most paint (factory paint, AL, SEC, ARR). I'm gonna make that yard into a small industrial park. Muck better.
Brake fluid "works" but really softens the plastic. Leaving the loco in a tub of 90% alcohol is the best, and safest way to remove paint.
Guilford Guy wrote: Packers 1 wrote: Packer wrote:Have you tried stripping the paint off, Sawyer? I don't think alcohol would work, but you could try brake fluid. Just a little bit in a hidden part of a loco (like inside the shell).Gonna try that. On my GP9 first, because that shell has the most paint (factory paint, AL, SEC, ARR). I'm gonna make that yard into a small industrial park. Muck better.Brake fluid "works" but really softens the plastic. Leaving the loco in a tub of 90% alcohol is the best, and safest way to remove paint.
But for enamel paint I don't think it works. I've, tried, but no results.
Oh well, already started, so I'll just use the brake fluid. besides, I don't think there's any alchool around here.
well only one new shot from me for tonight my camera batteries just died. I was hoping to show both of my bridges i carved from plaster, they are finally in operation!
Adam Thompson Model Railroading is fun!
Southern Pacific is fine, but I'm a really big fan of good shots and this is one.
Edited by selector - image removed in consideration of other viewers
Edited by selector - image deleted in consideration of other viewers
Nice shot, mtrails!!! Is that an icecicle breaker mounted on the loco?
mtrails wrote: Custom built from Athearn RTR GP38-2. I thought the SP fans out there might enjoy this shot.
Excellent snow scene mtrails
MTRails, love it. Now how come we don;t see THAT on the TAA segments? nd what are you using for fresh powder?
Sawyer: Might try Laquer Thinner on a q-tip. It should still have the kick to do the job, but be controlled enough to work for you. A q-tip would also sponge and not run. Follow it quickly with a second q-tip or a paper towl.
I third the enjoyment of the european models.
I may have to borrow the high sided porch design for my work cars too.
The regulars are good as always,
Shayfan has some neat shots of 1:1
Matt's off to a good start with his town.
The UP AC6000 is a great angle, even if it is UP.
Berlingo: I wouldn;t worry about weathering the commuters. All the ones I;ve seen are clean
-Morgan
jacon12 - Thank you. Glad you liked my photo!
moelarrycurly4- Yeah those are icicle breakers that I made from scratch from brass. I hinged them so that they can also fold down like the prototype. Please don't ask me to make a set for you, because it was not easy!
Packers#1 - Thank you!
flashwave - I was actualy planning a snow scene for a TAA episode this winter.
The snow is Woodland scenics snow. I'ts just ground foam, and when it's loose, forget running a train through it!
Russel - WOW! Fantastic work.
ChrisKSDF wrote: In light of the completion of climate control installation in my 3 car Las Vegas garage, meaning that construction can finally begin on the 22x35ft ARR Anchorage Subdivision, here's my first of hopefully many contributions to WPF:A celebratory photo of the 17 locomotives that'll soon finally have some real mainline track to get out and stretch their legs on! Nice!!!
In light of the completion of climate control installation in my 3 car Las Vegas garage, meaning that construction can finally begin on the 22x35ft ARR Anchorage Subdivision, here's my first of hopefully many contributions to WPF:
A celebratory photo of the 17 locomotives that'll soon finally have some real mainline track to get out and stretch their legs on!
Nice!!!
Colorado Front Range Railroad: http://www.coloradofrontrangerr.com/