rclangerThe passenger side tire is not touching the pavement.
Yeah, I noticed that after I posted the photo. I always have trouble getting all 4 wheels on these things to sit flat. So, this time I was particularly careful to get it right. And then what did I do? I posed it on an uneven stretch of roadway.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Thanks, John, I appreciate it. I think a lot of it is 60+years of observation, although, since I've been doing scenery, I do look at things a lot closer, now. DJ
Grampys TrainsThanks, John, I appreciate it. I think a lot of it is 60+years of observation, although, since I've been doing scenery, I do look at things a lot closer, now. DJ
I understand what you mean. I'm still just learning, but I find myself looking at everything very closely now to try to understand its shape, coloration, variations in coloration, texture, etc. And of course driving my wife crazy who couldn't care less :)
shayfan84325Great job on the Jordan kit. How about more guys/gals posting Jordan kit photos?
I'm glad you asked. I shattered my left heel two weeks ago and finally had surgery this morning to put Humpty back together again. No modeling between the pain and pharmaceuticals. Hopefully it's all recovery from here.
But Jordans I can post:
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I'm busy with my Silver Creek module. The second bridge, a trestle, will be the next project. But I'm waiting for my bridge ties.
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Pueblo & Salt Lake RR
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duckdogger I read an older article by Ken Patterson on oil paint weathering and thought I would give it a try. Being a chalk and air brush wash person, why not expand the skill set?I know there are those that are well versed in this process, but to me, it is the revelation of sliced bread. It is quick and very easy to do, and over do. I practiced on trailers before starting on about 35 various HC box and auto carriers.The ability to simulate a car roof gradually becoming rusty is easy as are rust streaks down a car. General road grime - heavy to light, is how intense your wash is, or how many coats you apply."> "> ">">
I read an older article by Ken Patterson on oil paint weathering and thought I would give it a try. Being a chalk and air brush wash person, why not expand the skill set?
I know there are those that are well versed in this process, but to me, it is the revelation of sliced bread. It is quick and very easy to do, and over do. I practiced on trailers before starting on about 35 various HC box and auto carriers.
The ability to simulate a car roof gradually becoming rusty is easy as are rust streaks down a car. General road grime - heavy to light, is how intense your wash is, or how many coats you apply.
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Nice start on stepping out of your comfort zone. Try using some of the chalks and different shades of oils to give more variation in your oil colors.
This is artist oils and AIM weathering powders.
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From the Thursday night (close enough) ops session on the Clinch Valley
See ya
Larry
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I appreciate all the variety shown this weekend, everyone. Well done!
Here is my submission. A 150 ton wrecker is preparing to depart from a job on the RIP swapping out a broken truck on a 70 ton hopper.
-Crandell
Thanks for the comments and photos Jerry.
Well after all this time I finally have something to post for WPF.
What 70 dollars can get ya.
The Seaboard is a Proto 2000 GP18, Digitrax DH121 decoder equiped, the SF is a Bachmann Plus B23-7, Digitrax DH120 decoder equiped.
My test track
The board is a 4 foot long 1x6, track is Walthers code 100 flex track and #8 LH turnout, Atlas manual turnout control, Atlas pre-made feeder rail connectors, and an old MRC Tech II I got at the same place as the trains for 15 bucks.
Some little dinky work I did on XtrkCAD when learning how to work it all. It may only be Kato's Amerst track plan for N scale Unitrack, but I did modify it a little. This is NOT my track plan, but I will still continue to work on it to improve my skills in the program
And finally, something I've had for a while but just now got around to posting it, and my first piece of HO equipment,
MILW-RODR Some little dinky work I did on XtrkCAD when learning how to work it all. It may only be Kato's Amerst track plan for N scale Unitrack, but I did modify it a little. This is NOT my track plan, but I will still continue to work on it to improve my skills in the program
Coming from a guy who used CAD track planning program (3rd Planit) to finalize my track plan, I can tell you it's the best investment you'll make when planning your railroad. It saves a ton of mistakes. Practicing first will save even more time, effort, and money.
This is about two hours later. Still lots to do, but getting there is most of the fun.
It's amazing what you can't see till you look at them full sized. Next come the other side. Patching for IATR and actual rust streaking.
Simon:
Nice to see another Brit Rail fan - I too have a collection that I run from time-to-time, but I don't usually mix them up with my N.A. stock. You seem to have got rid of these pesky brit [Hornby] couplers which look so ugly on what are usually very well detailed models. How did you do this?
I always enjoy seeing others' work on these regular threads - great techniques on the various weathering projects. For the forum here are 2 shots of both ends of my setup.
Robby I imagine awesome weathering would take at minimum a few days.
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AggroJonesRobby I imagine awesome weathering would take at minimum a few days.
As always....You are the BEST!
Many of us here would love to see an entire 8 to 10 car Aggrojones weathered engine and rolling stock. Maybe next week???
As always... With love.
No modeling to speak of this week, but I did get to see the 4449 pass through Naperville IL today. It was overcast and overall crappy out, but it was cool to see a big steamer in action.
onequiknova No modeling to speak of this week, but I did get to see the 4449 pass through Naperville IL today. It was overcast and overall crappy out, but it was cool to see a big steamer in action.
alanprocter Simon: Nice to see another Brit Rail fan - I too have a collection that I run from time-to-time, but I don't usually mix them up with my N.A. stock. You seem to have got rid of these pesky brit [Hornby] couplers which look so ugly on what are usually very well detailed models. How did you do this?
Alan, I didn't change the couplers. To give the impression that they are hooked together, I used one of the Bachmann UK hoppers which has a much smaller hook system than the Hornby. These were just posed for the shot.
Some stunning scenery on your layout. The mountains look superb.
Simon Modelling CB&Q and Wabash See my slowly evolving layout on my picturetrail site http://www.picturetrail.com/simontrains and our videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrCrispybake?feature=mhum
A new addition to my railroad, a Bachmann Spectrum shay..
Jarrell
I have to say, having gone back over the thread that the freight car weathering on display is simply superb. You guys are turning it into an art form.
Neutrino As always... With love.
LOL
Where are the how to threads on weathering?
Its not nice not to share!
John
jacon12 A new addition to my railroad, a Bachmann Spectrum shay..
Very nice Jarrell, the wood cab version is my favorite, does this one have factory sound?
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."-Albert Einstein
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Hey guys, finally got my new room painted. Here's a couple pics.
My future layout space. I'll be moving the weight bench and chair. might move the blue crates, I'm not sure.
Here's my workbench, storage area, and study desk. I still need to hang those Titanic prints up.
Finally, a shot of my rs1 on the test track:
Also, shot this video of a train running on the layout with our digital camera. Yes, it's crappy quality. I'm not sure if it sped the train up any though.:
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Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Grampy's Trains,
Is EVERY square inch of your layout PERFECT?!!!!!
Thank you for the compliment, Lou. I do appreciate it. Perfect? OMG, no. I use Atlas code 100 track and CL switches, my backdrop is plain blue, all my buildings are from kits, I made and used almost 900 "puff ball" trees, and the list goes on and on. But, I'm happy with it. DJ
Here's a link to a weathering site. Takes a bit of time to join but worth it.
http://www.modeltrainsweathered.com/
Springfield PA
This weekend I started phase 2 of my diorama with adding the grade crossing dirt road, setting overpass #1 and assembling overpass #2.
--Zak Gardner
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