http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GZL6pQTOxw
I haven't done anything to the loco yet in terms of weathering or detailing. This is straight from the box.
Modeling the Rio Grande Southern First District circa 1938-1946 in HOn3.
Dave,
thanks for sharing this video with us. It is a great looking loco, but should get the "doghouse"
Whenever I see picture of your layout, I start to think about chucking my HO/OO gauge plans and go the iNvisble way...
Dave Vollmerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GZL6pQTOxw I haven't done anything to the loco yet in terms of weathering or detailing. This is straight from the box.
Dave.
Congratulations on your new acquisition for the PRR. It looks and sounds pretty good to my eyes and ears. As usual, whenever I hear an old time steam whistle, my eyes get all watery. It's funny 'cause these new-fangled diesels just don't do a thing for me. (Other than those transition era streamlined beauties, of course.)
Blue Flamer.
Great Loco Dave!
I have an N scale 2-8-8-2 packed away with the Xmas stuff, as the only N scale layout we have is a small one under the table top tree, where it gets a LOT of use.I got it at a train show a few years ago.
It is a favorite of mine, a great little {big} loco, and runs very well. I call it my "big boy" just refering to it's size, even though it isn't exactly a real "Big Boy". Of course is only DC and soundless.
I hope yours will serve you just as well as mine does!
-G .
Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.
HO and N Scale.
After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
Dave:
That's one handsome locomotive you've got there, by golly! And it's nice to see a video of a portion of your very handsome layout.
Question: What was that impressive introductory background music to the video? Sounded a little like Wagner, but not quite. You've got my curiosity up.
Again--that locomotive is SWEET!
Tom
Tom View my layout photos! http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm310/TWhite-014/Rio%20Grande%20Yuba%20River%20Sub One can NEVER have too many Articulateds!
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
twhiteDave: Question: What was that impressive introductory background music to the video? Sounded a little like Wagner, but not quite. You've got my curiosity up. Tom
The link to download the song is there on the YouTube page... It's from the Peter Jackson remake of King Kong. It's the scene where King King climbs the Empire State Building. I wanted to convey a sense of size and power.
So I ended up weathering the HH1 using acrylic washes. I'd intended to fire up the airbrush (and I may do so yet), but she's just so pretty I couldn't bring myself to obliterate her with soot and road grime. I gave her a hefty coat of Dullcote first and then went after her with thin grime and soot washes. The firebox skirt and knuckles got some brighter rust while the tender trucks and bottoms of the cylinders got a darker rust/grime mix. The valve gear, drivers, pilot/trailing trucks got a road grime color. The cab roof, smokebox, and tender deck got a darker soot.
I also added the doghouse to the tender.
Overall, to me, she still looks maintained but used. Maybe cleaner than she should be, but not offensively so.
One more pic, with the oversized ground throw in the foreground...
Great shots and video Dave....she's a beauty for sure.
Bob Berger, C.O.O. N-ovation & Northwestern R.R. My patio layout....SEE IT HERE
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Great work, its amazing the quality of n scale sound today, I'm very impressed. And I've always been a big fan of your signal system on your layout. I'm actually trying to model something similar to your interlocking on my HO layout, thats why I am buying all of these NJ international position signals lately. I prefer these over the other brands due to the brass construction and I like the bulbs better than most LEDs.
Now if only Broadway could make that M1a
Interesting. I just got my HO-scale Y3 2-8-8-2 today also!!
I haven't had a chance to video it yet. And I have to figure out how I'm gonna get rid of that huge "Santa Fe" on the side...
John
With the music and all the opening credits I thought I was watching a Spielberg movie, I have to compliment you on some excellent model building and scenery.very very nice work. You have to find a way to get rid of the brick wall it totally ruins the scenes which are all very outstanding.
Nice job oh and the locomotive s neat too.
Are you aware of this online resource?
Norfolk & Western Historical Society (NWHS):
http://www.nwhs.org/
They are just chock full of Y3 photos:
http://www.nwhs.org/archivesdb/listdocs.php?Source=Bob%20Hundman%20Collection
Allegheny2-6-6-6 With the music and all the opening credits I thought I was watching a Spielberg movie, I have to compliment you on some excellent model building and scenery.very very nice work. You have to find a way to get rid of the brick wall it totally ruins the scenes which are all very outstanding.Nice job oh and the locomotive s neat too.
I was unaware of your situation and please don't misunderstand me that it really didn't ruin it per say but detracted from your excellent work. Just some what of a distraction is all.
Dave, I as well think you read to much into the comment. Good looking engine.
Cuda Ken
I hate Rust
My reply wasn't meant to be sarcastic. It's a frustration of my own as well. I'd actually love to add more backdrops but have been flummoxed by a way to steady temporary ones for photographic purposes other than recruiting my 7-year-old to hold it. I'm debating buying an easel. I could probably rig a more permanent solution that would still not affect the rental walls like anchor bolts would... but with my move coming up in 4 months, it'll soon be overcome by events. I'm also considering removable foamcore backdrops attached with Velcro.
The original purpose of the video was actually much less dramatic. Some friends of mine on another board had requested video of the sound feature, nothing more. But you all know me! I can't do anything without drama.
Hi Dave,
I have admired your work since joining the forum and really enjoyed your current presentation except for the introductory music. I just couldn't associate it with those steamers.
Perhaps the following would be appropriate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AlEvy0fJto
Happy Railroading
Bob
Don't Ever Give Up
Dave Vollmer I'm also considering removable foamcore backdrops attached with Velcro.
Why didn't you just fix it in post with CGI?
Dave VollmerThe original purpose of the video was actually much less dramatic. Some friends of mine on another board had requested video of the sound feature, nothing more. But you all know me! I can't do anything without drama.
I liked the music and am usually a fan of soundtracks. But I didn't recognize this piece. Maybe it's because I tend to prefer Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams.
Overall I thought the video was well done. Nice use of transitions and good camera angles.
Very cool video, and as a retired Navy type, let me just say "I feel your pain"!
-George
"And the sons of Pullman porters and the sons of engineers ride their father's magic carpet made of steel..."
MAbruceDave Vollmer I'm also considering removable foamcore backdrops attached with Velcro. Why didn't you just fix it in post with CGI? Dave VollmerThe original purpose of the video was actually much less dramatic. Some friends of mine on another board had requested video of the sound feature, nothing more. But you all know me! I can't do anything without drama. I liked the music and am usually a fan of soundtracks. But I didn't recognize this piece. Maybe it's because I tend to prefer Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams.Overall I thought the video was well done. Nice use of transitions and good camera angles.
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