secondhandmodeler Keep in mind that this is all G scale construction, not HO or N.
Keep in mind that this is all G scale construction, not HO or N.
It is?
If so, is everthing in G scale scratch built "stick by stick", to steal a general construction term?
Rich
Alton Junction
richhotrain JohnReid: The sill is made with a square piece of wood to which glue was applied and then rolled in sand.The header was made in the fashion of the day.It is nice to work a bit of design and color into a wall this large.Check your references for ideas. Can we step back here for a moment? Are you telling us that you built this structure, stone by stone, brick by brick, and the window frames by constructing individual components like sill, sash, jamb, grilles and panes? What about the porch? We need to know more about what is going on here. Rich
JohnReid: The sill is made with a square piece of wood to which glue was applied and then rolled in sand.The header was made in the fashion of the day.It is nice to work a bit of design and color into a wall this large.Check your references for ideas.
The sill is made with a square piece of wood to which glue was applied and then rolled in sand.The header was made in the fashion of the day.It is nice to work a bit of design and color into a wall this large.Check your references for ideas.
Can we step back here for a moment?
Are you telling us that you built this structure, stone by stone, brick by brick, and the window frames by constructing individual components like sill, sash, jamb, grilles and panes? What about the porch?
We need to know more about what is going on here.
JohnReid The sill is made with a square piece of wood to which glue was applied and then rolled in sand.The header was made in the fashion of the day.It is nice to work a bit of design and color into a wall this large.Check your references for ideas.
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I quit drinking beer because the download was taking longer than the upload !
A good modeling bud of mine has done a great picture tutorial on window making.See my albums "KH pics".Unfortunately I haven't had time to put the text and the proper pic to go with it in order however the pics themselves are pretty much self-explanitory.
Thank you Corey ! glad you like my stuff.
Checked out your photos John on the photo bucket. Some very nice modelling here!
Corey
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mobilman44 BTW, a Chicago trivia question of many years ago was: "what are the three Chicago main streets that are laid on an angle?"
BTW, a Chicago trivia question of many years ago was: "what are the three Chicago main streets that are laid on an angle?"
Hmmm, are we talking about Archer, Milwaukee and Ogden?
OK, let's drop back to back drops.
sfcouple mobilman, can't answer your question but a few years ago my nephew, brother and I visited that great city and rode what I guess is called the "El." Anyway, we were just amazed at how close it got to buildings/apartments. If the windows could have been rolled down we could have carried on conversations with some people. I know my response is a little off topic, but we had a ball in Chicago---a wonderful city with a rich history. There is also a fantastic HO Scale Model Railroad in their Science and Technology Museum that was fascinating to watch. Wayne
mobilman, can't answer your question but a few years ago my nephew, brother and I visited that great city and rode what I guess is called the "El." Anyway, we were just amazed at how close it got to buildings/apartments. If the windows could have been rolled down we could have carried on conversations with some people.
I know my response is a little off topic, but we had a ball in Chicago---a wonderful city with a rich history. There is also a fantastic HO Scale Model Railroad in their Science and Technology Museum that was fascinating to watch.
Wayne
Wayne,
Check out the Chicago layout thread elsewhere on this forum.
mobilman44 Richotrain, That is soooo cool! Being from Chicago I recognize the "Lee" sign, as it is a well known and obvious landmark. You really did it justice. So, that is obviously Dearborn station, and its a really good likeness and very impressive. You did good! You know what really hits me? Its the fact that you show the gaps between the buildings! Chicago laid out a nice gridwork of north/south and east/west streets, and your layout/backdrop really shows that. BTW, a Chicago trivia question of many years ago was: "what are the three Chicago main streets that are laid on an angle?"
Richotrain,
That is soooo cool! Being from Chicago I recognize the "Lee" sign, as it is a well known and obvious landmark. You really did it justice.
So, that is obviously Dearborn station, and its a really good likeness and very impressive. You did good!
You know what really hits me? Its the fact that you show the gaps between the buildings! Chicago laid out a nice gridwork of north/south and east/west streets, and your layout/backdrop really shows that.
Modeling HO Freelance Logging Railroad.
ENJOY !
Mobilman44
Living in southeast Texas, formerly modeling the "postwar" Santa Fe and Illinois Central
blownout cylinder I am incorporating those ABS things as PART of my backdrop.
I am incorporating those ABS things as PART of my backdrop.
An example of one of my backdrops using a variety of materials.
These are old style hand made bricks that were made in molds but were not always the exact same size or shape.The gray blocks are limestone.This is an early piece of work when I had lots yet to learn about bricks walls.I am happy with the amount of relief given by this thickness of watercolor paper.The color of the mortar between the bricks is another story.I would now suggest that you paint the foamboard nimbus gray before laying any bricks at all.The limestone blocks were done this way.I incorrectly thought that I might save some time by putting on the first coat of paint after gluing on the bricks to the foamboard.Actually there is no simple way to do it .Each brick must be painted by hand one by one.Do not use an airbrush for this operation.The surface and all four edges must be covered and be super careful not to get any glue on the paper as it will stick out like a sore thumb.I use a soft round brush for this and a paint called JoSonja gouache acrylic that dries absolutely flat ( no shine) .It is called gold oxide.This first coat of paint will become the lightest shade on your finished wall,unless of course you choose to darken it later.When applying your paint strive for even coats otherwise you will end up with blotches.Water color paper is not very forgiving of mistakes in this regard.Try to think of each wall as you would a painting and make it interesting for the viewers eye and that means do not try to be too perfect.Vary the mortar thickness as well as the point where the edges of the bricks meet. etc....Every wall has a history,so try to build some of that into your wall.They all weather differently,are modified over time ,as well as used for advertising.For dioramas they can be essential for helping tell your story.
What if the house looses the furnace? or the project is placed in a non-conditioned environment space? I would consider a rubber based cement, like Barge, Goop etc. It should be more tolerant to temperature changes. Just a thought & another viewpoint...
blownout cylinder OK...now I am looking for a glue idea for ABS half cylinders and foamcore backdrops...what would work?
OK...now I am looking for a glue idea for ABS half cylinders and foamcore backdrops...what would work?
Ahh, OK, I see what you are asking now.
How about hot glue because plastic glues are going to melt the foam core board.
blownout cylinder richhotrain: blownout cylinder: ABS=plastic pipe...http://www.ppfahome.org/abs/absgeneral.html#definition I took a small section of pipe and cut it into 2 sections...along the long axis of the pipe..hence 1/2 pipe BC, I'm confused. What does that have to do with OP's photo? Rich I am incorporating those ABS things as PART of my backdrop. That is why I am posting here..maybe you have an idea? Not to mention..who asked what ABS was?
richhotrain: blownout cylinder: ABS=plastic pipe...http://www.ppfahome.org/abs/absgeneral.html#definition I took a small section of pipe and cut it into 2 sections...along the long axis of the pipe..hence 1/2 pipe BC, I'm confused. What does that have to do with OP's photo? Rich
blownout cylinder: ABS=plastic pipe...http://www.ppfahome.org/abs/absgeneral.html#definition I took a small section of pipe and cut it into 2 sections...along the long axis of the pipe..hence 1/2 pipe
ABS=plastic pipe...http://www.ppfahome.org/abs/absgeneral.html#definition
I took a small section of pipe and cut it into 2 sections...along the long axis of the pipe..hence 1/2 pipe
BC,
I'm confused. What does that have to do with OP's photo?
I am incorporating those ABS things as PART of my backdrop. That is why I am posting here..maybe you have an idea? Not to mention..who asked what ABS was?
Cool, how about some photos of your backdrop in progress.
richhotrain blownout cylinder: ABS=plastic pipe...http://www.ppfahome.org/abs/absgeneral.html#definition I took a small section of pipe and cut it into 2 sections...along the long axis of the pipe..hence 1/2 pipe BC, I'm confused. What does that have to do with OP's photo? Rich
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blownout cylinder ABS=plastic pipe...http://www.ppfahome.org/abs/absgeneral.html#definition I took a small section of pipe and cut it into 2 sections...along the long axis of the pipe..hence 1/2 pipe
mobilman44 IMHO, I think a dirty white wash on the bricks would bring out the mortar lines. Also, that center stone is just a wee bit out of alignment.
IMHO, I think a dirty white wash on the bricks would bring out the mortar lines. Also, that center stone is just a wee bit out of alignment.
Nitpicker !
What are ABS half cylinders?
Looks like someone is up against a brick wall! IMHO, I think a dirty white wash on the bricks would bring out the mortar lines. Also, that center stone is just a wee bit out of alignment. Otherwise, that's a good looking wall !
tomkat-13 Here is a link to some background flats that I made, feel free to to copy these buildings for your own layout. http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/t/190349.aspx
Here is a link to some background flats that I made, feel free to to copy these buildings for your own layout.
http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/t/190349.aspx
tomkat, this is great stuff.
How about some urban skyscrapers, some downtown buildings from the 1950's?
WOW, I was away that week & what a miss!!!! I totally 'second the motion' of MobileMan44!
Those are incredible, tremendous artwork, & should be in stores near us!!! Thank you TomKat!!!!
Tomcat,
I missed these the first time around - and I'm glad you posted them again. These are really nice, and many are just perfect for my late '40s - '50s era.
Nice Job !!!!