Weekend Photo Fun 16-18 October 2015

["JaBear"]

Gidday All, well I got quite excited as I finished painting my railings, (well I thought I had finished until I took a close up photo ), so I was quite keen to box on. However I’m finding that having eight stitches down my left thumb makes two handed detail work somewhat problematic.

So, not being so fiddly, this is a “Proof of concept” for another project.

 

Looking forward to the really Good Stuff,

Have a Great One ffolkes,really Good Stuff,

Cheers, the Bear.

[C&O Fan]

GDay Bear

Looks like you've got more trucks than car body there in the photo

 

I did a new video of my layout for the upcoming Fall Layout Tour

next month

It will be listed on the host clubs web site as a preview for people who are thinking of visiting

I also posted it here in the videos section

http://mrr.trains.com/videos/user-videos/2015/10/user-video-co-mainline-and-loup-creek-branch

 

 

 

Or you can see it on U Tube

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl2T_HLBnKk

 

 

 

 

It's a discription of the layout with many scenes and how they were built

Enjoy~!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[mlehman]

Bear,

Dang, sorry to hear about your thumb. That could slow one's efforts for awhile.

I've been working on the Outlaw Mine near Crater Lake Junction. Here's the foundation.

The mine's location means that it can also serve as a viewblock for the ventilation housing, separating the adjacent scenes for each other. I use black foam core here again, because it's light, strong, and forgiving. First I used some cardboard and scraps of foam to mock up one end, then got going on the rest.

I relocated the track for a better fit, too.

With the foamcore cut, I assembled the basic framework.

The covered laoding dock will help ops continue into and through the winter.

[RDG Casey]

I did my first clinic last weekend and did an experiment to get it on video. It is a somewhat general overview of making boilers from scratch in styrene mosly from the Reading I-6 2-8-0 I bulit, but the same technique is used on anything I scratch build the shells on. I had a lazer pointer as well that is a little hard to see but it is captured in the video.

The slides can be found here.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60361449@N02/albums/72157657373615813

[dti406]

Good morning from cloudy, cool and foggy Northeast Ohio.

Bear, looks like a track geometry car you have going there!

Terry, I really like Thurmond on your layout, I at one time wanted to do that but changed my thinking at later date.

Mike, another neat project you are working on.

Casey, sorry can't see your video here at work!

No work done but a lot of stuff in progress that should be finished next week.  So I took some pictures at the club with my Penn-Central stuff and a couple of new ATSF Beer cars from BLMA.

 

Power is provided by Kato SD45 and SD40 Models that were superdetailed referring to articles by Jim Six in Model Railroading Magazine.  First few cars are the Beer Cars by both BMLA and Eel River followed by PC Kelloggs Cereal Cars.

Thanks for looking!

Rick J

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Bear ... Sorry to learn about your injured thumb. Not much detail on that flat car. 

TX Terry ..Your vieos are always fun to watch. Your steam locomotives are impressive. 

Mike L ... Looks like you will have another impressive structure on your layout.

Casey ... I think it is very good of you to make a video for making boilers. Your workmanship is first class.

Rick ... Good to see the PC power.

In November MR, the Workshop column shows a photo of Reggie's Junkyard on my layout. It is a small photo, and it is not possible to show details. I have posted photos here before of the junkyard, but I'll do it again this weekend. By the way, some of the narative in the column is not exactly how things are, but I feel honored to have the picture published. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Grampys Trains]

I second Garry's remarks and add nice job on the junk yard. Up the creek this week.

 

[middleman]

Whether it's new rolling stock,new structures,or excellent photo's of existing scenes,it's always a treat to see what you guys come up with on WPF.

'Made some progress on my brass On3 steamer. New Mashima motor and some paint. Once the decals are settled,I'll spray the tender and cab with flat finish,then it'll be on to installing the decoder,LEDs,and speaker.

Have a good weekend!

Mike

[Anonymous]

It´s still a long way to travel until my layout is anywhere near to those shown here. Nevertheless, I am enjoying running my little "Glacier-Express" train over it.

The noise level of the little loco is down after a lengthy run-in time, but those old 3-pole motors are not really quiet when run with a PWM-controller.

Since the scenes were shot, the cork roadbed has been glued and the track duly laid out and glued to the roadbed, using a somewhat elastic glue for sound dampening purposes.

[zstripe]

WOW.....There is just so much great pic's this week it's hard to praise everyone without forgetting someone and it just started...so Great!! JOB, everyone.

Next WPF, I will have some, I've been working on the railroad pic's, now that RC season is at a end...almost. I'll post three pic's of some of the vehicle's I managed to complete in the past months....all kits. I need to get a better picture taker I believe, hard to get close-ups, when I want to get more than one in.

Take Care, All! 

Frank

BTW: Almost forgot: You got to watch where You stick those ''paws'' Bear....Lions falling off ladder's...Oh My!

[pt714]

It's been a while since I last posted to WPF but I've really been enjoying watching everyone's summer (and now autumn) projects! Really impressive and inspiring work from everyone, as always.

I've spent most of my spare time on tracklaying and wiring the past few weeks, so I decided last night to take a break from that and build up my first Tichy kit, a 10k-gallon tank car. 

Brake rigging  -- thankfully these come with lots of spare parts...

Ready for paint.

Despite the small parts, this was easily my favorite kit so far because of the attention to detail and how everything comes together so precisely. I have three undecorated tanks rolling around now... better find a place for decals in next month's budget.

P

[wmshay06]

Good stuff folks.  Here are few shows of a bit of scenery work completed on the upper deck.  This represents the trestle over the Mill Creek along the Hawks Nest branch.  The scene was a bit tough to tackle as its 5 feet off the floor.

 

Thanks

 

Rick

[howmus]

Some truly WOW! stuff in here already this weekend!

So JaBear ain't ya gonna tell us what happened to the thumb?  Were you taking down a tree and tried to saw off the wrong limb???  (A nurse in an emergency room used that on on me about 40 years ago....  Don't ask!)

I haven't got anything photogenic to show this week, but I am back at creating the SLO&W and really enjoying getting a bit of hobby time in.  I am building a Girder Bridge that will have a curved track running over it.  The entire bridge will be scratch built and I hope will earn an NMRA Merit Award when completed (Toward the Structure Certificate).  As of toninght the 4 basic girders are almost finished.

The next thing will be to cut the ends of the girders (notice some have overhanging strips) to fit the exact angle they will be, and then to put the rivits in place before I join them and work on the under bracing.....

73

["JaBear"]

howmus

So JaBear ain't ya gonna tell us what happened to the thumb? 

I was working with someone new and he was trying to be helpful, the upshot being my thumb got jammed between an immovable object and a thin, rusty, and sharp sheet of steel. Still worse things have happened at sea, it appears to be healing well and it would also appear that apart from another scar to add to the collection, there has been little or no permanent damage.

Now I had intended not to inflict all you good ffolkes with yet another railings-in-progress photo but the stainless steel scissors, tweezers and clamps on the deck are the spoils of my misadventure.

 

They are all “one use” items and I queried the nursing sister, who was repairing me, that as the District Health Board was always sort of funds, what was wrong with a good steriliser? She fixed me with that steely gaze that good experienced nursing sisters employ when a silly question is asked of them, informed me not to be so logical, besides how dare someone query the decisions of the upstairs bean counters!! She then asked if I wanted them as they were covered with my blood, I could use them again. It was a very quick “Yes please Sister!”

I sometimes wonder if the bureaucrats’ actually realize how dedicated their frontline staff is!!!

End of rant!!!

Cheers, the Bear.

[hon30critter]

OUCH!!!!

8 stitches eh, and probably a scar to remember it by! Look at the bright side, you have 3 new tools and a story you can scare your grandkids with!

Seriously, sorry to hear about your mishap. Betcha the newbie feels awful, or at least I hope he does.

Great work everyone as usual! I am waiting for the decals for the McKeen Motor Car. The attempt at glazing the windows was a bust so my passengers will now have lots of fresh air.

Dave

[HO-Velo]

Bear, Thank for the WPF start.  Ow!  That's a painful way to aquire modeling tools.  I'm guessing your new project will be hauling something heavy?

Was inspired this week by Lance Mindheim's street modeling method, Ray Dunakin's work with PVC foam board and Bob's "Speed Shop" thread.

Thanks to all, have a good weekend and regards, Peter

[cowman]

Grampy,

What did you use for the water effect?  Its great.  Have a place I'm trying for something similar, but keep stalling, as I'm not sure just how I want to try doing it.

You do very nice work and it photographs beautifully.

Have fun,

Richard

[mlehman]

Bear,

So free tool set with treatment in NZ? I like that kind of healthcare.

Thanks to all those who left comments!

[hon30critter]

Bear:

Is that a track test car? What's the reasoning behind 6 wheel trucks?

C&O Fan:

Always good to see your very well populated layout.

Mike L:

You make new projects look so fast and easy! I'm interested in seeing the rest of the build on the new structure.

RDG Casey:

Excellent video! I learned a lot about forming styrene. Thanks.

Garry:

Your scrap yard is always interesting to see.

Grampy:

The water scene is very well done, as are all of your scenes.

middleman Mike:

Absolutely fantastic paint job, especially in the cab!

Ulrich:

You are off to a great start! Keep up the good work.

Frank:

That's a pretty impressive array of vehicles! You are very prolific!

P:

Gotta love Tichy kits. The first one or two are a challenge but once you learn the routine they are a lot of fun. Great work!

Rick:

Great scene! Beautifully done.

Ray:

The bridge looks good. I hope it qualifies you for NMRA recognition.

 

I am getting impatient waiting for the decals for the McKeen Motor Car. Once I get them I can finish the thing off.

In the mean time, in order to distract myself, I started the second mahogany launch. Now that I know what I'm doing more or less this one will be a lot easier.

I tapered the stern on this one a bit to make the lines more curvey. Nothing wrong with a beautiful lady with curvey lines!

All the best everyone!

Bear - look after that hand!

Lion - I stopped doing ladders a while ago. I think it was a smart move. Hint, hint....

Dave

[zstripe]

Dave,

Thanks for Your comments.

Not to hijack the thread, but did You try clear Acetate for Your window glazing on the McKeen? Much easier to cut circles, than styrene and it comes in different thickness's. I have ''skizzors'' that are for Lexan clear bodies, that are curved and will cut a decent circle:

http://www.dickblick.com/products/grafix-clear-acetate-sheets-and-pads/

Take Care! 

Frank

 

[middleman]

Dave:

Thanks for your kind words - 'looking forward to the launching of your new...uh...Launch.

Frank,nice work on the vehicles. That "Navajo" rig really takes me back.When I was a kid(early 1960's)here in Denver,you couldn't swing a cat without hitting one of those.(Disclaimer: I have never actually swung a cat...)

Mike

[hon30critter]

Hi Frank:

I haven't tried acetate. I may give it a try along with Woodland Scenics Scenic Accent Glue to see if I can make the glue line less visible, but for now I'm pretty sure that the model will look better IMHO with the windows open. I just didn't like the look when I had a few windows glued in place. Granted, the glue showed more than it would if the windows were a better fit, but with all the figures and interior details I think I want to be able to see inside clearly.

Oh, just for you, I will paint the bottom of the new hull dull red! No more green (which I really still like by the way!).

Dave

[zstripe]

hon30critter

Oh, just for you, I will paint the bottom of the new hull dull red! No more green (which I really still like by the way!). Dave

LOL,LOL I didn't really mean to upset You on that.....and I did actually think after I typed that post...that I hope He takes that loosely.....It's just that, the first thing that popped in My eyes, was the green color, that distracted Me from the rest of the fine model.

I also know what You mean about not seeing the detail work of the inside of the Mckeen. In My pic' of the trucks...there is a dark green Garrett  truck with a rare 1954 Kenworth ''Bullnose'' Cab over, that model actually has a highly detailed diesel engine in it, that I spent a lot of time on......But for what??? You can't see it once the cab is on anyway! LOL. I have one more kit of that truck....the next one will  have the cab tilted over, for sure.

BTW: That one is not a Sylvan kit....It is a Don Mills kit and He is expensive, but a lot more detailed.

Take Care! 

Frank

[hon30critter]

Frank:

I wasn't the least bit upset with your disagreeing with the green antifouling paint. I thought the comment was funny.

Dave

[zstripe]

Thanks , Dave.....

Middleman...Thank You also! How about a liitle better shot...except for reflection, Pic' to follow.

I'm really surprised, that WPF is still on the first page this week. where's all the rest of the good stuff's?

Take Care, All! 

Frank

["JaBear"]

Gidday All, finding myself in a rather lazy mood, I’m just going to say “What Dave said!!!”(at 1.52am)

hon30critter

Is that a track test car? What's the reasoning behind 6 wheel trucks?

Peter is on the money, there will be some heavy hauling done, though it will probably later rather than sooner.

“So free tool set with treatment in NZ? I like that kind of healthcare.”

I don’t wish to come across as an ungrateful curmudgeon Mike but I somehow feel that I’ve paid with my taxes.

Thanks everyone for the really Good Stuff. 

Cheers, the Bear.