Layout looks great & seems to be coming along nicely! A quick question - what's the clearance under the arch bridge to the level below? Or, more precisely, how high is the track level over the plywood below? I'm in the early stages of layout planning myself & am thinking of having a similar bridge over track below and would like an idea of how much room I need to leave. Thanks.
Thanks fridge56vet.
I think it's 7" . Made from the foam tunnel portals that scenic express sells. You can make any height you want really. that part of layou sits 30" from the floor.
I think it's 7" . Made from the foam tunnel portals that scenic express sells. You can make any height you want really. that part of layou sits 30" from the floor.
Fridge-I go with 7" too. There are a few cars tall enough to warrant it. Allows extended pantographs(still shorter than the few tall cars). Any future chance of a catenary will need about that too.
Nice layout! Complexed, BIG! You may wish to avoid leaking an original project, or two, and try submitting them for a possible magazine feature first, and maybe earn a buck, or two to go with the fame.
Oh!....Welcome!
Thanks. I had initially put in 6" in SCARM, but I think I can get away with 7" without too severe of a grade. Either way it'll be steeper than I'd like. If only I had more basement....
Originally Posted by Adriatic:
Fridge-I go with 7" too. There are a few cars tall enough to warrant it. Allows extended pantographs(still shorter than the few tall cars). Any future chance of a catenary will need about that too.
Nice layout! Complexed, BIG! You may wish to avoid leaking an original project, or two, and try submitting them for a possible magazine feature first, and maybe earn a buck, or two to go with the fame.
Oh!....Welcome!
THANKS!!! Yea I want to try to get in a magazine, our lighting needs to be better too... I probabaly leaked way to much already lol. theres still lots to do and details waited to be added like all the people we have to place and finish cover other areas...
Water cured and added some rocks. Came out great for our 1st attempt ever at the whole water scene.. The Cat Tails are by JTT only $8 for 24!.. new Video and better pics asap!
Thank you every one for the Positive feedback!
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Hey I forgot about rail head height differences form road beds. Minimum 6-5/8" for me from rail head up.
Starting this post, I realized I did not check under a taller O tubular track, and had carved an intricate cliff tip right in the path of the pantographs. Broke it off just now. no more carving even needed.
My tallest is a tmcc E-44 Virginian. Pant.s up, and contacts tilted, it needs 6-1/4" from railhead up.
Originally Posted by Kon112H:
Water cured and added some rocks. Came out great for our 1st attempt ever at the whole water scene.. The Cat Tails are by JTT only $8 for 24!.. new Video and better pics asap!
Thank you every one for the Positive feedback!
Very nice! What did you use for the water, some sort of epoxy? Or a commercial product?
Originally Posted by Adriatic:
Hey I forgot about rail head height differences form road beds. Minimum 6-5/8" for me from rail head up.
Starting this post, I realized I did not check under a taller O tubular track, and had carved an intricate cliff tip right in the path of the pantographs. Broke it off just now. no more carving even needed.
My tallest is a tmcc E-44 Virginian. Pant.s up, and contacts tilted, it needs 6-1/4" from railhead up.
Thanks. I was figuring ~1/2" for the roadbed & rails.
Woodland scenics realistic water. It's all prep work then you pretty much just pour it and brush a little. Very simple once all the prep work is done right.
Creek Just needs some Guys Fishing and maybe some wildlife. The outside corner needs some tree's or a fisherman's shack.
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Wow! Lots of great action running through superb scenery!
Stunning scenery. I bet some of the masters are thinking this:
Originally Posted by prrhorseshoecurve:
Stunning scenery. I bet some of the masters are thinking this:
LOL!!
Originally Posted by prrhorseshoecurve:
Stunning scenery. I bet some of the masters are thinking this:
LOL,
I didn't want to chase him off, he's too good! Your lines better anyhow.
Sorry Kon, I know, old stuff! But we don't hear it as often, and I'm easily amused 
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Thanks Every One! added some tree's to the corner today..
A quick over view video is uploading now. I'll post soon as it gets done.
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LOL! My Racing buddy Says that to me, He said I should put RATH OF THE KON on my dragster lol
Originally Posted by Adriatic:
Originally Posted by Adriatic:
Originally Posted by prrhorseshoecurve:
Stunning scenery. I bet some of the masters are thinking this:
LOL, I didn't want to chase him off, he's too good! Your lines better anyhow.
Sorry Kon, I know, old stuff! But we don't hear it as often, and I'm easily amused .
I'm on my phone it won't let me do the make it embedded
http://youtu.be/B_tWzeI0kSA
http://youtu.be/B_tWzeI0kSA
Just finished watching the two latest videos. The bridge and water scene looks great! The trees added in the corner make that scene complete. Seeing five trains running at the same time... AWESOME! The heritage units are nice. Saw the Reading unit a couple years ago at Horseshoe Curve while filming.
Layout is getting there Kon. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Thank you very much! with the snow coming, I will probably be home tomorrow getting a lot done. only problem is the store i pass on my way home from work was closed and wanted to pick up more trees.....
Originally Posted by wmtrainnut09:
Originally Posted by wmtrainnut09:
Just finished watching the two latest videos. The bridge and water scene looks great! The trees added in the corner make that scene complete. Seeing five trains running at the same time... AWESOME! The heritage units are nice. Saw the Reading unit a couple years ago at Horseshoe Curve while filming.
Layout is getting there Kon. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Tonight's work
more tall grass done, coarse turf and wild brush. Forest floor under the trees.
for under Conifer and pine trees these two mixed and add fine earth. works great.
http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php…
TIP: if you drill holes (into Wood) to place trees in layout, Drill and place trees before you add glue and ground cover , Remove the trees in the area you want add ground cover to. find a box of screws to put in the holes where the trees where. no mess or working around the trees..
Hope all the East Coaster's here Stay safe in the snow.
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More work done tonight pics to follow soon. But we decided to try this!
Andrew-- I am completely Awe struck and taken aback.. Your layout is absolutely stunning! Love your videos too!
What do you use for the dark green foliage/grass ??
Take care!
KRK
THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!
can you point out an area or pic, i use alot of different mix's mostly woodland scenics
can you point out an area or pic, i use alot of different mix's mostly woodland scenics
Originally Posted by keyrouteken:
Andrew-- I am completely Awe struck and taken aback.. Your layout is absolutely stunning! Love your videos too!
What do you use for the dark green foliage/grass ??
Take care!
KRK
I was curious about these general right-of-way shots where the GREEN is between the adjacent mainlines !! See photos!
KRK
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Top pic between the mains mix of dark and med green course turf, earth and soil fine. i just kind of mix and see what happens . the over grown spot you see on the strait is that over top of Lichen with glue in it before applying turf..
where trees are i stick with these two mixed and add fine earth.
http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php…
2nd pic is WALTHERS grass mat 12mm tall, mix of fine Woodland scenics earth soil and grass..
Originally Posted by keyrouteken:
I was curious about these general right-of-way shots where the GREEN is between the adjacent mainlines !! See photos!
KRK
Love the scenery. Superb job. Enjoyed your video!
Originally Posted by rshawyer36:
Love the scenery. Superb job. Enjoyed your video!
THANK YOU! I have been busy this week and probably did more work then I posted here. We just changed some things around 2 tonight in the yard area, where the diesels we switched out where parked. keeping all 4 lashed with 16 cars. that area will become industrial sidings. some ideas planed. lots of room to add nice freight cars and maybe a modern switcher
Andrew
Like how you did the scenery between the tracks. Looks really good.
THANK YOU EVERY ONE! I been so busy I forget where I left off here LOL So We made some changes and did more scenery work as always. Picked up some good rolling stock the last week. Some pics and more video action.
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Looks great! Can't wait to see more.
Some more work from tonight !
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Just watched the latest videos. Good stuff! In your pictures from 2/16, it looks like you used roofing shingles for the roads. Is this correct? If not, what did you use?
Originally Posted by wmtrainnut09:
Just watched the latest videos. Good stuff! In your pictures from 2/16, it looks like you used roofing shingles for the roads. Is this correct? If not, what did you use?
THANKS !
Yes all the roads are shingles . the walking path is the top side .
Housing area covered. still lots of detail to add now.
more automobiles added tonight will update Friday
Just a few pics. been very busy and not on here much..
Photos!
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sorry to bump my Old post but I have not been on here in a long time so here is the latest be sure to view other videos on my channel to see more. lots more to come
Hi Kon, I'm glad you did. I lost track of your progress. I often think about that stream too. Its nice to reattach the memory back to the maker.
I took a hiatus from online use for near a year too. Since my return I've learned a few tricks for Android use, if you are still having issues drop me an email Ill share my work arounds. Hit or miss, but beats striking out.
I'm catch ring up on mail, but will bookmark and review what I've missed soon. (Don't you love that autocorrect is shut off but google insists on meddling anyhow? My spelling sucks, but my vocabulary beats anything they have going for sure. I really can't wait till this thing dies, I hate it and want another laptop; never lost it, battery lasted longer, better call quality, and worked better and easier. Typing speed is a joke. How folks like them, a mystery. Maybe they never used a PC?)
Bump? I just consider this an update, not a bump. To me a bump is a useless posts just to keep something in the recent column. I don't even consider a one line joke a bump. Its more about the intent to me. I don't think many would disagree. I don't even consider a question gone unanswered then bumped, a bump. Timed reasonably and as courteously as possible of course.
Happy Holidays Kon.
I agree with Adriatic's comments on bumping. I am glad you did. That is a nice review of the layout. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a million. I like your simple but effective lift up bridge. I will be doing something similar on my new layout. So it looks like you have a hidden track by the furnace. Does that go to some off layout staging or is just a loop to get back around the layout?
I hope you are able to stick around and share some details of your layout! Thank you!
Adriatic posted:Hi Kon, I'm glad you did. I lost track of your progress. I often think about that stream too. Its nice to reattach the memory back to the maker.
I took a hiatus from online use for near a year too. Since my return I've learned a few tricks for Android use, if you are still having issues drop me an email Ill share my work arounds. Hit or miss, but beats striking out.
I'm catch ring up on mail, but will bookmark and review what I've missed soon. (Don't you love that autocorrect is shut off but google insists on meddling anyhow? My spelling sucks, but my vocabulary beats anything they have going for sure. I really can't wait till this thing dies, I hate it and want another laptop; never lost it, battery lasted longer, better call quality, and worked better and easier. Typing speed is a joke. How folks like them, a mystery. Maybe they never used a PC?)
Bump? I just consider this an update, not a bump. To me a bump is a useless posts just to keep something in the recent column. I don't even consider a one line joke a bump. Its more about the intent to me. I don't think many would disagree. I don't even consider a question gone unanswered then bumped, a bump. Timed reasonably and as courteously as possible of course.
Happy Holidays Kon.
Thank You very much ! I been very active on Facebook Groups since fall.. here is that stream with sound I recorded from a Rail Fan trip.
Also Subscribe to my youtube, My goal is add a min of one or two videos a week show casing some different scenes and progress.
