Happy Sunday guys.
Here are some shots of a Walthers (now Atlas) "built-up" gas station that occupies a corner of the Eastern District.
I added some paint and lots of Microscale Esso decals. Also detailed the interior and added some additional lights. Finally a "Miller Engineering" sign completes the scene.
Donald
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Donald,
Very nice job. I like the speed limit and route 80 sign.
Alan Graziano
For the first time in a long time, I've been working on scenery. I've decided to retire our old station and build a new one.
I started with a sketch.
The next step was a more detailed drawing in 1:1 scale. The station is constructed of foam core with an illustration board veneer.
Cardboard trim and paper windows are now being added.
Creative juices have been flowing heavy lately. Changed up the area from Schenectady to Rotterdam Junction along the yard on the Bellevue and Schenectady RR. Enjoy!! Don and Jumijo nice job!!Happy Railroading!!!-Don Klose
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Finis.
Arttista figure painting this week.
Scenes from around the Yard…
Donald, really nice ESSO station!
Nice selection of autos!
I would just add the air hoses to ding the bell...
Excellent detailing on the gas station, Donald.
Jumijo, the station is progressing very nicely.
Good job on the transformers, Trans.
Pete, the tower looks super. I really like the weathering.
I'm still trudging along with the bait shop.
Ice to keep worms and "ones" cold....
The live minnow tank.
Super work, as always, Steve! (You posted while I was working on mine).
Vulc is the detail master!
Nice work, gentlemen. Here's my contribution:
The track gang realigns the rails on the siding as NYC 622 works the industrial district on the Sandy Harbor Terminal RY.
Hey guys. Thanks for sharing.
Donald
Have been playing around with the new static grass gun from Scenic Express called Flockit. Applied the 6mm to wet fiber that had ground covers on it.
Think I'm going to go over this scene with some along edges of river.
Have been making a folder of all the neat scratch builds for future use.
Dennis, I thought your track work was perfect already.. That looks like a staged scene
Sorry, Don. Didn't mean to skip over you earlier. Still getting used to the new format, I guess. Really like the small buildings along the row.
Dennis, super-real shot !!
The flock-it looks great, Bill.
Man, you guys are great. I am always in awe. Thanks.
Don
Boothe Memorial Railway Society - Stratford, CT
The rack of cane poles is a nice touch too. What did you end up using for them? Great job!
Well, I was emptying the silverware basket from the dishwasher yesterday and as I was about to put the basting brush in the utility drawer.....................
Really nice pics! Where did one get the 'Cherokee Chief"
Have been playing around with the new static grass gun from Scenic Express called Flockit.
Lol! I take it you couldn't think of another scene to put in that space
... eh?
Here is a picture of my progress into the world of cardstock. I used Foamcore for the main structure, but the details I am using cardstock.
Thanks guys,
Prr...
actually the static grass scene in photo is part of the demo piece we did at Timmonium show at beginning of month. On Sunday Jim Elster from Scenic express and I were talking about static grass . I mentioned about wanting to experiment using modeling fiber as base with no glue, so we did right there at show. I immediately bought one of the new grass guns (Flockit). So this isn't on layout, yet .
Once dry I can peel it up and place it anywhere on layout. In fact much of the textured scenery on layout is demos that I reused when I got home.
Hey prrhorseshoecurve, the Jeep is an American Excellence model. A little pricey but then you get what you pay for with a limited edition model. There are no others that I am aware of. You can find a link on the Scenery Resource page or should be available thru Diecast Direct.
Patrick, I hope you are making a removable roof. Sure hate to see all that detail hid behind the walls.
TMack, you "flats" are looking great. Nice job with foamcore and cardstock.
Donald
Patrick, I hope you are making a removable roof. Sure hate to see all that detail hid behind the walls.
Donald
The first thing i did before i decided to put interior in it, was to take it down to the layout where it is going to sit. It is 8" in from the edge on the layout and the windows are right at eye level or a little lower, so you can well examine it(not that my details is all that great, may want to move it a little further in LOL) ,otherwise ,i wouldnt of invested the time.When i get it done , ill post a pic of it on the layout.
Sure is some beautiful stuff this week again!!
Patrick, that's some serious interior detaling!! Looking great!
TMack, cardstock? Why didn't I think of that?
Looking great!
Great stuff this week!
Dave
Jumijo and TMack - please start a couple of new threads and give us some more details on your wonderful techniques, those are just terrific structures! Thank you both for posting and inspiring! Russ
TMack I just found your already done tutorial, sorry, thanks. Great job.
Many Compliments to those who have posted today~ amazing work and Always Impressive!
A while back I began a module to cover the access port on the layout. Its an area on my small table top layout where there is oil development. Actually the entire layout is modeled after the Bighorn Basin near where I live in Wyo. I got some great advice from several forum members on how to detail the pump jacks, many thanks to Bill D, Alan Graziano, ChiloquinRuss, and Jim M.
First photo is the un detailed module with the pump jacks temporarly place, next is a shot of the module in place on the layout, then an overview of the unfinished layout, ending with some close ups of the pump jacks. The module weighs nothing, its made from blue foam and True Scene Modeling Fiber and covered with local dirt
Patrick, The coal tipple is looking good.
Steve, Is that your billboard cuda at the Esso station in the first picture. I knoe it is not my Challenger.
Transman, looks like you are making good progress.
Alan Graziano
Many well done projects guys! Avanti you did an excellent job! 3rail 2 I think your service station display is located in the perfect spot right in that outside corner. Many viewing angles that way...It looks great!
Bob
Thanks everyone. As usual, amazing scenery form everyone.
Russ,
I think you found the thread on the cardstock for everyone looking for it https://ogrforum.com/d...ent/3963862653511903
Vulcan - You're the foam core card stock wizard.
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Beautiful work everybody
Another great Sunday everyone. Thank you for all the participation.
Mike.
I agree. The craftsmanship here is outstanding!
Dennis
Jaw dropping scenes this week! Great job everyone!
A big thanks to all that contributed.
Just sitting around.
3 Rail 2 -- Fabulous work on transforming the Dave's Super Service. I'm looking to do something similar. Where did you buy all the interior details (figures, tools, etc)? And, how much painting were you able to accomplish inside the built up? I'd appreciate the tips!
wow. nice work all. maybe next week Ill have my pond ready
Chris
You guys do realize this thread is nearly a year old, don't you?
I predict that I will not quite finish the bait shop, I'll start building basements to go under my city block and leave them woefully unfinished. I'll build a switch tower/elevated watchman's shanty (never did decide) and not completely finish it. And almost year from now I'll start the Burlington Coffin Co. Will I finish it?
I guess we'll know two years from now.
You guys do realize this thread is nearly a year old, don't you?
I predict that I will not quite finish the bait shop, I'll start building basements to go under my city block and leave them woefully unfinished. I'll build a switch tower/elevated watchman's shanty (never did decide) and not completely finish it. And almost year from now I'll start the Burlington Coffin Co. Will I finish it?
I guess we'll know two years from now.
Vulcan you bad but you honest!
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