Sunday Scenic Showcase January 29, 2017

Something different.....................

          Item #1281

I haven't posted here in a while and work on the layout has started again so I thought I'd share a few scenery updates I've been working on.

This is an oil storage area near an engine house, I still have detailing to do but it'll have to wait until I get to the next show to pick up some items.

This is the whole corner, I'm also working on the water tower across the tracks.

Hope to share more next week.

Paul

Serows1 posted:

I haven't posted here in a while and work on the layout has started again so I thought I'd share a few scenery updates I've been working on.

This is an oil storage area near an engine house, I still have detailing to do but it'll have to wait until I get to the next show to pick up some items.

 

This is the whole corner, I'm also working on the water tower across the tracks.

 

Hope to share more next week.

Paul

Paul,

I really like your tank.  That looks great there.  Did you add the valves to the tanker connected to the hose?  What are you using for the hose...stranded wire?  If so, what gauge?  

I may try to replicate something similar around my engine house.  I initially planned to model refueling with tanker trucks, but adding a tank similar to this may add to that plan.  

Alan and Sirt, your work is always great.

Bob 

Here's a nice load of lumber heading to a local customer...reminiscent of the Walton's if you recall. Truck was a white metal kit from the former Berkshire Valley Co. Lumber load a board by board addition.

Bob

Some really good stuff again this week, Ladz. 

I've finally got my scratch built street lights installed.

They just like to watch the trains.

MaxSouthOz posted:

Some really good stuff again this week, Ladz. 

I've finally got my scratch built street lights installed.

 

Amazing work.  Max would you like join our R.R Club?

-Johan

Sure.  Thanks, Johan.

Can I drive there overnight? 

MaxSouthOz posted:

Sure.  Thanks, Johan.

Can I drive there overnight? 

Yes, no problem. The distance is only about 13500km. 

A snip.  See you on Saturday. 

Boo Man posted:

Serows1 posted:

I haven't posted here in a while and work on the layout has started again so I thought I'd share a few scenery updates I've been working on.

This is an oil storage area near an engine house, I still have detailing to do but it'll have to wait until I get to the next show to pick up some items.

 

This is the whole corner, I'm also working on the water tower across the tracks.

 Hope to share more next week.

Paul

Paul,

I really like your tank.  That looks great there.  Did you add the valves to the tanker connected to the hose?  What are you using for the hose...stranded wire?  If so, what gauge?  

I may try to replicate something similar around my engine house.  I initially planned to model refueling with tanker trucks, but adding a tank similar to this may add to that plan.  

Alan and Sirt, your work is always great.

Bob 

Thanks Bob, but I can't take credit for this idea.  I saw this scene on Frank53's layout and liked it so much that I decided to make something similar as my small homage to his fantastic layout.  The valve is really not there, at the bottom of the tank there are two cast in plugs, one I painted a valve on in bright red and the other I drilled a hole to insert the hose and the hose is actually 20 gauge dull black wire.

Paul

SIRT posted:

Something different.....................

 

          Item #1281

That's way too new looking. Can't wait to see your expert weathering work on it.

Bob

Serows1 posted:

Boo Man posted:

Serows1 posted:

 

Thanks Bob, but I can't take credit for this idea.  I saw this scene on Frank57's layout and liked it so much that I decided to make something similar as my small homage to his fantastic layout.  The valve is really not there, at the bottom of the tank there are two cast in plugs, one I painted a valve on in bright red and the other I drilled a hole to insert the hose and the hose is actually 20 gauge dull black wire.

Paul

Paul,

Well it looks good and, when I incorporate it onto my layout, I'll be paying homage to Frank57's layout as well. Again, great little scene/detail for your layout.  

Thanks,

Bob 

Max, have you told us how you make your street lights? Alan, really think that conveyor structure is terrific! The flatcar load and details is excellent too! I need to get to the point in my railroad where I can start spending some time on the small vignettes like some of you have shown in this week's showcase.

Trainman2001 posted:

Max, have you told us how you make your street lights?

Hi Myles

Here is the thread on my street lights.

https://ogrforum.com/t...se-neck-street-lamps

Cheers

Thanks Max! Your process is similar to mine and even simpler. Simple is good! I like using the washers as reflectors. Again... simple. I hadn't thought about using magnet wire. It's smaller gauge then my stranded small gauge insulated wire. The current loads are so small that magnet wire should be just fine.

Thanks, Myles.