p51 posted:
Lee IS a toy guy! 
No matter what you say, two dozen does make you a toy guy 
Night shot! 
darlander posted:Mark Boyce posted:Nice work Dave and Howard!!
Thanks Mark and Howard. Appreciate the painting tip Howard. Did you repaint the entire engine or only the areas where you added the decals? I was going add a clear gloss coat over a base color before adding the decals and then use Testers-Dull coat to cut the gloss and seal the decals. I like the semi gloss approach - cuts out a step. I assume the Rustoleum semi gloss black was a good color match. Thanks for your reply.
Dave
I painted both the engine and the tender since they were both Brunswick Green. For me the semi-gloss turned out perfect for applying the decals and hiding the decal film. I used Microscale Micro Set and Micro Sol to set the decals and then used Dullcote to tone down the black.
Mark Boyce posted:Nice work Dave and Howard!!
Thanks Mark!
Mark Boyce posted:Larry,
The close ups of the Dept 56 look great! Where did they come up with the name Dept 56 anyway?? It always catches my eye, I think because I was born in '56. Anyone who has looked at my profile would see I use 56 in my email address.
Adriatic,
Tell me about Tyco F7s. I bought one in a set back in '68 or '69. I was always cleaning wheels and track.? Besides reading Model Railroader and RMC which favored HO. I didn't have the money for a Lionel.
The only thing worse was Bachman N Scale steam engines in the '80s!! It's a wonder I stayed in the hobby! LOL. I never came around to O Gauge until 2012, though I had some super nice Bachman Spectrum On30 locomotives before that!
I had my share of Bachmann N F7 Alsk. starter "fun" this century. 3 of 4 didn't run for 10hrs. That jewel case was for shipping a dead one....too small; got lost in the shuffle near 10years, lol. Another off scale "like new" shelf queen.
The ho motor might actually be life like...? I dont recall which became the On30 platform engine. This is a spur gear self contained drive, and looks like a snail on a rollerskate
The track to wheel power is awful. I soldered wire and joiners. It just wont stay in contact. I even tried weights.
On common modern Bachmann black ho roadbed track, they both run much better.
I was really impressed by some modern Athern ho too.
I guess timing is everything.
Adriatic posted:p51 posted:
Lee IS a toy guy!
No matter what you say, two dozen does make you a toy guy
Yeah, no doubt. Toy guy for sure.
Actually, I have every single item that Disney ever licensed for the Sarge character, I just can' out them all in one place anymore. I have dozens of Sarge items. See the photo on the shelf, in the back, just left of center? That's signed by Paul Dooley, the actor who did the voice of the character!
Ran trains for a very brief time and really enjoyed every moment!!! Lately I've been way to busy to even set foot in the train room, however, today I as being "called" to the room. I needed my fix of trains. It had been way too long. Nice to see my Williams blue B&O Hudson pulling 4 scale heavy weight cars!!!
Cut, stained and installed ties on the O27 track. Had to paint the "real" ones as they were brown... What's up with that? Then started the finish layer of ballast. Is harder than it looks to get right for some reason. Just keep rollin' along.
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gandydancer1950 posted:Mark Boyce posted:Ted,
I really like what you are doing with the Christmas layout. The curves and angles are good. I have only made temporary Christmas snow layouts, although last year's version is still up in what is now a spare bedroom. On that, I used a high grade of batting, better than what you buy at the discount department or sewing/craft stores. Two years ago I sprinkled fake snow granules on everything. This past year I didn't, so it doesn't look like a fresh snowfall. On my permanent layout, I am planning a higher level town to use some of the Dept 56 style buildings we have, since we have more than we can use at Christmas. I too, will be looking for a more permanent solution.
I love winter scene layouts but they need special care to maintain their realism.
Hi Mark and Gandydancer, I found your conversation interesting, so I am hoping you will welcome my interjecting a perspective which agrees with you. So, here are a few of my efforts in that regard, each one trying for its own version of that mixture of Christmas joyfulness, snowy winters, realism, and a bit of whimsy, too, and fun.
FrankM.
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Frank,
Excellent examples! The first few especially show what I was thinking of trying on my higher elevation town; depicting an early light snowfall. That way, there wouldn't be such a stark difference between it and the lower town. Considering mt room size is only 130 square feet, I can't separate the towns too much. As you walk in the door, you will see both. Thank you for jumping in on this conversation!!
Moonson posted:gandydancer1950 posted:Mark Boyce posted:Ted,
I really like what you are doing with the Christmas layout. The curves and angles are good. I have only made temporary Christmas snow layouts, although last year's version is still up in what is now a spare bedroom. On that, I used a high grade of batting, better than what you buy at the discount department or sewing/craft stores. Two years ago I sprinkled fake snow granules on everything. This past year I didn't, so it doesn't look like a fresh snowfall. On my permanent layout, I am planning a higher level town to use some of the Dept 56 style buildings we have, since we have more than we can use at Christmas. I too, will be looking for a more permanent solution.
I love winter scene layouts but they need special care to maintain their realism.
Hi Mark and Gandydancer, I found your conversation interesting, so I am hoping you will welcome my interjecting a perspective which agrees with you. So, here are a few of my efforts in that regard, each one trying for its own version of that mixture of Christmas joyfulness, snowy winters, realism, and a bit of whimsy, too, and fun.
FrankM.
Very nice scenes!
Frank, mixing a little bit of both rather then all of one makes for much more interesting scenes. And you don't get tired of it. Well done.................Paul
Carl, like Mark said, those are excellent examples of how to do it and I love the realistic look. I think that's the most realistic winter landscaping I've seen.
paul 2 posted:Frank, mixing a little bit of both rather then all of one makes for much more interesting scenes. And you don't get tired of it. Well done.................Paul
Thank you, Paul, I'm glad to hear you say that, frankly, and my Thanks, also, to Mark Boyce for the reply. Thanks for "Likes" also to RSJB18, and Mark, gandydancer, and Randy Harrison.
Some time ago, SIRT shared views of a winter scene he did, which had a tire-swing, a frozen little pond, and an abandoned pickup truck. The scene was beautiful and an inspiration. Hopefully, he will see this posting and share those shots with us here again.
These other scenes were layout places featuring my further attempts at blending winter with some playful whimsy (heavy on the whimsy, I'll admit.)
FrankM
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Whimsy is good, Frank.
I have to say, compliments come in two main categories for me. First from other modelers, but also from visitors. The latter thrill me as much as the former.
I'll wager that you get both in spades.
MaxSouthOz posted:Whimsy is good, Frank.
I have to say, compliments come in two main categories for me. First from other modelers, but also from visitors. The latter thrill me as much as the former.
I'll wager that you get both in spades.
That's very, very nice of you to say, MaxSouthOz. I must admit, when I get opinions expressed here on OGR Forum, as well as when folks see my work in front of them, I do feel real good about it all.
Being a relative newbie of some 7 months participating in(on?)the forum, I think I am very remiss in not acknowledging the "likes" and positive comments of ogr members on my current small xmas project attempt(Mark, Gandydancer1950, Paul2, among others). So thanks all, I appreciate them very much. I seem to look at them(positive comment) more as encouragement that I am headed in the right direction, than recognition of some sort of skill, or creativity. Everything I do is copied from someone here on the forum whether in idea, inspiration or execution. So, thanks again all for the "encouragement". If I fail to recognize your comments, rest assured they are appreciated. Ted
Today I got all the ballast down and the ground turf. Taking the wife out for dinner and if after dinner she will not let me watch Svengooli tonight I'll go down and glue everything down. Just kidding on that. Pic..........Paul
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Nice work, Paul.
paul 2 posted:Today I got all the ballast down and the ground turf. Taking the wife out for dinner and if after dinner she will not let me watch Svengooli tonight I'll go down and glue everything down.
BERWYN?
Why would sho not let you watch Svengooli? Lookin goodie int the hoodie!
Looking nice there Paul! Track and wiring next?
Managed to take the tarp off the table , set up a few building and run one train for a couple hours
the tracks were not as
weather damaged as last year there was no rust spots
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Robert, sure looks like a fun day! But then again that's what its all about!
I repaired a tender to my railking erie berkshire locomotive.One of the wheel had was out of place.Which was messing with the coupler height.I was all set to go to the little choo choo in spencer.I decided to try to fix it my self.I got the wheel back in its right place.The coupler height is alright now.
Today I completed the build of my mobile computer table and engineered it into the DCC system.
Several months of programming lie ahead.
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Now that the CEO's project is mostly done got to spend a day working on the trains yesterday. It was a rainy day here in NY anyway. I started building what's going to be a small engine yard. I had a short siding that I was able to split into two tracks. Its wired into 3 blocks, each spur and the turnout, so that I can keep 3 short switchers on it. I finished the wiring and installed the lights. Started ballast last night.
Here's a before and after of the CEO's project and of course the trains.
Great post everyone- lots of "likes" to go around.
Bob
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I'm almost done with the hidden yard control relocation project.
Friday, I took the small hidden yard panel out, and built a new frame to mount both panels.
I also built the car card box to hold all the cards for all the trains in the yard, and mounted engine tag holders.
I also drilled holes in the counter top to run wires through.
The big hidden yard is done, but I'm having trouble with one critical turnout. The small hidden yard should go quickly. Now if only I could find my track cleaning car.
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RSJB18 posted:Now that the CEO's project is mostly done
Here's a before and after of the CEO's project and of course the trains.
Great post everyone- lots of "likes" to go around.
Bob
Nice work on the CEO's project. I noticed there is room to lay track.
suzukovich posted:RSJB18 posted:Now that the CEO's project is mostly done
Here's a before and after of the CEO's project and of course the trains.
Great post everyone- lots of "likes" to go around.
Bob
Nice work on the CEO's project. I noticed there is room to lay track.
I floated that idea early on in the project. Was immediately shot down by a SAM missle. 
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Big_Boy_4005 posted:I'm almost done with the hidden yard control relocation project.
Friday, I took the small hidden yard panel out, and built a new frame to mount both panels.
I also built the car card box to hold all the cards for all the trains in the yard, and mounted engine tag holders.
I also drilled holes in the counter top to run wires through.
The big hidden yard is done, but I'm having trouble with one critical turnout. The small hidden yard should go quickly. Now if only I could find my track cleaning car.
Elliot been following this. All the wiring and building the circuits, and relays, I know was a lot of tedious work but seeing Control panel with the cameras, this is even better then I imagine it would look like. Just a great way to control a layout.
RSJB18 postedsuzukovich posted:RSJB18 posted:Now that the CEO's project is mostly done
Here's a before and after of the CEO's project and of course the trains.
Great post everyone- lots of "likes" to go around.
Bob
Nice work on the CEO's project. I noticed there is room to lay track.
I floated that idea early on in the project. Was immediately shot down by a SAM missle.
here is another YES vote on laying track there !!!!!!!!!
RSJB18 posted:Now that the CEO's project is mostly done
Here's a before and after of the CEO's project and of course the trains.
Great post everyone- lots of "likes" to go around.
Bob
Bob,
Very nice job on the painting. That room looks great, but I can believe trains in that room would be shot down! The layout work looks good as well. I like your bumper walls on the short switcher spurs! They lend themselves to your space constraints very well.
suzukovich posted:Elliot been following this. All the wiring and building the circuits, and relays, I know was a lot of tedious work but seeing Control panel with the cameras, this is even better then I imagine it would look like. Just a great way to control a layout.
Thanks Doug, just wait til I have the computer up and running with the video CTC panel on the other screen.
Finished ballast on the tracks today. I tell ya, you guys with hundreds of feet of track musta spent weeks doing it. Takes awhile.
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very nice !!
TedW posted:Finished ballast on the tracks today. I tell ya, you guys with hundreds of feet of track musta spent weeks doing it.
briansilvermustang posted:very nice !!
Thx
gandydancer1950 posted:TedW posted:Finished ballast on the tracks today. I tell ya, you guys with hundreds of feet of track musta spent weeks doing it.
Total pain in the you know what. Looks great though!
gandydancer1950 posted:gandydancer1950 posted:TedW posted:Finished ballast on the tracks today. I tell ya, you guys with hundreds of feet of track musta spent weeks doing it.
Total pain in the you know what. Looks great though!
Yeah, thx. Now I start covering it up with weeds... WTH! Doesn't really make sense does it?
TedW posted:gandydancer1950 posted:gandydancer1950 posted:TedW posted:Finished ballast on the tracks today. I tell ya, you guys with hundreds of feet of track musta spent weeks doing it.
Total pain in the you know what. Looks great though!
Yeah, thx. Now I start covering it up with weeds... WTH! Doesn't really make sense does it?
I agree. For me ballasting is like electrical work. I don't enjoy it but in the end it makes all the difference in the world.
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