Weekend Foto Fun 4-8-05

[r_i_straw]

Here is how I shoot most of my modeling shots. Outside with a blue sky to light the shadows and real sunlight to light everything else. I never can get the colors right with indoor lighting and antique film. :D :D The real horizon helps me too.
http://www.railimages.com/albums/russellstraw/add.sized.jpg

[Colonel]

No wonder your shots are so realistic :D

[J WIDMAR]

I didn't get around to posting a photo last week so I am going to do it now before I forget.

http://home.att.net/~j.widmarjr/wsb/media/183183/site1094.jpg
Bridge at Echo.

[loco1999]

Repair Projects

Found a SP shell on the yellow forum.
Painted some replacement parts (trucks, fuel tank, horn)
Replaced the motor with a slow speed motor.

http://www.abacusindustries.com/locotrains/snff_465.JPG


Found a SP shell on the yellow forum.
Painted some replacement parts (trucks, fuel tank)

http://www.abacusindustries.com/locotrains/snff_466.JPG


Loco1999

[ April 10, 2005, 07:06 AM: Message edited by: loco1999 ]

[Bryant]

Here is a tanker consist (HO) crossing Diablo Creek. (I added the smoke)
Bryant

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album76/aec.sized.jpg

[Tompm]

Russell
That is a cool set-up. I wish I had half as much open ground around here.

John W
Great looking bridge!

Loco1999
Awesome job! The locomotive looks great!

Bryant
Great looking scene! I think I can feel the ground shake!

[Colonel]

Just finished spending a few hours adding trees to the layout and running a few trains. Here are a few shots taken from different angles of the layout.

http://www.railimages.com/albums/paulcassar/auu.sized.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/paulcassar/auw.sized.jpg

[Alan]

Inspirational pictures guys graemlins/notworthy.gif

Here is an oversized visitor to my AWRR (switching layout!)

http://www.andersleywestern.com/trainboard/nwartic.jpg

[Alan]

http://www.andersleywestern.com/trainboard/nwartic2.jpg

[Alan]

http://www.andersleywestern.com/trainboard/nwartic3.jpg

[Fotheringill]

I POURED ME A RIVER. I hope it dries right. Refection of very strong flood lights. I will tone it down next round.

A bucolic day along the LLL.

http://www.railimages.com/albums/marktulip/adj.sized.jpg
http://www.railimages.com/albums/marktulip/adi.sized.jpg
http://www.railimages.com/albums/marktulip/adh.sized.jpg

[Pete Nolan]

Mark,

Beautiful scenes! Nice photography too!

Instead of toning it down, you might consider painting a few ripples so it won't be glass smooth.

The viaduct is awesome work.

[atsf_arizona]

Hi, all,

Been really busy at work, so no time......

However, reaching back into the archives, here is a interesting, international shot:

June 2002- the Kato Showroom in Tokyo, one of the displays:

http://home.comcast.net/~j.sing/7_Kato_Tokyo_Showroom_roundhouse_diorama_2.jpg

Pretty cool!

More of the Kato Tokyo showroom can be seen at:

http://community.webshots.com/album/94748204VzPOtf

Enjoy.

[Fotheringill]

Pete-

The above were taken 10 minutes after pouring. I would like ripples, but probably should let it dry first.

By the way, there was a very faint odor when mixing. Now, there is none whatsoever. Product is Famowood Glaze Coat at Home Depot. If I had the right stir and it dries well and reasonably fast, I would recommend it. It does not pour like water, it is more like the consistency of Elmer's white and water 70-30.
Price is $17 and change for a quart total. I used half for my N-18 river and had mix to toss after it coagulates.

[justTRAINcRaZy]

Mark, I like the way your river starts off shallow and drops off deep in the middle.

I blew off the yard work and got most of what I had planned done, that being utility poles, stringing cables and a chain link fence. I also worked on a couple of "mill houses". We used to have lots of them on Main Street near the textile mills, but they are all gone.

http://www.khbeck.com/trainpics/DSCF0146.JPG

http://www.khbeck.com/trainpics/DSCF0148.JPG
http://www.khbeck.com/trainpics/DSCF0151.JPG
http://www.khbeck.com/trainpics/DSCF0152.JPG

[Powersteamguy1790]

Mark:

Those are very nice photo's of your river.

The entire vignette of the river scene will be a showpoint on your layout.

Stay cool and run steam..... graemlins/cool.gif :cool: :cool:

[Powersteamguy1790]

Some views of the JJJ&E:


The double track mainline in both directions near the St. Albans tunnel:

http://images.snapfish.com/34362%3B2723232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D3239%3E564%3E735%3EWS NRCG%3D32328%3A388478%3Bnu0mrj

The Broken Tree Yard of San Marino on the upper level:

http://images.snapfish.com/34362%3B2723232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D655%3D826%3 DXROQDF%3E23237%3B2975875ot1lsi

The San Marino Santa Fe style station on the JJJ&E:

http://images.snapfish.com/34362%3B2723232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D655%3D826%3 DXROQDF%3E23237%3B2976%3A93ot1lsi

The Engine yard in the turntable area (aerial view):

http://images.snapfish.com/34362%3B2723232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D3239%3E564%3E735%3EWS NRCG%3D32328%3A3884%3A36nu0mrj


Stay cool and run steam..... graemlins/cool.gif :cool: :cool:

[Bookbear1]

It's Arbor Day on the layout! I worked on some Forest in a Flash product (actually, better named Small Grove of Trees in Two Afternoons and Evenings). I was pleased with the way they turned out, but I think they are too tall, even though they measure out to be scale height accurate. What do you guys think?

I used F in a F Birch/Aspen, Sycamore, and Sugar Maple, all fall colors.
http://www.railimages.com/albums/markwilliams/acd.sized.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/markwilliams/ace.sized.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/markwilliams/acf.sized.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/markwilliams/ach.sized.jpg

[Tompm]

Paul
Great layout shots!

Mark
Great looking river! I too am pouring a river. I am using Realistic Water by Woodland Scenics. For adding ripples, Mark, you might want to try Woodland Scenics Water Effects.

John Sing
Awesome shot!

justTRAINcRaZy
Awesome pictures! I really like the weathering on the house!

Bob
More great locomotive shots!

Bookbear1
Awesome trees!

[Tompm]

Here are a few oldies.

This is the waterfall I made for the first version of my layout. I used Realitic Water and Water Effects to make the water. I dry brushed white paint to add the coloring.

http://www.railimages.com/albums/tommcintyre/adx.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/tommcintyre/ady.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/tommcintyre/adz.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/tommcintyre/aea.jpg

Right now the waterfall still stands. It is the only part of the old layout that does. I am trying to figure out a way I can upgrade it and include it in the new layout.

[Fotheringill]

Mr. Beck-

I like the weathering on the sides of the row house.

[Fotheringill]

Bookbear-

Best birch trunks I have seen.

Bob-

The coaling/sanding station looks perfect.

[HemiAdda2d]

Bookbear,
Impressive! I tried F in a F many years ago, and man, they come out nice.

[sitchad]

Nice stuff everyone. For me I finally finished my last Cotton Belt GP-30, painted rails and decoder so I decided to run a few trains and take the four, 2 SP and 2 Cotton Belt for a test run.

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL749/2756836/5524048/92442064.jpg

They pull very nicely together and run as smooth as silk.

Also in the go was the F7's. Great units these are.
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL749/2756836/5524301/92442093.jpg

ATSF SD40-2 with a C30-7 in tow wait for the Geep's to move past.
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL749/2756836/5524048/92442083.jpg

[Powersteamguy1790]

Chad:

Great looking loco shots.

BTW, do you have a photo of the frame you prepared for a decoder in your ATSF F-7?


Stay cool and run steam...... graemlins/cool.gif :cool: :cool:

[rush2ny]

Great pics guys! This weekend I started building the background buildings on my HO scale layout. Here is the first one complete:

http://hometown.aol.com/rush2ny/build1.jpg

http://hometown.aol.com/rush2ny/build2.jpg

Russ

[sitchad]

Hi Bob,

Here's a picture from the decoderizer website. This frame was milled by Aztec. I milled in the same place. Hope this helps since I didn't take any pictures when I did mine.

http://home.comcast.net/~decoderizer/Kato_F7_N/Images/Kato_F7_Frame_milled_by_Aztec_Mfg.jpg

[justTRAINcRaZy]

Tom and Mark,
Thanks. The whole weathering thing is new to me. I tried to dust on a chalk blend. Looked okay until I brushed on some Dullcoat. Then it got way too dark. So I took a toothbrush dipped in alcohol and tried to scrub some off. Seems like I get better results by screwing something up then trying to fix it.


PS - Mark, You had me fooled for a minute. I saw Mr. Beck :confused: and thought....Hey My Dad doesn't do trains. smile.gif

[Powersteamguy1790]

Chad stated:

"Hi Bob,

Here's a picture from the decoderizer website. This frame was milled by Aztec. I milled in the same place. Hope this helps since I didn't take any pictures when I did mine."

Chad :

What is the website address for the "Decoderizer"?

Stay cool and run steam...... graemlins/cool.gif :cool: :cool:

[sitchad]

Here ya go.

http://www.decoderizer.com/

[Espeeman]

Once again, Everybody, amazing work!!! graemlins/notworthy.gif graemlins/notworthy.gif graemlins/notworthy.gif What can I say! I'm green!!! BTW, Chad, thanks for posting the link to the decoderizer as most of my locos are not DCC ready. I have my work cut out for me! graemlins/222.gif

[Fotheringill]

Mr. Beck-

Since your first name appears in neither your profile nor your signature, I thought it best to address you as "Beck" and not "Crazy".

[sitchad]

No problem on the web link. Here is one that list the instructions for a variety of units.
http://www.trainweb.org/nrmrc/dcc/conversions.html

A few more, been running F units this morning. Great fun. :D

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL749/2756836/5524301/92536796.jpg

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL749/2756836/5524301/92536487.jpg

[Sir_Prize]

Sweet pics Dudes!! graemlins/notworthy.gif graemlins/notworthy.gif

Colonel- Where are the new trees? graemlins/223.gif

[BALOU LINE]

Must be spring, there are new trees everywhere....

With a little help from Smokey Bear and the dedicated hard work of the U.S. Forest Service, the Coconino National Forest is now a forest. 6 square feet ate up 120 trees real fast. The Heiki trees are a great value but very uniform, so the Model Power trees give a little added variety.
http://www.railimages.com/albums/johnbreen/agn.sized.jpg
This is the first time I've ever gotten to put trees on a layout so I'm pretty excited about that part.
http://www.railimages.com/albums/johnbreen/agq.sized.jpg
THe ponderosa pines that I need for this area should actually be a lot taller so in the future I may add some HO pines to the mix. For now it will have to do.
http://www.railimages.com/albums/johnbreen/ago.sized.jpg
I'm really impressed at how different it make the scenery look ones trees go in. Deffinately a big improvement.

[NS]

A friend came over today and brought his Model Power steam engine. This was a great runner and looked good to. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/nrails/2c9c6bca.jpg

[Pete Nolan]

It's been a while since I posted anything here. Since we awoke to snow in New Mexico, and a cold wind, I planned to photo all the new stuff on the layout. Except that I was reminded that I hadn't figured out my taxes yet, nor my estimated payment for the same dreaded date five days away.

So, here's my scratchbuilt Coast Guard cutter. Yep, the paint scheme is inaccurate for my era, and the top of the mast stuff is also wrong--but those details have been broken off as I've leaned in to work on the deck above, and I have the accurate radars and radio stuff on my workbench.

Off all the ships I've built, this is my favorite.

http://www.railimages.com/albums/petenolan/afk.jpg

[Tompm]

sitchad
Great layout shots! The F-units look awesome!

Russ
Great pictures! Looks like the layout is coming along well!

John Breen
Great pictures! The caboose is really neat!

NS
Nice looking locomotive and bridge!

Pete
Awesome ships!

[Tompm]

Since I finished re-weathering most of my hopper fleet over the weekend I figured why not run one of my favorite trains: a coal drag?

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/adv.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/adw.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/adx.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/ady.jpg

[Tompm]

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/adz.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aea.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aeb.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aec.jpg

[Tompm]

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aed.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aee.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aef.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aeg.jpg

[Powersteamguy1790]

Tom:

You did a great job on weathering those hoppers.

It's time for a clinic on "Weathering Hoppers", including the trucks and wheel sets as well.


Stay coll and run steam... graemlins/cool.gif :cool: :cool:

[Tompm]

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aeh.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aei.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aej.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aek.jpg

[Tompm]

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/ael.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aem.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aen.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aeo.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aep.jpg

[r_i_straw]

18 hoppers and no two look alike. smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif

[r_i_straw]

Tom, do you have a layout to run all your trains on or just the dioramas so far?

[EricB]

Powersteamguy,

Where did you get the small coaling tower and sanding tower? Are they kits or scratchbuilt?

They look great and they are about the right size for my small facility.

Eric

[NYC-BKO]

Nice pics everyone, Thank You for sharing! graemlins/cool.gif

[Powersteamguy1790]

Originally posted by Colorado5O:
Powersteamguy,

Where did you get the small coaling tower and sanding tower? Are they kits or scratchbuilt?

They look great and they are about the right size for my small facility.

Eric Eric:

Those are old Atlas kits that I weathered. I think they are still available.

I don't use plastic building kits anymore. I prefer lasercut building kits. They're much easier to modify and weather .

Stay cool and run steam..... graemlins/cool.gif :cool: :cool:

[Tompm]

Originally posted by r_i_straw:
Tom, do you have a layout to run all your trains on or just the dioramas so far? Russell

Yes and no!

The layout currently consists of two pieces of plywood resting on top of two drafting tables with the remains of the first layout still in a few places. I currently have some EZ-Track down in the shape of an oval. There is a small yard on one side. The Water Tower Diorama is currently hooked into the track.

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aet.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aeu.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/weff/aev.jpg

I having been trying to start the benchwork on the second layout but have not been able to do so. I am now think on some how reusing the plywood I already have in place.

[Stefan]

I finished spending a few hours weathering a woodchip car.
Stefan

Railfan`s Homepage (http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/Railfan)
My Gallery (http://www.railimages.com/gallery/stefanwagner)

http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/Railfan/hdsrr/projects/weathering/woodchipcar/up02.jpg

http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/Railfan//hdsrr/projects/weathering/woodchipcar/up03.jpg

http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/Railfan//hdsrr/projects/weathering/woodchipcar/up04.jpg

http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/Railfan//hdsrr/projects/weathering/woodchipcar/up08.jpg

[Ironhorseman]

A beautiful job of it Stefan ... I like it! smile.gif

[Flash Blackman]

Really nice pictures you guys. Sorry I missed it this weekend, but it is really nice to see all the good work. Keep it up!! smile.gif

[Powersteamguy1790]

Stefan:

That's a great job of weathering that woodchip car.


Stay cool and run steam.... graemlins/cool.gif :cool: :cool:

[r_i_straw]

Originally posted by Tompm:
I currently have some EZ-Track down in the shape of an oval. There is a small yard on one side. The Water Tower Diorama is currently hooked into the track.
Whew, you can at least run trains round and round. That is my therapy most of the time when I don't have modules set up somewhere. I have a door with an oval of Kato Unitrak to run trains. It is amazing how well that works for me. :D :D

[Tompm]

I know what you mean Russell.

Right now I am re-examining the plywood and seeing if I can use it in the new layout. Originally I was going to get rid of it and go with a narrower but longer layout. Seeing how almost two years have past and I had not gotten to the benchwork I might as well try something with what I have. I can always extend it later.

[southern17]

Man let me tell ya, that is sweet looking Loco. DANG!!!! Thats because that Southern steamer is MINE. Great shot Daniels Dad!!!!

[Flash Blackman]

Originally posted by Powersteamguy1790:
That's a great job of weathering that woodchip car. That's for sure! graemlins/notworthy.gif

[HemiAdda2d]

I did a doubletake, because I seriously thought that was proto photo! graemlins/notworthy.gif graemlins/notworthy.gif

[N_S_L]

MOOOOOOO!
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album92/aeb.jpg
--
NEHHHHYY
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album92/aec.jpg

[Bookbear1]

Yes, Stefan.......I was fooled too fir a bit, thought it was the real world. DON'T DO THAT TO ME!! :eek:

Outstanding work!

[Alan]

Stefan, that weathered woodchip car has to be the ultimate in realism. I too thought it was a prototype photo graemlins/notworthy.gif graemlins/notworthy.gif

[JASON]

Stefan you gotta tell us all how you did it,that rust looks so real I thought the bottom was going to fall out of that car....

[Stefan]

Thank so much folks for your kind words. Until today, I used for my weathering mainly an airbrush and some drybrushing. After I read several posts at modeltrainsweathered.com (http://www.modeltrainsweathered.com/forum) , I tried for the first time to weather a woodchip car with powder. For the future, I will definitely remain with this method. If you want to know how I did it, please go to this forum because my mother tongue is german and my english is very rudimentary. It will need a whole day work to explain in english how I weathered this car graemlins/headscratch.gif graemlins/226.gif
I strongly recommend this websites below. The people there are true artists

Modeltrains Weathered (http://www.modeltrainsweathered.com)
Modeltrains Weathered Forum (http://www.modeltrainsweathered.com/forum)

Best regards
Stefan
My gallery at Railimages (http://www.railimages.com/gallery/stefanwagner)

[Powersteamguy1790]

Stefan:

Thank you for the link to Model Trains Weathered. smile.gif


Stay cool and run steam..... graemlins/cool.gif :cool: :cool: