The Grey and Grandure Returns!, (again) ☻

Grey One Aug 25, 2021

  1. BigJake

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    That last one sounds too much like a job. Fun perhaps, but there's a reason I retired: I didn't need to work anymore, so it was time to play again!

    There are parts of my career I miss, but not enough to put up with the rest of it.
     
  2. Grey One

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    I would consider it fun but, no, not gonna do it unless I hit the lottery.
     
  3. Grey One

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    Progress
    • Paint and track on 2/4ths of layout done.
    • I'm not satisfied with the paint colors and will do some testing and get back to it.
    • Train run, well, OK, Kata steeple cab run to test track.
    • Track support for the bullet trains will change.
    • Freight line will remain save that passing sidings will be extended / added.
    • Grey and Grandure, (first 6"s will change)
    • Working on a more accurate track plan.
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  4. Grey One

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    Current *completed* track plan.
    Sections 3 and 4.

    Green indicates area serviced by the Grey and Grandure but track is still abstracted.
    The area in the upper right corner could see significant scenic changes or modular content swapped out for various reasons.
     
  5. Grey One

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    Side and Front Views Showing Construction
    Foam Mounted on Cabinets
    Scale: 10pixles = 1inch
    Side View: Leg, (Made of foam); Stacked layers of foam, (2" thick) and support for bullet train line.
    Front View: Two Cabinets with Doors and Bridge Design
    Cabinets: 44"W x 27"H, x 11"D

    I mostly did this for myself to get an idea of the proportions.
    I have done a 'test' of the bridge design on the previous version of the GandG. I'll be doing a separate thread when I have something to show for it. ISOmetric Va.png
     
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  6. Grey One

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    I have a actual track plan to scale for those who are interested:
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    This is done in MS Paint. Location of 'Plan #4 may be moved up about 2 to 3 feet. I'm tempted to make a loop there or on the far right but? Probably not.
    The rule is:
    Keep it simple
    Get track down
    Build mountains
    Run trains
     
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  7. Grey One

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    First train runs on the 'Grey and Grandure 2021'

    There are small changes to the upper East Southeast.
    I will be changing the trackplan drawing soon as the upper left corner is not accurate.
     
  8. Grey One

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    Quick Update:
    Bullet Train: Track 'finished' but needs more testing
    Main Line: Needs view blacks and such but track works great. The 10 month old grandson loves it.
    Grey and Grandure: Track in place and interchange with Main Line working. More testing for the line needs doing.

    Birthday Hedge:
    Birthday Henge Wife and Grandson AM Nov 18 2021 Resized.png
    Marking at 8AM (exactly), on the day between my wife's birthday, (Nov 16), and my grandson's, (Nov 18). I will mark other birthdays and the Soltice / Equinox. The pegs will be replaced by um, something. I'm open to suggestions.
     
  9. Grey One

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    I will be taking down the Shinkasen line.
    Sigh, bit off more than I feel I can chew. Well, maybe I lost sight of my goal or purpose.
    Current Focus Will be Scenery
    * Learning to build mountains
    * Getting colors 'right'
    * Assembling a few plastic building kits, (from Outland), I have been given
    * Continuing with my Cardstock Structures
    * Planning the future layout
    * Using up my extensive scrap box - dates back to high school
    * Selling off most of my superfluous rolling stock and locomotives.
    * Maybe if I'm so inclined I might do a tiny bit of extra wiring.
    I still intend to include a Shinkasen line in the future location.
     
  10. Jim Reising

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    Rule one, Grey One. Long as you're enjoying yourself.
     
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  11. Grey One

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    @Jim Reising Yes, that is 'Rule #1'. Thanks for the remainder. ☻
    I wanted this bridge but it will have to wait:
    Arched Bridge on Shinkasen Line Dec 9  20211208_061503.jpg
    The design / construction of the bridge is my own and it would have been beautiful against that blank wall.
    Oh well, 'The best laid track of dreamers and designers☻'
     
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  12. Grey One

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    Southeastern Hill UPLD Dec 22 2021 20211221_130348 resized.jpg Southeastern No Hill UPLD  semi hidden storage 20211221_130759 Resized.jpg View attachment 244821 Southeastern Hill UPLD Dec 22 2021 20211221_130348 resized.jpg Update:
    Shinkansen line was taken down. It was just taking up too much room and time.
    After its removal I realized I could run my Shinkansen if I broaded the curve at the Southeastern end of the Main Line:
    This also gave me access to the hill in that corner and a chance to show how it could be swapped out for :
    • Access to the area behind it
    • Swapping out for other terrain such as city, town or?
    The trees are being used as 'positioning' markers but I will be putting in a couple of loose fitting pets.
    Note:
    Beyond the hill semi-hiddent short staging
    To the left front Shinkasen storage / terminal

    Note the increased radious. Will be an interesting challenge to make the area look right.
     
    Last edited: Dec 23, 2021
  13. Grey One

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    Bison and Long Horn Cattle Painted by my step daughter:
    Grandure Valley Bison Jan 30 22 20220130_125139.jpg
    Sylvia has *never* seen bison or *ever* painted something this small. They are less than 1" long.
    3D printed by 'miniprints.com', (a Canadian company).
    I have about 20 of their pieces ranging from 'The Headless Horseman' to beavers, great white sharks and bears / cougers / big horn sheep etc.
    Grandure Valley Long Horn Jan 30 22  20220130_130336.jpg
    White spects are shiny terain. I'm open to suggestions on how to suppress it.

    Grandure Valley Bison and Long Horns Jan 30 22 20220130_125110.jpg
    These are mounted on green cardstock with white glue mixed with green paint.
     
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  14. Grey One

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    I realize they are not *realistic* colors for Bison. Apparently there is something in the Grandure Valley environment that causes it. Oh, and she got 3 colors on each beast.
     
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  15. BigJake

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    The job of any model is to suspend reality just enough for us to enjoy. Bullseye!
     
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  16. Shortround

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    I would have liked to see more color from the Hereford Thoroughbreds I had to raise in my youth.

    Richard
     

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