Model snow scenes

John Whitby Dec 4, 2000

  1. John Whitby

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    Hi All,
    Now that winter is here in the northern hemisphere does anyone simulate snowy conditions on their layouts ? Here is a photo I took last year on my N-scale layout.
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    Anymore similar photos out there ?
    John

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  2. No pictures, John, but I want to know how you did it! That's one of the nicest snow scenes I have seen.

    Roger
     
  3. John Whitby

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    Couldn't be easier Roger. The scene was created by sprinkling on the snow powder produced by NOCH (cat no.08750) I have overdone the snow in the photo as it is a little deep on the tracks but with care you can continue to run the trains. When spring comes simply "thaw" using the good old vacuum cleaner.

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  4. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    John.. that is totally outstanding! Congrats
    Wish I wouldnt have seen it.. now I want one on my layout... [​IMG]

    In regards to other options. there is Canned Spray on Snow here in aussie that you can buy from Kmart etc..
    I was wondering if anyone thought that it would be a good substitiute??

    Spray on and something over it to seal it??

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    Its a coal mining region of a place far far away, that shares rails with SP, NS...
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  6. watash

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    One guy used the cheap spray on snow on his module, and could do nothing with it at a show. It prevented another member from being able to have his module in the loop, so tempers went up. The module was finally discarded, the stuff stuck like glue, probably from the heat of the lights, but I'm not sure. I have heard of soda being used, and talcum powder, but They are both slightly abrasive. I have wanted snow in my high mountains, but have chickened out each time I thought about it, because my engines are too expensive to risk. But, it seems there is something that has come on the market since 1961 that maybe I don't know about. Maybe a couple of things? [​IMG]

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  7. Robin Matthysen

    Robin Matthysen Passed Away October 17, 2005 In Memoriam

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    As always, you do a superb job of modelling John. Your skills are admirable as was your choice to model Swiss Railroads. I read the reasons why on your web site. Keep posting your pictures here for us to see.

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  8. watash

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    John, now I know what they mean when they say, "It is built like a Swiss watch!". You must have hired all the watch makers to help you build your empire. It is great. I worked with a company in Zurich that ran some tests at Zuge. Certainly have captured the feel of the Swiss mountains! Great modeling! [​IMG]

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  9. Helitac

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    Beautiful modelling. I might give a little a try. Now if I could see some misty foggy rain effect...... Bobby

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  10. JCater

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    Excellent job John (and great name too!!). I wish I had known about this stuff when I was modeling the old CSW, could have used some snow in the Rockies [​IMG]!! Now that I model the desert I won't need it... [​IMG] Happy Modeling!!
    John

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  11. Telegrapher

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    John. That is really a fantasic snow scene.
    I have a mountain topped with trees and a rail going around it about 3/4 down from the top. I put snow on it to just below the rail and after seeing your snow picture I dashed over and added some more snow and it doesn't look anything like yours. Keep up the good work

    Dick
     

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