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Bill,

LINK : http://www.bronx-terminal.com/?p=1124

I read the whole story on the building of the module. I remembered seeing that section.

Bernd

nice!

thanks Bernd!!

I've always thought

Tim's Bronx Terminal was just about the coolest fascia I've ever seen.  What if a person, going for that rusty New York subway look, tried a different approach?

What if a person sprayed on some 'craft store'/fuax finish of some sort, then sprayed on the color of their choice, then dry-brushed (high-lighted) and got a similar effect??  I'm just sayin', because some rust has more green in it, or more brown in it, etc.  A generic faux finish would give texture, but the color could be customized with washes and highlights.

Brush vs spray

I like Tim's approach because I won't have to worry about any messy overspray. Can't wait to do this!

Similarly, I was impressed with Art's approach to brush painting track. I'm going to try that too.

Not to be contrary but....

....are you planning to do this all around your home layout?  Because, while I think it looks great on Tim's show layout, I have to wonder what the effect will be on a room sized home layout. Might be a bit overwhelming and draw attention away from the layout itself. Just a thought....

Michael

The answer is "yes"

It will serve to tie the railroad into the room as a piece of furniture. Plus it looks cool.

Agree

I'll have to agree with Bill, it looks great. I don't think it would over power the layout. Can't wait to see some pictures when you "git 'er done" Bill.

I think that's why I was able to remember where I had seen it because it stuck in my mind and I really liked the idea. I think it'll look much better than some of the plain fascia's I've seen on layouts.

Bernd

Me too

I agree, I think it would be a pretty cool effect and make it more like it belonged, like a piece of furniture.  I may do something similar also.

@Dave...

Please refer to this article.

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/mrh-2014-03-mar/rr_copycats

what the effect will be on a room sized home layout.

Probably would depend on the setting for the layout. If it's a rust belt city or a waterfront scene it might look ok. If it's a mountain railroad it would look odd. I think it would be hard to fill a whole room with appropriate scenery for the rust belt look unless it was a small room.....DaveB

I haven't had time

to read the article, yet, Bill, but I have never been ashamed of being a copy cat.  

I'm used to being the minority opinion....

so no harm done....  I do think it looks good, I just had the one concern I voiced is all. I'll be looking forward to seeing how it turns out. I've been following your progress on the layout anyway Bill so this will just add another point of interest. I certainly can't say anything to anyone about being a copycat, I've been trying to copy John Allen for years.  The operative word being "trying"!!!

Michael

minority opinion....

no worries. all input welcome.

Steam Punk Look

I forgot to mention that. I like the steam punk look. Could be because it's a mechanical thing.

Bernd

Love it

I would like to do something simular. What about the black bridge girder look with rust streaks?

sure, why not?

I think there's nothing wrong with a creative fascia. In my case, the browns will tie in nicely with the rest of the decor in my room and will contrast nicely with the late summer theme of the layout to nicely set it off.

there's nothing wrong with a creative fascia.

The wrong part would be when the "creative" fascia doesn't match the theme of the railroad and distracts from the modeler's efforts to set the mood.  A rusty steel fascia would not be a positive on a mountain route where a granite fascia might be appropriate. I've seen layouts with foliage on the fascia that look good as it matches the scene on the benchtop. Something similar to Verne's desert line could use a rock fascia for instance while a granger line might be better off with a straw type material. I think it would be interesting to try to design fascias to be foredrops to balance out our backdrops... ....DaveB

About that fascia...

I'm probably going to get blasted for this but I'm not a big believer in this kind of fascia.  Please do not misunderstand; I am a huge fan of Tim Warris' creations and the fascia on his Bronx Terminal is really attractive.  BUT... I think it's a bit too attractive and IMO draws attention away from the incredible craftsmanship of the model railroad itself.  Now to totally contradict myself, I think on Tim's layout, it's okay because it's a relatively small display but if it were room- or basement-sized, it would be overpowering.  Also, as noted elsewhere, if one extends the scenery (like a rock face) down the front, this sort of fascia treatment can work because it's in scale and actually an extension of the layout itself.

Think in terms of a stage play or seeing museum dioramas/displays; the designers are trying to draw your attention to what's on stage by making all the surroundings disappear (dimming the ambient room light helps as well).  So, for me, fascias, valances et al are best painted a dark neutral color or black.

But, to each his own. If it makes you happy, do it.

JG