PRR K4s 958

WPF

PRR, good to see your namesake here.  Great photo.

I've been working on weathering ties for the last couple weeks, brushing on PanPastels one tie at a time.  It's obviously been slow going, but I think it's an improvement over what I did on the previous layout, which was just staining alone.  That didn't give the variation that I had hoped.

First, a couple prototype pics from Atlantic, Iowa to show what I'm shooting for.

And here's my attempt to recreate that look on the layout.

Your ties look fantastic.

But, I’m curious, what are the vertical lines in the photo at the edge of your ballast?

Snap shot from under the bridge

Mike

Thanks very much Mike.  My roadbed is HomaRoad, from Central & Western , and those vertical lines are slots that the manufacturer provides to make it curvable. 

My initial ballasting only covers the ties themselves.  I come back later to ballast the shoulders after my base scenery layer is in, so it doesn't cover the ballast.

Flooding

Inspired by the many flood photos I have been working on this small diorama representing a washout. The “water” is still drying and I still have some details to add. 

 

More PRR Steam:

Thank you, Ed

Aerial view. Still a lot of

Aerial view. Still a lot of more work to do on the basin.

new photo spot

After a catastrophic disaster with my stale old dios I had to start some new ones.  Here is the first shots from it today. A little more to do but you get the idea.

My faithful companion

My daughter is super into art projects and always a help both building and photographing models.  Fun with her help and input everytime.   Santa plans to put some models under the tree this year for her.

Mr. Truckstop

Steve,

 You knocked it out of the park this week. Amongst all the goodies I was especially taken with the yellow BKTY

boxcar and that wonderful picture of your daughter.

Well done my friend! 

 Rick

Thanks Joe

I had a look at their website. That is good looking roadbed.  Quiet to, I bet.

Thanks Rick

I knew that scene was kind of your taste.  That BKTY box was one I actually got pics of both sides to be able to paint up.     BKTY is a weathered train fan gold mine isn’t it?  Where old boxcars go to die. Thanks again, Steve 

Steve, Model Truck Stop '

Steve, your new backdrops are looking very good so far.  Like Rick, I love the BKTY Box Car'.. So good on the weathering its unreal'....

Great to have such an adorable little helper'.... Cherish the moments'... they go fast'....

Wishing you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOURS'...

thanks Goober

Yes I enjoy her help for sure.  She is the youngest of 5 here with 4 older brothers so she is a little on the rough side. HA

Here is a little more of the BKTY car since you guys are interested. The proto and both sides of mine. I love BKTY projects but they are sure alot of work.     Thanks again,Steve

First Time Posting to WPF

First time posting a WPF pic, but finally have a few areas finished at a level of "finish" so I can participate...

This is "East Berlin, CT" at the end of the Berlin branch:

Actually, the one below was taken some time ago... Old Saybrook, CT c. 1948 (with sky photoshopped in)

I've had an MRH blog for a while ( https://forum.mrhmag.com/journals-was-blogs-891775) but struggle to keep it up-to-date. My main content is on my Valley Local website at http://www.thevalleylocal.net

Hope you enjoy the pics!

Chris

The Valley Local - Modeling the New Haven Railroad's Connecticut Valley Line in the late 1940s.

Chris

So beautiful! Puts me in a peaceful and nostalgic mood looking at those pics. 

Please keep 'em coming, extra pretty please.........

 Rick

Hey Chris!

That's looking pretty good!

Chris'

That is a great shot'.. Where does the backdrop start?  Even magnified, I can't determine as no lines of any type are apparent'... Excellent photography and modeling'... I'm in South Western, CT and know youe modeling area well...  NICE JOB'...