O.K. - you guys are probably getting tired of hearing about the alcove, but I wanted to show the lake that the artist is painting so I made a "quickie" video:

Rick

What is a good color for black iron used in steam yarders and related equipment?  I remember a lot of grungy looking black, but not really a lot of rust for well maintained equipment.  Old equipment used many years ago by my dad still doesn't have a lot of rust on it, just on the wear areas.  Bull rigging and other things dragged through the dirt, rocks, limbs and other stuff on the job that had paint scraped off are rusty. 

I'm thinking a tarnished black with a dark brown wash with wear areas a redder brown.

Comments please,

Hello All:

On my HO layout in progress I would like to model a bridge that carries vehicles and pedestrians which ends at the edge of the layout. I am looking for suggestions on kits or parts to use in making the bridge. I had seen a manufacturer who makes a vehicle bridge in my web travels and thought I saved the information.

Thanks for any suggestions or point in the right direction.

Hello all!

I just got my Super Trees starter kit today from Scenic Express. These look like like they can / will make some truly super trees!

Has anyone used this product before? Yes, the kit comes with instructions, but you more experienced guys may have some 'custom ideas' that can make things easier or better.

For instance, they recommend spray painting the natural armatures. I'm wondering if they could be dyed or stained instead. The material seems like it would absorb color well, as opposed to paint that may flake off or chip.