I converted my original pictures to B&W and then made notes about where to increase tonal contrast.  I used AIM weathering powders, cosmetic sponges, Q-tips, and Tamiya craft cotton swabs to add the desired contrast, and Krylon low-odor acrylic finish to seal the work. 

New pictures were taken with incandescent lights (60W bulbs).  The original roundhouse pictures are at this link:

too much weathering powder resulted in structure which is too dark - how do I correct this?

George

I am finally putting in the mountain division on the CCC&StL.

I use the old tried and true method of building a cardboard web and then placing plaster soaked paper towels over the web to create the hard-shell.

I am wondering if using cheesecloth instead of paper towels would work and then give me more of a plaster cloth type substrate that would conform better to my web lattice.

Does anyone have experience using cheesecloth in this manner and if so what are some of the drawbacks?

Thanks

Indy

Hi all

I am looking for a modern cool storage loading dock (semi trailer one side and rail the other) for my layout. I have searched high and low to no avail. Does anyone have any ideas where I could either purchase one or procure the plans to build one???

Happy rails

Johnno

I have been working recently on the "Oneapee River" crossing on my Diamond River Valley Railroad. Please enjoy the pictures. while I am only using a simple point and shoot for these pictures I hope to be able to take some nicer shots once the scenery is  more or less complete.

The first shot is that of the blue foam being roughed in.