Scenery - Structures
Scratchbuilding a Small Workshop
First time I've ever tried to do this, so please let me know if I'm going about it all wrong!
Thought I would make a post about scratchbuilding this small workshop:
For the record, this is the very first complete scratchbuild I have ever done. Ever.
CREATING THE DESIGN
White Metal Castings
Wondering if anyone has tried to re-melt a white metal cast part into a new casting. I have a kit from a mfg who is now out of business, where several of the windows were cast poorly and the frames are broken or there are significant losses of material, making the frame open or with a significant gap. So my thought is whether I could try to add some frames to "box-in" the window and add some metal. Or perhaps I can try to create a new casting by creating a mold with modelling clay.
Virtual RPM
Virtual RPM (RPM = Railroad Prototype Modeling)
Here's a thread to share your prototype modeling. Share completed and in-process models that reflect prototype locomotives, rolling stock, structures, and scenes. This is open to any scale, just as long as the modeling is following a prototype.
Eric
Eric Hansmann
Editor-at-Large, Model Railroad Hobbyist
Creating Large Diameter Pipe Bends
While taking a break from modeling I was reading some of the discussion forums. There was one on cutting styrene tubing to make pipe bends. Although I print mine I thought my method would be helpful to those Using tubing.
Most large size pipe bends are created by making wedge shaped sections that have a 22.5 degree angle from vertical. These sections are together to form the bend. Two sections for 45 degrees and four for 90 degrees.
Finished Intermodal Cranes
Just finished the MiJack Translift and Container Gantry Cranes for my CN Intermodal Yard on my layout -Trenton Subdivision in N Scale. The two crane models fit nicely in the scene and don’t overshadow the surrounding scenery. I opted for two different styles of cranes for added variety.
RGS - some additional structure work, and 'planting'
Here's a new blog post on some structure work I've been doing lately
https://rgsrr.blogspot.com/2020/04/quarantine-structures-and-good-bit-of...
I'll put a few pictures here, but there's lots more in the blog post.
Modeling my childhood home - Part 1: Leaning drawing software
For many years I have wanted to created a scale model of my childhood home to put on my layout. Here's the home:
Scenery details you might not of though of
Hello,
Thought I’d share a few details for your model railroads that some of you might not be aware of.
Traffic lines and marking complete. WIP Update
It has taken quite a few hours of measuring, marking, masking, painting and (of course) touch ups. As you can see from the “Google Earth” view. The trailer parking and container storage areas have been lined and numbered. I have not placed the CN Intermodal Yard into my Trenton Subdivision in N Scale. By having the flexibility of being able to move the scene I can work easily on all areas.
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