Scenery - Structures
New Bridge at Blue Island
A new thought on the operation of my pike has prompted another remodel. This iteration will provide for a continuous run option that I found I really missed with the Point-to-point style I had. A new main-line configuration through Blue Island and crossing of the Cal-Sag Channel, and new main-line track in Riverdale will accomplish this. For this to take place, the old cal-Sag bridge and indeed the Cal-Sag itself was remodeled.
First, some photos shown here of the old bridge:
Scratch build a medieval town wall
Hi! This week I´ve been scratch building a town wall in medieval style inspired by the famous Germany city wall Rothenburg ob der Taubern. This project features a stone wall made from random sized stones (yellowish colored sand stone), wooden railings and clay made tiled roof.
Container Loading Cranes
Container Cranes
I've been looking thru LOTS of container crane images recently,...specifically HO scale, and specifically railroad car loading ones. I have some specific requirements I am seeking for my two container handling areas, but I thought it might be interesting to see what other models (commercially available, kit-bashed, custom built) might be presented, and the reasons for those preferences.
Chain Link Fence - Propane Dealer
Finished up the Propane Dealer and tried scratch building a chain link fence. A big shout out to Boulder Creek Railroad and his video on making chain link fences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_guMOYoCpw&t=56s
Period Miniatures Berghoff Brewery Build…
Recently I inherited a couple of locomotives, freight cars and two out of production craftsman kits. Among them was a Period Miniatures Berghoff Brewery kit, that appears to be missing the window glazing.
Does it fit in to the Southern California scene? Does it look like it can produce a car full of beer? No, but it is a brewery and a cool, retro kit, and at 3.5″x6″, it’s tiny.
Building a "Clyde Puffer" from a kit in N scale
I recently purchased the Gramodels resin kit for a "Clyde Puffer" for use on my 2mm scale layout. Although he produces predominantly military models, I have used a few of his products and found they made up and painted very nicely. His latest product is this "Clyde Puffer", in both OO and N scales.
Bobs Bog
In the tradition of Furlows Slough and Lewot Bog by Art Curren, I bring you "Bobs Bog". Why Bobs Bog? Well, my late brother was named Bob and he was an avid hunter an fisherman so I think he would have appreciated it and considered what he might find living in it. Besides, it just fits!
This whole project resulted from a small uncovered gap in the benchwork in an otherwise relatively flat area. It was a fun little distraction from other areas and still in process is the proverbial hobo camp and fire very nearby.
Painting mulllions
I have a Walther's Cornerstone grain elevator that I am assembling. This kit has several windows with mullions which I would like to paint. What is the best method to do this without getting the color over the window pane itself.
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