Modeling topic
Opening my own can of worms
Thanks to Bill Brillinger and his excellent decal work, I now have my own logo and lettering for my Moosehead Western home road. So for the past few months I have been painting my loco's in preparation for the decals. However, this has now caused me to think about how I am going to number my locomotives. Let's just deal with the steam locomotives right now ( my first love ) and then deal with my first generation diesels later.
Using sound to slow you down...
I don't often post here but I thought this might be worthwhile for some folks who are considering what to do about sound.
I currently have a small L shaped N scale switching layout, representating interchange with the main in Davis, CA from where a number of cars are being switched to industries in Woodland CA, on the West Valley sub (ols SP, now CFNR).
Red Raiders Locomotive
Thanks to WATCO the Texas Tech Red Raiders have a themed locomotive
.http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2015/10/texas-tech-designed-university-themed-locomotive-makes-its-debut
I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find one now. <> Junior
Static Grass Neg ION Generator from Electronics Goldmine
Hey folks,
I found what looks to be good reasonably priced high output generator for making home grown static grass applicators. I got it for $22 including shipping.
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G20855
Clouds come to the Backdrops. How to Paint clouds.
Colorado Front Range November 2015 update
I have started the process of paining back drops! Clouds seam to be everyone fear factor so I show an easy way to paint clouds that takes it to a simple step by step process that anyone can do. the backdrops are not done yet (more to follow) but this is the first step in painting most backdrops. Also curtains are in as a light block and sound block the room is starting to take on a finished look. Hope you enjoy the video and hope it will help you to as well.
Mike
PoLA Paving Proceeds Per Plan
When your layout is mostly paved surfaces, you have to make the pavement look real and interesting. I started the detailing of the pavement on my PoLA project layout. (PoLA = Port of Los Angeles)
Bernard Kempinski
Tier 4 Engines
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, since I'm kind of new here, but I was wondering if anyone knew whether or not it would be possible to upgrade a standard EMD 645 to tier 4 standards. I am planning a freelanced modern shortline running rebuilt EMD power. One of my options is swapping all prime movers for new Cummins units that meet tier 4 regulations as part of my storyline. This presents a problem however when it comes to selecting a decoder for sound.
What's On Your Workbench? - November 2015
It's a new month and time for "What's on your Workbench." Share the latest progress and builds from your workbench.
Eric
Eric Hansmann
El Paso, TX
Follow along with my railroad modeling:
http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/
My work for today
Hi all.
This was my work for today.
I still want to add some storage silos and a ciclone.
Bench work redo
Got to laying out some track in the yard the other day and kept running into the backdrop.
This area is 5' wide with access on three sides so reaching in is not a problem. The problem was that the narrow part was 2' deep and wanted town space, but don't really like flats against a wall and didn't really have room for a good scenery transition.
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