Modeling topic

About ten years ago, I built a bunch of DPM kits but left the unseen half untouched, using MDF for the backwalls. Since then, I've found that these structures as they stand don't fit. So I had to remember what paints I used on the initially completed portions and apply these to the fresh ones. This, folks isn't as easy as it sounds. Ten years is a long time in modelling and paints change or don't even exist.

The Trouble with having an interesting hobby...

Tue, 2012-08-14 19:54 — Toniwryan

Locos - Rolling stock (general)

Besides fiddling with my airbrush project, Free.Mo.N module, and Inglenook Sidings mini layout, I also enjoy participating and listening to Model Rail Radio (www.modelrailradio.com). One of the topic that came up during the night was the reluctance, or possibly lack of skills in the current "ready-to-run" model railroaders. I have heard this same sentiment echoed on other podcasts, forums, and even some magazines.

Concealing large windows while leaving them operational and accessible

Tue, 2012-08-14 15:37 — MikeM

My layout room is approximately 17' square with 2 large windows on opposite walls I'm trying to figure out how to deal with. The track plan calls for 2 shelves circling the room's perimeter, which means crossing these windows at two different levels. I'm wracking my brain trying to think of a way to conceal the windows behind a backdrop (one combined piece or split per level or...?) yet make it possible to occasionally access and open the windows for ventilation (during activities that generate fumes of some kind [airbrushing, hot-wire foam cutting, etc.]).&nb

Commercial Model Railroading: Why the MMORPG?

Tue, 2012-08-14 14:45 — Benny

Layout design

So I've been thinking about this interface I will need for the "ultimate" Remote Model Railroad Operation

The question may seem idle at first, but then I realize perhaps the average model railroader is not familiar with MMORPGs.

I will not even discuss the most popular MMORPG, WoW, except to say that users pay $15 a month to play. The game started in 2004 and they had 9.1 million subscribers in April of this year. Blizzard has done EXTREMELY well with this virtual universe!!!

mariani tour & my model

Tue, 2012-08-14 00:31 — bnsf6951

Modeling topic

to all

on aug.10th 2012 i had the privilege to visit the "mariani distributing" plant in phoenix az. this facility is part of my peavine sub layout. i actually modeled the structure before i had the visit, so i had to make a few adjustments & add some other structures.the pics i have attached shows the model & the prototype.

this company receives sugar in liquid & powdered form. after the process, it is shipped out in tanker trucks. they ship between 30 & 35 trucks per day with train movement 6 times per week

Almost Finished with 120 Day Challenge - RGS 3 Stall Engine House at Rico Colorado

Mon, 2012-08-13 11:43 — Rio Grande Dan

Scenery - Structures

I have more than 80% of the Model completed. The doors and roof are the only major pieces left to complete the rest is small details and interior accessories.

The Base with the 6 inspection pits is complete except for weathering and dirtying up to look like 40 years of soot and grease that settled on the floor from the steam engines.