Layout for son and dad

[migalyto]

Looks like the zip strips worked out well, looks like a good alternative.

 

[Rabman]

So far. Fingers crossed!

 

[Rabman]

So I started making the tunnel for the layout...early days!

 

[Rabman]

A little more progress today.

 

[migalyto]

Good to see you back at this, Nice progress!

 

[Rabman]

Thanks. I haven’t done much in the layout until recently. I have operated trains and put together a mantua 2-8-2 from scratch.

Here is my 1st attempt at painting rock. A little too brown. I want to go more grey. I think it turned out well though. This is just painted styrofoam. I am going to use hydrocal for the rocks for durability.

 

[KB02]

Here is my 1st attempt at painting rock. A little too brown. I want to go more grey. I think it turned out well though.
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Are you kidding?!? That turned out GREAT!

The color may be off for the specific strata you're trying to emulate, but that's an awesome red rock you've got there!

 

[Rabman]

Are you kidding?!? That turned out GREAT!

The color may be off for the specific strata you're trying to emulate, but that's an awesome red rock you've got there!

Thanks for the compliment.

 

[Rabman]

All glued together except the portals. Still doing some thinking on them.

I used latex caulk as the adhesive.

 

[migalyto]

All glued together except the portals. Still doing some thinking on them.

I used latex caulk as the adhesive.
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Looks really good! That was a great looking rock you created in post#186.

 

[Rabman]

Thanks

 

[Rabman]

So here is my initial attempt at making a tunnel portal. It is glued together and I still need to add some joint compound and paint it.

I am following MarklinOfSweden’s technique.

Sorry for the rotated photo.

I’ll see how it turns out before making the second one. I will post updated photos when I finish it.

 

[KB02]

Looks nice! Are you going to paint in the mortar?

 

[flyboy2610]

Looks good!

 

[Rabman]

Looks nice! Are you going to paint in the mortar?

I am trying to follow Martin’s video located here.

He doesn’t want specifically paint the mortar.

https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/blog/47623

 

[Rabman]

Well as it turns out, I do not have the skills of Martin on my first attempt. In my opinion, my finished portal isn’t what I am looking for.

I will try again!

 

[Rico]

A little prototype inspiration for you!
(not my photo)

 

[Rabman]

A little prototype inspiration for you!
(not my photo)

Thanks

 

[Rabman]

So I finished the sculptamold on the mountain. I think it came out pretty well. I just need to finish the two portals and it will be ready for painting. I am pretty happy with how it turned out.

 

[flyboy2610]

That turned out well!