Weekly Photo Fun 4-24/4-30
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Grande Guy
grande guy
Josh,
Lets see the awesome detail work on the B units pilots
And yes there will be some warning labels afixed. Nice work
Dave Dane
Lets see the awesome detail work on the B units pilots
And yes there will be some warning labels afixed. Nice workDave Dane
wheeler1963
Aurora & Portland Owner
V&AL, try adding more air to your paint mixture so when you spray it, it doesn't come out real wet. That's the best method I've found to make nice clean lines.
kjd
Go make something!
Be careful not to get it too dry or it will be bumpy. I just burnish the tape down with a wooden chopstick sharpened in a pencil sharpener and try to get the tape into the nooks and crannys as I go so it is not stretched and trying to come up before I start. Don't spray toward the edge. Spray perpendicular to the tape separation. Hopefully that makes sense....
EDIT: Jeffrey got it exactly right in his illustration below. Later go back spraying straight down on the model. Another reason to spray lighter colors first is darker colors will cover with a thin coat and you won't get a ridge of paint along the seperation.
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jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
MLW
Active Member
No trains
This last weekend was a NO TRAINS day on the layout.
Was doing scenery and touch up on the layout and extension this past weekend and remove everything (trains, vehicles, houses, buildings, trees,
signs, everything that wasn't glue down) I could and clean it up while I was at it.
I took some pictures for a quick glance at the [scenic portion] of the layout while I re-installed buildings etc.
Note: Buildings are not complete yet.
Starting from the east end of the layout..........
EAST CHAMBLY. Main in the background and industrial spur in the foreground.
CHAMBLY. Chambly Station and main street behind.
WEST CHAMBLY. As seen from the station platform
WEST CHAMBLY. Further along with overpass and highway.Top track is main line. Bottom tracks lead to Lachine Yard
WEST CHAMBLY . Highway and main line (top) in the background.
WEST CHAMBLY . Same as above and main line ( and leading track) to LA CHINE YARD
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This last weekend was a NO TRAINS day on the layout.
Was doing scenery and touch up on the layout and extension this past weekend and remove everything (trains, vehicles, houses, buildings, trees,
signs, everything that wasn't glue down) I could and clean it up while I was at it.
I took some pictures for a quick glance at the [scenic portion] of the layout while I re-installed buildings etc.
Note: Buildings are not complete yet.
Starting from the east end of the layout..........
EAST CHAMBLY. Main in the background and industrial spur in the foreground.
CHAMBLY. Chambly Station and main street behind.
WEST CHAMBLY. As seen from the station platform
WEST CHAMBLY. Further along with overpass and highway.Top track is main line. Bottom tracks lead to Lachine Yard
WEST CHAMBLY . Highway and main line (top) in the background.
WEST CHAMBLY . Same as above and main line ( and leading track) to LA CHINE YARD
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jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
Looking good.
MLW
Active Member
moving along westward...
CHAMBLY HIGHWAY OVERPASS. Main in background and East Lachine Yard bottom tracks.
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CHAMBLY OVERPASS Lachine yard to the west (right) jonction to the main line east (left)
LA CHINE YARD TOWER. Lachine yard tower and intry into classification yard.
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EAST LACHINE YARD
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CHAMBLY HIGHWAY OVERPASS. Main in background and East Lachine Yard bottom tracks.
CHAMBLY OVERPASS Lachine yard to the west (right) jonction to the main line east (left)
LA CHINE YARD TOWER. Lachine yard tower and intry into classification yard.
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EAST LACHINE YARD
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MLW
Active Member
.........and further westward a quick sneek-a-peek. Scenery is in early stages.
Le RISQUIEUR. Main line is top with siding. Looking east towards Chambly. Bottom Tracks is spur to industry with siding. BAckdrop not yet installed on view divider.
Le RISQUIEUR. Same as above. Main line top heading to St-Lambert and Bonaventure (right) and Chambly (left)
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Le RISQUIEUR. Main line is top with siding. Looking east towards Chambly. Bottom Tracks is spur to industry with siding. BAckdrop not yet installed on view divider.
Le RISQUIEUR. Same as above. Main line top heading to St-Lambert and Bonaventure (right) and Chambly (left)
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jbaakko
Diesel Detail Freak
All the tips to getting a straight line are great, but the two BEST tips are:
-Glosscote
-Straight edge, & cut the tape in strips with a knife
What I do, is glosscote (or future floor shine, depending on my mood) the whole shell, allow it to dry for 24 hours. I cut the masking tape (normal blue painters tape, the 2" roll) into about 1/2" strips, using a straight edge to keep the lines perfect. Place the tape on the model starting from the edge of the new color and work away. Work slowly pressing the tape on with a burnishing tool, don't secure the opposite end to the model, the tape does not stretch. Once masked completely, glosscote again, and again allow 24 hours, THEN paint the new color. I tend to thin mine a bit more then normal, and use more air for the first 2 cotes, then a little less air on the 3rd, and usually final cote.
I'll try to video tape my progress on the C6044AC I'm working on.
-Glosscote
-Straight edge, & cut the tape in strips with a knife
What I do, is glosscote (or future floor shine, depending on my mood) the whole shell, allow it to dry for 24 hours. I cut the masking tape (normal blue painters tape, the 2" roll) into about 1/2" strips, using a straight edge to keep the lines perfect. Place the tape on the model starting from the edge of the new color and work away. Work slowly pressing the tape on with a burnishing tool, don't secure the opposite end to the model, the tape does not stretch. Once masked completely, glosscote again, and again allow 24 hours, THEN paint the new color. I tend to thin mine a bit more then normal, and use more air for the first 2 cotes, then a little less air on the 3rd, and usually final cote.
I'll try to video tape my progress on the C6044AC I'm working on.
Great looking work, MLW. I still think that suburban housing development backdrop is both unique and really sets off the rest of the layout.
I've used Scotch #230 drafting tape for masking with really good results. It's very flexible, can easily be stretched around curves, and removes without pulling off any of the paint under the tape. You can get it at http://www.dickblick.com/products/3...itProducts&wmckw=3M+Scotch+#230+Drafting+Tape.
I've used Scotch #230 drafting tape for masking with really good results. It's very flexible, can easily be stretched around curves, and removes without pulling off any of the paint under the tape. You can get it at http://www.dickblick.com/products/3...itProducts&wmckw=3M+Scotch+#230+Drafting+Tape.
Rico
BN Modeller
Naw, that's a good highway for up here!
Maybe they should tax gasoline so they can fix them!
Nice work!
jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
GrampysTrains
Member
Hi MLW: I, too like that backdrop, It really gives depth to a narrow scene. Also like the guard rails and weathering. Nice job!
And what the hobby is really all about (at its best):
Always my kids' favorite stop at the Woodstock shows.
lmackattack
old school
very nice work MLW... I agree that it looks just right
