Scenery - Structures
Bridge/Backdrop Transition Changes...
Tweaking the bridge/backdrop transition today, previously the bridge
USA, Montana, Missoula, Northern Pacific Historical Association Convention and RPM Modeling Event, 21-25 September 2021
Modeling the Northern Pacific Railway: NPRHA Convention and RPM Modeling Event
How Build a Model Structure with Interior and Lights
In this video I show you an easy way to build a model structure with interior and lights. I am building Woodland Scenics' Grafton Hotel Combo, a DPM stricture with Roomettes interiors and Just Plug lighting. This is a fun build that you may want to try and you definitely want to see.
anyone recognize this building front
Had to tear down layout 10 years ago for a move. While scrounging through old buildings, parts, etc. ran across this building front which I think is awesome. I have all the City Classics but not sure this is one but can't find the lower level parts. Anyone have an idea who original manufacture was or perhaps a picture of a finished model so I might "scratch" together a rfeasonable facsimile? Thanks
Pink foam coating?
Hi folks,
I’m ready to start laying down drywall mud for roads and grout for a scenery base, on pink foam board. Do I need to coat the foam with anything to make sure the mud and grout sticks??
Best, Scott
Turntable Scratch Build
For about 30 years I've wanted to attempt to build a turntable from scratch. I read an article by Bob Hayden where he built a narrow-gauge turntable for Dave Frary's layout using a 1/4" phono plug as the pivot, and I thought that was a great idea. It's taken me several decades to get to it, but I'm finally giving it a go! I'm documenting the story here, rather than in an article, because it's really Bob's idea (thanks Bob) and because I have no idea how this will turn out! Wish me luck.
Seeking recommendations on brick painting technique
Here is what I need to know. What good techniques are there for painting the brick insets in items such as the Walthers Geo Roberts Printing or American Hardware Supply. I've had some success in the (distant) past but also had some issues/limitations. Pictured here is my Walthers Tire Plant (same as Roberts Printing, plus other stuff).
Highfield starts to come together.
Ordinarily I wouldn't get much done in the summer as golf would get all of my time, but a knee injury has led to much more time spent modeling than usual. After several false starts, I finally have Highfield starting to vaguely resemble the prototype.
Doing Highfield right is important as it was alway important junction between the Hanover sub and the East sub of the Western Maryland. It has always been very popular location for rail fans. Later, it became the Eastern interchange between the Maryland Midland and CSX.
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