Scenery - Structures
Thinning Enamel Paints
Hi all-
I'm experimenting with some track weathering techniques and one of the things I'm experimenting with is with washes of enamel paints. I have been using turpenoid OMS to thin the paint, but I find that the paint is taking a LONG time to try between each application of the wash.
Does anyone have a suggestion for an alternative method of thinning enamels that speeds up the drying process? I know it's going to be a longer time than an acrylic regardless, but anything that can cut the time down at all I would be interested to hear.
Twin Track Freight House
I'm looking for an HO freight/transfer house that will allow railroad access on two sides. Ideallly, it would be a brick structure.
I like the looks of the Better Than Scratch Freight House, which could work with a couple of modifications.
I am also considering the Lyndon Freight House from Creative Laser Design
Has anyone seen anything similar on their travels that I've missed? I've already looked at
Foam... gluing it and cutting it.
Okay, so far my adventures in foam scenery have generally involved taking one or two sheets, of assorted thicknesses, and carving away at it with a Surform tool.
Generally speaking... it works. More or less.
Weathering ballast for PRR track
Greetings all,
My layout is set in PA on the PRR in the late 40s early 50s. This layout is a freelance branch line of the double mainline trackage. I have been looking through as much material as I can for color pics. of the RR during this time. As I have looked at the images I have seen that the mains have nice gray ballast, the sidings are more of a tan/ buff/ iron oxide color and the yards are dark gray/ black with cinders.
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