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MarkF
Engineer
USA
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 Posted - 01/16/2010 : 11:56:41 AM
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| It's coming together nicely Rick. Having had the chance to see it in person the other night, I can tell you guys that pictures don't do this scene justice. The variations in the terrain and the road which rolls with the hillside make a world of difference and give a natural look to everything. I especially like E.C. Crosby scene. It needs some detailing, but has a real good look to it! |
Mark
See my homepage at http://home.comcast.net/~prrndiv/
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RSCo
Section Hand
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2010 : 12:16:01 PM
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Hi RIck,
Everything looks great and the pace of your work is amazing. Question - is the concrete bridge/abutment styrene or strathmore board? Also - what was your paint/weathering method on it? It really blends in well with the scenery. |
Jim Musser
Hainesport, NJ
blog - http://mussersteelmill.blogspot.com |
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akimmons
Fireman
USA
1354 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2010 : 6:34:39 PM
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Rick,
Lucknow is coming along nicely. EC Crosby is a good looking addition. Nice job with the colors.
The road looks a little shiny, though it may be just the photo.
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Arnold Kimmons
General Manager
Royal & Edisto Railroad
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=19182 |
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Harsco
Fireman
USA
1101 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2010 : 06:46:57 AM
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Thanks for the comments, guys.....Jim, the concrete abutment is illustration/mat/strathmore/cardboard...whatever the correct term is. Curiously enough, I haven't painted it yet...that's the "stock" color pattern which in real life looks a little pink-ish. I had the same thought as you...it's a fair representation of aged concrete. Hmmmm....
Arnold....good eye; it just rained in Lucknow. No? OK, how this: that's the residue from the hair spray, which means a second coat on the road surfaces after all the scenery materials have been applied. |
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akimmons
Fireman
USA
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crabster
Engine Wiper
USA
314 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2010 : 8:56:38 PM
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Looking good Rick! Sorry I couldn't make it yesterday. I was only able to get to Bob Price's BN layout and not any of the others either. Someday soon I hope!!
Anton |
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LVN
Fireman
Canada
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Harsco
Fireman
USA
1101 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2010 : 06:21:31 AM
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Originally posted by crabster
Looking good Rick! Sorry I couldn't make it yesterday. I was only able to get to Bob Price's BN layout and not any of the others either. Someday soon I hope!!
Anton
No problem, Anton....just give me a heads up the next time you're heading this way.... |
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Grubes
Engine Wiper
USA
353 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2010 : 06:35:59 AM
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Rick,
Scene looks great. Really like the look up the hill toward the houses. Maybe you should quit the Fire Department and become a town planner.
Dave
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MLW
Crew Chief
653 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2010 : 1:59:18 PM
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Hi
I just hit on this thread last night.
(couldn't sleep, and then I didn't want to stop reading, go figure[:-weepn] )
This thread took my breath away: WOW! Awesome thread, awesome layout, fantastic naration.[:-thumbu][:-thumbu][:-thumbu]
Funny things is I just started to tinker with the layout lately and I have been thinking of making building out of foam-board and printed brick (your CD) Now I know it will work. Thank you.
I will print this thread and re-read it, and look at everything again. You did a a great job. Very inspiring.[:-bigeyes2]
M. Harsco I have a few cars (half-dozen) mostly cover hoppers ( and one gondola) that I have retired. I have enough covered hoppers at the moment and my focus is getting more power and pax rolling stock for now.
Anyways, if you are interested let me know. Keep up the great work.
M. Andy, same thing for you. If you want I could send half of it your way.
Syl
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Harsco
Fireman
USA
1101 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2010 : 05:58:55 AM
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| Thanks for the comments, guys......they're very motivating. |
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AVRR-PA
Fireman
USA
4605 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2010 : 06:31:32 AM
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Hi, Rick --
I was driving out through the Mon Valley Sunday, on my way to New Eagle for the NMRA Division meeting. Used to be The Steel Valley - now mostly Rust. Anyhow...a truck crossed in front of me with the company name HARSCO on it. I wasn't quick enough to grab a camera but I'll see if I can find out more about it and try to get you a couple of pictures the next time I'm out that way.
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Harsco
Fireman
USA
1101 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2010 : 12:15:50 PM
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Don..... you've discovered my dirty little secret: there really IS a Harsco, although not as I've chosen to depict it. Harrisburg Steel is a very old and reputable firm with roots way back to the Civil War when it started as Harrisburg Car Works building freight cars for the booming railroad industry. Over the decades they made wheels and axles as well as trolley track....eventually becoming a major manufactuer of seamless steel cylinders. Unfortunately they never built a complex like I have or manufactured the things I'm shipping out....yet another good example of "what if" modeling.....LOL. Today's Harsco is an international conglomerate in steel mill and railroad services as well as seamless steel cylinders.
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hunter48820
Fireman
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Posted - 01/20/2010 : 11:36:43 PM
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Originally posted by MLW
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M. Andy, same thing for you. If you want I could send half of it your way.
Syl
Hi Syl,
That is very nice of you. What era are the cars appropriate for? My layout is set in 1956, Rick's HARSCO is set quite a bit later.
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Best, Andy Keeney
Look out for #1, but don't step in #2! |
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hunter48820
Fireman
6024 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2010 : 11:39:38 PM
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Hi Rick,
Those scenes sure look nice. Love the switcher crossing the roadway! Everything is coming together so nicely. I also like the weathering that you have done along the mainline between the rails.
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Best, Andy Keeney
Look out for #1, but don't step in #2! |
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Harrisburg Terminal Railroad (HTRR)
