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jfmcnab
New Hire
USA
38 Posts |
 Posted - 07/29/2012 : 08:56:06 AM
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Wrapped up the Meredith Drive grade crossing on my IAIS Grimes Line layout.
I tried several different techniques on the photo backdrop, including mounting up the full photo and blend it in with paint and joint compound. After 5 attempts and little success I ended up trimming out to the tree line and mounting it to the backdrop. Much better results.
My "success" with Meredith Drive gave me the confidence to move ahead with the rather complex backdrop at the NW 100th Street & Douglas Avenue intersection. The Grimes Line passes through the Southwest quadrant of the intersection and both roadways are clearly visible from each other. After giving up on making everything work from every angle, I worked up a usable solution and mounted it up. Not perfect but highly effective.
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IAIS Grimes Industrial Track - HO Scale
http://www.iaisrailfans.org/gallery/MJMGrimesLine |
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kc5gxl
New Hire
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 09:27:39 AM
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Interesting. Very interesting! Looks to me like you have achieved what you were after.
Thanks for sharing!
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centercab
Engine Wiper
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 09:46:04 AM
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| WOW, James! How wide is the benchwork in that area? |
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John K.
New Hire
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 09:46:43 AM
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| Looks great James! I know the area well and you've nailed it! |
The Milwaukee Lives! (At Least In My Basement.) |
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jfmcnab
New Hire
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 10:11:58 AM
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Originally posted by centercab
WOW, James! How wide is the benchwork in that area?
8 inches, which is the standard width for 90% of my layout. Here's the layout plan.
Only the two peninsulas are wider at 16 inches. There's no reason to have deeper scenes on a modern linear layout design.
James |
IAIS Grimes Industrial Track - HO Scale
http://www.iaisrailfans.org/gallery/MJMGrimesLine |
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bnsf8000
New Hire
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 11:15:44 AM
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| Your modeling is truly inspiring. I really like what you've accomplished on those road crossings and in only 8 inches. Impressive! When we go back out to Des Moines from Ohio to her sister and brother-in-laws I may have to check those crossings out. Great job! |
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Ray Schofield
Engine Wiper
USA
476 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 12:20:30 PM
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Nice work Jim we need more pictures I have an excuse I am old and decrepit. We need the "yutes" if we have any to get those cameras busy.
I am relying on my archives to post. Here is a photo of my friend John Taylor's Old Colony and Ohio Alcos in the home road sheme. They were painted by John's son also John.
Keep up the good work everyone
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Cowboybilly
Section Hand
Germany
61 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 12:32:14 PM
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Hi
Thanks for the pitures i like it , very nice spezial the backdrop .
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vamidlandrr
New Hire
USA
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jfmcnab
New Hire
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 1:36:25 PM
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Originally posted by vamidlandrr
That layout looks like a lot of fun. Can you tell me how you drew up the track plan you showed us?
Thanks Shannon,
The track plan was originally drawn in XTRKCAD. I've been using that software package for several years. I probably went thru 25 revisions to get the plan to this level.
XTRKCAD allows you to export plans as a bitmap file. I took that file into Photoshop, cleaned it up and added the labels and coloring.
James |
IAIS Grimes Industrial Track - HO Scale
http://www.iaisrailfans.org/gallery/MJMGrimesLine |
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rch
New Hire
14 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 3:32:58 PM
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James,
Those crossings look fantastic. Great job! |
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Rock Island 652
New Hire
18 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 3:50:22 PM
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Tom Johnson's fine work has finally inspired me to weather a freight car. This is my first one. It's a mess, though the mess may or may not be prototypical.
Enjoy!
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dti406
Engine Wiper
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 3:51:38 PM
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These are some pics from the Strongsville Ohio Club Layout.
One of my favorite engines a PRR N1s 2-10-2 hauling a coal drag!
NKP Geeps with a general freight just leaving a stop at the tower.
Rick J |
Rule 1: This is my railroad.
Rule 2: I make the rules.
Rule 3: Illuminating discussion of prototype history, equipment and operating practices is always welcome, but in the event of visitor-perceived anacronisms, detail descrepancies or operating errors, consult RULE 1! |
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INRAIL
Crew Chief
USA
662 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 5:01:57 PM
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I finished up another Erie Western covered hopper last week. This one is actually lettered for INRAIL (INRC) and not the older L&IN. I had a lot of fun with this one. Thanks for looking.
Tom Johnson
The following photo was used for inspiration but not copied from exactly. I still like to be creative and do my own thing.
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Nahant
Section Hand
USA
98 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 6:34:46 PM
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Originally posted by INRAIL
I finished up another Erie Western covered hopper last week. This one is actually lettered for INRAIL (INRC) and not the older L&IN. I had a lot of fun with this one. Thanks for looking.
Tom Johnson
The following photo was used for inspiration but not copied from exactly. I still like to be creative and do my own thing.
That's a great job of weathering. Do you use oils or waterbased gouache? |
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IAISfan
Engine Wiper
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 8:24:41 PM
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Wonderful work James and Tom. Tom, of all the covered hoppers you've shared with us, that one's my favorite. I've got plans for a very similar patch job for an IAIS ex-EW covered hopper.
RI652, that's a nice job of weathering for your first attempt. Added cut levers too?
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Modeling Iowa Interstate's West End, May 2005
http://www.iaisrailfans.org/gallery/Sub4WestEnd |
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Sunday Photo Fun 07/29/12
