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Michael Hohn
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 Posted - 06/30/2019 : 08:59:16 AM
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Thanks, Andre. I do hope so. I’m debating right now on the next step.
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 07/02/2019 : 4:54:33 PM
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I covered the paper landforms with plaster gauze, then painted the area with "Floquil Earth" from Sherwin Williams. Here it is after the layer of plaster gauze and partially painted:
Completely painted, ready for ground cover:
Bet you never knew Sherwin Williams made a color called "Floquil Earth." Here's the story: in his book "Realistic Model Railroad Scenery" Dave Frary recommended using a color similar to Polly S "Earth" for painting the scenic base. In a rare moment of lucidity, I took a spray can of Floquil "earth" I had on hand, sprayed a board with it, and had Sherwin Williams match it in a latex. They don't know the real name; they call it "Manual" but I know it's really "Floquil Earth."
Mike
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OK Hogger
Crew Chief
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Posted - 07/02/2019 : 5:15:25 PM
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LOL on Sherwin Williams "Floquil Earth"!
Starting to look more like a scene!
We wait...
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masonamerican
Fireman
Sweden
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Posted - 07/03/2019 : 3:46:34 PM
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Like the progress Mike[:-thumbu]
Floquil Earth was fun
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
5595 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2019 : 6:35:04 PM
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Thank you, Håkan! I appreciate your looking in.
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David Clark
Fireman
Canada
1239 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2019 : 8:10:26 PM
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Mike, What's the formula?
Cheers,
Dave
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
5595 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2019 : 10:22:26 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by David Clark
Mike, What's the formula?
Cheers,
Dave
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David Clark
Fireman
Canada
1239 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2019 : 1:40:27 PM
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thanks.
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
5595 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2019 : 12:13:59 PM
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I’ve started covering the painted area with actual dirt. I do a little at a time. The slope to the left is still wet.
Once I finish the dirt I’ll add grassy stuff.
I also need to build a ramp for track coming up from the mainline.
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OK Hogger
Crew Chief
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Posted - 07/12/2019 : 12:27:59 PM
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I was wondering when we'd see an update!
Thanks for sharing with us how you're making this come together!
BTW: In the past, I've used sifted dirt and really like it... except for the talcum-like dust. Nothing looks more "real", though!
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
5595 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2019 : 1:48:19 PM
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Thank you, Andre.
I’m off to a blues guitar workshop next week; there will be a slowdown in progress and updates.
Like you I prefer real dirt although I have some commercial ground foam “earth” to use up and will do so in spots.
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OK Hogger
Crew Chief
829 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2019 : 2:14:28 PM
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Blues, eh?
I like to play some blues (more of a rock blues type)... and funk... and R&B... and modern Jazz and...
Been a bassist for over 50 years.
Here's my current go-to bass:
Music has been a very big part of my life since I was a child.
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
5595 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2019 : 6:54:44 PM
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Andre,
My “beater guitar” on the left and newer one on the right.
The older one, bought 47 years ago when I was a student, needs a repair which I’m planning to have done next week. It has lighter strings and I’ll probably use it for open tunings and to take places where I don’t want to take my better one.
I’m learning fingerstyle picking, Piedmont and delta styles.
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OK Hogger
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Michael Hohn
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USA
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Projects in Progress on the Southern Central RR