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Michael Hohn Posted - 10/25/2014 : 9:53:52 PM
With its shorter days and days off, this time of the year tempts the modelmaker to start new projects. I try to resist temptation by beginning the new year with fewer unfinished projects on my desk.

One that has gone unfinished for too long is my model of a Central of Vermont boxcar, actually a modified BTS laser kit of a PRR 28' boxcar. Today it went through the paint shop.



Next step: Art Griffin decals.
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Michael Hohn Posted - 12/02/2019 : 7:47:55 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Bernd

Mike,

Have ever considered Trackside Scenery from Joey Ricard?

http://www.tracksidescenery.com/index.php?id_category=7&controller=category

Bernd

Thank you, Bernd. I’m familiar with their structure flats but not their backdrops. I’ll take a look.

I’d forgotten about this company so I appreciate your suggestion.

Mike
Bernd Posted - 12/02/2019 : 7:14:42 PM
Mike,

Have ever considered Trackside Scenery from Joey Ricard?

http://www.tracksidescenery.com/index.php?id_category=7&controller=category

Bernd
Michael Hohn Posted - 12/02/2019 : 7:06:58 PM
Bob, Thank you for the suggestion. I’ll probably try something like that before I do anything more permanent. You guys have given me some ideas.

M
railman28 Posted - 12/02/2019 : 5:15:13 PM
Mike, tape up a temporary one about 14" high and see if that makes things look better. it should at least improve pictures.

Bob
Michael Hohn Posted - 12/01/2019 : 4:22:32 PM
quote:
Originally posted by deemery

You could always tack up a backdrop just for photography.

dave

That’s true, Dave. I have a 2’ by 4’ portable section of Masonite backdrop intended to cover a window which I sometimes use. But I fear that in a clumsy moment I will let it fall on my layout and wipe out structures and rolling stock.

By utilizing the current backdrop I will have a scene about 4’ deep with very little effort. And it will be permanent

Mike
deemery Posted - 12/01/2019 : 3:47:13 PM
You could always tack up a backdrop just for photography.

dave
Michael Hohn Posted - 12/01/2019 : 3:30:49 PM
quote:
Originally posted by railman28

I think the move opens things up nicely. I'm eager to see the development. How are you going to handle backdrops?

Bob

Hi Bob!

Thank you for your interest and support. To answer your question, I don’t plan at this point having a backdrop on the peninsula. I think it would be a nuisance during operations and would look weird. However, the narrow shelf to the left has a high backdrop which provides a good background when doing photos on the peninsula. I might add a shallow band of scenery along the front of the staging shelf, sloping down from track level, to provide the appearance of uninterrupted landscape in photos.

Mike
railman28 Posted - 12/01/2019 : 1:48:25 PM
I think the move opens things up nicely. I'm eager to see the development. How are you going to handle backdrops?

Bob
Michael Hohn Posted - 12/01/2019 : 09:39:54 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Bill Gill

Shifting the peninsula looks like it helps a lot. The wye is looking good.

Thank you, Bill.

I was reluctant at first about doing the shift but knew all along that it had to be done. The work didn’t require much more than removing a few screws and two bolts.

Mike
Bill Gill Posted - 12/01/2019 : 09:04:24 AM
Shifting the peninsula looks like it helps a lot. The wye is looking good.
Michael Hohn Posted - 11/30/2019 : 9:42:09 PM
The rural end of my layout continues to develop, although at a slow pace. Much of the work has involved pulling up track, but it hasn't been all destruction. To make curves in the wye more reasonable I detached the peninsula and moved it over to the right about 16". That also gave me more space behind the peninsula to maneuver. Track you see to extreme left represents points south, basically staging. Here is how it looks now, with some track mocked up:




Meanwhile, I have been working on a T-Trak module for my local NMRA division.

Mike
Michael Hohn Posted - 10/07/2019 : 10:44:57 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Pennman

Mike,

Getting back in touch with your progress, it seems that you are enjoying your time designing and building, making it work, etc. AND, I am enjoying watching. Looks good.

Rich

Thank you, Rich. Nice hearing from you.

Mike
Pennman Posted - 10/07/2019 : 05:48:34 AM
Mike,

Getting back in touch with your progress, it seems that you are enjoying your time designing and building, making it work, etc. AND, I am enjoying watching. Looks good.

Rich
Michael Hohn Posted - 10/06/2019 : 9:06:27 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Guff

Mike,
It's fun to see your layout grow and develop. You're creating a fine time period replica!

Thank you, David, it’s fun reading your comment. I much appreciate it.

Mike
Guff Posted - 10/06/2019 : 6:34:47 PM
Mike,
It's fun to see your layout grow and develop. You're creating a fine time period replica!

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