My Christmas Vacation Dec 15-Jan1


Tue 12/19

jbaakko said:
Check this one out:
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/crowley/ashphalt_roads.htm
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Yes Josh, that is a very good website about roads. Will have to try that.

By the way, I used joint compound and made "forms" using insulating foam tape. I added a little bit of water to thin the compound down a little more so it was just a little bit stiffer than cool whip [the only thing i could think of]. This made it spread really nice and then I used a damp sponge paintbrush to smooth it out.

Early today I went out to see how it looked. It was not completely hard yet, which turned out to be good because i was able to smooth it out even more with a wet sponge paint brush. Tomorrow it should be completely hard and ready for paint.

I think cracks and potholes will be easy to add in my joint compound road with a sharp object. We'll see. So far so good.

I also paved my road a little bit farther, but I didn't have much time for modeling activities today. I need to get some more scale lumber to fill in where the second turnout is before I continue farther.

There is plenty of other work I can do, including the large addition to Industrial Supply (shown in prev pics).

Stay tuned. Thank you for your interest and replies!:)
 
Thursday Dec 21st

Well, I'm pleased with the way my new street turned out. I put some gray paint on it. It looks a little light but I plan to weather it after striping so no worries.

Also worked on the Ind Supply expansion. I plan to paint it tomorrow and add a roof.

Maybe I will get to some more ballast and dirt work. I have decided to make the truck loading area at Hunter Bottling gravel.

Looking forward to Santa's arrival. Only 3 more days!:cool:
 
Hey Brent, if your going to have trailer parking @ hunter bottling, you might want to add some concrete pads for the dolly legs of trailers to sit on. Heavy trailers tend to sink, maybe just run a strip across the front of the docks? Just a thought.
 
Great looking roads Brent,
Scott good idea, we use big steel plates to stop the legs sinking into the tar at work
 
4Starcstms said:
Hey Brent, if your going to have trailer parking @ hunter bottling, you might want to add some concrete pads for the dolly legs of trailers to sit on. Heavy trailers tend to sink, maybe just run a strip across the front of the docks? Just a thought.
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Hey, thats a good idea! Thanks alot. Now thats the kind of interaction I am looking for in this thread.:D
 
Santa Comes Early

Santa saw my posts and though he had better lend a hand, so he brought me a new digital camera! Cool:cool:

Here are a couple of my first pics with the new camera!
 
More Pics with new camera

Here are some more pics shot today with the new camera.

I was so excited I finished my street painting, and cleaned up all of my mess so I could do a photoshoot.

Pic #1- Caught the "Vomit Bonnet" at Allen Center
Pic #2- BN 6226 Idles through East allen with a train of new machinery
Pic #3- Local 3825 Firefighters take a "safety nap" after lunch as thier backup engine sits out on the apron.
Pic #4- The new driver of the Corona truck seems to be lost looking for the entrance to hunter bottling.
 
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#5- Scott Commodities at the Port of Allen handles Petroleum Coke for export
#6- Jacobson Mining will be using the new flood loader in the future
#7- BN SD9 #6234 gives his grandson BNSF GP60M #100 some advice before departing.
#8- These kids don't realize the danger of playing around the tracks
 
speent said:
Pic #1- Caught the "Vomit Bonnet" at Allen Center
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Such a beautiful engine, had it on my Christmas wish list, but I think I got a new Kato SD40-2.

Anyways, awesome pictures, looks like you're getting somewhere!
 
Hi

Only missed a couple of days and heck there are 4 pages to the thread already !!!

Looking good. Id vote for the second spur if its not already decided.
Primer grey works okay on a pavement, then paint with black and wipe clean, it wont come clean but looks about the right colour.


Great shots with the new camera !!

John
RJR Branch Line
 
I like the coal loading dock and what's that i spy in the background,,,an OAKWAY unit NICE, very NICE
 
:D Photos #2 & #6 I likes:D
Nice job!
What kind of camera?
Also can you do a side shot of your heavy machinery equipment loads? I am curious to see the detail work on how they a setting on your flats. Are you using HO scale chains or black thread?
 
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