Dave's Layout v. 4.0

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THANKS Tom those are big accolades coming from a pro. I go kind of slow and methodically one step at a time seems to work.

Dave LASM

Thank you Dave but that’s more credit then I deserve. I just have fun and try to imitate what I see in photos. Nothing wrong with slow

 

[logandsawman]

It has been a while since my last update, since much of the scenery is done have been doing some details also just running trains around, shuffling freight, generally having fun with the layout...

I added some cows, another big tree, also husband and wife on porch reading:



Put more action at the freight shed as well:



got a better pic of a crex warehouse building, also shows some tracks at the Wyoming depot:



Made up this scene unloading logs:

lastly putting together a windmill for the top photo, also painting some trees so they look like birch (also will be black stripes on them)

The cornstalks will be in the same scene, along with some flowers



THANKS for looking and leave a comment if you like

Dave LASM

 

[Smudge617]

It has been a while since my last update, since much of the scenery is done have been doing some details also just running trains around, shuffling freight, generally having fun with the layout...

I added some cows, another big tree, also husband and wife on porch reading:

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Put more action at the freight shed as well:

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got a better pic of a crex warehouse building, also shows some tracks at the Wyoming depot:

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Made up this scene unloading logs:

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lastly putting together a windmill for the top photo, also painting some trees so they look like birch (also will be black stripes on them)

The cornstalks will be in the same scene, along with some flowers

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THANKS for looking and leave a comment if you like

Dave LASM

Nice work Dave, always a joy to see you at work.

 

[logandsawman]

Thanks, Chris; your words of encouragement are always welcome!

 

[JeffH]

Are those trees you put in from the root balls you harvested not too long ago?

 

[logandsawman]

Those trees in the top photo are roots from shrubs, I actually pulled them out last year and had them hanging out to dry then brought them into the shipping container to dry further for several months. I have a few large ones, also smaller ones from feeder roots. In that scene there are 3 large roots and two smaller ones, one of the large trees only the branches show and it is a dead tree cause no leaves.

Thanks for asking!

 

[BigGRacing]

Dave, your photos as always are just awesome! No comments except that I simply love seeing pictures of your great work!

 

[logandsawman]

Dave, your photos as always are just awesome! No comments except that I simply love seeing pictures of your great work!

Thanks, Gary; your encouragement along with all the other participation on the forum is a great motivator!

 

[logandsawman]

With the cold weather came a good opportunity to work in the train room, I put some more effort into my LeeTown log truck, added the driver, logs, stakes, and dulled the finish down a little with brown and white acrylic wash:



Also posted this video with some of my updated scenery also shows some action on the line:

in the video see lots of new trees, logs and log loads, scenery around Groningen, MN

Dave LASM

 

[Chrιstιaη]

Is there a track plan (or a bird eyes view) somewhere ? Thanks.

 

[Sirfoldalot]

DAVE - I like the SW-1 and the steamer -- who makes the steamer?
Not many on here seem to be into steam ... my favs!
The layout is really coming along - nice work!

 

[Rico]

Very nice Dave, I’m just catching up now!

 

[logandsawman]

THANKS Rico, Sherrel for the comments!! The steamer is an antique Varney made in the 50's and refurbished by me. It is some type of metal alloy weighs a ton but not brass.

Christian - there is a track plan on there somewhere, however for your convenience I attached it here:

The layout is doughnut shaped. The sawmill is in the lower left. The feed mill is on the left. On the top is the Wyoming depot, and on the right side would be the St. Croix river and wooden truss bridge. The light silver lines are switches for off/on power to insulated sections.

Groningen is the bottom right. The entire dimension is about 11' x 12'.

 

[Chrιstιaη]

Christian - there is a track plan on there somewhere, however for your convenience I attached it here:

Thanks !

 

[logandsawman]

I have been working on this small building for the layout, it is a pretty straight forward kit, it models the Cornerstone Saloon/Inn located in Wyoming, MN from about 1900 until present day as it still stands and is in use:



Here are the parts, I painted the outside bricks with a brown primer coat, used black on the interior. The interior will be lighted so I want the joints to be imperviouds to light



I realized this section needed to be affixed to the brick walls, I used a narrow bead of JB weld to close up any opportunity for light to bleed out

Here the corner sections are assembled, next will be putting mortar between the bricks also some light weathering, also I made a floor of card not sure if there will be any interior


Here is the original building, this scene is being reproduced on the layout, somewhat compressed not sure what I am going to do about the street cause I do not have a lot of room...



more later, Dave LASM

 

[flyboy2610]

Very nice! I like that photo!

 

[Bruette]

Thanks for the update, Dave. I've always admired and enjoyed your work.
I can't believe it will be 10 years in July I have been following the work on your layouts.

 

[logandsawman]

Thanks for the comments! I made some more progress, tried a couple different things on the brick work...

Here is where I am just using a white wash, about 25% white acrylic paint with water, applied with a paint brush...



While wet it wipes off easily with a soft cloth, or just water on the brush will also thin it down a bunch

Here I did just the back wall with white only, will not be left this way:



This wall will not show so is great for experimenting,

Here is the front after doing the white wash treatment with some Water/Alcohol/India ink solution, not sure if I like it yet:

There are about 3 areas where I have the india ink solution on the front. It looks really grungie not sure if I will leave it like this. After paint is done, will be doing the windows and finishing touches


Dave LASM

 

[Espeefan]

Jordan and Ulrich both were what I would call premier kits and the prices have escalated!
AND it's a real shame that they are no longer in business.
I understand that the Jordan family ordered the molds destroyed.

That's what I heard as well. They can still be had but expect to pay upwards of $20.00 each instead of the $4.95 or so they used to be when in production.

 

[logandsawman]

That's what I heard as well. They can still be had but expect to pay upwards of $20.00 each instead of the $4.95 or so they used to be when in production.

I think I paid $15-20 for the Jordan kits, they have a bunch at Scale Model Supplies in St. Paul. Although they are a bit spendy for a small bunch of plastic, it is a good way to purchase Steam era trucks and cars! They are something of a challenge to assemble, take lots of patience.

Also can be had on ebay, sometimes a good deal, sometimes not.

Thanks for commenting, Alan!

Dave LASM