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doug1980

doug1980

N Scale
So I'm not exactly "NEW" to model RR but have never really completed a layout yet. Got my first N scale about 9 years ago and have been adding to it ever since. Always got to the point of laying out the track design and preping the base then have to move. I only have 3 years at my current location then I'll have to move again. So I have decided to do Dioramas instead of a full layout. It's N scale based on Norfolk Southern. My question is what would you recommend for making it a snow covered scene? It will probably be a fairly large Diorama 2'x4' with a small town and mountain background.
 
just an idea but would you consider building a "sectional" style layout that you could bring to connect to others. this way you always could use it at a local club that sets up layouts for shows? your section is built to a "code" that interlocks with the other guys sections

Just a thought

Trent
 
lmackattack said:
just an idea but would you consider building a "sectional" style layout that you could bring to connect to others. this way you always could use it at a local club that sets up layouts for shows? your section is built to a "code" that interlocks with the other guys sections

Just a thought

Trent
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Never thought of that really. Not sure if there is a club around here. Only been in Anchorage for a few months. Actually I never had a layout plan where I would even operate the train. Always been a small shelf layout without any operation just for display. Kind of a waste I guess. My last attempt was a 2'6"x6' shelf layout with a small stadging area with loco maintenance facilities and double main lines leaving the yard. I loved that but want more of a scenic design with a winter theme.
 


Woodland Scenics Soft Flake Snow. http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/woo/woosn140.htm is one place to get it. Best stuff ever made. Looks like real snow, won't gum up your engines or rolling stock, and you can put it down either temporarily, so it can be removed with a vacuum, or secure it permanantly to the layout surface. Whatever you do, don't use flour. Trust me on this one. :)
 
UP2CSX said:
Woodland Scenics Soft Flake Snow. http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/woo/woosn140.htm is one place to get it. Best stuff ever made. Looks like real snow, won't gum up your engines or rolling stock, and you can put it down either temporarily, so it can be removed with a vacuum, or secure it permanantly to the layout surface. Whatever you do, don't use flour. Trust me on this one. :)
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Thanks for the tip. What would you use to stick it on permanantly?
 
Doug- I see you are currently in Alaska. Have you thought about setting the diorama outside for a couple days for natural snow?:D

On second thought, it would cause joint problems as the track contracts from the cold.

An "old school" method was to use baking soda for snow. Sprinkle it on a 2:1diluted glue base much light ground foam.

Biggest problem is that it does not have a sparkling white appearance.
Mikey
 
Doug, the direction come with the Soft Flake Snow. It calls for using Woodland Scenics Scenery glue but can be done cheaper with white glue diluted 2:1 with water, as Mikey wrote. You just spray it on with a common household spray bottle and let it dry. You have to mist it very lightly not to disturb any drifts and such.

Free-mo is a group of modelers that got together and formed a set of standards to allow any modular layout to work with any other modular layout. You can read about it http://www.free-mo.org/.
 
Thanks for the info. Never got to the point of landscaping yet. As I said I would get the base done and set up the track and building placement to see where it all needed to be then I would have to move again. Gotta love the Military.
 


Doug:

I meet a guy up there two years ago while renting a seaplane at Lake Hood. He was assigned to a unit there flying the military version of a Cessna Citation. Any chance you're with the same unit?

There used to be a good bar and grill in an old fire station just west of the Hilton. Great chow and drink if you haven't found it already.
 
macjet said:
Doug:

I meet a guy up there two years ago while renting a seaplane at Lake Hood. He was assigned to a unit there flying the military version of a Cessna Citation. Any chance you're with the same unit?

There used to be a good bar and grill in an old fire station just west of the Hilton. Great chow and drink if you haven't found it already.
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No I'm at the Guard Unit all we fly are C-130's. I'm a Civil Engineer so I don't mess with the planes at all.

I don't leave Base too much still learning my way around Anchorage.
 
I think if I was in Alaska, I would be SO not doing a winter layout.

I'm thinking seaside excursion train, with palm trees. and LOTS of very very bright lights.

:D :D :D
 
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