Dave's Layout v. 4.0

[logandsawman]

Looking good as always Dave

Thanks, Tony, always nice to get some encouragement!

 

[Smudge617]

Landscape materials applied around the new buildings, also crossing modeling the "tracks-buried-in-road" completed. Sifted dry gravel is used, glued with Woodland Scenics Scenic Cement. Pins hold down cardboard base while drying. Some grass and shrubs applied on the perimeter:

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also some activity unloading/loading barrels at the freight house:

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Dave LASM

Love this scene, but where did you find those trucks Dave ?

 

[logandsawman]

Thanks for asking, Chris... the flat bed on the right is from Woodland Scenics and is a metal kit which is readily available. I think it was supposed to be a dump truck but I made it into a flatbed.

The one on the left is a much older kit which may be found on ebay or a local hobby store. I cannot recall the mfg right off hand but I purchased two similar kits and they are pretty cool. just threw away the boxes about a week ago while cleaning I know they came from ebay.

Dave

 

[Smudge617]

Thanks for asking, Chris... the flat bed on the right is from Woodland Scenics and is a metal kit which is readily available. I think it was supposed to be a dump truck but I made it into a flatbed.

The one on the left is a much older kit which may be found on ebay or a local hobby store. I cannot recall the mfg right off hand but I purchased two similar kits and they are pretty cool. just threw away the boxes about a week ago while cleaning I know they came from ebay.

Dave

Thanks, definitely something I would like for myself, I'll see what I can find.

 

[logandsawman]

Love this scene, but where did you find those trucks Dave ?

Found the truck you were asking about, Scale Structures LTD. Use that search on ebay to see some really nice stuff, great kits:



I also noticed the same truck for 36.xx. Many nice old kits using that search, glad you asked, I never thought to search for it that way.

Dave

 

[wombat457]

It is a pity they seem to be only HO as they have some nice looking stuff !!

 

[Smudge617]

It is a pity they seem to be only HO as they have some nice looking stuff !!

Thought Tony would appreciate this one.

Sorry mate, O scale.

 

[Smudge617]

Found the truck you were asking about, Scale Structures LTD. Use that search on ebay to see some really nice stuff, great kits:

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I also noticed the same truck for 36.xx. Many nice old kits using that search, glad you asked, I never thought to search for it that way.

Dave

Thank's Dave, I'll take a look

 

[Bruette]

Thanks, Louis! Here is the latest progress on my layout, featuring the locomotives typical to my era (1900-1939) which are usually on the layout. This is a DC layout so when trains are parked the section of track is deactivated with a simple toggle switch, allows independent movement of trains without too much complexity:

You will notice the little 0-6-0 does a few hiccups but manages to keep its stride. That loco stays on the track real well but needs to be worked more to get the kinks out.

The Varney does very well for a 50+ year old model. The newest loco, the Walthers, is my best performer.

Dave LASM

Another entertaining video, thank you Dave!

I watched it on YouTube, and I found an additional video of yours I had not seen. Thanks to the autoplay feature on YouTube. I enjoyed that video as well.

I need to take the time to look to be sure I have seen all your videos. I thought I had seen them all. All I need now is more hours in the day.

My days have been busy, and life keeps sidetracking me. I can't seem to get time to spend doing what I want to do. Seems I am always doing what I must do.

I had one of those nights when my shoulders were "talking" to me. On the bright side I did get to catch up with your layout. I thank God for all the blessings in my life.

Thanks again Dave for sharing your work. It is more important than you know.

 

[logandsawman]

Some pics of progress on the new Engine shed, it is really taking shape, taking longer then expected however that is to be expected



This Chooch product is very easy to cut and work with a sharp pointy knife. Note if the point gets a little dull, does not want to cut at all

Windows are three part affair, I used some leftover window pieces from the Grusom Casket build from several years ago. Been wanting to use the windows ever since. The frames I made using scale 2 x 6 lumber.



Here I decided to put an 8 x 8 frame around the door. Also, can see light installed in corner of building. I just glued the wall material to the cardboard, which has been reinforced for rigidity

I am using standing seam galvanized material for the roofing, as in the prototype. These paint cans work as a good gentle weight.

The building is taking shape



lastly, progress on the new handrails for the combine car, new chain in progress. I think I will try black weathering powders to dull down the chain.

Louis: Thanks for the comments about my youtube channel Some of my very first videos have poor quality but I don't want to delete them cause I enjoy seeing our cats and hearing the birds in the background. I think I have like 40 videos altogether. Hope the shoulder pain subsides!

Chris : glad you like the truck. I may buy some more!

Tony: The sole reason some people avoid N scale is the lack of products. Although there is a lot, it is nowhere near HO. The small size vs. thick fingers has something to do with it as well


We had snow all weekend now drifts are 4' tall. I had to clear our driveway 4 times, twice sat. and twice sunday. Otherwise, made good progress in the train room.

THANKS for the comments and for looking, likes!

Dave LASM

 

[logandsawman]

The roofing material is glued down and trying out the structure in its location:

(I used CA glue to attach the standing seam galvanized roofing to the structure)



Still to do: install the chimney and vent, weather the roofing and walls, attach the doors, and energize the LED lighting which is installed in the building.

One option was to cut the roofing into scale 3' wide sections and piece them together to emphasize the seams. I think that would have created lots of problems in getting the metal to stick also would have been super time consuming. When the weathering is done I can reasses the situation, the roof is removable and easily lifts off.

Dave LASM

 

[Smudge617]

The roofing material is glued down and trying out the structure in its location:

(I used CA glue to attach the standing seam galvanized roofing to the structure)

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Still to do: install the chimney and vent, weather the roofing and walls, attach the doors, and energize the LED lighting which is installed in the building.

One option was to cut the roofing into scale 3' wide sections and piece them together to emphasize the seams. I think that would have created lots of problems in getting the metal to stick also would have been super time consuming. When the weathering is done I can reasses the situation, the roof is removable and easily lifts off.

Dave LASM

Nice work as always Dave.

 

[wombat457]

One option was to cut the roofing into scale 3' wide sections and piece them together to emphasize the seams.

That would have looked really nice Dave, BUT as you said, it would have been time consuming.

 

[logandsawman]

That would have looked really nice Dave, BUT as you said, it would have been time consuming.

Right, Tony, plus the small pieces are shiny and do not want to stick as well. I put some powders on it last night also thinking about dull coating the material, also added a couple smokestacks, totally forgot to attach the doors until Wife brought it up.

Spent several hours making the doors glueing small pieces together then forget about it? They will go on tonight will get pic tomorrow of completed building if all goes as planned.

 

[wombat457]

Right, Tony, plus the small pieces are shiny and do not want to stick as well. I put some powders on it last night also thinking about dull coating the material, also added a couple smokestacks, totally forgot to attach the doors until Wife brought it up.

Spent several hours making the doors glueing small pieces together then forget about it? They will go on tonight will get pic tomorrow of completed building if all goes as planned.

Been there, done that

 

[logandsawman]

Pic of weathered building with the added doors just staged in place, will be glueing them on later tonight. I used water, alcohol, india ink on the roof and walls, then did some black and rust powders; smokestack added is just a piece of paper rolled up and glued, painted, adhered to roof with JB weld.

The other vent is leftover from another project, decided to use it I thought the prototype pic had something like this also

will be wiring the lights which have been installed also some raising of the foundation with more sand/rocks, otherwise moving on to putting together some vehicles I think

Dave LASM

 

[wombat457]

Dave, love the engine shed - well your entire layout actually

 

[Chrιstιαη]

Dave, love the engine shed - well your entire layout actually

Me too !

 

[TLOC]

I have been applying some coats to the combine car I am trying to tone down, here is after a couple applications of white wash and then india ink/water/alcohol.

Not sure if it is "done" may tweek it a bit. However, Thanks to TomO weathering suggestions just a brush coat of dk. brown on the trucks helps a lot:

The before pic (front car with railing off)

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I brushed on a couple coats of white wash followed by india ink mixture. The model is directly below a flourescent white light so lighting somewhat abnormal:

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Here are the trucks with just the paint:

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I may do some rubbing on the white water drops to fade them a little. This is supposed to be a dull, sun faded version of the car.

Still a ways to go but having some fun with this one.

Dave

Looks good

 

[TLOC]

Landscape materials applied around the new buildings, also crossing modeling the "tracks-buried-in-road" completed. Sifted dry gravel is used, glued with Woodland Scenics Scenic Cement. Pins hold down cardboard base while drying. Some grass and shrubs applied on the perimeter:

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also some activity unloading/loading barrels at the freight house:

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You definitely know how to make a scene come alive, I really like this one

Dave LASM