laugardagur, 7. maí 2016
Another Train and railroad model, complette design
Almost five months has passed since my last post, and unfortunately I have made little progress over the summer, mostly due to my schedule being insanely busy. However, with the leaves turning yellow and snow on the mountain-tops west on the horizon, my sights are now turning back to my layout now that I find myself staying indoors more often. Plus, a little break from something you love doing never hurts.
Structurally, I think everything is done. I try to find
things to add, or even modify, however find that quite often more is definitely
not better. Details on the other hand, there can never be enough of those, so I
will be looking into further detailing, including figures, wildlife, foliage,
etc. Vehicles and rolling stock also still need to be added. I have done a
little experimenting with weathering trains, though I will unquestionably need
more practice at this point before I start on anything worth any significant
value. Acquiring HO scale vehicles also seems to still be quite difficult.I have some new photos attached to this post, taken for a recent photo-book that I put together showing the visual progression of my layout. These photos were just taken last week, and as you can see there is nothing really new.
miðvikudagur, 19. ágúst 2015
miðvikudagur, 12. ágúst 2015
þriðjudagur, 11. ágúst 2015
The miniature world(s) of John Ott
On occasion I run across a model railroading blog or web site that's just so cool that I feel compelled to share it.
The web site is John Ott's model railroading web site - it includes a number of sections devoted to his previous layouts, and his current effort (if you're a fan of H. P Lovecraft you're in for a big treat!)
What I admire about the layouts is not only the modeling chops John displays but how creative he is with both the themes and techniques. That model of the Salem, Mass station is alone worthy of close study!
The presentation and design of the web site are also top-notch.
I hope you enjoy exploring this site as much as I have. Pour yourself a beverage and click on the image of the home page below to start exploring this truly outstanding model railroad site:
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The web site is John Ott's model railroading web site - it includes a number of sections devoted to his previous layouts, and his current effort (if you're a fan of H. P Lovecraft you're in for a big treat!)
What I admire about the layouts is not only the modeling chops John displays but how creative he is with both the themes and techniques. That model of the Salem, Mass station is alone worthy of close study!
The presentation and design of the web site are also top-notch.
I hope you enjoy exploring this site as much as I have. Pour yourself a beverage and click on the image of the home page below to start exploring this truly outstanding model railroad site:
miðvikudagur, 5. ágúst 2015
sunnudagur, 2. ágúst 2015
Transitions and more countryside
Although I've been doing a fair amount of thinking and planning in the White River Junction section of the layout progress has been continuing on the other end of the mainline in between Williams Creek and Everett.
Since Everett will include several structures I want to create some sort of "scenic divider" between the pastureland north of Williams Creek and Everett proper. So I glued some foam in place and carved it to shape. The rock cut and rock outcroppings on the hill are made from Cripplebush rubber rocks. This is the first time I've used these but I'm impressed with how easy they are to work with. I also like the "out of the box" color though I'll likely add some oil paint washes to give them a little more shadow and highlights. Certainly beats plaster molds!
miðvikudagur, 29. júlí 2015
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