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General Discussion => Challenges => Topic started by: PiperguyUMD on January 31, 2020, 10:19:27 AM
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Since I'm building a few WM inspired free-moN modules set in the early 1950s, I'll see what I can get done on the one that's the furthest along, the horseshoe curve at Sabillasville MD.
Since I have a layout thread running, to get this one going, I'll simply say here's what I'm going for as it appears now:
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/14/2646-310120101451.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=14687)
And here's where I'm at:
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/14/2646-310120101556.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=14688)
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/14/2646-310120101639.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=14689)
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I really like that bridge.
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What do you use to shape the foam?
Ed
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What do you use to shape the foam?
Ed
I've been using a foam rasp for contouring, but the other tool that I've found particularly helpful is a flush cut saw. This one came with interchangeable blade, so I've been using the coursest of the three to do rough cuts. Man it makes a mess!
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/14/2646-310120205051.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=14708)
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Lots of updates on this module! The highway has been paved, scenery base, the bridge has been planted, and ballast has been spread.
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/15/2646-040320085908.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=15424)
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/15/2646-040320085923.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=15425)
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Scenery materials have arrived and work is progressing!
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/15/2646-130320142745.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=15609)
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That's looking really good!
Lee
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I finished up my module a few weeks ago, but was able to tote it outside today to take some pictures. A photographer I am not, but I got a few lucky shots.
Here's the finished module from late last month
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/16/2646-080420200426.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=16368)
And today's shots
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/16/2646-080420200517.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=16369)
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/16/2646-080420200533.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=16370)
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/16/2646-080420200601.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=16371)
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/16/2646-080420200621.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=16372)
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/16/2646-080420200748.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=16373)
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/16/2646-080420200832.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=16374)
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/16/2646-080420200903.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=16375)
(https://www.therailwire.net/forum/gallery/16/2646-080420201040.jpeg) (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=16377)
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Very cool - love this part of the old WM. 8)
Mark
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Calendar shots
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Since you nailed this bridge scene, I'd say the next obvious module to work on would be THURMONT :D
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Oh man, I want to make you a proper photo backdrop so hard!
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Oh man, I want to make you a proper photo backdrop so hard!
Like one of those Ken Patterson jobs?
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exceptionally done...fantastic work...looks great!
kudos on a very fine project
sincerely
Gary
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I had not looked at the Challenge section on Railwire for a long time, so I missed your posts.
You have build an excellent model of Sabillasville Curve. The bridge is an eye-catcher!!
Well done!!
I had build a version of the same curve, following Fremo standards over here in Germany. I think I had posted this YouTube Link before, but if not:
(https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=edPnp-W3BOU) />
Cheers
Dirk
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It must of startled the good people of Thurmont to see that Big Boy roll through with all that UP varnish!
Lee
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It must of startled the good people of Turmont to see that Big Boy roll through with all that UP varnish!
Lee
That was my first thought too. Slap some WM or MMID with a string of cement hoppers, a couple of boxcars and a centerbeam to tie off the end and you got it licked.
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We also ran Maryland Midland GP38 with appropriate cars, but they were not captured on video.
During a regular Fremo operation meeting we run only trains that fit a specific time-frame.
But this video was filmed at an “open house”, so there was more variety.
Cheers
Dirk
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I had not looked at the Challenge section on Railwire for a long time, so I missed your posts.
You have build an excellent model of Sabillasville Curve. The bridge is an eye-catcher!!
Well done!!
I had build a version of the same curve, following Fremo standards over here in Germany. I think I had posted this YouTube Link before, but if not:
(https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=edPnp-W3BOU) />
Cheers
Dirk
I've seen your video before, you've really done it justice, beautiful work! The size of my modules is dictated by my storage space, so I had to compress the radius of the curve quite a bit from the prototype. My goal was to be able to recreate a few photos I have of trains on the bridge. Your modules capture a lot of the feel of standing in the center of the real curve!
@wm3798 did the WM's challengers ever work that far east?
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Not from what I've seen. They primarily worked Hagerstown West.