Summer Shunting Shelf Project

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So when are we going to see a shot of Eric's GG-2 steamer on the switching layout?

[eric220]

So when are we going to see a shot of Eric's GG-2 steamer on the switching layout?

The GG-2 might be a bit big for an industrial scene, but a BS-10 might be appropriate.  Either that or I need to get back to work on the B6.

[M.C. Fujiwara]

The GG-2 might be a bit big for an industrial scene, but a BS-10 might be appropriate.  Either that or I need to get back to work on the B6.

BS is always appropriate for my layout 

Not sure that the PRR ever made it out to Alameda.
Great thing about this layout is that, given it's portable nature, Alameda can come to the PRR!
Trying to finish it up soon, so hopefully it can go "on tour" soon.

[M.C. Fujiwara]

Finished up and installed the dockside warehouse, which is the last backdrop flat:
 




Basically pieces of Northeast Scale Model's Box & Crate factory trimmed & bashed, with a scratched loading platform.
 Still need to workout the area between the brewery & the warehouse: that chimney will be removeable (so the layout can fold up), but need some weeds / bushes and junk around it.
 Also need to add some more freight details & figures (besides the dude sitting up in the loft) along the platform.
 But here's how it works into the whole scene:
 


Now to finish up the Oil Tanks and the quonset hut, and then add all the little details that bring a layout to life.
 Thanks for looking, and Happy Holidays!

[M.C. Fujiwara]

Detailed the big oil tank with ladder & railings, weathered big and small tanks, and finished a Traincat quonset hut:
 








The quonset hut has to be removeable, as there's not enough clearance over the large oil tank when the layout is folded up, so I need to add some bushes and grass around it to mask the (slight) gaps.
 
Next up, finishing the oil unloading platform, pipes & weathering the pump house.
 
Thanks for looking.

[chuck geiger]

[M.C. Fujiwara]

Wouldn't a Model Railroader pimp have to work with HO? 

Thanks, Chuck.

For that, you get another picture:

[Bendtracker1]

Very nice work M.C.!

Thanks for keeping us to date and sharing.

[Philip H]

MC, dude this is awesome. You need to write this up for publication.

[packers#1]

MC, it's looking good man! I love that SP tiger stripe NW2 

[gringo]

MC, how about some videos posted to the YouTube?

Beautiful work!

[M.C. Fujiwara]

Got more done on the oil unloading platform / complex, as well as some scenery doo-dads here & there:
 








Really could use some 4mm dead grass for some better textures.
Problem is that it's difficult to do static grass on MDF (sticking the grounding pin in is a PITA, and doesn't seem to conduct very well, even when thoroughly wetted).
 
Anyway, things moving forward.
 Will be working on the cannery for the other layout, but starting to figure out the detailed roof & faceplate to cover the control box.
 Thanks for looking, and happy New Year!

[Scottl]

Looks great!  The railings and other details add a lot to those pipe caps.

I had success planting longer grass by rolling a dab between two fingers and lightly pressing into very tacky glue.  It mostly stands up nicely.

[M.C. Fujiwara]

Looks great!  The railings and other details add a lot to those pipe caps.

I had success planting longer grass by rolling a dab between two fingers and lightly pressing into very tacky glue.  It mostly stands up nicely.

Thanks!
Just wondering what kind of tacky glue.
Undiluted white glue leaves a hard sheen underneath.
I'm ready to try some matte ModgePodge or even clear acrylic caulk, though those take forever to cure.
Charlie Comstock talked about a specific clear tacky paste he used along river edges so things wouldn't bleed into the water, but I can't remember what it is (guess I could email him).
But any good clear, flat matte tacky suggestions appreciated (don't need to cover a large area: just want some taller-than-WS-Static-Grass weeds here and there).
Cheers!

[Scottl]

I bought a few sample packs of Aleen's tacky glue (there are lots of varieties) and found the super or extra tacky worked best at grabbing grass right away.  It dried clear and flat, even using it generously.