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milw12

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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #75 on: July 16, 2017, 08:36:48 AM »
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The dirt road came out really nice, I really like how 'dusty' it looks. Scenery overall is well worth the effort, I'd say.

What do you you use for the earth/dirt base? I was going to try earth colored grout but you can only get 25lbs sacks from HD, and probably only need a few ounces. I ordered a few different earth-tone ballasts from Arizona Rock and Minerals but those some where in the mail system yet,and I'm hoping the texture is fine enough for N scale.
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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #76 on: July 16, 2017, 01:15:00 PM »
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The dirt is the finest stuff they sell at Scenic Express. I could have used dirt from the back yard, but I didn't want to screen it down.
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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #77 on: July 16, 2017, 05:29:10 PM »
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Looks great. I like the plastic bag trick.
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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #78 on: July 16, 2017, 09:51:59 PM »
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Chris, what brand/blend are you using for the ballast? That's the exact look I want for my N scale NYC layout.
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Chris333

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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #79 on: July 16, 2017, 10:40:32 PM »
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It is N scale ballast from Smith & Sons from Scenic Express, but for HO I mixed in a bunch of other stuff with it to bulk it up. 
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Chris333

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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #80 on: September 10, 2017, 03:46:55 AM »
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Just a test:
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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #81 on: September 10, 2017, 09:20:55 PM »
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Chris,
   I have been following your progress along with Dave's with interest. What a great job you are both doing.
I have just dumped all my latest N Scale purchases (sold my big layout just over a year ago) and have decided to switch to HOn3 after starting in N in 1969.
Been lucky enough to snag a Blackstone K27, long caboose and several Rail Line HOn3 kits.
No track plan as yet that will come when we move into our new home later this year.
This is my first attempt at grab irons on a Rail line box car.
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Looking forward to my new project.
Rod.
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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #82 on: September 10, 2017, 09:41:13 PM »
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Haha. I'm not dumping N though. Keep them both for now. Been working out in the garage lately.
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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #83 on: December 30, 2017, 04:54:53 AM »
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Got around to my Lawndale RR 2-8-0. The pilot is a new 3D piece. I've made about 4 revisions and now I'm happy.  :facepalm:


And them I spent some time weathering it.



Where is the tender? Thanks for asking. I haven't even started building it yet. Double  :facepalm: :facepalm:
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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #84 on: December 30, 2017, 06:25:41 AM »
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Love it! 8)
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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #85 on: July 29, 2018, 01:10:36 AM »
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Chris, any updates?
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Chris333

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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #86 on: July 29, 2018, 02:05:16 AM »
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Yeah. I got the trunk lid smoothed out. The dings in the roof are filled. Started sanding the fenders today.

Oh you mean the layout. I haven't been in the basement since May other than washing clothes.

Sorry.

Took this photo today:
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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #87 on: July 29, 2018, 07:53:23 AM »
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There's something funky about that ride height 8)
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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #88 on: July 29, 2018, 09:49:31 AM »
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With only four wheels and traction tires on all of them, aren't you concerned about electrical pickup?
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I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.

Chris333

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Re: Mill Creek HOn30
« Reply #89 on: December 20, 2018, 05:27:52 AM »
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So I built a new "company store" for Mill Creek.



Was wondering if someone can help me with a sign for the front. Either above or below the top 3 windows I'd like to have:
Mill Creek Coal & Coke Company

In a similar font to these:



The space is 2.732" x 0.313" Since it would be a black and white sign I'm able to print it out myself.

Thanks!
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