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unittrain

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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1080 on: January 17, 2017, 07:39:37 AM »
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This is looking really good :o I'm learning a lot here for when I start the scenery on mine. Scenery should look organic/natural no exaggerated colors ect your scenery is very convincing and pushing the bar higher and higher. 8)
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1081 on: January 17, 2017, 09:53:27 AM »
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Quote from: unittrain on January 17, 2017, 07:39:37 AM
This is looking really good :o I'm learning a lot here for when I start the scenery on mine. Scenery should look organic/natural no exaggerated colors ect your scenery is very convincing and pushing the bar higher and higher. 8)

Thanks!

That's my goal.

I figure, I've been doing this stuff since I was a kid, and it'd be bored to do the same-old same-old!
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1082 on: January 17, 2017, 10:48:42 AM »
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Maybe your first challenge, though, will be to up your game on the "in-person" quality of the back drops.  They're obviously working well enough for your photography, but that backdrop looks a little droopy, which frankly, is distracting...
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1083 on: January 17, 2017, 10:56:52 AM »
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Quote from: wm3798 on January 17, 2017, 10:48:42 AM
Maybe your first challenge, though, will be to up your game on the "in-person" quality of the back drops.  They're obviously working well enough for your photography, but that backdrop looks a little droopy, which frankly, is distracting...

Yeah, I definitely agree. Also need to get rid of the blue tape holding some of them up.

But, keep in mind, they're the minimal viable product... they're getting replaced in a future sprint.
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1084 on: January 17, 2017, 11:02:51 AM »
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Quote from: Ed Kapuscinski on January 17, 2017, 10:56:52 AM
Yeah, I definitely agree. Also need to get rid of the blue tape holding some of them up.

But, keep in mind, they're the minimal viable product... they're getting replaced in a future sprint.

You can do a hardboard backdrop and use lowtack adhesive for the paper. Would solve your droopy backdrop issue and make it so the paper is removeable.

https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-10-25-Ounce-Repositionable-Adhesive-Spray/dp/B000A8AYO4

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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1085 on: January 17, 2017, 11:58:05 AM »
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Quote from: wm3798 on January 17, 2017, 12:27:18 AM
Paid a visit to Windsor Street this evening, and I have to say, the Hangover Junction portion is coming together beautifully.   The yard looks better than it did when I built it, and the operating scheme seems to be coming together.

I really like how Ed has taken an enormous system like Conrail, and served up a bite-sized portion based around York in a very plausible and authentic way.  We chatted at length about the importance, and the challenges of the urban district, something my little switching layout has made me acutely aware of.

While I appreciate Ed's desire to be faithful to the prototype, I would look for ways to add more scenic and operational interest, but that's just me.  I'm looking forward to seeing how he fleshes out this critical piece of his layout.

Lee

Thanks buddy!
It was great having you over. I'm really glad that finally worked out.

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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1086 on: January 17, 2017, 11:58:27 AM »
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Quote from: DeltaBravo on January 17, 2017, 11:02:51 AM
You can do a hardboard backdrop and use lowtack adhesive for the paper. Would solve your droopy backdrop issue and make it so the paper is removeable.

https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-10-25-Ounce-Repositionable-Adhesive-Spray/dp/B000A8AYO4



I wonder how that'll work on the vinyl. I'll have to give it a try.
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1087 on: January 17, 2017, 12:00:30 PM »
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Because I need deadlines, I'm having an open house on February 25th. I want to invite all the :ashat:s to come see this beast in person. The basement isn't huge, but I'll try and pack as many of you in as possible.

Details are at: http://conrail1285.com/2-2017-open-house/
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1088 on: January 17, 2017, 12:04:52 PM »
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needs facia
 :ashat:

add it to the list :)
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1089 on: January 17, 2017, 12:27:30 PM »
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Quote from: seusscaboose on January 17, 2017, 12:04:52 PM
needs facia
 :ashat:

add it to the list :)

Agreed, he does.
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1090 on: January 17, 2017, 12:46:53 PM »
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Quote from: Ed Kapuscinski on January 17, 2017, 10:56:52 AM
But, keep in mind, they're the minimal viable product... they're getting replaced in a future sprint.

Spoken like a true Product Owner!
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1091 on: January 17, 2017, 01:51:30 PM »
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1092 on: January 17, 2017, 02:59:21 PM »
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1093 on: January 17, 2017, 03:37:33 PM »
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Wish I could be there!  But the truth is I'll probably be skiing.  Again.  Colorado.   :D
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Re: Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report
« Reply #1094 on: January 17, 2017, 05:36:15 PM »
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Awesome! Hopefully the weather allows travel! And hopefully your ceiling isn't under 7'  :D
Really looking forward to seeing that yard Ed!
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