The LIRR Industrial Service, Inc. shelf layout

[Hornwrecker]

I think that  #2 would be a good base for the stonework, then weathering the hell out of it to look more like a  toned down version of #3, done with washes and chalks.

Are you still thinking of a marshland for your tidal areas?  I've been tossing around ideas of how to do it, but haven't tried it out, yet.

[Philip H]

I think #2 is your best bet - unless you are replicating stone work that some how got painted.

[chicken45]

Initially I said #4, but less black, more dirt, and less bright mortar.
That describes #2, but I think #2 needs more black.
Maybe a mix between them.

The dark spots in most of those stones I see appear to be moisture leaking out so that's why it is darker.

[chicken45]

Well?

[Lemosteam]

So it's been a very long time since I posted on this thread, mainly because of other kitbashes, etc. 

So I finally started some track sub assemblies, but first I wanted to see how I did soldering.  I tried the old heat sink clip trick and it seemed to work well:



How does this solder joint look?



Here are the six assemblies:



There is a bridge between two of the assemblies, over the river in the picture below.  The bridge is complete, except for weathering.  Do you think I should solder the bridge between the two assemblies now or wait until I begin installing the pieces.  Should I leave the bridge separate so it can be removed?



Thoughts on all of this are appreciated!

[milw12]

Looking good, and cool layout concept.

Anything special about those flat clips? They seem to work well. I'll need a few before too long because I'm tired of melting ties. Needless to say soldering is not my forte 

[Lemosteam]

Milw12, thank  you.  This is my first time soldering code 55,

I Think the clips are copper plated steel.  Got them at radio shack before they closed up shop. I had the iron all the way up to 800 degrees too and the clips were only warm to the touch.

Once the solder melted, I was able to move the tip along the top of the joiner back and forth quickly until I could see solder flow all along the joint.

I use a liquid flux that a fellow modeler uses to solder brass instruments.  I hope I never run out.

[fire5506]

Check to see if the liquid flux is an acid flux, it needs to be thoroughly wash off all solder joints or corrosion will happen. The acid keeps eating at the metal. If it is acid flux Do Not use it for any electrical connections. Get use Rosin flux which can also be a liquid.

At the club I belong to we are having to replace all the electrical connections made with "TIX" flux from Micro Mark as it is an acid flux, some of them are only a little over a year old.

Richard looking at MP 242 while working for the FEC Rwy.

Milw12, thank  you.  This is my first time soldering code 55,

I Think the clips are copper plated steel.  Got them at radio shack before they closed up shop. I had the iron all the way up to 800 degrees too and the clips were only warm to the touch.

Once the solder melted, I was able to move the tip along the top of the joiner back and forth quickly until I could see solder flow all along the joint.

I use a liquid flux that a fellow modeler uses to solder brass instruments.  I hope I never run out.

[Chris333]

Glad to see progress once again! 

[Lemosteam]

Thanks Chris!  Any thoughts on my bridge question from the last post?

Last night I cut in a "beach" that is not on the plans, but decided to add a little interest for the crews:



Spackled the sides of the ROW on the short end of the lead, ready to paint!

[Hornwrecker]

John, did I give you any of my N scale dirt? If not, then I can give you some as I have a couple of yards of it from last year's pond digging, plus some very fine sand.  Also have a lifetime supply of two colors of unsanded grout, earth and cinders, if you need some.

I like to sprinkle the wet paint with finely sifted dirt to give it some tooth for future scenicing.

[Lemosteam]

Hornwrecker,

Thanks for the offer- I might take you up on that!  I will contact you offline.

The elevated berm wall now has two coats of the background mortar color:



It will soon take on this persona for its entire length:



Please no reminders of how long this will take me, lol!

Looks like a military game, but I got the pink wasteland rough coated:

[chicken45]

Looking good!
And hey @Hornwrecker ! I've got some of your soil. @Ed Kapuscinski  fell in love with it.
I'm modeling late fall and winter so I may ask for your help, too!

[Lemosteam]

Thanks Joshua!

A while back I added this nifty duck under hideaway for the extension:

[chicken45]

So which brick version are you going with?