Weekend Update 5/8/22

[Super_G]

Did the first run on the Fort Wayne & Southern. Found a couple problems with the track work, but it was good to run something on the layout for the fist time in a decade or so.
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[altohorn25]

I did a little weathering this morning.

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[kiwi_al]

I finished up a Baldylox SD45-2B. This is headed to Texas now.
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Now that is sweet!!! ATSF goodness....this is on my list to buy a few of his shells.

[altohorn25]

[fcnrwy23]

Happy Mother's Day to ALL your mom's 

Not much doing on the FCN layout... 

Decided to finish some Showcase Miniature, Ford CL9000s. That I have had  laying around for a few years now. Also did some doodling in paint on a Target project from 2020.
F Class COE OTR (Over-the-Road) and Day cab, offerings.


The Target trailer, is an undecorated 45' Atlas Van.  I painted the entire trailer, Silver. All the white areas seen are "White" decal paper.  The markers are just colored squares and rectangles, printed on the paper.  The rear panel is ALL decal...  The trick was to get the size right.  I do this by making the bmp. twice the size in MS Paint.  Than, resize it in MS Word.
I am a Target regular and have a handfull of their shipping boxes. Which, feature "Spot" on them...
He's a little rough around the edges and the 'target' is not spaced right.  But, it is good enough for only being on the layout...

The other project is for the NSE show in Nashville.
I plan on taking my Welded Rail Train for the MOW contests.  It is still in it's packaging from 2019.  I will need to get it on the layout and see if it has any damage and will still run.



 I do plan on bring my GGX Ballast Cleaning Train and the Ditch Cleaner Trains for display only...





See you in Nashville...

Jerry G.

[Mike Madonna]

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Nate,
Nice work on the weathering. Did you use mostly Grimy Black on the 4433? Loksound equipped? 50 cars, pretty impressive. Mostly MTL or ?
Nice line up as well....

[ednadolski]

... I’m afraid if my handrails look like a$$ I’ll ruin the model.

I don't think you can really 'ruin' a model that way, as in actually pushing it 'beyond repair'.  If you don't like the way the handrails come out, you can always cut or pull them off and start again.

Any non-trivial project will have its share of mistakes, it comes down to a matter of how you want to go about fixing/correcting them.  All part of the learning & improving cycle that every modeler has to go thru.

Ed

[altohorn25]

Nate,
Nice work on the weathering. Did you use mostly Grimy Black on the 4433? Loksound equipped? 50 cars, pretty impressive. Mostly MTL or ?
Nice line up as well....

Weathering is Railroad Tie Brown (Modelflex).

Loksound sound decoder with the correct sound files for a GS4

Mix of Micro Trains, Intermountain, Atlas, and a few others I'm not sure of the manufacturer.

[Pomperaugrr]

This is not major progress, but chipping away helps out.  I found an hour tonight to work on some undergrowth and background scenery.  Tweezers and good lighting were needed! [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

[PiperguyUMD]

Trying to get my butt in gear to finish the module I’m taking to Nashville next month. I’ll do a post with more specifics in my layout thread when I get a chance. This weekend I whipped together another straight module so I could turn my circle into an oval to get a little break in time on the new one. Nice to make a little progress and JFRTM!

[jpwisc]

Good point. I guess over the years I’ve become pretty good at paint and detailing and such and I’m afraid if my handrails look like a$$ I’ll ruin the model. But with practice they’ll get there too.

Brass handrails are pretty easy, and brass wire is cheap, so if you mess up a couple… big whoop! I decided for my current layout, all the engines would have brass handrails. Good thing I don’t need to many engines!
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[ednadolski]

Brass handrails are pretty easy, and brass wire is cheap, so if you mess up a couple… big whoop! I decided for my current layout, all the engines would have brass handrails. Good thing I don’t need to many engines!

I always say, there is no other single improvement that is as effective as scale handrails at making an N Scale diesel looks like a massive prototype loco.

I came up with some photo-etched parts (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=32082.msg360573#msg360573) to help make this go faster and come out more consistently then doing things by hand.  The downside there is, there needs to be a different etching for each type of loco.  This is for a Kato C44-9W, but I've now got some more in the works.







BTW I prefer to use the 0.008" phosphor-bronze wire as opposed to brass, since the PB is stiffer and more durable.

Cheers,
Ed

[chuck geiger]

Tonight I experimented with some bushy ground cover tonight.  I am going for a light leafy vegetation like wild roses and weeds.  This should help fill in between static grass areas and tree lined areas. (Attachment Link)
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I believe you gonna put Martin out of business.

[Pomperaugrr]

I believe you gonna put Martin out of business.

I appreciate that feedback, but I think Martin's position is pretty safe. 

[craigolio1]

I always say, there is no other single improvement that is as effective as scale handrails at making an N Scale diesel looks like a massive prototype loco.

I came up with some photo-etched parts (https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=32082.msg360573#msg360573) to help make this go faster and come out more consistently then doing things by hand.  The downside there is, there needs to be a different etching for each type of loco.  This is for a Kato C44-9W, but I've now got some more in the works.









BTW I prefer to use the 0.008" phosphor-bronze wire as opposed to brass, since the PB is stiffer and more durable.

Cheers,
Ed

I took the plunge and mounted one handrail on both styles of the M420. Nothing is glued or painted but I’m pleased with the look. I used .008” PB as I agree about its strength.





I really like your one piece etching there. That’s the same idea that came with the Briggs S13 and it REALLY simplified things. If you are selling those, and others, I’m in. I need two for C44-9.

Craig.