What was your latest project for your model railroad?
Mine was building the Walthers Cornerstone Red Wing flour mill kit... I'll post pics ASAP.
O scale Keystone saw mill for an NMRA meet this fall, Then my HO scale Keystone bandsaw mill for the layout with complete interior workings. Then SCENERY on the foam board central
brad
I'm trying to build a traditional adobe pueblo (similar to Taos or Santa Clara) for my version of the Chili Lines in O scale. I'm trying a new technique using balsa as the base (it's easy to round and to make nice thick windows). When painted a nice adobe color and having a fine dust blown into the wet paint, it looks pretty good.
Here is my last project:
http://gold.mylargescale.com/Scottychaos/On2/index.html
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/scottychaos/coach-500pix.jpg)
yes, its been a year since I built anything! :-[
the last year has been very busy! ;D
(bought a house last summer!)
I plan to start working on Bachmann Forney soon.
Scot
My latest modelling project, a new style roof for my Bridgton 26 foot boxcar;-
http://maineon2.fotopic.net/p40579549.html
Enjoy
Terry2foot
I just finished this primitive wooden MOW water tank car in large scale before the East Coast Large Scale Train Show in York, PA. The carbody was built by the late Bill Sours as part of a tank car "kit" he presented to various friends in our local garden railroad club. Those receiving a car had to finish building the tank around a wooden form, stain or paint the wood, and add trucks, couplers and other details. I still need to paint and weather the metal parts of the car.
(http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/DaveMeashey/MOWH2O004.jpg)
Top view: The hatch opens.
(http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/DaveMeashey/MOWH2O005.jpg)
End view: The "business" end of the car with the hose and delivery valve.
(http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/DaveMeashey/MOWH2O006.jpg)
Side view: Showing the access ladder to the hatch.
Thanks for looking,
David Meashey
This week I started my fourth and final layout in HO scale. I'm in the initial stages of constructing the Rock Island Choctaw Station in Little Rock. To my knowledge, this should be the only kitbashed version of the station. If all goes well it should have detailed trackage and building layout representing the early 50's complete with the bridge going across the Arkansas River.
All projects look nice!
Here is mine. I freshened up some scenery and added details to Oxford Sand and Gravel in HO scale;
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u293/engineerkyle/mulch.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u293/engineerkyle/IMG_1740.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u293/engineerkyle/IMG_1728.jpg)
Cheers!
Nice work all!
My 'latest project' has been to try and get as close to a 'prototypical' ICRR #908 using the Spectrum 2-8-0, as possible. I have the boiler pretty much done though there are a few more details I will add later. The boiler is now ready for sanding, smoothing and painting. Then comes the tender which must be significantly shortened. Something I've never attempted before.
Rather than re-posting photos on this thread, if you want to see 3 early and 3 close to final photos of my 908 boiler, kit bash attempt (BEFORE SANDING AND PREP FOR PAINTING;D , you can find the thread on the Bachmann 'HO' site titled 'Progress on my #908".
lanny nicolet
My last project was kitbashing an IHC 4-6-4 into a 1930's era CNR 5700.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/Trains/5700/small/1small.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/Trains/5700/small/2small.jpg)
Msowsun,
VERY nice work. If you had not mentioned that the engine started as an IHC engine, I would have never know. Thanks for sharing the pix with us.
Bob
The 4-4-0 that everyone wanted, a wagon topped late 1880's-early 1890's.
(http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/photos/undetailed_4-4-0.jpg)
A merge of the Athearn/Roundhouse 4-4-0 and IHC oldtime 4-4-0. The small man pointing on the running board is HO scale for the 1880's version. The other figures are OO scale for my 1870's OO scale version. The large box on the tender deck covers the soundcard's capacitor because I have lowered the tender to the max. THe box will be covered with a wood load.
Harold
Recent projects?
What I did with a Columbia that was all worn out
(http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/vsmith/Heisler%202%20finish%20pic%203.JPG)
A new loco based on an MDC Roundhouse Climax
(http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/vsmith/Roundhouse%20Climax%206%20paint.JPG)
Most recent project, a MOW derrick motor unit based on a unit seen a local RR museum.
(http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/vsmith/Derrick%20car2.JPG)
Large Scale... BTW ;D
Msowsun, Harold, & Vic,
All of your photos show great work! Thanks for sharing. Excellent modeling!
lanny nicolet
Ugh! I should just keep quiet after seeing all the great work above. I have been adding correct trucks to wooden AMB wood cabeese for the ICRR and building 12 old MDC 3bay off set hoppers with the 1960s black IC scheme of Main Line of Mid-America on the sides. Sorry no current pics of those.
In Large scale a derrick car based on the Y&MV prototype and some custom Y&MV hoppers.
(http://steve.bill--porter.com/Gscale/DCP_1265a.jpg)
(http://steve.bill--porter.com/Gscale/DCP_1264a.jpg)
(http://steve.bill--porter.com/Gscale/DCP_0993.JPG)
Stephen
Very nice, Stephen. How large is your outdoor layout?
lanny nicolet
Hi Lanny,
Its about 90' feet long single track with a 4 track yard and Gulf Yard for interchange with my friends GM&O line out of Memphis when he comes down. All track is handlaid code 250 rail even the switches are scratchbuilt. If I would quit spending so much money in HO I could add to the G scale but finding IC or ICG equipment in LS is almost impossible.
But recently I did trade a Athearn SD70 for a ICG GP10 in 1:29th scale custom built and painted.
the G is on hold right now as we decide about trying to buy this land or some down the road to build a new house without steps in it because of my feet and one sense of balance anymore from foot surgery back in 2003 on a Friday the 13th of all days LOL. Its been a little over 3 years now so I can laugh about it and move on.
A friend gave me the best pick me up in awhile a story about this model builder in the Northeast he can build almost anything in HO scale and paint it to almost be perfect he has one handicap he has been totally blind since birth. Now I know a little nerve damage and eye sight problems might drive me nuts with 70 dollars worth of Champ decals in HO to play around with but I have no reason to give up on my hobbies I just need to pick a darned era I run everything from steam to modern diesels if I picked one era I could save some money LOL.
See here's an example of my problem in both HO and G ;D
(http://steve.bill--porter.com/my-models/DCP_2239.JPG)
A good friend of mine once commented you walk into Steve's world you almost expect to see Rod Sterling and hear the Twilight Zone theme lo.
(http://steve.bill--porter.com/my-models/DCP_2322.JPG)l
I can almost hear the Engineer on the Green Diamond GP9 ask where in same hell did this beast come from lol.
(http://steve.bill--porter.com/my-models/DCP_2325.JPG)
Mississippi Div IC hack with proper caboose trucks.
Stephen
My project is in what I call a "collecting" mode. I have been collecting and storing locos, rolling stock, track, scenery, etc....My main layout won't get started until this winter. Right now I have a mile of fence to install, build a horse barn/stable, decks for the house, paint everything (again). My wife has a huge honeydew list.
My biggest problem is finding buildings suitable for my industries. Having recently switched from R/C planes to trains, I have a huge inventory of balsa and basswood, aircraft plywood and Depron foam, I could scratch build as I always have, but the painting is the problem. I have a friend who is great with an airbrush, hope he can help me. This is a great thread, nice to see all the different ideas.
Bo
The link below is to my last "car" build. I was honored when Detail Master asked add it to their gallery. I really need to take some shots of the layout....I have one....honest....lol.
http://detailmaster.com/new_page_4.htm (http://detailmaster.com/new_page_4.htm)
Click on Sid Deitch
Sid
n scale bethgon
turtle creek central
problem is, am I willing to do about 100 more?!!! ::)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/river_eagle/N-Turtle_Creek_Central/tccgon8.jpg)
I have a photo of the flour mill. I'll post a picture of it when it's weathered and decaled, but here it is in it's "undecorated" phase.
(http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/44920342z6da7b2f8/6d1cscd/__sr_/1b5fscd.jpg?phI60WGBG22PY3sk)
I've also weathered an Athearn SWIFT reefer pretty recently.
(http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/2007_0528Paul0022.JPG)
Here's the flour mill:
(http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/44920342z6da7b2f8/8b1ere2/__sr_/f20ere2.jpg?phIWMXGBn4._.O4S)
For more photos, see "Let's see some of your work"
The latest for me is finally (after nearly 2 years) finishing my model of the East Broad Top's Shade Gap station.
(http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/eastbroadtop/depot/ShadeGapStation11.jpg)
It's built from a core of Fiberock tile underlayment covered with Precision Products plastic veneer sheets, Grandt Line windows and other bits of styrene. More on it's construction can be found here:
http://www.mylargescale.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=34517 (http://www.mylargescale.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=34517)
Later,
K
Dear Friends,
I am truly impressed with the skills and knowledge displayed.
For me, after months of just talk, I am going to delve into the world of HO when a friend is giving me his HO layout. The rolling stock and engines I will purchase. He did the Erie-Lackawanna, and so will I to start. There are a bunch of Athern, Atlas, Proto and Spectrum F-8's, an Alco C-425 (I think), a Mantua Berk, and lots of custom painted rolling stock. Will have to convert it to DCC. Lots of work to do and will post pix elsewhere if anyone is interested. Or I can e-mail pix to you so's not to clog up this site.
Best Wishes,
Jack
Here is a Mich Alkali Co. Soda Ash Facility;
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u293/engineerkyle/IM000037.jpg)
I messed up the original paint job, so these photos show a repaint.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u293/engineerkyle/IM000038.jpg)
CHEERS!
Here's a link to the flour mill photos, since I can't get them to show up.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/slmosestx@sbcglobal.net/album?.dir=8b1ere2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.sbc.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
Nice Paul!
That's a tasty orange sign.
Here's a new piece of detail for the layout.....
This is Woodland Scenic's Track Loader kit.......just a few more details to add.
(http://members.shaw.ca/woundedbear2k/loader04.jpg)
(http://members.shaw.ca/woundedbear2k/loader07.jpg)
(http://members.shaw.ca/woundedbear2k/loader08.jpg)