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Modeling cement in plastic
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Posted by towazy On 11/18/2020 At 8:37:52 PM
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I am looking for techniques in how to make plastic look like concrete. I like the porous look casting in plaster gives and I’m looking for a way to get that look from plastic. I’m going to build a long retaining wall, in a somewhat deteriorated state. In the past I’ve built a master, made a mold,and cast in hydrocal. Then scraped and gouged to get the crumbling look. I like that look better than just painting the plastic. I could go that route again, but was hoping to find a less labor intensive way to achieve similar results by building from plastic. Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Tom
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Bar Mills HO REA Depot build
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Posted by darrylhuffman On 11/17/2020 At 07:31:26 AM
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When I asked John Allen about buildings, he suggested they be small and tall. I have always tried to follow his ideas and look for small buildings.
One of my favorite buildings on the FS&M is the REA Depot shown here. This photo is a recent one taken by Dave Kruiswyk of George Sellios's orignal. The lower photo is of the new kit from Bar Mills Models which is patterned off of the FSM original.
Bar Mills Models offers this kit in both O scale and HO scale. I am going to build the HO version. This little building is about 5 inches wide and 3 inches deep. It is small but offers lots of opportunities for details.
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paint question - recreating a blue shay model
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Posted by Jerry Kemp On 10/23/2020 At 03:05:07 AM
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I've been mesmerized by this blue shay since I first saw it in the late 1970. I've been doing On30 for around 5 or 6 years now, and I'm interested in possibly applying a similar blue paint scheme to one of my Bachmann On30 Shays.
Several questions - I'm curious, as I have some, but jr. level air brush experience, what color and other special effects that those more knowledgeable might share regarding this paint scheme.
and second, I'm also fishing for thoughts and comments on the skill level for reproducing/emulating this. Do you think its pretty basic? Or is there some 1970's high tech stuff going on here?
Thank you for your comments, I'm attaching a couple of photo's from 1977 && 1978 for review.
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HRM Laser Models 25t coaling tower
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Posted by deemery On 10/10/2020 At 6:15:03 PM
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I'm starting a build from a kitmaker who's new to me, HRM Laser Models. Specifically, I'm doing his small 25t (Milwaukee Road prototype) coaling tower. This is probably an early 20th century design, so I'll build it as if it's brand new on my late 19th century layout.
Here's some info on the kit: http://hrmlasermodels.com/Structures/CoalTower25ton/index.php
And a photo of what's in the box:
Pretty much everything is laser cut, but I'm looking at some possible substitute parts.
This'll be a slow build, as I have other projects (model and 'real world') that I'll be working on at the same time.
dave
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Round House Smoke Jacks
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Posted by mecrr On 09/15/2020 At 5:23:57 PM
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Below are three photos of a smoke jack on my my Model Masterpieces Round house. I am trying to determine if the slanted cover should point toward the back or toward the center cupola. Second photo shows pointing towards cupola and third toward the back. Any suggestions as pictures of this appear to be rare
David
PS, yah, I know the fan needs to be weathered
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small office
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Posted by deemery On 09/14/2020 At 10:05:45 AM
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I'm scratchbuilding a small (lawyer's?) office based on this photograph.
The big challenge will be those center Ionic columns (with scroll ends on either side.
dave
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The picture of Frenchie's Beer Garden store, bar, juke joint and gas station was located in Melrose,LA in the cotton plantation area. The photograph was by Marion Post Wolcott in June 1940
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Signed: 10/3/2012 5:27:16 AM
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Posted By:
James McClellan
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I own a soap stone quarry in Phoenix VA and know of two others contact me if you would like to see them
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Signed: 9/22/2012 9:42:01 AM
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Geezer
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Finally got around to signing the book!! How ya all are??
The Geezer!
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Signed: 8/22/2012 8:50:25 PM
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Posted By:
Thomas Frybarger
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I am From New Holland PA. You know a friend of mine Paul Andrisian who lives in Vermont now. He showed me your web site and I love it.
I have been working on american flyer layout on my second floor for 6 years. Ran out of ideas and space looking for new ideas. Like to see your layout sometime.
Thanks for your time
Thomas Frybarger
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Signed: 3/31/2012 9:26:23 PM
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Art H.
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I'm new to forums & such so bear with me. Also rying to re-enter railroard modeling. I would be interested in talking to someone from the HOn3 module group in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Signed: 3/26/2012 11:06:54 AM
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Posted By:
ward kesic
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INTERESTING FORUM,GREAT PICS !
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Signed: 2/18/2012 2:15:44 PM
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Posted By:
Dwight
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Does anyone know what could be used to make a hinge that would allow a very small HO scale door to open 180 deg.It's only 18"W x 36"H.
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Signed: 2/6/2012 1:15:47 PM
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Posted By:
ali alamedy
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Dear All ,
I tried to join your great forums many time ,but unfortunately I didn't receive the confirmation mail ,So can anybody tell me if there is any rules or specific age or nationality to join this forums ,Please its so important to me to join this forums cuz I did a lot of railroad stations scale models 100% handmade by me and its mean alot for me to hear your opinion about it .
Many thanks and best regards
Ali
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Signed: 1/8/2012 3:16:29 AM
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rod n eye
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Woodland Scenics BURNS !!!! Thursday 1/5/2016 Linn Creek , Missouri Big fire !! No one hurt !! ....but great damage !! Over 150 people without a place to work tomorrow !!!
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Signed: 1/5/2012 11:05:50 PM
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Posted By:
boxcarbill
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Hi Everyone,I'm new to this computer chatting. I don't know how to post pics of my portable on30 layout. Because I live in a apartment, & don't have room or place for permanent,stand alone layout. I decided to make a aluminum box that measures 4ftx6ft when open & 2ft x 6ft when closed. I'm modeling a fictitious hawaian sugarcane operation.
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Signed: 12/23/2011 3:11:04 PM
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