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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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Frank Hermanek
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I'd like to find the article #19991 to enhance the size/appearance of the Bar Mills brewery. How do I get it it? I am an NMRA member. Please help
Frank 148702
I don't see an image format
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Signed: 10/20/2011 7:35:15 PM
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Posted By:
brook jacobs
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gentlemen i have a 14 inch tall round stove which has the letters NM&Tco buffalo n\NewYork on the top of its lid I was wondering if this is a stove which would be connected to the railroad in your neck of the woods? the only connection to the letters on the top is the NM&Tco railroad in the Appalacias any thoughts would be appreciated
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Signed: 8/18/2011 10:14:16 PM
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Posted By:
Andy
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Signed: 4/29/2011 8:02:32 PM
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Posted By:
Bob Holden
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A neat site...I'm in the process of rebuilding my HO layout...it was dismantled for moving. The SLO&WRR (St. Lawrence, Ontario & Western Railroad) should be up and running again by year's end. Love the pictures...hope to contribute in that area!
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Signed: 4/25/2011 2:00:04 PM
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Posted By:
Bob Taylor
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Great site!!!
Im modeling a freelance Sp layout
28x33 thats just about ready to landscape, so it's a long way from the standard shown on your site. But getting there is half the fun.
Cheers Bob t.
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Signed: 4/23/2011 5:58:46 AM
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Posted By:
LUCIANO MASOTTO
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Great, great, great. Great help for a U.S. model RR overseas.
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Signed: 3/1/2011 12:03:26 PM
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Posted By:
Dennis
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Great site!
Thanks for the willingness to share.
I am tracing my family tree and am searching for NAR employee list/staff.
I have a great uncle who was a chef with a railroad gang and in 1940 was somewhere between Rycroft,Arras, and Edmonton.
George McInnis. Don't know if his work took him to the Alaska Highway build, Canol road, or where.
Anyone have any clues for me to search for staff or employee lists?
Thanks again
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Signed: 2/22/2011 12:04:17 AM
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Posted By:
marioscd
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I have discovered this site/forum some days ago and now I'm not able to exit from it!!! It is absolutely amazing! Thanks to all the great model makers that shows fantastic pictures and suggestions.
Mario Scuderi
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Signed: 2/8/2011 3:30:45 PM
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Posted By:
Dawn Carol Goshorn
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I came across the site by accident and was THRILLED to see the RR models for the Shirleysburg area. My Dad grew up in the Shirleysburd/ My Union area as did his dad and his dad befor that. My great-grandfather worked for EBT and the only picture I ever saw of him was of that of him standing by an engine. I love the work (though I've always loved model trains). Thanks you guys for bringing this all back to life!
Dawn Goshorn
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Signed: 1/16/2011 10:34:22 AM
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Posted By:
Frank DeBonis
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Stumbled on this site and saw my January 1989 RMC cover shot of Phil Chiavetta's layout. Haven't thought about that for a long time. Thanks for the memories!
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Signed: 1/8/2011 9:31:03 AM
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