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On18 - Tyson Rayles - 01-01-2009
Those that remember me from my time at the Big Blue know I model in N scale. At another forum we had a challenge to build a layout in a shoebox. When faced with such a small space what does a confirmed N scaler do? Why switch to a BIGGER scale of course!
Now before you ask what has Tyson been smoking these days rest assured there is a method to my madness! I decided to go with On18. Why, because 18" gauge in O figures out to be real close to N scale so that would solve the problem of track and any switches that would be needed. I would have to scratch the loco and ore car bodies of course. The challenge definition of a layout is you have to be able to switch a car from one track to another or make laps or both. I choose to go with a simple (and I mean simple 
) mining scene. The figures are from Arrtistta but pretty much everything else is scratched. First a couple of overall shots:
Re: On18 - Tyson Rayles - 01-01-2009
And a few close-ups:
Re: On18 - Tyson Rayles - 01-01-2009
And one last shot. My regular layout is still N scale and I don't plan on switching but these little minis are a fun way to try new things and or scales and a way to renew your love for the hobby when/if things are getting stale.
Re: On18 - Sumpter250 - 01-01-2009
That!!!, is Sweet!
18" gauge, in a shoe box?.......
Re: On18 - ngauger - 01-01-2009
That is so Cool!!!!
I love those kind of dioramas
Glad you posted it.. How long did that take to build??????
Re: On18 - Ralph - 01-01-2009
Wow Tyson, that's great! Nicely done!
Ralph
Re: On18 - Tyson Rayles - 01-01-2009
Thanks guys glad you like it.
Re: On18 - LynnB - 01-01-2009
Now this kind if project would be relaxing , opposite of overwhelming
Nice job.
Re: On18 - Drew - 01-01-2009
Hi Tyson!
Kinda cool running into you over here...it's like old times!
Love the shoebox!
I hadn't seen it since you added the building...The whole thing looks fantastic!
How are you liking working with all that 'O'-versized detail? You seem to be handling it just fine!
Re: On18 - AF350 - 01-01-2009
Now that is what I call narrow gauge
Re: On18 - Tyson Rayles - 01-01-2009
Thanks guys! Drew , thanks for the kind words. O scale is nice but I still like N better. I think we both got started out in cyber world modeling on the Big Blue and while I have only so much time to spend on the net , now that the new "Gauge" is back in the hands of modelers and not pencil pushers I will stop by as often as I can.
Re: On18 - jmarksbery - 01-01-2009
You know that I luv it Mike. And it does seem like old times here. As you guyz know I am busy on another forum but I do stop here to admire the great modeling.
Re: On18 - Tyson Rayles - 01-01-2009
N gauger I'm sorry I missed your question. I would guess I have about 60 hours in it. Wasted 12=15 hours on the loco alone!
Somebody that knew what they were doing could probably knock it out in a few nights. Thanks Jim, I know you do and you know that other forum is one of my favorite places!
Re: On18 - Drew - 01-02-2009
Tyson Rayles Wrote:... now that the new "Gauge" is back in the hands of modelers and not pencil pushers I will stop by as often as I can.
I'll drink to that!
Re: On18 - Sumpter250 - 01-02-2009
Quote:now that the new "Gauge" is back in the hands of modelers and not pencil pushers I will stop by as often as I can.
That!, is a most appreciated compliment!!!Thank You Mike, it is good to see you here!