08-26-2014, 07:45 PM
Despite working on a college campus (yesterday marked the first day of our fall term), I have managed to get some work in on the layout.
I have finished painting my track. I am using Atlas Code 83 flex track with Micro Engineering Code 83 turnouts.
To achieve the wood grain appearance with the tie painting I first spray painted the track with an off-white primer. After allowing the primer to cure for 24 hours I then brush painted the ties with artist oils (burnt umber and sienna) thinned with mineral spirits.
I first saw this technique used by a modeler named Jeff who is modeling the Grand Trunk's Flint sub. Check out his beautiful layout here: <a href="http://gtwflintsub.blogspot.com/p/trowbridge_17.html" rel="nofollow">gtwflintsub.blogspot.com/p/trowbridge_17.html</a>
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HESR Shelf Layout - Track Painting by dangaken, on Flickr
I have finished painting my track. I am using Atlas Code 83 flex track with Micro Engineering Code 83 turnouts.
To achieve the wood grain appearance with the tie painting I first spray painted the track with an off-white primer. After allowing the primer to cure for 24 hours I then brush painted the ties with artist oils (burnt umber and sienna) thinned with mineral spirits.
I first saw this technique used by a modeler named Jeff who is modeling the Grand Trunk's Flint sub. Check out his beautiful layout here: <a href="http://gtwflintsub.blogspot.com/p/trowbridge_17.html" rel="nofollow">gtwflintsub.blogspot.com/p/trowbridge_17.html</a>
HESR Shelf Layout - Track Painting by dangaken, on Flickr