Biased turkey Wrote:Nice work, I particularly like the gravel plant and the dairy kit structures.
About powering tthe cassette, I remember one modeler uses paperclips as contacts.
Here is the link:
http://www.all-model-railroading.co.uk/f...php?t=7752

Jacques

Thanks for the link, I really like the idea of the paperclip contacts he used. Very simply yet looks pretty effective. I may this a try before switching to a wired connection.

WOW - you've done a lot of work - really nice job! You should be proud of that helix...that really looks nice. The video tour was a good idea...really easy to follow the whole layout plan that way. I like the change in background colors on the room walls...the mountain/trees in the background seem far away. Nice effect. Are you running DCC or DC right now? I was guessing you're running DCC since you had two tracks on the helix so that one train could be descending while another is ascending...did I guess right?

Herc Driver Wrote:WOW - you've done a lot of work - really nice job! You should be proud of that helix...that really looks nice.

I was pretty impressed by that helix myself.
I've really got to start thinking about adding that spare room so I can expand my layouts.

Over the weekend I worked on completing some of the base terrain on the lower level. I'd like to get everything taped up and covered with an "earth wash" by Friday so I can spend the weekend working on the blast furnace kit. After that, I'll give the tape a covering of ground plaster.

Looking good, can't wait to see it all plastered up and scenicked!

Looks like a good base Shaun, im exited to see the plaster down and that river take shape

Last night I almost finished up the corner cliff, but then ran out of tape! I have some extra pieces of rubber rock after trimming the other corner, so I added a small piece to a section of the cliff that ended up being a little vertical.

Planning on adding a small Steel Mill industry to the layout (see Compact Steel Mill Plan thread).

A few hours Thursday night and Friday morning and the furnace component of the Blast Furnace kit is complete (handrails attached after I took the photos). Next up is the furnace house.

Ahhh yes i remember when i was at that stage with my N Blast Furnace, its looking good!! Keep it up

Great looking progress shots! I really like your rock cuts. What color did you use on the blast furnace?

Ralph

Ralph Wrote:Great looking progress shots! I really like your rock cuts.

Thanks!

Quote: What color did you use on the blast furnace?

Rust-OLeum Rusty Metal Primer. Got the idea from trucklover's n-scale blast furnace progress thread.

nolatron Wrote:Got the idea from trucklover's n-scale blast furnace progress thread.

Thats good stuff isnt it? and its pretty much a perfect color for large furnace buildings and steel beams

Today I completed the house for the furnace unit.



I spray painted the cement pillars Testor's Dark Aircraft Gray, the steel beams (and the blast furnace) are Rust-Oleum's Rusty Metal brown, and the upper portion of the building is Testor's Model Master Stainless Steel.
Here's a shot of the furnace with the handrail attached, painted Floquil Reefer Yellow.

Good progress Shaun!!