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Re: Self-motivation photos - Ralph - 10-10-2011
Oh right! I forgot you were on vacation in the Black Hills. How was the train ride?
Re: Self-motivation photos - FiatFan - 10-13-2011
Here's my first progress photo. The retaining walls and ground are installed. I still need a second coat of plaster, some rocks and vegetation, and of course the road itself.
![[Image: IMG_5487.JPG]](http://www.frontiernet.net/~tbohlen/IMG_5487.JPG)
Tom
Re: Self-motivation photos - Charlie B - 10-13-2011
It would be a lot easier if the darned buses and trucks would stay out of the way.
I have the same problem
Charlie
Re: Self-motivation photos - FiatFan - 10-13-2011
LOL I have a phone call into Greyhound HQ trying to get them to reroute for a few days. They don't seem to be answering my calls.
Tom
Re: Self-motivation photos - Ralph - 10-14-2011
Cones! Orange cones
Re: Self-motivation photos - Charlie B - 10-14-2011
Ralph Wrote:Cones! Orange conesSmug pots are more n his era.
Oh for the days before orange cones. I think some roads were designed just for orange cone and Jersey barrier storage.
Charlie
Re: Self-motivation photos - Catt - 10-14-2011
Quote:I think some roads were designed just for orange cone and Jersey barrier storage.
So you are familiar with our roads in Michigan. :mrgreen:
Re: Self-motivation photos - Ralph - 10-18-2011
I've been making some progress. I'm using florist foam as a scenery base for rock outcroppings. $4.00 at Michaels got me going on this project.
![[Image: IMG_2726.jpg]](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/Ralph59/IMG_2726.jpg)
I sliced a long half inch section....
![[Image: IMG_2727.jpg]](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/Ralph59/IMG_2727.jpg)
....and cut it to fit the wooden frame. I then lightly tapped the foam with a large hammer to create an uneven surface...
![[Image: IMG_2729.jpg]](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/Ralph59/IMG_2729.jpg)
...Then I cut more foam, broke it into small sections and stagger placed it on top of the first layer. I thought gorilla glue might be a good adhesive for this project but it took forever to set.
![[Image: IMG_2730.jpg]](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/Ralph59/IMG_2730.jpg)
After cutting out all the pieces needed to fit the frame, I covered them in Spackle and then, after it was dry, stained them with Woodland Scenes Stone gray liquid pigment.
![[Image: IMG_2733.jpg]](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/Ralph59/IMG_2733.jpg)
The pieces loosely fitted on the frame. I'll need to add more Spackle to cover seams and stain the project again.... almost done!
![[Image: IMG_2735.jpg]](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/Ralph59/IMG_2735.jpg)
Re: Self-motivation photos - Charlie B - 10-18-2011
Ralph, that looks great, I will look forward to the finished project
Charlie
Re: Self-motivation photos - Ralph - 10-19-2011
A photo of the tunnel/overpass in place. I think it needs some greenery on top and maybe a little more pigment highlighting in some places but this is the basic idea.
![[Image: IMG_2739.jpg]](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/Ralph59/IMG_2739.jpg)
Ralph
Re: Self-motivation photos - Catt - 10-20-2011
looks good Ralph,motivation is a good thing.
:mrgreen:
Re: Self-motivation photos - Tyson Rayles - 10-21-2011
Very nice Ralph, looks great!
Re: Self-motivation photos - ezdays - 10-21-2011
Wowee, excellent work Ralph.
That should motivate a lot of others. 
Re: Self-motivation photos - Green_Elite_Cab - 10-21-2011
Cool stuff! Now i know what to do with all that old packing foam to models I don't have anymore!
Re: Self-motivation photos - Mike Kieran - 10-21-2011
Ralph, I'm just loving how it's developing. The materials cost next to nothing, but imagination and vision are priceless.