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Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - UP SD40-2 - 10-25-2015
Thanks so much Charlie!! :mrgreen:
Well last night I was searching in a bunch of box's for my telephone poles, I just found the box of them about 3 months ago so I know I have them, but for the life of me I cant remember what box they are in
. Never did find the poles last night, I did how ever find a Con Cor 60' UP Boxcar kit that I haven't put together yet 
, cripes, I forgot I even had it, just look at all the dust on the box....![[Image: DSCN1691_zpsmrqwnlif.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1691_zpsmrqwnlif.jpg.html)
Well, NOT FINISHED WITH THIS AREA, but I have made some progress on it
, the pics below show about 13' of the 18' of this side of my layout...![[Image: DSCN1701_zps1hpcfwwi.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1701_zps1hpcfwwi.jpg.html)
![[Image: DSCN1719_zps3q8kpacn.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1719_zps3q8kpacn.jpg.html)
![[Image: DSCN1718_zpsynr1vzyk.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1718_zpsynr1vzyk.jpg.html)
![[Image: DSCN1713_zps2srwuqlr.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1713_zps2srwuqlr.jpg.html)
Till next time folks, stay on track!
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - doctorwayne - 10-25-2015
You're certainly not wasting any time, Deano. Things are really coming together nicely.
Wayne
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - Charlie B - 10-26-2015
Hi Deano
I have to echo Drwaynes statement, and the work is very well done. Modeling open treefilled space is harder than one might think. The three bridges look really good.
Charlie
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - UP SD40-2 - 10-26-2015
Thanks so much for the very kind words Wayne and Charlie
Charlie, you hit the nail on the head, you would think its easy to do a "woodsy" area, but its really quite hard to make look right, and not have to much stuff to hide the train completely, there is a fine line in doing it. I still need to put phone/power lines up, and brush, etc.
While having street running and such is awesome, most running is done out in the middle of no ware, and that's what I really wanted to depict on one of the four sides of my layout. A long lonely two lane highway is the only touch of civilization on this stretch of the layout besides the trains. Sure it really limits me on switching opportunities, but I still have three sides I can use to make up for it.
3 more shots before I finish this area off, hopefully by this weekend...
![[Image: DSCN1732_zpsflakwjlh.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1732_zpsflakwjlh.jpg.html)
![[Image: DSCN1797_zpsxd9jxffj.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1797_zpsxd9jxffj.jpg.html)
![[Image: DSCN1810_zpsh4wy2nle.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1810_zpsh4wy2nle.jpg.html)
Till next time, stay on track!
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - UP SD40-2 - 10-28-2015
I was able to finish putting together my found Con-Cor 60' boxcar kit...
![[Image: DSCN1869_zpsefg77neu.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1869_zpsefg77neu.jpg.html)
I also finished the proto boxcar I painted and lettered...
![[Image: DSCN1940_zpsxjqsykwa.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1940_zpsxjqsykwa.jpg.html)
Actually, those two cars ARE NOT finished
, I went to weather them tonight and my dog gone air brush totally locked up on me, tore it apart, yes, its a goner . Looks like my next investment will be a new airbrush, I have to admit my last one was a Paasche VL , and it lasted close to 15yrs, so I really cant complain.A parting shot with the beloved CNW on the head end, till next time, Stay on track folks!
![[Image: DSCN1897_zpsgbb7ktpq.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1897_zpsgbb7ktpq.jpg.html)
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - Charlie B - 10-29-2015
Deano, that is a nice job on the box car, but the water under it is perfect for a clear mountain runoff creek. Great modeling.
Charlie
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - doctorwayne - 10-29-2015
Charlie's right, that's some good-looking water you've done.
Wayne
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - UP SD40-2 - 10-29-2015
Thanks for the very kind words Charlie & Wayne
Since my basement has very poor ventilation I went this route with doing the water, I used Simplestyle water kit from Walmart, around $8.00, it had no bad smell, awesome! Sadly, it never dries tackless on top, so I decided to cover it with a coat of Mod Podge. That combo seems to be fine but I have no idea how long it will last while still looking good, time will tell.
![[Image: DSCN1959_zpsujbbcyxr.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN1959_zpsujbbcyxr.jpg.html)
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - Charlie B - 10-29-2015
Thanks for the information on the water. I still have some to do at the foot of my water falls and I think this is worth a try. Like yours, the resin I used for the river to my hydro plant did not set tack free so I painted it with clear. It took several coats. I have used this resin many times and never had this happen.
Charlie
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - Twist - 11-02-2015
Hi,
Great scenery and nice progress on your layout.....
Cheers,Chris
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - UP SD40-2 - 11-02-2015
Thanks Charlie & Chris!
I am real excited to move on to the next section of the layout :mrgreen: , this section will have a forest in the back, and in the front will be "United Transfer" a truck to rail-rail to truck business. A Diner will also be in this section, and I am going to home make my own MODERN rail crossing signals, very similar to the BLMA signals, but much cheaper(not lighted)
. Anyways, big plans for this area, heres a "before shot" .....![[Image: DSCN2046_zps3ni7xyvj.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/big%20blue/DSCN2046_zps3ni7xyvj.jpg.html)
Till next time, stay on track!
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - Charlie B - 11-02-2015
Great.....I miss the diner....Where are the "after" pics (just funnin')
Charlie
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - UP SD40-2 - 11-04-2015
Charlie B Wrote:Great.....I miss the diner....Where are the "after" pics (just funnin')Very sorry....Charlie,
Charlie
but I am working right to left, that puts United Transfer up first to get worked on . Here's a start to United Transfer, still a long way to go though.....![[Image: DSCN2083_zpsisjoknd2.jpg]](http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/lginc65/media/DSCN2083_zpsisjoknd2.jpg.html)
Tilll next time, Stay on track!
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - cn nutbar - 11-04-2015
Getting better all the time---keep up the great work Deano
Re: UP SD40-2's NEW Layout - Charlie B - 11-05-2015
I envy your progress
. I have hit a snag and can't work my way out of it yet. Charlie