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Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Fifer - 08-17-2009

TCWORLD Wrote:I am currently working on a layout with similar styles of scenery, and I was wondering if you could tell me how you made the hill in the back corner by the double crossover? Also, where did you get your backdrops from, could you send me them?
The mesa is carved from blue foam and the lower hills are plaster over wet , wadded up news paper.
Thanks , Mike

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - OBJack - 08-22-2009

Wow Mike, I agree wholeheartedly with Gus in his praise of your blending of the backdrop to/with your scenery.
It looks very believable...I love it.



Jack 219

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Fifer - 08-22-2009

Here is the latest video. I am showing the completion of the basic ground form and also the messey train room.

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Thanks , Mike

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Steamtrains - 08-22-2009

Mike....Looking really good.....Is there a spot contemplated for the "Unobtanium" operation..?? And the trailer camp..??
Don't worry about the mess....That's what most of us' room looks like all the time.... Goldth

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Fifer - 08-22-2009

Steamtrains Wrote:Mike....Looking really good.....Is there a spot contemplated for the "Unobtanium" operation..?? And the trailer camp..??
Don't worry about the mess....That's what most of us' room looks like all the time.... Goldth
Thanks Gus , The trailer park will be at the other end of the layout and the Unobtainium mine will tentetivly be near where the mountain has stopped somewhwere.
Thanks , Mike

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Fifer - 09-05-2009

Here is the Las Cruces Depot I have been working on. It is a bone stock Walthers kit with a few small details added. It is not exactly our depot but really really close.
I stuccoed it using craft paints and Aluminum Oxide blasting media mixed together and painted over the brick structure.
The real thing !!
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My model!
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Mike

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Steamtrains - 09-05-2009

Mike...That's a great looking depot..!!!
Seen any LC&P trains rolling by it lately..?? Goldth

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Fifer - 09-05-2009

Steamtrains Wrote:Mike...That's a great looking depot..!!!
Seen any LC&P trains rolling by it lately..?? Goldth
As a matter of fact NO but I sometimes think I hear them roll through. 2285_
Mike

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Herc Driver - 09-06-2009

Great progress! (Anytime you want...you can come over to my house and start adding scenery to my layout. Icon_lol I'd like to be making progress like that.)

Really neat looking backdrop and mesa. My compliments. Cheers

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Fifer - 09-06-2009

Thanks Herc , It seems slow to me . It is a lot easier when you have most of the stuff built!! Cheers

Mike

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Fifer - 09-08-2009

Well , I got around to doing the 8th video on the construction of the New ACTRR.
Here you go , hope you enjoy.

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Mike

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - thumsup - 09-08-2009

Hey Mike, thanks for the update. Really coming along, always look forward to your progress updates. 2285_

Joe Thumbsup

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Fifer - 09-08-2009

Thanks Joe , seems kinda slow lately but a lot of wood work.
Mike

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - thumsup - 09-08-2009

2285_ woodwork is good Thumbsup

Re: ACTRR is being dismantled and re-constructed - Fifer - 09-09-2009

thumsup Wrote:2285_ woodwork is good Thumbsup
I agree , but it makes such a mess in the garage !
Mike