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E-Paw's do something challenge - e-paw - 04-06-2021
The subject of my challenge will be to finish my drawbridge scene. The biggest problem that I face is that my new laptop is refusing to play nice with my camera, so at this point I can not load any pics.
Where the project now stands is that I have got it electrified, installed a wood deck (90% complete ), still need to add skirting and a ledger board ( I guess that's what you call it ), and finish up the water. Once I figure out the picture problem I can get this going a little better.
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - e-paw - 04-10-2021
I have some progress, but I have lost some pics to the abbess. About a half dozen in progress pics were deleted.
I'll start with some cellphone pics that I had texted to someone. They show an in progress look at the wood deck being installed on my draw bridge.
Here the deck work is just getting started. All the boards were cut from a single sheet of veneer and stained with thinned down wood stain.
This process is now complete and will show as finished in the rest of the thread. I have also installed the skirting and trim around the lower edge of the drawbridge section. That section of bench work is built as a roll-out section to maintain access to the backyard. I intend to leave it installed, only removing it when necessary.
Here I am stitching up the skirting under the watchful eye of my safety officer.
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - e-paw - 04-10-2021
The fabric is just stapled in place. It ended up being cheaper to purchase finished curtains then to just buy fabric by the yard.
Some trim added around the edge.
Some paint and the name plate installed.
With all that dried it was time to add some Water Effects around where the river meets the trim. This will fill in any gaps and act as a dam for my final pour of fake water. When dry it will end up clear. This was done to both sides of the river.
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - e-paw - 04-10-2021
For the river water I have been using Woodland Scenics Realistic Water. It's effect has been something that I am happy with. Just look at that reflection.
I will pour at least one more layer to the river in a few days after the Water Effects is completely cured. The track has also been electrified and fine tuned to running condition. I'll post a video of the first run later.
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - e-paw - 04-10-2021
Well here it is my first YouTube vid. Triple-headed heavy Mountains, ( known as softies on the home road for their lack of a wide firebox ) and A CNJ coal drag cross the bridge together to test it's weight limit.
first test run over the new draw bridge. - YouTube
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - e-paw - 04-10-2021
As a little extra detail I added a set of depth gauges to the river. Just some strip styrene painted red and white, then weathered. They were glued into place with the same water effects used earlier.
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - tompm - 04-10-2021
Looks awesome. I love the detail work. The video was enjoyable.
Have you used the Realistic Water before? I used it about 10 years ago. At first it looked good but then after time it shrank leaving gaps along abutments and piers. It also got cloudy.
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - doctorwayne - 04-10-2021
You've created some good-looking scenes, Steve, and that bridge is very impressive.
I also enjoyed the video.
Wayne
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - nachoman - 04-10-2021
Wow that looks nice!
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - Tyson Rayles - 04-11-2021
Awesome bridge!!!!!!!!!!!! Was the cat a kit or a scratch build ?
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - cn nutbar - 04-11-2021
Outstanding Steve.
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - Schraddel - 04-11-2021
Lutz
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - e-paw - 04-15-2021
well TR, I haven't tried to scratch build a cat yet.
That's Apollo, He was found on our porch when he was about a day old, still with umbilical cord attached. He was only about the size of my thumb then.
Enough about felines,,,,, This is a train thread.
I poured the last layer of water, once it's set I'll add some ripples and things with the water effects.
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - nachoman - 04-16-2021
totally envious of this scene !!
RE: E-Paw's do something challenge - ezdays - 04-16-2021
How can you not like it????? Fantastic scene