02-09-2014, 11:17 AM
I have been working a several projects for the layout of late, so I thought I would give you an update.
I have been playing with operating schemes using Switchlist for Mac(<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.vasonabranch.com/railroad/switchlist.html">http://www.vasonabranch.com/railroad/switchlist.html</a><!-- m -->).
In my dreams I would love to represent the line from Taylor yard through Glendale into Burbank just north of Burbank Junction. But as always space does not allow, not even for a small staging yard.
To represent Taylor yard and get the operation program running, I built 2 shelves to store cars that are supposed to be at Taylor Yard.
Each shelf is 2.5" wide with groves cut so cars sit as if on rails.
Next I completed the Zero Manufacturing sign wall. It is made up of 8" tiles front and back with cinderblock sidewalls per the prototype. I think it is a distinctive feature that clearly marks the industry as well as the main entrance. The sign still needs to be printed.
And lastly I have been struggling to get the right effect for the mortar lines in the Zero Manufacturing cinderblock perimeter wall. The mortar is represented by a gray or tan wash of acrylic paint Once it is semi dry, I wipe the excess off. But either the mortar lines don't stay or there is a film left over the base color with pools in the corners. Thinking about trying drywall compound. What are your techniques for this effect? Comments?
I have been playing with operating schemes using Switchlist for Mac(<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.vasonabranch.com/railroad/switchlist.html">http://www.vasonabranch.com/railroad/switchlist.html</a><!-- m -->).
In my dreams I would love to represent the line from Taylor yard through Glendale into Burbank just north of Burbank Junction. But as always space does not allow, not even for a small staging yard.
To represent Taylor yard and get the operation program running, I built 2 shelves to store cars that are supposed to be at Taylor Yard.
Each shelf is 2.5" wide with groves cut so cars sit as if on rails.
Next I completed the Zero Manufacturing sign wall. It is made up of 8" tiles front and back with cinderblock sidewalls per the prototype. I think it is a distinctive feature that clearly marks the industry as well as the main entrance. The sign still needs to be printed.
And lastly I have been struggling to get the right effect for the mortar lines in the Zero Manufacturing cinderblock perimeter wall. The mortar is represented by a gray or tan wash of acrylic paint Once it is semi dry, I wipe the excess off. But either the mortar lines don't stay or there is a film left over the base color with pools in the corners. Thinking about trying drywall compound. What are your techniques for this effect? Comments?
John