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Cedar Creek - Modeling Water on the 8th Sub
I wanted a project of limited scope that would still provide evidence of progress. Modeling some water sounded like a plan, so I got to work on the Cedar Creek scene from last year's MRH Forum Challenge. For construction of these scene in preparation for water, see http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/8540 .
The Wrecker. . . A Clive Cussler Novel
My wife and I were driving back from Vegas and we decided to listen to an audio book. My wife chose, "The Wrecker", by Clive Cussler. She said it's a Clive Cussler book with a trains! You'll like it.
We are only half way through the book but we are enjoying it immensely. I don't want to give away too much but it deals with the Southern Pacific during the begining of the 20th Century and a "villian" out to destroy the SP.
Very enjoyable and a lot of good train details.
Enjoy!
New-ish member, new blog
I've been following the MRH community for several months now and found some great ideas and resources through the various posts here plus external blogs, so I'm returning the favor by sharing my external blog (http://kcspur.blogspot.com) documenting my just-beginning efforts to model an industrial branch line in Kansas City, MO that was once operated by the Frisco.
introduction
I am 62 Years Old, living in Scranton Pa. about !0 min from steamtown. I am building a 4.5x8' railroad in my apoartment. Its a HO Marklin layout as I had that. I lost my right foot from sores. I have been modeling since i was 2 years old. I have been around Live steam clubs for many years, but will not model in those scales anymore.
Randy
Side Dump Cars
I had a question come my way about my 30 yard western, so here is a bit more information.
This is what I based the 30 yard western on, mostly photos with just a few actual measurements. The rest was scaled from all the photos.
Building a GE 85 ton steeple cab: Testing the side pantographs and other updates
I did a light primer coat to protect the Micro Mark rivet decals I put on and to find more printing flaws.
I tried using my "green" filling putty on some of the flaws but it was not sticking to the printed body. I will have to look into that for any future work.
I decided not to worry about some of the flaws, instead I will make it look well used when I am done.
I put a number of the grab irons on but still have more to go.
Also installed the lights I chose for the project.
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