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Ima throwin' down the glove here. I was able to get this much
done today. I challenge you Walt to power up some of that
slot track- I wanna see some of your automobiles.
Skimps, need to see some photos of that Down Under
track plan.
No 'scuses, no sniveling.
By the way, the mister helped a lot. Laid down a damp base, spritzled on
the snow, grass, then spritzled it with a top coat. Dried to a firm crust.
Got some patchy areas I'm going to go over with gray paint, highlight
it with a black was to look like granite- I hope...
Edited by - Chops124 on April 07 2015 5:50:16 PM
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Posted - April 08 2015 : 11:26:44 AM
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Blew down some gray spray paint to hide the white patches, particularly on
the side of Sugarloaf Mountain, which helped soften it up a bit, visually.
Added fall foliage, laid out a thin thread of ballast and added mud colored
paint about edge of river bank.
Later today: water.
Tomorrow: scrape off the rails and see if anything runs, then call it a wrap.
Next project: clean garage and start laying out track for OO DCC layout;
UK, circa 1900. No more freakin' mountains.
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Posted - April 08 2015 : 12:10:05 PM
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| Looks very good. Would come in handy for some photos for The TF RR News.
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Posted - April 08 2015 : 4:24:20 PM
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quote:Tomorrow: scrape off the rails and see if anything runs, then call it a wrap.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â April 08 2015Â :Â 11:26:44 AM
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May I request a revision?
Tomorrow: scrape off the rails and see if anything runs, photograph the train on the layout, post it to the Tyco Forum, then call it a wrap.
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - April 08 2015 : 6:53:56 PM
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Yep, I will be using this poor little diorama for
many a back drop as TFer's from coast to
coast gnash their teeth and groan, "oh, no,
not another post by Chops!"
Think a GG1 might look pretty cool, along
The RR News h'aint seen nuttin' yet.
with my CR High Railer.
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Posted - April 08 2015 : 9:02:20 PM
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*measures bridge* mmmn nopes Won't fit Hy-Cube boxcars or double stacks 
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Posted - April 08 2015 : 9:42:02 PM
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quote:*measures bridge* mmmn nopes Won't fit Hy-Cube boxcars or double stacks
Originally posted by microbusss - April 08 2015 : 9:02:20 PM
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Us know Ben, I didn't measure my bridge for the high cube boxcars... I'll have to do that when I get home...
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Posted - April 09 2015 : 1:01:50 PM
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"Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink," (Tale
of the Ancient Mariner). After multiple layers of plaster
and paint on the stream bed, I figured it was sealed off
good. I figured wrong.
Poured out a thin layer of WS resin water and watched
as it dribbled out through a dozen micro holes. Whatta
mess. Had to scrub down the kitchen table pretty good
before wife came home.
The remainder, however, plugged the holes.
Rewatering continues. The snow and grass pretty
well tied down after having them sprayed the base,
and then over the top again until saturated.
Will start posting OTW photos Monday, maybe some
video if I can get the rails polished up.
Thank you for warning me MB, I'll avoid high cubes.
Next module Nebraska, or Kansas, just some place
without overhangs or mountains!
Actually, I am looking forward to directing my attention
to a British OO layout. Maybe a little low hill and some
hedge rows, that's about it for scenery. Also plan a
version of Stonehenge. A village. Can't louse that up
too badly.
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Posted - April 09 2015 : 5:34:59 PM
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Getting there. Mt. Cheesecloth presents some issues, may need yet another
coat of grass.
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Posted - April 10 2015 : 12:17:35 AM
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That's looking really good Chops! The river and bridge turned out great.
In regards to "Mt. Cheesecloth needing more grass"... I remember on my first plaster layout I used some of Woodland Scenics' undercoat (basically brown/green paint that stays wet longer so you can sprinkle your grass right on top of it without needing glue). Well, I made the mistake of not shaking it well enough and a lot of it went on virtually clear leaving the grass looking very white-ish from the bare plaster beneath. The addition of more turf just gave it a weird mossy look. My method now is to absolutely cover every bit of the layout with cheap, brown and green, dollar store paint before adding turf. The paint provides the colour and the turf provides the texture.
Just my 2 cents, but in the places where the plaster is really showing through I'd just apply some green or brown acrylic paint over top of the current grass and then give it another sprinkle of turf while the paint is still wet. The end result should be good. 
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Posted - April 10 2015 : 12:34:46 AM
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| That water looks pretty good Jeff. And I dig your old coaches.
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Posted - April 10 2015 : 10:37:47 AM
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quote:That's looking really good Chops! The river and bridge turned out great.
In regards to "Mt. Cheesecloth needing more grass"... I remember on my first plaster layout I used some of Woodland Scenics' undercoat (basically brown/green paint that stays wet longer so you can sprinkle your grass right on top of it without needing glue). Well, I made the mistake of not shaking it well enough and a lot of it went on virtually clear leaving the grass looking very white-ish from the bare plaster beneath. The addition of more turf just gave it a weird mossy look. My method now is to absolutely cover every bit of the layout with cheap, brown and green, dollar store paint before adding turf. The paint provides the colour and the turf provides the texture.
Just my 2 cents, but in the places where the plaster is really showing through I'd just apply some green or brown acrylic paint over top of the current grass and then give it another sprinkle of turf while the paint is still wet. The end result should be good.
Originally posted by DaCheez - April 10 2015 : 12:17:35 AM
Eric's advice is correct. I always paint a color similar to the ground covering. It helps greatly with the final results
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Posted - April 11 2015 : 1:01:52 PM
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Believe it or not, I saturated the base with either white or green, but
and slathered most of it with plaster. Oddly enough the undercoat
faded and the cheese cloth started to re-emerge when I applied
a coat of watered down white glue to hold the grass. I am going
to have to tip the layout on its side, and re-apply yet another
layer of grass to hide my sins.
Another thing I wish'd I'd one is glue the winter tree stumps
before I laid on the snow, so they wouldn't stand out like they
do. Sigh.
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