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Posted: 12/12/2023 8:29:37 PM EDT
So I've had these BN train cars & locomotive since 1986 or 87 I think. I bought them back when I was thinking of getting into model railroading. Didn't do anything with em and they've been sitting in boxes since. I wanted to display em and thought I would practice some model diorama skills as well. Everything is scratch built except for the small pine trees by the shack.
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Posted: 12/12/2023 8:32:52 PM EDT
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that's a great start! Look at Scenic Express supertree leaves. (watch some youtube videos)
You spray your existing trees with hairspray, and then lightly sprinkle the leaves overtop. They can make a huge difference. |
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Posted: 12/12/2023 8:32:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2023 9:59:19 PM EDT
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I remember the searchlight caboose. I had that, too, think it was Union Pacific.
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Posted: 12/12/2023 10:29:12 PM EDT
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Interesting. I bought the O scale locomotive and caboose of the Spirit of ‘76 HO I had as a kid. My plan is to just do a wall mounted display shelf for them.
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Posted: 12/12/2023 10:58:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Leisure_Shoot]
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Try to add some dark color to the rails. If you use an acrylic, find something you like between dark gray and a little bit brown/rusty. (you can use those craft paints at Walmart that are $2.50 each)
Thin the paint slightly and apply to the side of the rail with a small brush, not letting it get all over the ballast. Take it slow, and add a little at a time. You can always make a 2nd or 4rd pass, or however many you need.  |
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Posted: 12/13/2023 11:06:23 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Leisure_Shoot: that's a great start! Look at Scenic Express supertree leaves. (watch some youtube videos) You spray your existing trees with hairspray, and then lightly sprinkle the leaves overtop. They can make a huge difference. Originally Posted By Leisure_Shoot: Try to add some dark color to the rails. If you use an acrylic, find something you like between dark gray and a little bit brown/rusty. (you can use those craft paints at Walmart that are $2.50 each) Thin the paint slightly and apply to the side of the rail with a small brush, not letting it get all over the ballast. Take it slow, and add a little at a time. You can always make a 2nd or 4rd pass, or however many you need. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/46582/CSX_5349_GE_ES44DC-3058037.jpg Ahh that's good advice thanks! I watch a few YT channels of model RR guys and they make it look easy but it takes some real skill and years of practice I think. I was kind of rushing cause this is just one of many projects I have in the backup that I wanted to get done. |
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Posted: 12/13/2023 11:23:16 AM EDT
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 Model Railroad Update #170: Making "Super" - Super Trees |
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Posted: 12/13/2023 2:00:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/15/2023 6:45:26 PM EDT
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@EvoXGunner
I like your set up, and have always been amazed by toy train creations. I used to sell them in a toy store at my first paycheck job. I had to memorize all the scales, gauges, and manufacturers. I've forgotten a lot of details since then. Sadly, we had to lock up the small scales, even back in the '80s. Please post more pics if you expand this project! |
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Posted: 12/15/2023 9:13:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ambridge77: @EvoXGunner I like your set up, and have always been amazed by toy train creations. I used to sell them in a toy store at my first paycheck job. I had to memorize all the scales, gauges, and manufacturers. I've forgotten a lot of details since then. Sadly, we had to lock up the small scales, even back in the '80s. Please post more pics if you expand this project! Hey thanks bro. I think this is gonna be a one off for a while. I like HO model RR but don't really want to kick down a grip of $$$ for another new hobby. I'm stacked pretty deep in the RC realm and actually trying to offload some stuff lol. |
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Posted: 12/15/2023 9:44:35 PM EDT
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I'm giving my 8yo son the back half of my 40' shipping container to start an HO set this Christmas. Already bought the 4x8 plywood base with 3/4 iron pipe for legs.
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Posted: 12/16/2023 7:45:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ambridge77: @EvoXGunner I like your set up, and have always been amazed by toy train creations. I used to sell them in a toy store at my first paycheck job. I had to memorize all the scales, gauges, and manufacturers. I've forgotten a lot of details since then. Sadly, we had to lock up the small scales, even back in the '80s. Please post more pics if you expand this project!    |
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Posted: 1/10/2024 2:53:34 PM EDT
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That looks excellent! Great job!
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Posted: 1/10/2024 2:54:49 PM EDT
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Please delete.. dup post due to website timeout error.. didn’t realize my first post went through.
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Posted: 1/10/2024 3:15:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By agentblack: Please delete.. dup post due to website timeout error.. didn't realize my first post went through. 
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