298 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I think that looks alot like what Volkswagen call "Mint Green", as used on Polos about 10-15 years ago. Finding a spraycan might be a bit of a problem tho... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Thanks Jonte, Yes I'm pleased with the track it looks just what I was after, maybe a little more sun bleached. The fence is made from tulle glued to a brass frame. I got a roll of tulle (think wedding dress material) off eBay for a about a fiver, its then sprayed with tamiya aluminium. Many thanks, Dave. Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I think that looks alot like what Volkswagen call "Mint Green", as used on Polos about 10-15 years ago. Finding a spraycan might be a bit of a problem tho... It's not really - and Sea Foam Green has been in production continuously since 1957, I think. The guitar i'm holding was shot with nitro-cellulose lacquers (for sonic reasons) but Fender also do it in acrylic. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 It's not really - and Sea Foam Green has been in production continuously since 1957, I think. The guitar i'm holding was shot with nitro-cellulose lacquers (for sonic reasons) but Fender also do it in acrylic. Best, Pete. A common problem for us brits modelling the dark side (apart from the different spellings and funny words such as homasote and drywall mud), is the local availability of many products, so we tend to use what we know or is readily to hand. When I wrote an article for Model Railroader I had to list everything used, and it must have been the first time Alan Gibson 4mm handrail knobs and Railmatch BR post '84 warning yellow recieved a mention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Here's my "Sea Foam Green" Fender Strat: It looks like you've sneezed.... :laugh: When I wrote an article for Model Railroader I had to list everything used, ... I love those pictures where they say something like "This XYZ model diesel has 137 detail parts added"... I've never counted how many parts I've added to a model, and I care even less, I'm afraid... I did see a picture of an LNER Kettle in MR, once, so they do know railways exist elsewhere in the World... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Chicken-in-a-bag (if you'll excuse the expression!)- small piece of scrunched up brown envelope with a tiny bit of kapok stuffing also known as "batting" ( think stuffed toy/body warmer - from your local dress-making materials/ charity shop) glued in the middle. Apples tiny red or green rocaille glass beads from craft shop Jack, you really must get out more! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 I thought I'd just add a few photos from the TVNAM show, now I'm past the post exhibition apathy, its about time to get back to some modelling. I had a very enjoyable day and the layout recieved some very good comments and a possible invitation later in the year. A cropped shot of the layout exhibition view: Looking down the track: full shot of the layout at TVNAM inc sector plate fiddleyard: Trucks and trucks: MP15AC at crossing plus trackside items, the squashed paper is meant to be squashed boxes. view across the pallet store and along the line: View of domingo produce recreating this view of the real location Domingo produce Miami : Another view along the track: GP38-2 alongside Domingo prod: MP15ac again over the crossing backing up into the teamtrack: On the modelling front attention now turns to adding a palm tree, a fullsize one actually resides between the two buildings along the backscene as you can make out on Lance's websites homepage. Plus a lot more roof vents and other details need adding, I'm thinking about adding wires to the utility poles but as I uncouple from above I'm not sure yet on that front. I also need to fit the loksound chip into that P2K GP38-2 but there sure is very little room under the hood, I bought one of those US style long hood speakers from DCC supplies but that takes up far too much room even with removing a third of the cast metal inside. Hope you enjoy these and more updates will follow, just as long as Nick doesn't send me anymore links to NS 0 gauge locos on ebay! Rgds Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Great pictures of your excellent layout Dave. Can appreciate them having seen the layout 'in the flesh'. Note Hoxie harbor features in the background of one picture! Best regards DaveB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I really like image No.5 Dave. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 I really like image No.5 Dave. Steve Thanks guys. That image shows the sergent scale couplers off quite well too. Which as it happened worked very well on the day which was a relief. They need a little paint buy I wanted to wait until after the show just incase they get gummed up. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Hi, Great pics Dave. I love all the small details which adds to the character of the layout and gives it a real authentic Downtown Spur, Miami look. The sergent couplers look good and those refridgerator trucks are superb. regards, Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thanks guys. That image shows the sergent scale couplers off quite well too.... I must admit I'd forgotten you are using Sergent couplers, and, being a bit busy myself, didn't see them in action at TVNAM. The couplers certainly stood out in the photos - of the locos especially. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thanks. Now I've got spare time I'll put together some photos and a video looking at the sergents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longers Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Really great set of photo's, terrific stuff! Having so much real estate at the front of the layout seems to give it a huge amount of depth. I'm looking forward to seeing some more updates in future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Hi Dave Glad you enjoyed your first outing with 'NW 22nd St.' and pleased to hear that it was well received. Just while I'm posting, may I ask what method you've used to switch the points and what system of overhead lighting have you employed? Best wishes and well done. Jonte. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Hi Jonte, Thanks, the turnout throws are Bullfrog manual throws. They're a laser cut wooden kit that utilises RC style nylon rods and tube, they hold the point blades firmly to the stock rail too by clever use of a ball bearing, there are photos of them on my bigblue thread. Lighting is actually 4 T4 tube lights the 2 at the front have cold tubes and the 2 at the back are warmer, I was going to just use 2 cold tubes at the front but wanted that warmer Floridian look so needed warmer bulbs, you can get much warmer bulbs but these were what screwfix sell. They are all 16W, the thing with the W's is the size the smaller the Ws the smaller the tube and vice versa. hth Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi Dave, Just been looking at your pics again and very impressed with the structures. I was wondering what method and materials you use for the buildings? I'm hoping to have have a go at scratch building structures for any future projects. regards, Malcolm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi Mal, Thanks for the compliments. They are really very simple, I used 1.5mm styrene sheet for the walls and roofs suitable braced inside. I bought large sheets from This company a good price too. 2 sheets did 85% of all the layout including the roads. A lot of my techniques can be traced back to Kurts Miami layout thread on big blue NW58st layout I do plan on trying his hydrocal style buildings too which look stunning. I go through that thread a lot you'll notice a similarity in there with a lot of my techniques. I use google maps rulers to help with building sizes, and I do estimate a lot of sizes too as long as it looks right and fits in its surroundings then thats good enough for me! Rgds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindheim Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I thought I'd just add a few photos from the TVNAM show, now I'm past the post exhibition apathy, its about time to get back to some modelling. I had a very enjoyable day and the layout recieved some very good comments and a possible invitation later in the year. On the modelling front attention now turns to adding a palm tree, a fullsize one actually resides between the two buildings along the backscene as you can make out on Lance's websites homepage. Plus a lot more roof vents and other details need adding, I'm thinking about adding wires to the utility poles but as I uncouple from above I'm not sure yet on that front. I also need to fit the loksound chip into that P2K GP38-2 but there sure is very little room under the hood, I bought one of those US style long hood speakers from DCC supplies but that takes up far too much room even with removing a third of the cast metal inside. Hope you enjoy these and more updates will follow, just as long as Nick doesn't send me anymore links to NS 0 gauge locos on ebay! Dave Nice job pulling all of this together for the show Dave. It looks great. Lance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi Jonte, Thanks, the turnout throws are Bullfrog manual throws. They're a laser cut wooden kit that utilises RC style nylon rods and tube, they hold the point blades firmly to the stock rail too by clever use of a ball bearing, there are photos of them on my bigblue thread. Lighting is actually 4 T4 tube lights the 2 at the front have cold tubes and the 2 at the back are warmer, I was going to just use 2 cold tubes at the front but wanted that warmer Floridian look so needed warmer bulbs, you can get much warmer bulbs but these were what screwfix sell. They are all 16W, the thing with the W's is the size the smaller the Ws the smaller the tube and vice versa. hth Dave Thanks, Dave Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi Mal, Thanks for the compliments. They are really very simple, I used 1.5mm styrene sheet for the walls and roofs suitable braced inside. I bought large sheets from This company a good price too. 2 sheets did 85% of all the layout including the roads. A lot of my techniques can be traced back to Kurts Miami layout thread on big blue NW58st layout I do plan on trying his hydrocal style buildings too which look stunning. I go through that thread a lot you'll notice a similarity in there with a lot of my techniques. I use google maps rulers to help with building sizes, and I do estimate a lot of sizes too as long as it looks right and fits in its surroundings then thats good enough for me! Rgds Thanks Dave, very inspirational. I was just looking at Kurt's NW58st yesterday, also very inspirational. thanks again, Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Looking really good...hopefully the new forum format will work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1905 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Do the same weathering to the road and parking lot surfaces that you have done to the right of way. The Jersey barriers need dings and wheel marks on them. You need a bunch of manhole covers in the streets and sidewalks and sewer drains in the curb. The tracks are good, just need some more paper and debris lying about, old pallets, chunks of wood, some cardboard boxes and assorted detris. Here's a challenge, have a McDonalds fast food bag on the ground in a place where people can identify the logo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Thanks Dave Yes there's still plenty to do, but its back in garage now so photos of the things I've managed to get done are pretty poor. The roads do need looking at again. I've got a batch of drain covers to go in actually might do those later today. More Pallets are on the way, for both the store and for rubbish. I'll give the Maccy D's idea a thought, but the nearest restaruant is quite away from 22nd st. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Moore Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I've just caught up with this fine piece of modelling, it's very well executed indeed. Might I ask what you've used as ballast ? It looks a lot like silica sand used to seal block pavers. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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