F-UnitMad Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 12 hours ago, Regularity said: Midland/LMS (e.g. Ford damask red or similar)? Wrong! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasond Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I racked my brain for examples of American diesel ugliness all the way thru' my Weetabix this morning and, of course, obviously, surely the best example, no arguments, why didn't we all chant it together last Thursday at 8pm is that GE ( yes American-built diesel), built at Erie, PA where breath-taking beautiful designs have regularly been churned out ... the Class 70 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Class 70!!! As per Skipepsi dropping his CF7 to try & improve it's looks, they did the same with 70 012 at the docks, didn't they.... 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, F-UnitMad said: Atlas Plymouth #30 is finished. I really ought to weather them, but just can't bring myself to do it. This one has been named, in memory of a certain RMweb US/Canadian Section Stalwart.... That's a nice tribute to Jack. This forum just hasn't been the same since he departed. His contributions and encouragement were always an inspiration to those of us who chose to model small US switching layouts. I have my feet firmly back firmly on the 'darkside' and it's nice to see modellers like yourself still soldiering on with this forum despite the apparent reduction in interest over the last few years. Edited June 2, 2020 by Alcanman spelling mistake 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 6 hours ago, Alcanman said: I have my feet firmly back firmly on the 'darkside' Glad to hear it, Mal, and looking forward to your next 9ft x 15in Magnum Opus... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 On 01/06/2020 at 21:49, F-UnitMad said: You'll NEVER guess what the shade of red is.... <<<<<< CLUE!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 23 hours ago, F-UnitMad said: Class 70!!! As per Skipepsi dropping his CF7 to try & improve it's looks, they did the same with 70 012 at the docks, didn't they.... Every time I see a class 70 I think it reminds me of something... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasond Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 C'mon Mal what was the 'spelling mistake' you edited (4th post above)? You didn't by any chance say ... SOLDERING ON instead of 'soldiering on'? Now there is no escape!! Jason 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted June 4, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 03/06/2020 at 11:23, Dr Gerbil-Fritters said: Every time I see a class 70 I think it reminds me of something... The difference is, is you dropped that from a height, there wouldn't be much left... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Regularity said: The difference is, is you dropped that from a height, there wouldn't be much left... It would reach it's highest-ever speed on the way down, though. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 01/06/2020 at 21:39, F-UnitMad said: Atlas Plymouth #30 is finished. I really ought to weather them, but just can't bring myself to do it. This one has been named, in memory of a certain RMweb US/Canadian Section Stalwart.... That's very good! I like the idea of this well known name on the cab! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 On one of Ray/'Long Island Jack's layouts - 59th & Rust IIRC - he had a road trailer with "Shortliner Trucking - The Route to the North" written on it, or something like that anyway. It was at the TVNAM meet that Jack himself came down for, 2014 I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 you mean this one 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Yes that's the one!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) Another teeny bit of progress, this time with the scenics. Starting with the grandly- or optimistically!! - titled Interchange Yard, laying down some of the basic ground cover, and a start on the ballasting, using the usual "wet water spray/dilute PVA from an eye dropper" method. Only another HOW MANY??!!?? yards of track to go??!! I keep saying this is a Long Term layout - now it's really gonna feel like it!!! Anyway a few pics to keep everyone happy - although the sight of Woodland Scenics ballast might not be welcome in some circles! But it's what I have & it works for me, plus, the weight of real granite chippings can mount up somewhat, a factor I keep in mind as the 'benchwork' is a relatively light-weight affair.... Edited April 1 by F-UnitMad 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 Ever wanted to know what an O Scale cab looks like on an HO Scale Switcher..??? 7 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) I've been laying a bit more ground cover around the layout - a mix of Woodland Scenics blended turf, T49 Green & T50 Earth, spooned into my own home-made 'shaker' - an old Sandwich Paste bottle with holes put in the lid - and sprinkled over PVA glue spread around on the boards. The mortal remains of the original HO layout are fast disappearing... Edited April 1 by F-UnitMad 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) I've also used Chinchilla sand mixed with some fine ballast for one of the hardstanding areas by the Depot at Portway Center, which is the Interchange Yard between Short Line & Class 1. As I did on the old portable layout, I glued wood strips around the footprint of the building, and smoothed filler up to that. Once dry, the ground cover is taken right up to the edge of the building or platform, so it looks bedded in, but is still removable... Edited April 1 by F-UnitMad 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Hi mate, That is looking really good, I like it! Looking at what you've achieved, I do somewhat regret leaving 1/48th modelling behind but at least I can admire your lovely models, especially that gorgeous D&H RS3! Cheers, John. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted July 4, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2020 Nice work. Good idea about the buildings worth nicking. Don 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasond Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 D&H RS-3 John? Don't you remember my similar gaffe back in October 2014?!? Portway Terminal RR please!! Had to check Jordan hadn't already reminded us, but he must still be getting Chinchilla hairs out of the sand.... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, jasond said: D&H RS-3 John? Don't you remember my similar gaffe back in October 2014?!? Portway Terminal RR please!! Had to check Jordan hadn't already reminded us, but he must still be getting Chinchilla hairs out of the sand.... Oops! Sorry guys, I can't remember what I had for tea yesterday, let alone something that was discussed six years ago. Forgive me - that gorgeous Portway Terminal RR RS3!! JE 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) Re the RS3, relax guys, it's Confession Time 😳 I have a dreadful habit of often only weathering one side of a loco or item of rolling stock. So on one side (& both ends) - the side you always see - my RS3 is weathered up, detailed with a handbrake chain & rerailing frog on brackets, modern hi-viz stripes, and lettered for the Portway Terminal.... On the other side, she's still a D&H machine. I got as far as weathering the trucks, then clearly lost interest or couldn't be bothered. .... Maybe I should confess in the Model Railway Crimes Thread..??!! Edited April 1 by F-UnitMad 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 5 hours ago, jasond said: D&H RS-3 John? Don't you remember my similar gaffe back in October 2014?!? I couldn't remember either. Went back to check, and it was here... My response was the next post. I kept quiet about my bad habit at the time!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasond Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Of course a roundy-roundy, you never get to see the 'other' side. Just like the Moon and -for now - Pluto. Prototype for everything!! Now be careful John. As you get older and, if you're like me, the fingers get stiffer and bulkier (I'll have to give up trying to learn the guitar again and stick to playing the drums) indulging your hidden desire for O-scale will be the only way to get that tingle Jason 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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