milocomarty Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 So what do you do on a Monday night, well you can sit down and relax in front of the flatscreen TV set but for me it's tie to spend an hour at the bench and do some painting. First of all a overall shot of the tank cars I'working on. For the rest its time to add some grimes to the decks. Choose the dark treaking grime 1206 for this first layer after wood painting. I like the slightly greenish appearance of this grime color. Worked my way around the tank, removed it and dabbed around a bit to fade the colors with a clean brush. No thinners added in this case..And for the rest well I tried to paint the oil spill around the dome..looks nice and shiny but I think it can be a bit darker. Used the fresh engine oil for this step. Maybe I should build it up in more layers or paint a layer inbetween with a darker color, thinking about the wash for Nato camouflage or brown/black oilpaint..Maybe I did go a bit to heavy on the spills, all comments are welcome.. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Think I'm gonna love the view when I wkae up tomorrow morning, finaly managed to get the first 2 Mara Harbor modules a place, from storage to a nice wake up view.. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 That looks superb, a lovely layout with most excellent modelling all round. best wishes Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettster42 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 IS there a track plan for Mara harbour hidden somewhere? I couldn't find it and as I start to plan my own layout am looking for inspiration/good layouts to shamelessly rip-off!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Didn't make a trackplan, just a quick sketch, layed track tried it, changed it and tried it, couple of times..but maybe this helpes.. DSC_2656_931 by milocomarty, on Flickr DSC_2657_932 by milocomarty, on Flickr DSC_2658_933 by milocomarty, on Flickr DSC_2659_934 by milocomarty, on Flickr DSC_2660_935 by milocomarty, on Flickr First picture is the entrance from the fiddle, last is endpoint on the wharf.. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 One of the main advantages of this 8' x 2'4" diorama, or part of my show layout set up is that I can take some nice picture of y rolling stock I'm weathering, tan cars are still in progress but I thing they look good in a natural environment. Last piture is my set up, bit lousy, taken with the iPhone 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Lovely pictures, unfortunately the last one somewhat shattered the mirror for me.....Sorry.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettster42 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Great shots. And thanks for track plan. Am I correct in assuming each board is 4' long? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 No, not al modules are the same size. They range from 1.2 meters to 1.35 meter. Overall lenght is around 8 meters.. unfortunately the last one somewhat shattered the mirror for me How should I read that, is there somewhere I can improve it.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) How should I read that, is there somewhere I can improve it.. I'm sorry, that was in no way criticism of your superb modelling, I was really commenting on the 'behind the scenes' aspect, a bit like a movie set when you can see round the scenery.....! I realize you were just setting the module up for photography. Edited February 12, 2016 by Jeff Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Holy Moly, Milo! The weathering detail on those tank cars is simply exquisite, they look so very 'real'. Your whole layout is looking superb too! If ever I'm in the Netherlands and you're showing, I'd love to come to your show. Cheers, John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks guys ! And John, everybody is welcome to visit my layout at home, no problem. So if you are in the NL let me know.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Made some progress on 2 AMS boxcars.. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Once and a while I do like it to fool around with photoshop 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 Being one of the exhibition managers for the OntraXS! show in the railway museum in Utrecht Holland took a lot of time lately. With a succesful show last weekend it's back to modeling for me now and working onwards the 2 shows planned at the end of the year. Still need a confirmation from de grote modelspoor Expo at Leuven Belgium but the Warley show at Birminghams NEC is confirmed. My first UK appearance with Mara Harbor. So I'm back on track and work towards the shows by finishing the wharf part of the layout, couple of new builds, re-paints and additional weathering and adding a load of details and cluther..that's the plan. For now I started cladding the warehouse of Verne Niner Import - Export Fresh Fruits. The plan is to try a couple of military weathering techniques on this build. Thats why it's still fresh new cut wood for now..my usual technique using limba veneer sticked with double sided 3M sticky stuff to a foamboard base.. In the mean time I received a couple of goodies from AK-interactive from Spain, more enamel based washes, streaking grimes, deposits and pigments..and 2 books to.. So I couldn't resist a try with the moss deposit on a roof..and I must say I'm pretty happy with this stuff combined with their faded green pigment and the abandoned vehicles deposit wich is a more greenish gray tone.. Hopefully I can show more on a frequent base the next 6 months.. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) A while ago I started building with styrene for the first time. Must say it's neat material and fun to work with. Made a start on a couple of steel windows and door for Vernes warehouse. Smokestack and stairs to, al build from styrene sheet with evergreen strip and other materials..think I do the steps and deck in real wood.. Edited March 20, 2016 by milocomarty 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Styrene is great for representing metal and other smooth surfaces but I don't think you can beat wood for representing wood, especially when stained with a thin wash. My experience with painting styrene is that you need to slightly roughen the surface to get a scratch proof finish, especially with Vallejo acrylics. Testors Acryl are somewhat better at adhering to un-prepared styrene. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Doin' my best here gents ! I like styreen as a material to build with, but real basswood also.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I don't think anyone is saying otherwise....you're doing a great job, I'm envious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Thanks Jeff ! For your info, the Warley show at Birmingham is confirmed. So I hope to see ya all for a meet and greet.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loconuts Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 You sure those tanks cars will not have rusted through by the time Warley comes around? Brilliant modelling Loconuts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Oh, suddenly there is a reason to go the Warley!! Got any other shows lined up? I would love to see this layout in the flesh Best wishes Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Hopefully all my rolling stock and buildings will survive time untill Warley..and it's the only UK show for now. Further more there will be one in Leuven Belgium but this one has to be confirmed, Negotiations with Model Rail Scotland ...but me bad. have to pick it up again.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocomarty Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Well as styrene is a pretty new building material I have fun with it. Made some doors windows and stuff. Works pretty fast and accurate in my opinion using the Chopper II to cut lenghts and pieces. Just have to find another glue. Using MEK right now and it gives e a splitting headache. For the windows and doors. In this build I like them to be metal. Metal sliding doors, metal framed windows..gives a bunch of opportunities to add rust and even more rust and trying some different painting techniques..Talked enough now, time for pictures.. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 MEK is in my opinion the best and most forgiving solvent for styrene but you are right it can be overpowering. I have a fan running when using it to blow the fumes away. Great work by the way. A word or two of caution when working with styrene, if you laminate do not use too much MEK as several days or weeks later it may start showing signs of sinking or depressions in flat surfaces. Also impact adhesive attacks styrene over time. It's great for attaching styrene to other materials like wood but again you have to use sparingly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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