DanielB Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Rob, If you want some incentive to crack on with the layout - I'll race you to get it ready for TVNAM. loser buys the first pint! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Crikey Daniel! You're on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Some more work done. I have started to add the fuelling area. Everything is in primer until I decide on colours. Thanks for looking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hmmm... I'm suspecting I might have to buy you a pint at this rate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hmmm... I'm suspecting I might have to buy you a pint at this rate! For 2015 TVNAM will be held in the Pub..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 I think so Jordan Hey Daniel, not much left to go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Looking pretty good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Yes, yes it is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Thanks chap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 First coat done. I was inspired by long island jack's Helm for the design and the colour scheme. Next coat tomorrow and then detailing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Now that will be a nice contrast to the blue on your locos, and the yellow is sufficiently different to stand out from the Santa Fe yellow. Lovely. Need to see more pictures of the layout dude! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks Daniel And because you asked so nicely, I put this shot together this morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 See? Lovely contrast of colours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 A positive rainbow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1905 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 An ATSF metal shop building would most likely be painted aluminum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 The hardstanding looks good mate, really adds to the atmosphere. I'm looking forward to seeing this one done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1905 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 For added interest there would be some serious ventilating machinery on the roof to vent out the diesel fumes of idling engines in the buildings. Lots of oppportunity for palletized parts next to the building, lots of safety signage. There will be large conduits into the building for electrical drops , gas and water lines. Engines being worked on would have blue flags on them. Take a piece of brass wire and make a "square" hook in it that will hook over the cab window sill (like an upside down J) and solder/glue a piece of roughly 1x4 material so it sticks into the cab and about a foot out of the cab. Paint the whole thing blue, then just hang them on the ca windows of the units being worked on. In a pinch you could take a piece of wire and wrap a thin strip of mailing label around it to make the outside flag and paint it all blue. Quick and easy shop detail. If your cab windows are closed/glazed, make on that hangs on the front hand rail in front of the cab. the long part of the J should be long enough that a person standing on the ground can easily reach up and hang it on the window/railing (so about 6-7 ft long). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Dave - yes I noted that in my research, but I was so taken with that colour scheme that I chose that instead. A bit of modeller's license. Daniel - Thanks mate . The hard standing is part of the Walthers refuelling kit, just modified. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 The HVAC and electrical detailing is next after the paintwork has finished. AC units, de strat fans, vents, roller shutters, powerboards, water and drainage pipework. Thanks for the information about the flags. It's a nice touch that i will be adding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1905 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Many moons ago I worked in a diesel shop for the MP/UP. For that extra special touch you could add a "honey wagon". 8-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 A honey wagon? I shall Google Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 A honey wagon? I shall Google In the UK =gulley emptier or sludge gulper Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Ah yes, I have Googled it. I can give one a go... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Along with the E & C Shops Gon, I picked this up on Ebay Athearn PD Youngstown Box car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Any update Rob, I'm itching to see some progress! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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