Robatron86 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Thanks Jack. They are from the Walthers Lakeville Warehouse kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Very cool Rob, your concrete on the grade crossing and roads looks awesome too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Thanks guys. I was worried they would look too modern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 A little pictorial update: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I really need to get cracking on West Allen Street - you are years ahead of me in terms of progress! Looks awesome dude. I really hope we get put next to each other at TVNAM - two eras of Santa Fe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Sadly I won't be at TVNAM now, as this week my in laws surprised me and my wife with a trip to Florida, and it happens to clash with the show. I've let Nick know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Florida? Awesome! Enjoy dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 My first experience of the real thing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 You'll love it. Florida is an amazing place. Bloody hot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Yes. I don't cope with heat well, but considering I will never be more than 4ft away from an air con unit, I'm sure I'll survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Plus there are Twinkies there. Twinkies are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Not a fan of Twinkies. There's a shop near me that sells imported American food and they were the first things I bought. Never again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40019 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 My first experience of the real thing You can't beat the FEC one of my favourite roads Paul....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I have nothing much to add, other than that this thread has inspired me to measure my sideboard (146x39cm...). Not sure I'm going to be running my Warbonnet PA (the only rolling stock I own right now) on that kind of area, but thanks for planting that seed... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 I might be able to see the FEC in action. We are staying in Orlando so fairly close. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 I'm glad I have inspired you Zomboid. I've got some rolling stock available for sale if you are interested 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I could be persuaded. Is there a pm system on this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 I have sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 I have recently bought a new camera, so here are some test shots. Certainly shows up the areas that need improvement! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Layout is looking great pal, very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40019 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I might be able to see the FEC in action. We are staying in Orlando so fairly close. always the chance of finding some CSX locos kicking around Orlando 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 I do like the CSX paint schemes, and they are on my find list, if I'm not too busy stuffing my face in Denny's! So the layout has been progressing steadily. A Walthers American Supply building kit has been butchered somewhat to become a low relief structure. The rest of the kit will be cannibalised to make other buildings. I have also got parts to make the overpass to hide the exit, namely Rix Iron Railings and some plastruct I beams. That should be completed by the end of next week hopefully. Looking after a 6 month old can considerably hinder your modelling! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR88 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 The supply building looks right at home there Rob. Why is there a water tower on top of the building though? Is it to feed plumbing or machinery in the building? Keep up your great work and all the best, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thanks Lloyd. I did a quick google search about the water tower as I wasn't 100% sure and I found the following info out: How it works: - A water tower is a simple device that uses gravity to provide water pressure. - They provide water for domestic uses and fire supply. - Most municipalities have tanks that can hold a day’s worth of water for their population. - Many New York City buildings exceed the height the infrastructure’s water pressure can handle. - Most structures taller than six stories need some sort of water tower and pump system of their own. - Water is fed to buildings through pipes in the basement. - Electric pumps push the water from the basement to roof. - It takes 2-3 hours to fill the average 10,000-gallon tank. - From the roof, gravity sends water to pipes throughout the building. - As tenants use the water, the level in the tank goes down and, just like in a toilet, a ballcock lets more in. I hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) Well, I finished painting the main parts of the supply building last night The brick red will be toned down, but I'm not sure of the grey I have used. Any advice? Edited April 21, 2015 by Robatron86 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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