The Model Railroading thread - Page 10

Oberon · 03-19-14, 03:41 PM

That is beautiful! And all DCC with sound (bar the two switchers) that is some serious hardware, and must sound beautiful!

I know what you mean about the money, I was in a model shop the other day and was browsing through their stock, and even the new Hornby 'Railroad' selection which is supposed to be a reduced cost/detail for modellers is about £80 (about $133) for a tender locomotive.

I need a better job...

August · 03-19-14, 04:19 PM

Beautiful job Magic.

Sailor Steve · 03-19-14, 05:58 PM

My friend Rocky used to like to quote the mythical '60s hippie 'Doctor Feelgood': "Drugs will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no drugs." Of course he refered to models and hobbies in general as our drug-of-choice, but the meaning is still there.

Lookin' good.

August · 03-19-14, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

My friend Rocky used to like to quote the mythical '60s hippie 'Doctor Feelgood': "Drugs will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no drugs

I thought that was Freewheeling Franklin of the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers.

Sailor Steve · 03-19-14, 06:34 PM

You're probably right. I sometimes take my friends at their word, and he likely either forgot or heard it that way from someone else. It's hard to remember things you never knew in the first place.

Thanks for the correction.

Jimbuna · 03-20-14, 05:53 AM

Absolutely amazing, I am most impressed

magic452 · 03-20-14, 01:26 PM

Thanks guys.

I think the next project will be some good lighting and backdrops.
Planning to install 4 lights, one in each corner with on/off dimmers.
That way I can control how much and from where the light will come from, low light from the East for sunrise to low light from the west for sunset.

Some good backdrops will improve things immensely.

I had to relay the track sometimes 3 or 4 times as I made changes, now that that is done maybe I can make some read progress.

Magic

ReallyDedPoet · 03-20-14, 01:50 PM

Nice

Catfish · 03-20-14, 02:27 PM

Very nice, and i like the whole thread

BrucePartington · 03-20-14, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic452

Thanks guys.

I think the next project will be some good lighting and backdrops.
Planning to install 4 lights, one in each corner with on/off dimmers.
That way I can control how much and from where the light will come from, low light from the East for sunrise to low light from the west for sunset.

Some good backdrops will improve things immensely.

I had to relay the track sometimes 3 or 4 times as I made changes, now that that is done maybe I can make some read progress.

Magic

Very nice work.
I can't believe only now this thread became visible for me.
I love train models, and trains in general.

You mention lighting. I just came across this on my FB page:

http://www.viralnova.com/takes-pictures-of-model-town/

and

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/

August · 03-20-14, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrucePartington

Very nice work.
I can't believe only now this thread became visible for me.
I love train models, and trains in general.

You mention lighting. I just came across this on my FB page:

http://www.viralnova.com/takes-pictures-of-model-town/

and

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/

Yeah nothing beats natural light. I've been thinking of putting some skylights in the train room to augment the lighting system.

Betonov · 05-21-14, 02:34 PM

Got my model train over the mail today.
Can't really compare with the scenery and junctions of August and the rest, but it's a start

magic452 · 05-22-14, 02:50 AM

Welcome to the club Betonov.

You gotta start some place.
I'm having a blast with mine, will post some updated pics as soon as I get them sorted out. Made some more changes.

Magic

Betonov · 05-22-14, 02:59 AM

Thanks

Shame I'll be limited to an 8 track and a collection of cars/engines.

Won't be able to build anything resembling a model railroad until I get my own house

magic452 · 10-22-14, 12:08 AM

Been sometime since I posted here so here are some updates.

Athearn genesis SD70ACe Locomotive. 4,300 HP, 3,000 KW.
In the early 2000s Union Pacific started a program honoring all the roads they had taken over, this is the Up 1983 in Western Pacific Heritage paint. DCC and sound, really a beautiful loco.

This is a 1908 Type C two truck Shay Used in logging and mining.
Vertical mounted steam pistons power drive shafts to freight car trucks. Not fast but able to climb 6% or better grades.

I really need to paint this, looks kinda shabby just flat black.

This is what a real one looks like.

Much progress has been made to the Magic RR and way to many pics for my slow DSL to upload.
Here is a link to my build thread on another forum. modeltrainforum.com
http://www.modeltrainforum.com/showthread.php?t=22525

Magic

03-19-14, 04:19 PM	#137
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22,666 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Beautiful job Magic. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

03-19-14, 05:58 PM	#138
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	My friend Rocky used to like to quote the mythical '60s hippie 'Doctor Feelgood': "Drugs will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no drugs." Of course he refered to models and hobbies in general as our drug-of-choice, but the meaning is still there. Lookin' good. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-19-14, 06:34 PM	#140
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	You're probably right. I sometimes take my friends at their word, and he likely either forgot or heard it that way from someone else. It's hard to remember things you never knew in the first place. Thanks for the correction. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-20-14, 05:53 AM	#141
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,962 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Absolutely amazing, I am most impressed __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-20-14, 01:26 PM	#142
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. I think the next project will be some good lighting and backdrops. Planning to install 4 lights, one in each corner with on/off dimmers. That way I can control how much and from where the light will come from, low light from the East for sunrise to low light from the west for sunset. Some good backdrops will improve things immensely. I had to relay the track sometimes 3 or 4 times as I made changes, now that that is done maybe I can make some read progress. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

03-19-14, 03:41 PM	#136
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	That is beautiful! And all DCC with sound (bar the two switchers) that is some serious hardware, and must sound beautiful! I know what you mean about the money, I was in a model shop the other day and was browsing through their stock, and even the new Hornby 'Railroad' selection which is supposed to be a reduced cost/detail for modellers is about £80 (about $133) for a tender locomotive. I need a better job...

03-20-14, 01:50 PM	#143
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The one and only East Coast Posts: 10,775 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Nice __________________ Back in the Day

03-20-14, 02:27 PM	#144
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,892 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Very nice, and i like the whole thread

05-21-14, 02:34 PM	#147
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Got my model train over the mail today. Can't really compare with the scenery and junctions of August and the rest, but it's a start

05-22-14, 02:50 AM	#148
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the club Betonov. You gotta start some place. I'm having a blast with mine, will post some updated pics as soon as I get them sorted out. Made some more changes. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

05-22-14, 02:59 AM	#149
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Thanks Shame I'll be limited to an 8 track and a collection of cars/engines. Won't be able to build anything resembling a model railroad until I get my own house

10-22-14, 12:08 AM	#150
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Been sometime since I posted here so here are some updates. Athearn genesis SD70ACe Locomotive. 4,300 HP, 3,000 KW. In the early 2000s Union Pacific started a program honoring all the roads they had taken over, this is the Up 1983 in Western Pacific Heritage paint. DCC and sound, really a beautiful loco. This is a 1908 Type C two truck Shay Used in logging and mining. Vertical mounted steam pistons power drive shafts to freight car trucks. Not fast but able to climb 6% or better grades. I really need to paint this, looks kinda shabby just flat black. This is what a real one looks like. Much progress has been made to the Magic RR and way to many pics for my slow DSL to upload. Here is a link to my build thread on another forum. modeltrainforum.com http://www.modeltrainforum.com/showthread.php?t=22525 Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

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