Jack12477

46 minutes ago, king derelict said:

diluting white glue with four parts water

Yes ! Add a few drops of Dawn dish detergent (or equivalent brand) as a wetting agent, a spray bottle works. 

46 minutes ago, king derelict said:

It also seems that once applied the grass should be sprayed with the scenic glue to bed it down.

Yes also.   Go slow ! Don't over wet an area and keep to small areas at a time.

I have never use alcohol so can't comment on that aspect.

Looking good so far. 

On 1/3/2024 at 6:31 PM, Madin said:

Hi guys. 
im totally new here and wanted to ask you about this particular model. I’ve started plunking the hull, but im a bit confused. I have two kinds of wooden sticks (not sure how you call them), the super thin one and the thicker ones. I’m not sure which one I should use for the hull and which one for the deck. Also; I’m reading that the hull needs a cover up?  Are you using the thin ones for the first and the second layer?

 

many thanks! 

The thick white/yellow strips are the hull planking first layer. The 0.5 mm thin walnut strips are the 2nd planking, the 0.5 mm thin yellow strips are the 2nd planking above the wales, also deck planking. This is how most of AL kits come, the ultra thins strips are veneer.. See my build log, link in signature below 

We got 12 inches of snow last Sunday, followed by 2-3 inches of rain last night with 45-60 mph wind gusts and 50 F temperatures, lots of stream flooding. Another one coming the weekend

Merry Christmas OC.

28 minutes ago, kpnuts said:

now if you could just explain the meaning of life

Perhaps Dr Per (aka @Nirvana) at Therapy for Shipaholics could address that question 🤔 😉 😀 😄 

Craig, sorry for your loss.

11 minutes ago, CDW said:

Rent is cheap ‘cause the place needs a little work.

Work ???  That’s the cleanest shiney warehouse floor I've ever encountered. 😉

Enjoy your vacation

I would recommend Hydrocal plaster, it's lightweight but extremely strong, been used by Model Railroaders for decades to make lightweight  hard shell scenery. See my discussion here.. Also school kids white glue, Elmer's is one brand, diluted 50-50,  plus toilet paper or Kleenex style tissue can be used to make pathways, roads, trails, etc.

2 minutes ago, Egilman said:

would suggest making a small mountainous shape out of cardboard or foam, cover it with chicken wire and try it as an experiment, make yourself a little rocky mountain.... (maybe add a few trees and bushes in the cracks and crannies along the way) It's really easy.

I would use fine mesh nylon/plastic window screening material, lighter and easier to work than wire. 

Is this a flat or relatively flat area you're trying to texture ?  If it is, use the same technique I used in my tank dioramas (see links in my signature). 

Very nice !  Great addition to your collection 👏 👍

Either way, Craig, that is a very impressive model. Congrats! 

Nice looking models ! 

2 hours ago, Egilman said:

You know, I still remember the days when you could trot down to the local ford dealer, plunk your 5 grand or so on the counter and three weeks later, one of these would be miraculously parked in your driveway...

I almost did that but chose a '65 Mustang instead as more practical. If only I knew then ....... 

Micromark Micro Miter box super value. Includes wood handle, saw blades and miter box.  I have one and I find it very good for small work.

Beautiful!  👍👍👍🥂🥂

1 hour ago, Danstream said:

However, I think that the absolute demarcation between old and new style sci-fi films was, in my opinion, represented by '2001 a Space Odyssey' which is still remarkably rather believable in our days.

I agree 100 percent.  

I throw out the kit supplied cordage and replace it with Chuck's (SYREN) rope, likewise the blocks.

Looks good Sal.

5 hours ago, Canute said:

True, Jack, but both (D&S, C&TS) of these now tourist lines were part of a narrow gauge division of the Rio Grande, until the 60s. I have a few videos of these rotaries in action as tourist action.  Impressive tossing of snow.

I know! I had started to design an N scale layout around the D&RGW with these branches included but life got in the way and the layout never got started. 😔 I have all the track, switches, rolling stock and most of the structures for it, but now no room to build it. 

27 minutes ago, Canute said:

D&RGW had 2 rotaries in snow trains of 7 cars. They were based in Chama and Alamosa. Lots of snow in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.

That's the Cumbre & Toltec Scenic Railroad. They run the rotaries for tourists

Rotary OY at Cumbres Pass

Rotary OY returns to Cumbres & Toltec

35 minutes ago, CDW said:

What a beauty. I know little to nothing about railroads, but this makes me want to know more.

Take a trip to Colorado and take a ride on the D&RGW Durango & Silverton and/or Cumbres & Toltec narrow guage scenic railroads.  I've been on the Durango & Silverton. Well worth the trip. 

Nice job! It's my favorite rotary.

Double WOW !

I'm in 

What did you use for snow ? Woodland Scenics ?  Looks good !