Posts: 5,263
Threads: 195
Joined: Apr 2009
Hi Andy. Yes, the doors etc. all needs to be done. The plain white boards look similar to modern industry buildings but that is by chance. The raw boards are the base of the buildings only like I got brown raw structures from press board.
The main difference is how easy the foam board can be worked with. They are the perfect material to be used in a condo or apartment if no workshop is available. Daniel uses similar material during his lunch break.
This "streetview" of the construction area shows the raw walls
IMG_5358 by
faraway52, on Flickr
Reinhard
Posts: 5,263
Threads: 195
Joined: Apr 2009
Some progress with the superstructure today.
The lower walls of the two main buildings got laminated with evergreen #4530 metal siding. The walls are to large and uniform to have with 2D printed paper the same effect as with 3D styrene.
IMG_5360 by
faraway52, on Flickr
Reinhard
Posts: 5,263
Threads: 195
Joined: Apr 2009
Wrong photo?
No, the modern white buildings did not come out as expected. It was a boring replica of earlier modern structures at the same spot. It was driven by the idea to run modern covered plastic pellet hoppers but it lacked a new idea how to do the industry.
The large boards have the advantage to test some new ideas at reasonable cost. Can you imagine to build a structure of that size from Cornerstone kits and scrap it after two days...?
IMG_5362 by
faraway52, on Flickr
A photo from 8.January 2016 shows how I repeated myself unintentionally.
IMG_4660 by
faraway52, on Flickr
Reinhard
Posts: 5,859
Threads: 175
Joined: Dec 2008
Whether it's traditional older buildings and operating era, same structures in more recent times, or newer buildings with current-day operations, your layout is always entertaining to me, and your attention to detail teaches all of us the important role it plays in presenting a convincing "look" to the scenes.
As always Reinhard, very nice work!
Wayne
Posts: 338
Threads: 12
Joined: Sep 2013
The brick structures definitely add more to the scene than the modern ones - though both are superbly modelled, as always.
Posts: 5,263
Threads: 195
Joined: Apr 2009
Thanks for the supporting comments. Brick structures fit this layout better. The first press board based structure is reused and laminated with brick texture. Horizontal and vertical concrete pillars with 3D effect are used the first time.
IMG_0882 by
faraway52, on Flickr
IMG_0881 by
faraway52, on Flickr
Reinhard
Posts: 990
Threads: 47
Joined: Jan 2009
Looks very good.
Your layout looks better and more realistic with each new detail. Nice to follow the progress!
Cheers, Bernd
Please visit also my website
www.us-modelsof1900.de.
You can read some more about my model projects and interests in my chronicle of
facebook.
Posts: 3,738
Threads: 44
Joined: Dec 2008
Mike
Sent from my pocket calculator using two tin cans and a string
Posts: 437
Threads: 16
Joined: Sep 2010
Both scene's look awesome, but for me I would lean towards the brick.
Andy Kramer - modeling the Milwaukee Road in Wisconsin
The Milwaukee Road is alive and well and running in my basement
<!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.milwaukeemodelers.net">www.milwaukeemodelers.net</a><!-- w -->
Posts: 5,263
Threads: 195
Joined: Apr 2009
The smaller lefthand building got the same design as the L shape building in the corner.
IMG_5365 by
faraway52, on Flickr
The Cornerstone building in the foreground may be replaced with a home grown building. It's architectural style does not really match the old main building (based on Middlesex kit) and the new CleverModels laminated buildings.
IMG_5366 by
faraway52, on Flickr
Reinhard
Posts: 568
Threads: 36
Joined: Aug 2010
Reinhard
Have seen a lot of steel coils on trucks & they've all been verticle. Here's pix on Google:
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Steel+coils+carried+on+trucks&newwindow=1&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwihu6Go3_zRAhULslQKHZUgDhkQ_AUICCgB&biw=1093&bih=451">https://www.google.com/search?q=Steel+c ... 93&bih=451</a><!-- m -->
There's even some that show them having rolled off the trailers as in ouch. >)
Andy Jackson
Santa Fe Springs CA
ATSF/LAJ Ry Fan & Modeler
Posts: 5,263
Threads: 195
Joined: Apr 2009
This structure might be a nice fit ones it is completed. Looks like Daniel uses the same model for kit bashing.
The 3D effect is made by two layers of 3mm foam board. The left one is already trimmed. The other two walls will be trimmed after the glue has set. I wonder if I should try 45° angles at the ends of the walls to join the corners.
IMG_5367 by
faraway52, on Flickr
@Andy, I think it would be hard to left them up ones they lay flat on the floor.
Reinhard
Posts: 931
Threads: 68
Joined: Dec 2008
Now that extension I DO like.
Posts: 5,263
Threads: 195
Joined: Apr 2009
The most part is done.
It is a very interesting experience to learn how important texture is. It opens my eyes why some simple shaped building on Lance's layout look so good. They are laminated with photos and get the perfect texture of the prototype.
IMG_5369 by
faraway52, on Flickr
IMG_5368 by
faraway52, on Flickr
ps. I did all the little white spots after posting this append. The standard method is a black or brown felt pen. I think that is to harsh. A strong black wash applied with a small brush at the failure spots made with lots of alcohol and little water blends more nice with the printed colors. A layer of dull coats help also to protect the print colors from the wash.
Reinhard
Posts: 899
Threads: 85
Joined: Jan 2012
faraway Wrote:Hi Andy. Yes, the doors etc. all needs to be done. The plain white boards look similar to modern industry buildings but that is by chance. The raw boards are the base of the buildings only like I got brown raw structures from press board.
The main difference is how easy the foam board can be worked with. They are the perfect material to be used in a condo or apartment if no workshop is available. Daniel uses similar material during his lunch break.
This "streetview" of the construction area shows the raw walls
IMG_5358 by faraway52, on Flickr
Are those bulk trailers from shapeways?