Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Sad News
It is with a sad heart that I report that my version of the Gateway Central XV project has come to an abrupt end. I wasn't finished with my DPM Laube's Linen Mill project when I received the news that my employment with Rail Crew Express had come to an abrupt end on April 11, 2017 - the same day that I received my last paycheck. There will be nothing more added to this project until such time that I have another job - and another place.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Design Preservation Model - Laube's Linen Mill - Part 2b
I woke up to get some more work finished on the DPM Laube's Linen Mill structure kit.
The first thing I did was take hold of the foam applicator brush and loaded with Model Master Concrete. I began painting certain areas of the wall sections as I wanted a two-tone color finish which was my original intent. Looking at the photo below, I was very pleased with the way it turned out.
Next, I grabbed my package of Durango Press Freight Door/Dock Bumpers. The package contained four pieces but all I really needed was two for the freight doors. I used the Third Hand with Tweezers too to help me paint these pieces using Mode Masters Engine Black. Once I allowed that to dry, I carefully glued them under the freight doors using Testors Cement for Plastic Models (the red tube) as I didn't want to leave globs of cement all over my previous work.
After allowing the paint to dry, I applied shavings of black chalk using a #5 round brush from top to bottom of each wall section. I have to admit that this was the messiest process of weathering but it worked out in the end. Personally, I think I'll stick to dry-brushing with future projects - lol.
The last thing I had to do was create a rooftop for the structure. I used the roof supports that was provided in the DPM Laube's Linen Mill kit. I didn't have a specific way that I wanted to model the roof. I just took the roof supports and glued them as I seen fit along the length of the two side walls. I did have to chop off an excess piece of the roof support and use it or the short wall section so the roof would have proper support. The rooftop was constructed using Evergreen Scale Models .040" thick plain sheet of styrene (leftover from failed railbus project) that had to be cut to certain triangular shapes. I also chopped a few small pieces of styrene to glue the two side wall sections in order to keep the sections straight and steady. As you can see in the photo below, my measurements were a bit off but this will be covered by Woodland Scenics Fine Gray Blend Ballast (when I can afford it). I finished off the roof by painting it with Model Master Engine Black.
The first thing I did was take hold of the foam applicator brush and loaded with Model Master Concrete. I began painting certain areas of the wall sections as I wanted a two-tone color finish which was my original intent. Looking at the photo below, I was very pleased with the way it turned out.
Next, I grabbed my package of Durango Press Freight Door/Dock Bumpers. The package contained four pieces but all I really needed was two for the freight doors. I used the Third Hand with Tweezers too to help me paint these pieces using Mode Masters Engine Black. Once I allowed that to dry, I carefully glued them under the freight doors using Testors Cement for Plastic Models (the red tube) as I didn't want to leave globs of cement all over my previous work.
After allowing the paint to dry, I applied shavings of black chalk using a #5 round brush from top to bottom of each wall section. I have to admit that this was the messiest process of weathering but it worked out in the end. Personally, I think I'll stick to dry-brushing with future projects - lol.
The last thing I had to do was create a rooftop for the structure. I used the roof supports that was provided in the DPM Laube's Linen Mill kit. I didn't have a specific way that I wanted to model the roof. I just took the roof supports and glued them as I seen fit along the length of the two side walls. I did have to chop off an excess piece of the roof support and use it or the short wall section so the roof would have proper support. The rooftop was constructed using Evergreen Scale Models .040" thick plain sheet of styrene (leftover from failed railbus project) that had to be cut to certain triangular shapes. I also chopped a few small pieces of styrene to glue the two side wall sections in order to keep the sections straight and steady. As you can see in the photo below, my measurements were a bit off but this will be covered by Woodland Scenics Fine Gray Blend Ballast (when I can afford it). I finished off the roof by painting it with Model Master Engine Black.
To complete this part of the project, I added heavy "weed growth" by dabbing Sticky Bond from a Scene-A-Rama kit onto various areas of the wall sections which was then followed by a heavy sprinkling of Forest Green scenic foam. I knew that it seemed a bit too much but I wanted this to appear as the oldest structure on the layout.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Design Preservation Model - Laube's Linen Mill - Part 2a
On March 28, 2017, I purchased the following paint listed below from Model Train Stuff (http://www.modeltrainstuff.com). My package arrived on April 1, 2017.
3 oz. Testors Spray Lacquer Paint Dullcote
1/2 oz. Model Master Pale Green
1/2 oz. Model Master Concrete
1/2 oz. Model Master Engine Black
Packaging
Again, I was pleased with the packaging but I doubt my items needed to be sent in an over-sized box filled with styrofoam peanuts. I almost felt like a pirate on a treasure hunt. I can understand sending a large box if I made a large enough order - which I didn't. Getting off my soap box, the Model Master paint bottles were wrapped together in bubble wrap and the Testors Dullcote was wrapped separately in its own package. This time, I didn't leave any special delivery instructions for the USPS carrier because I remember how well that worked last time.
Tools
As limited as I am with tools for model railroading, I did have a few that I thought would be useful to me. A few years ago, I purchased a Woodland Scenics Scene-A-Rama kit from Micheal's in Southern Pines, NC for a failed kitbashed railbus that I wanted to display. I found that the kit had a foam applicator brush which I thought would be better than using regular paintbrushes. I also found - what I can only describe as - an old-school version of today's Third Hand with Tweezers. I rescued this piece of equipment a few days after my girlfriend and I had a house fire back in January 2014. I would later find the con in using this as it was fit for holding smaller pieces that were not heavy in weight. I almost forgot to mention that I made another additional purchase but it wasn't through the Model Train Stuff website. I was watching a video that I found on YouTube from user Southern8099 as he showed his construction process of Walton & Sons Lumber Company. Early in the video, he showed how he separated his parts into cheap disposable foil pans for painting which I thought was a brilliant idea. In fact, I purchased a 2-pack for $1.00 from Maxway in Pembroke, NC on March 28, 2017. This way I don't have to worry about making a mess - and I don't have to hear my girlfriend having a fit when I paint!
Painting
I selected the three wall sections that I wanted to use from the DPM Laube's Linen Mill structure kit. Using masking tape, I sealed off the wall sections that I wanted to paint using Model Master Pale Green. Overall, this didn't work out as well as I found that regular Masking Tape doesn't work as well as Painter's Tape. I had to bite the bullet and painted the wall sections entirely Pale Green using a small foam applicator brush.
After allowing the wall sections to dry, I grabbed a 10/0 liner brush and began painting the windows using Model Masters Concrete. I have to say that this part of the project was very time-consuming especially when there are thirty-six windows to carefully paint - I've only got fourteen painted so far. Since I like to do my painting outside using natural light, I'm noticing that the sun is starting to go down in Maxton, NC. I'm going to have to call it a day for this project and attempt to finish it tomorrow.
3 oz. Testors Spray Lacquer Paint Dullcote
1/2 oz. Model Master Pale Green
1/2 oz. Model Master Concrete
1/2 oz. Model Master Engine Black
Packaging
Again, I was pleased with the packaging but I doubt my items needed to be sent in an over-sized box filled with styrofoam peanuts. I almost felt like a pirate on a treasure hunt. I can understand sending a large box if I made a large enough order - which I didn't. Getting off my soap box, the Model Master paint bottles were wrapped together in bubble wrap and the Testors Dullcote was wrapped separately in its own package. This time, I didn't leave any special delivery instructions for the USPS carrier because I remember how well that worked last time.
Tools
As limited as I am with tools for model railroading, I did have a few that I thought would be useful to me. A few years ago, I purchased a Woodland Scenics Scene-A-Rama kit from Micheal's in Southern Pines, NC for a failed kitbashed railbus that I wanted to display. I found that the kit had a foam applicator brush which I thought would be better than using regular paintbrushes. I also found - what I can only describe as - an old-school version of today's Third Hand with Tweezers. I rescued this piece of equipment a few days after my girlfriend and I had a house fire back in January 2014. I would later find the con in using this as it was fit for holding smaller pieces that were not heavy in weight. I almost forgot to mention that I made another additional purchase but it wasn't through the Model Train Stuff website. I was watching a video that I found on YouTube from user Southern8099 as he showed his construction process of Walton & Sons Lumber Company. Early in the video, he showed how he separated his parts into cheap disposable foil pans for painting which I thought was a brilliant idea. In fact, I purchased a 2-pack for $1.00 from Maxway in Pembroke, NC on March 28, 2017. This way I don't have to worry about making a mess - and I don't have to hear my girlfriend having a fit when I paint!
Painting
I selected the three wall sections that I wanted to use from the DPM Laube's Linen Mill structure kit. Using masking tape, I sealed off the wall sections that I wanted to paint using Model Master Pale Green. Overall, this didn't work out as well as I found that regular Masking Tape doesn't work as well as Painter's Tape. I had to bite the bullet and painted the wall sections entirely Pale Green using a small foam applicator brush.
After allowing the wall sections to dry, I grabbed a 10/0 liner brush and began painting the windows using Model Masters Concrete. I have to say that this part of the project was very time-consuming especially when there are thirty-six windows to carefully paint - I've only got fourteen painted so far. Since I like to do my painting outside using natural light, I'm noticing that the sun is starting to go down in Maxton, NC. I'm going to have to call it a day for this project and attempt to finish it tomorrow.
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Design Preservation Model - Laube's Linen Mill - Part 1
I'm building a 2' x 7' version of the Gateway Central XV. The original version can be found at the following links below:
http://www.gatewaynmra.org/2010/gateway-central-15-ho-scale-switching-model-railroad/
http://www.gatewaynmra.org/2010/buildings-structures-gateway-central-15-switching-railroad/
http://www.gatewaynmra.org/2010/build-gateway-central-15-ho-scale-switching-railroad/
On March 14, 2017, I purchased both DPM Laube's Linen Mill structure kit and a four-pack of Durango Press Freight Door/Dock Bumpers from Model Train Stuff (http://www.modeltrainstuff.com). The package finally arrived on March 20, 2017.
I was pleased with the way both contents were packaged and rubber-banded together. The only issue I had was with my local post office in Maxton, NC when I left explicit instructions on the USPS website that I was to receive my package hand-delivered to me and not to leave the package at my front door. On March 20, 2017, my mail carrier blew her horn for me to come outside and get my package myself - talk about unprofessional.
Over the next few days, I could only do a few minimal things such as removing sprues found on the structure pieces using an Atlas Modeler's Saw, removing thin pieces of flash using an Excel Hobby Knife and sanding the structure edges smooth using sandpaper. I won't be able to do much to the kit until I can purchase some paint.
http://www.gatewaynmra.org/2010/gateway-central-15-ho-scale-switching-model-railroad/
http://www.gatewaynmra.org/2010/buildings-structures-gateway-central-15-switching-railroad/
http://www.gatewaynmra.org/2010/build-gateway-central-15-ho-scale-switching-railroad/
On March 14, 2017, I purchased both DPM Laube's Linen Mill structure kit and a four-pack of Durango Press Freight Door/Dock Bumpers from Model Train Stuff (http://www.modeltrainstuff.com). The package finally arrived on March 20, 2017.
Over the next few days, I could only do a few minimal things such as removing sprues found on the structure pieces using an Atlas Modeler's Saw, removing thin pieces of flash using an Excel Hobby Knife and sanding the structure edges smooth using sandpaper. I won't be able to do much to the kit until I can purchase some paint.
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