The M-K & Eastern RR, a layout made of dioramas, sort of....

Started by Graffen, May 18, 2017, 10:30:07 AM

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postalkarl

Hey Graffen:

Layout is looking just great. Love the interior shots. Keep em coming.

Karl

Janbouli

I love photo's, don't we all.

tct855

I just love stopping by from time to time and seeing all the wonderful shots and progression of this fantastic layout with inspiring modeling. :)  Thanx Thom...

Graffen

Thanks!
I installed lights in more of the buildings and connected them on the layout.
















Now I'll have to see what else needs lights.


rubbergauge

Hello Graffen,

Beautiful work on your layout! It's hard to see but it looks like there is mortar between the stones on the foundation on your 2 stall engine house. It that's correct could you tell how you did it? I'm building one now and would like to add mortar.

thanks,
Joe

Graffen

Quote from: rubbergauge on May 11, 2020, 08:57:13 AM
Hello Graffen,

Beautiful work on your layout! It's hard to see but it looks like there is mortar between the stones on the foundation on your 2 stall engine house. It that's correct could you tell how you did it? I'm building one now and would like to add mortar.

thanks,
Joe
Thanks!  :)
Yes, it's mortar. I use tiling grout. Works great. Just glue the stones to the backing, and the spread the thin mixed grout. Wipe off with a damp sponge.

Mark Dalrymple


GPdemayo

Gregory P. DeMayo
General Construction Superintendent Emeritus
St. Louis & Denver Railroad
Longwood, FL

Graffen

Thanks!
:D
I installed the new lights over my layout today.
I use 6 W LED bulbs with 2 feet gaps in between them.

















It's a LOT brighter now!

postalkarl

Hey Graffen:

It just gets better every time I wee it. You have one of my favorites there. Bret's Brewery.

Karl

Graffen


Graffen

I made some utility poles today.
It's an Auhagen kit.



I installed them temporary on the layout.




I will add E-Z line later.

Graffen

I made a retaining wall out of Depron foam that I scribed with a pencil before painting it with gesso and some paint.


I glued it in place with hot glue.


I surrounded it with my homemade Sculptamold.
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postalkarl

Hey Graffen:

The retaining walls is coming along quite nicely. Can't wait to sit it fionished with the scenery around it.

Karl

Graffen

Thanks Karl!
I made a bridge for the road to the tunnel.
3D printed sides and cardboard/wood subframe.
I've just graveled the road, so the bridge is a little wet ...





Sylvan car I also built recently.




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