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Title: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 22, 2018, 05:45:29 PM
This is the build of Rail Scale Models Branchline Coalhouse. A new manufacturer for me so I am starting with one of the smaller simpler structures to get to know how Steve's kits build .
I'll place all my Rail Scale Models builds in this thread.


The box.
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Manual , contents list and a general manual how to work with lasercut kits. Very well done.
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The contents, walls , lasercut doors , plastic glazing , roof material and even the bracing is provided.
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There is a bracing diagram in the manual , I did some additional horizontal bracing , you can never have to much bracing.
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Peel and stick doors , I like peel and stick in N-scale , makes life so much easier.
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A wash of A&I , I did the extra bracing after I saw there was some slight warpage.
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Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: GPdemayo on February 22, 2018, 05:46:57 PM
Nice kit Jan.....I'll be looking in.  :)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on February 22, 2018, 05:52:25 PM
Jan,

I'm in on the thread following as well. Looks like a nice kit.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Rail-Scale-Models on February 22, 2018, 06:07:16 PM
Jan,
Thanks for trying out my kits... and posting your progress here.  I can't wait to see how they come together for you, and get some of your feedback.
For those that see a resemblance in some of my N scale kits to those of Carolina Craftsman Kits, it is true, your eyes are not mistaken.  Jeff G of CCK and I have an arrangement that I am reproducing some of his kits into N scale.

Hope you enjoy these kits.
Best Regards,
Stephen Milley
Rail-Scale-Models
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: bparrish on February 22, 2018, 06:14:51 PM
Jan...

Good start........ I'm in...

Stephen......... welcome aboard.

see ya
Bob
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: PRR Modeler on February 22, 2018, 06:56:56 PM
I'm watching.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 22, 2018, 07:07:32 PM
Thanks for following along , and Steve thanks for making N-scale kits , we need more like you and Rich and Darryl to name a few.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: jerryrbeach on February 23, 2018, 08:13:44 AM
Jan,

Looks like a well designed kit.  I'll be checking in, too. 
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: GPdemayo on February 23, 2018, 08:16:38 AM
Welcome to the forum Steve..... :)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 24, 2018, 06:34:48 PM
Sprayed lightly with a dark green from rattle can, trim and corner posts done with a green artists marker. Installed the doors.

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Putting walls together.
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Tar paper on roof , stamping with paintbrush using the template provided in the kit. Also roughed up the bottom of the boards with a steel brush.
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And did some weathering with powders.
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Tomorrow I'll go on with the next kit from RSM
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: vinceg on February 24, 2018, 07:24:36 PM
I like the color. In your first couple of pics, I thought it might be a tad dark. But with the weathering you did in the last photos, it lightened up nicely. Nice contrast to the usual fare one tends to see.

Vince
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 24, 2018, 07:53:38 PM
Thanks Vince , I agree , without the powders it would have been slightly too dark.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on February 25, 2018, 08:37:17 AM
Jan,

Nice build and really well done weathering.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: PRR Modeler on February 25, 2018, 02:49:26 PM
Very nice Jan. Great idea with the wire brush.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 25, 2018, 03:10:04 PM
Thank you Tom and Curt
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: GPdemayo on February 25, 2018, 03:27:24 PM
Neat build Jan.....just the right amount of weathering.  8)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 25, 2018, 03:50:06 PM
Thanks Gregory
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 25, 2018, 03:52:34 PM
On to my next Rail Scale Models build Desanto's Print Shop

The box.
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Manual , contents list and a general manual how to work with lasercut kits.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmprint%2Frsmprint2.jpg&hash=12c645d70d5a9de21d134d0d2c2d3b394986e382)

Comparing the contents list with the contents.
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All the contents accounted for.
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Walls and bracing diagram.
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Bracing installed.
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Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 25, 2018, 03:56:54 PM
2 coats of Vallejo Model Air 71008 Light Blue , airbrushed and NO A&I because I want the paint to look fairly new.

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Doors and windows airbrushed Vallejo Model Air 005 Intermediate Blue after spray can gray primed first.
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Windows and doors installed and glazing done. Corner posts assembled .
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First sub assemblies of walls.
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Side buildings assembled , do I love my magnetic tray.
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Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: S&S RR on February 25, 2018, 04:13:52 PM
Jan


Your coming along nicely with this build. I will be following along.  Also, welcome to the forum Stephen.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on February 25, 2018, 05:11:28 PM
Hi Jan:

Looking good so far.

Karl
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 25, 2018, 05:34:57 PM
Thanks John and Karl, much appreciated.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: jerryrbeach on February 26, 2018, 09:33:51 AM
Jan,

I go away for a couple days and you finish one and start another.  First build looks great, color and weathering are excellent.  Nice to see someone using the Vallejo colors on a structure, I like the look of the second build, too.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 26, 2018, 02:41:17 PM
Thanks Jerry, Vallejo paint is my favorite , doesn't need several layers , dries quickly and they have a few colors that are just enough different to others.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: madharry on February 27, 2018, 01:22:12 PM
Nice work Jan.

Mike :)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 27, 2018, 05:07:58 PM
Thank you Mike , much appreciated. I will probably not be going to Ontraxs for the first time, hope someone else can get some photo's.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: madharry on February 27, 2018, 05:10:22 PM
I hope you are OK my friend?
Mike
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 27, 2018, 05:42:48 PM
Oh yes I am okay  thanks , the reason is I didn't know until today that it was next Friday , so won't be getting off work.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: donatode on February 28, 2018, 02:15:10 PM
Hey Jan ....
(https://i.scdn.co/image/d569ed063acd0f86a59770a26cabdb9a3836ede3)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on February 28, 2018, 03:20:58 PM
Thanks Donato.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on March 04, 2018, 03:12:00 PM
Holding down the roof while glue dries.

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Colored shingles with artists markers.
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Light coating with Vallejo Wood
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Dusting with Noch yellow powder.
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Assembled awnings , chimneys and sprayed the roof with matte varnish to blend all together.
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Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on March 04, 2018, 03:17:03 PM
Final assembly with trims added.

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Already started on the next one .
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: PRR Modeler on March 04, 2018, 04:25:49 PM
Great looking building.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: S&S RR on March 04, 2018, 08:58:47 PM
Jan


Very nice work. This build looks great.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on March 04, 2018, 09:38:48 PM
Thanks Curt and John , somehow I can't get the roof toned down, despite powders and matte medium.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: S&S RR on March 04, 2018, 09:51:07 PM
Jan


If you want to tone it down I would try alcohol without the ink. Try it on a sample first - it should cut the color down just a little. Whip your brush on a paper towel and see if it takes some of the pigment off.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: GPdemayo on March 05, 2018, 08:10:58 AM
Nicely done Jan..... 8)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on March 05, 2018, 05:58:31 PM
Thanks Gregory
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: jimmillho on March 05, 2018, 10:05:04 PM
 I still find it hard to believe it is N scale.

Great job Jan.

Jim
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Jerry on March 05, 2018, 10:53:46 PM
Very nice Jan.

Jerry
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on March 06, 2018, 04:28:24 AM
Thanks Jim and Jerry, the difference is in the details Jim , weathering and detailing N-scale is easier because the amount needed is less. That does show on photo's though because the structures are magnified much more then larger scales.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on March 06, 2018, 07:56:06 AM
Jan,

Nicely done on the model.

I've found that although matte medium dries to a clear finish, it also has a slight satin finish look. I think a flat finish spray and when dry followed up with a very light dry brushing of a light gray or off white should tone down the roof.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on March 06, 2018, 05:57:14 PM
Thank you Tom , going to try both John's and your method.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on March 08, 2018, 03:33:47 PM
Next one up is Village Provisions, these are all nice , easy , well put together kits , so very suitable for the novice builder .

The box
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Instructions
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Contents
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Painted the walls Tamiya XF21 Sky
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The walls are much lighter in this photo , same lighting so don't know why, this is actually more like the real color although the windows are mint green and not white.
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Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on March 08, 2018, 06:07:21 PM
Jan,

I'll be following along as I enjoy all your builds. One thing, you may want to consider adding a second coat of paint to the doors, they look unfinished.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on March 08, 2018, 07:43:42 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on March 08, 2018, 06:07:21 PM
Jan,

I'll be following along as I enjoy all your builds. One thing, you may want to consider adding a second coat of paint to the doors, they look unfinished.

Tom  ;D

Funny thing is I only noticed that with the photo's , barely visible in real, but I will be painting them a second time.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Lynnb on March 20, 2018, 05:05:33 PM
The print shop came out nice. I did a similar roof coloring on a Meadowville Station build using multiple color  washes  overlapping overlapping overlapping and then a final wash.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on March 20, 2018, 07:15:44 PM
Thanks Lynn, I'm starting to feel better, going to work again tomorrow so I will also be doing benchwork again.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Lynnb on March 20, 2018, 10:19:06 PM
When I get tired of building I tend to lean toward working on the layout, always nice to have a couple options.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on March 21, 2018, 03:40:44 AM
Quote from: Lynnb on March 20, 2018, 10:19:06 PM
When I get tired of building I tend to lean toward working on the layout, always nice to have a couple options.

Same here , or I will do some military modeling , but this time the flu kept me away from everything.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on March 21, 2018, 10:40:57 AM
Hi Jan:

Everything is looking just beautiful. Keep up the good work.

Karl
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on March 21, 2018, 03:24:15 PM
Thank you for the encouragement Karl , really appreciate it.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on April 27, 2018, 04:18:31 PM
I finally felt like finishing this build and moving on to a next one.

Assembling walls with my trusty magnetic board.
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Roofing done and weathering done , ready for the layout .
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Next up are some kits from Perplexing Puzzles Plus  http://p3nh.storefrontpro.com/ (http://p3nh.storefrontpro.com/)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: PRR Modeler on April 27, 2018, 07:03:46 PM
Real nice looking building.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on April 27, 2018, 07:15:46 PM
Quote from: PRR Modeler on April 27, 2018, 07:03:46 PM
Real nice looking building.

Thanks Curt , you're being very kind , not exactly a craftsmen kit , but it will do well as a filler on my layout.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: GPdemayo on April 28, 2018, 08:20:44 AM
Well done Jan.....can't have enough filler structures on a layout.  8)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on April 28, 2018, 08:36:06 AM
Thanks Gregory
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Lynnb on April 28, 2018, 09:48:13 AM
Nice work, its amazing what can be done even with the cheapo kits.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on April 28, 2018, 11:23:18 AM
Thank you Lynn, hadn't looked at it that way yet , a lotta bang for the buck , thanks again.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on April 28, 2018, 11:59:13 AM
Nice job on the kit, Jan.  To me the doors don't look as weathered as the siding.  It's probably the picture.   :)


Jeff
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on April 28, 2018, 12:09:41 PM
Thanks Jeff, the doors aren't weathered much , but the black on the walls looks much more then in real life, it's supposed to be a fairly well kept building .
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 01, 2018, 04:13:11 PM
Hey Jan:

Looks great.

Karl
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on May 01, 2018, 05:08:56 PM
Thanks Karl , much appreciated.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on May 01, 2018, 06:20:10 PM
Jan,

Getting caught up on the thread. Very well done on all the models. Great job my friend.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on May 02, 2018, 02:54:14 AM
Thank you Tom , appreciate the compliment.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 20, 2018, 03:31:41 PM
Next build from Rail Scale Models , The Engine House.
The box.(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng1.jpg&hash=2e78f5c5b7fa5be9acbf649a685d3e6252bdd43c)

The contents.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng2.jpg&hash=3fd9a27383f746eb1749dc60aed38648e83a8fd1)

Bracing
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng3.jpg&hash=0e5d4a7304e26203ca1dbec59e997bfb246e3c76)

Stripwood treated with A&I
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng4.jpg&hash=f53ec2a35943ad964c625d53d530bca8e2965010)

Cornerposts added.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng5.jpg&hash=1ad716a29cec6212f193a65fcbfca428953f83a5)

Sliding doors assembled.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng6.jpg&hash=4cfc6871c60eb807f797efaa8b16c4da567e6762)

Walls with windows and doors already assembled , treated with white primer.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng7.jpg&hash=ec928f1c3524352cbeeb930b23565ed341fd51cf)

Lightly painted with Vallejo Olive.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng8.jpg&hash=b749379e43ba1fe9a2504d9d230c49eed44bb97f)

Track glued to base with CA glue.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng9.jpg&hash=22c16b63e7a0ffec25e6f970582dcd65705e0917)
More later.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: GPdemayo on June 20, 2018, 04:30:15 PM
Oh boy.....I just opened up your thread to see what you have been up to and here you have your next kit almost ready to finish.....great work.  8)

You're going to have to be nominated for the "modeling dynamo" prize if you keep this up.  ;)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 20, 2018, 05:41:26 PM
Thanks Greg , but I'm actually taking my time for every build , far to warm in my trainroom to do lots of work every evening.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: PRR Modeler on June 20, 2018, 05:42:44 PM
Good looking kit. I'll be following.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 20, 2018, 07:01:57 PM
Appreciate it Curt
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: S&S RR on June 21, 2018, 08:57:00 AM
Jan


Very nice work. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 21, 2018, 04:47:58 PM
Thank you for the compliment John ,  and glad to be sharing.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 22, 2018, 03:14:34 PM
Wood floor assembled.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng10.jpg&hash=c1c6ca6b2a53ccfe18bb6c43498de2ad4f3ef8f3)
Wall assembling..
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng11.jpg&hash=5af4afc6e619372961672ae4bfdd606e91c247d8)


(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng12.jpg&hash=2356b195557b1040c5816b3e63b31850fb30ac6a)


(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng13.jpg&hash=06951dbf45a4bc5e17ffb6ec92c58e97a173d36b)

Fitted to base , not glued down.
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Front wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng15.jpg&hash=5ffe86866e7d05240dc57935e88add53cfd0d7d8)

Starting the frame for the roofed side track.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng16.jpg&hash=b42dcacbc9be92c3ad869207d3fbc6a252d63b18)


(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng17.jpg&hash=c6597433cfdeca7f06a071af15396762f9f9135c)


(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng18.jpg&hash=6c6063e7c5cc2720c4a69694d6d25da40baf63eb)

The roofed side track installed.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng19.jpg&hash=ede0132d162caa8c61615c9466fe5bd49e6284f7)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on June 22, 2018, 05:05:03 PM
Jan,

I enjoy following your builds. This is one neat structure. I love how you finished the rolled roofing on the sub structure. Great job on these Rail Scale Models.

The branch line engine house would be nice in HO scale but it would be an easy scratch build.

Keep up the fantastic work Jan.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 22, 2018, 05:10:14 PM
Thanks Tom , rolling roof looks better when weathered , photo's tomorrow, glad you enjoy following along.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 23, 2018, 03:26:16 PM
Weathering the roof with powders , a bit too much , no not really , you'll see later.(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng20.jpg&hash=770e93c0e3235b05bd46e74b2529554b14572e47)
Same roofs after a spray of Dullcoat. And some more photo's of the finished outside of the structure, still hoping to find a decent photo for the inside.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng21.jpg&hash=208dd1b7dcaf2570cc45a5cdcc50e027e2fc16ed)


(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng22.jpg&hash=1231801c9f3b3f64211a8436ac728b21623cd15e)


(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng23.jpg&hash=809e8ed2bb4246d2765406db0c088bb76de11aa2)


(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng24.jpg&hash=a49b5eb00b5bfa7cfc05810c44c65b8a6525fcc0)


(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng25.jpg&hash=617158607088b0a9628167d504b5e9d05c4df682)


(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng26.jpg&hash=7d08910edfdb048c7835f5ec4f5515ede89aacfd)


(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng27.jpg&hash=a28b78166b13e96cc6385e8d38f24bf49d2e289c)


(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Frsmeng%2Frsmeng28.jpg&hash=7197145660757964078f64e7cec1bd2e1831e01b)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 23, 2018, 04:40:50 PM
Okay , I edited the photo's and saw them at least 5 times each and didn't notice one of the walls was upside down, have to fix it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: GPdemayo on June 24, 2018, 08:51:18 AM
Quote from: Janbouli on June 23, 2018, 04:40:50 PM
Okay , I edited the photo's and saw them at least 5 times each and didn't notice one of the walls was upside down, have to fix it tomorrow.


Now that's funny.....don't feel bad, I've almost done that a couple of times myself (luckily caught it before it was glued).....and I'm a builder..... ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: jimmillho on June 24, 2018, 11:47:18 AM
I guess the door at the top of the wall was a dead give-a-way.

Jim
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 24, 2018, 02:18:22 PM
Quote from: jimmillho on June 24, 2018, 11:47:18 AM
I guess the door at the top of the wall was a dead give-a-way.

Jim
Yeah , the little people complained they couldn't get in. Fixed it this evening, all it took was a very sharp razor blade.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: vinceg on June 24, 2018, 03:17:18 PM
Quote from: Janbouli on June 24, 2018, 02:18:22 PM
Quote from: jimmillho on June 24, 2018, 11:47:18 AM
I guess the door at the top of the wall was a dead give-a-way.

Jim
Yeah , the little people complained they couldn't get in. Fixed it this evening, all it took was a very sharp razor blade.

Nice job. I thought that once the walls were glued together you were kind of stuck (no pun intended). What kind of glue do you use? I use Titebond 3 for my wood-to-wood interfaces. I wonder if it matters.....
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 24, 2018, 04:52:44 PM
Quote from: vinceg on June 24, 2018, 03:17:18 PM
Quote from: Janbouli on June 24, 2018, 02:18:22 PM
Quote from: jimmillho on June 24, 2018, 11:47:18 AM
I guess the door at the top of the wall was a dead give-a-way.

Jim
Yeah , the little people complained they couldn't get in. Fixed it this evening, all it took was a very sharp razor blade.

Nice job. I thought that once the walls were glued together you were kind of stuck (no pun intended). What kind of glue do you use? I use Titebond 3 for my wood-to-wood interfaces. I wonder if it matters.....
I use Deluxe Materials Super Phatic Glue , it bonds wood , but also plastics and other materials, unlike normal wood glue it has capillary action . In-spite of it gluing very well you can cut it with a razor blade , you just have to be careful to stay right in between the 2 glued surfaces. You only need a tiny bit of the glue and if you spill a little it's easily taken away with a cotton swab. 
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: bparrish on June 25, 2018, 04:32:50 PM
Jan...

That  will teach you to work in a scale that you cannot see! ! ! ! !

There is a reason that I am not an N scaler.

thanx
Bob
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 25, 2018, 06:08:31 PM
Quote from: bparrish on June 25, 2018, 04:32:50 PM
Jan...

That  will teach you to work in a scale that you cannot see! ! ! ! !

There is a reason that I am not an N scaler.

thanx
Bob
Yeah , i know , but I'm stubborn  ;D
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Blazeman on June 26, 2018, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: bparrish on June 25, 2018, 04:32:50 PM
Jan...

That  will teach you to work in a scale that you cannot see! ! ! ! !

There is a reason that I am not an N scaler


Not all of us have skads of room for HO
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on June 26, 2018, 05:27:07 PM
Quote from: Blazeman on June 26, 2018, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: bparrish on June 25, 2018, 04:32:50 PM
Jan...

That  will teach you to work in a scale that you cannot see! ! ! ! !

There is a reason that I am not an N scaler


Not all of us have skads of room for HO
Oh , I have plenty of room , but I'd rather build my N-scale Empire in it then Diorama's  ;)
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: CVSNE on September 19, 2018, 10:57:12 AM
Just found this thread. Build(s) look great - can you give some more details on how you finished/weathered the rolled roofing? (or did you cover it and I just missed it? )


Thanks!


Marty
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on September 19, 2018, 12:53:06 PM
Quote from: CVSNE on September 19, 2018, 10:57:12 AM
Just found this thread. Build(s) look great - can you give some more details on how you finished/weathered the rolled roofing? (or did you cover it and I just missed it? )


Thanks!


Marty
I use powders , in this case some moss green and brown colored ones , just brush some on from top to bottom. Then  ( found this out by chance ) I fixate it with a spray can of Humbrols Hobby Spray Varnish , I don't know if it's the brand I use or something else but it always gets that white faded look, I love it so I'm looking for a new can of the stuff. Seems the replacement is Acrylic Varnish matt from Humbrol, just hoping it has the same effect.
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: CVSNE on September 19, 2018, 01:34:27 PM
Quote from: Janbouli on September 19, 2018, 12:53:06 PM
Quote from: CVSNE on September 19, 2018, 10:57:12 AM
Just found this thread. Build(s) look great - can you give some more details on how you finished/weathered the rolled roofing? (or did you cover it and I just missed it? )


Thanks!


Marty
I use powders , in this case some moss green and brown colored ones , just brush some on from top to bottom. Then  ( found this out by chance ) I fixate it with a spray can of Humbrols Hobby Spray Varnish , I don't know if it's the brand I use or something else but it always gets that white faded look, I love it so I'm looking for a new can of the stuff. Seems the replacement is Acrylic Varnish matt from Humbrol, just hoping it has the same effect.


Thanks. The result looks great - mine always end up looking like I stuck a bunch of strips of construction paper to the roof!


I'm not familiar with Humbrols Spray Varnish but the "white faded look" you describe sounds like it's coming from some sort of reaction between the surface and the flattening agent (typically talc) that's in the "clear" varnish.
The guys who weather modern era freight cars use a similar reaction between Dullcote and alcohol to produce the "whitening" faded effect. I might have to experiment with that a little.


Thanks again!


Marty

Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on September 20, 2018, 04:34:01 PM
Jan,

Nice job on the model and I really like the results on the roof.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Rail Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on September 20, 2018, 05:54:31 PM
Thanks Tom.