The Atlantic and Southern Build Thread Continued, Part 2

[PRR Modeler]

Tom, it's good to see you posting progress photos again.

[ACL1504]

I was left with this.



Fast forward and I added all my other layers. I didn't do a fine cover as it will be somewhat back in the corner and covered with trees and under brush.





More in a few.

[ACL1504]

Tom, it's good to see you posting progress photos again.

Curt,

Thanks very much my friend. I'm getting back into the saddle a little at a time.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I turned it on edge and added the ground cover to the edges.



I had one more 4 foot section of Joey Ricard's fantastic photo back drop to add to the wall north of the Ovalix.

I used a very tacky 3M spray glue/adhesive so newspapers were a must. It sprays on the wall but the over spray is just as tacky and I didn't want any on the track.



More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I only went down the wall four feet. When the third level is in place, you'll have to get down low to see it doesn't extend the length of the wall.



More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I used some spackle to fill in a few bumps.

[tct855]

I had one more 4 foot section of Joey Ricard's fantastic photo back drop to add to the wall north of the Ovalix.

I used a very tacky 3M spray glue/adhesive so newspapers were a must. It sprays on the wall but the over spray is just as tacky and I didn't want any on the track.







Tom,
      I agree Joey R. has awesome looking backdrops that's for dang sure!  Thanx Thom...

[ACL1504]

Tom,
      I agree Joey R. has awesome looking backdrops that's for dang sure!  Thanx Thom...

The best on the market!

http://www.tracksidescenery.com/index.php?

Tom

[BandOGuy]

Is old Asian proverb: Locos no like tacky tracky!
And I'll take 2 from Column B.

[JusticeCity]

Virtually all printed photographs, whether it is inkjet, pigment, laser, or heat transfer are affected by UV, heat and moisture. It (water) will destroy prints the fastest, especially if you try to wipe it off. It is equally damaging to negatives as I once found out with a large negative of a picture of the surface of Mars.

Most framed photos are not affected by splashed on water as there us glass or plastic protecting them. However, midel train backgrounds live in a moist environment during construction. These backgrounds need protection that is transparent and matte in nature. The glossy photo papers are too shiny and could do with a bit of a dulling.

There is a solution that I use for my "art" photography called "Preserve-It". A light dusting or two of this spray provides UV and surface moisture protection. This is more of a fine art solution, but normal clear matte art spray will work in a pinch.

I would suggest you take a scrap photo or background and apply some Preserve-It to see if it is suitable for your sitituation. Never experiment on the "real" to see if it will work fir you. Spray it on a horizontal surface to minimize drips, spray VERY lightly on vertical surfaces.

Note: this does not protect for excess humidity or wet walls were water can get into the edges or backing of the bacground.

Just some thoughts.

[ACL1504]

Is old Asian proverb: Locos no like tacky tracky!
And I'll take 2 from Column B.

Chip,

Wouldn't that be, "likey tacky tracky"?


Tom

[ACL1504]

Virtually all printed photographs, whether it is inkjet, pigment, laser, or heat transfer are affected by UV, heat and moisture. It (water) will destroy prints the fastest, especially if you try to wipe it off. It is equally damaging to negatives as I once found out with a large negative of a picture of the surface of Mars.

Most framed photos are not affected by splashed on water as there us glass or plastic protecting them. However, midel train backgrounds live in a moist environment during construction. These backgrounds need protection that is transparent and matte in nature. The glossy photo papers are too shiny and could do with a bit of a dulling.

There is a solution that I use for my "art" photography called "Preserve-It". A light dusting or two of this spray provides UV and surface moisture protection. This is more of a fine art solution, but normal clear matte art spray will work in a pinch.

I would suggest you take a scrap photo or background and apply some Preserve-It to see if it is suitable for your sitituation. Never experiment on the "real" to see if it will work fir you. Spray it on a horizontal surface to minimize drips, spray VERY lightly on vertical surfaces.

Note: this does not protect for excess humidity or wet walls were water can get into the edges or backing of the bacground.

Just some thoughts.

Marty,

Great idea but too late for this railroad.

Tom

[bparrish]

I dunno Tom.......

This is getting cool...... 

If you are not careful you are going to have a real railroad on your hands here..

see ya
Bob

[jimmillho]

Tom,
Your scenery continues  to amaze me.  Keep it coming.

Jim

[LongHornCaddy]

Wow, what a thread!   I'm going to give this a good looking over.  Nice job Tom!