The Atlantic and Southern Build Thread Continued, Part 2

[ReadingBob]

Hi Tom,

Terrific looking coaling tower.  Great progress on the newest addition to the A&S.     Can't wait to see it in person.   

Bob,

Thanks very much. It's slow going at times but I still try to get 6-8 hours a day out here. The A&S is closed the next two Saturdays so maybe Saturday July 18 if you are available.

Tom

July 18th?  Wow, I'm already 12 days too late.      I'll try to remember August 18th though.      That's okay.  This Saturday I have an appointment at the bank for a closing on a home equity line of credit.  We're going to remodel the kitchen next year. 

[ACL1504]

..........................Public Service Announcement...................................
The "Langford's Hobby Shop and Massage Emporium" wlll reopen on Monday, July 30, 2018  after the current inventory is complete.

Greg,

Not entirely sure where the massage stuff originated but it must be on your mind for sure.

Right now, there are no store hours.

Tom

Not sure either.....but thought it sounded good. 

I thought I needed to call the Vice Squad on you!

Tom

[ACL1504]

Today I finished the coal tower weathering. I used Pan Pastels to lighten the rolled roofing just so I could darken it again and show some weather streaking.





More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I spent another hour using a small brush and the Burnt Sienna Pan Pastel for all the stairs, platforms, coal chutes and railings.

Before -



After -




More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I used the same Pan Pastels on the sand drying house roof.



I assembled and then spray painted the sanding towers with Floquil Grimy Black.



Continued after a Diet Pepsi grab.

[ACL1504]

The right side of the sand  tower spans two tracks while the left spans one. I'll need to kit bash/scratch the right side to span the two tracks.





More in a few.

[ACL1504]

[tct855]

ACL 1504,

I like the weathering.  Jussssst right baby bear.  Looking good, one question:  The sand pen is heaping.  How does the railroad fill it to the height?   Thanx Thom...

[ACL1504]

ACL 1504,

I like the weathering.  Jussssst right baby bear.  Looking good, one question:  The sand pen is heaping.  How does the railroad fill it to the height?   Thanx Thom...

Thom,

Thanks for the kind comment. The sand is heaping as the bucket loader just left the area, in theory anyway. That is a detail that hasn't been built yet. More on that later in the thread.


Tom

[PRR Modeler]

All the weathering is great but I like the metal weathering the best.

[cuse]

The engine service area is really coming along nicely! and quickly.


John

[GPdemayo]

..........................Public Service Announcement...................................
The "Langford's Hobby Shop and Massage Emporium" wlll reopen on Monday, July 30, 2018  after the current inventory is complete.

Greg,

Not entirely sure where the massage stuff originated but it must be on your mind for sure.

Right now, there are no store hours.

Tom

Not sure either.....but thought it sounded good. 

I thought I needed to call the Vice Squad on you!

Tom

Nah.....Pegi keeps me out of trouble in that department. 

[GPdemayo]

Also.....the steam service area is looking good, great progress. 

[Jerry]

Awesome looking facilities!!  Great weathering just enough to really show off the structure.

Jerry

[ACL1504]

All the weathering is great but I like the metal weathering the best.

Curt,

Thank you and as always, I appreciate your comments.

Tom