The Atlantic and Southern Build, Part 1

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I was able to get a little more done on the diesel repair building, er, lubritorium.

I used Evergreen Scale Models  .060" (1.5mm) thick Sheet Styrene for the floor.



I placed the edge against the track and marked where the cut needed to be made.



More in a few.

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After 30 minutes or so, I had the floor pieces cut and it place. I still need to scribe some concrete expansion lines in and then it will be painted a concrete color.





Tomorrow evening I'll cover the roof installation.

Tom

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I had a little of the Fusion Fiber left over so I started to build the banks on the Tahope River.



I just remembered I need to add the fascia prior to going any further on this side.



Continued in a few.

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Back to the double bridge area. These are the colors I chose to simulate the color of the water. These are Golden Brand, Fluid Acrylics.





I started by coloring the banks with the Raw Umber.



I blended a few of the colors and painted the river bottom.

NOTE: The actual color of the river bottom is much much darker than the photo shows. Keep in mind this is only the first of many coats to be blended.



I then added a few stones to the banks and filled in around the stones with Medium Earth from Scenics Express.



I decided to let all this dry prior to adding more.

[sdrees]

Tom,

That is really cool the way you have the river blending into the backdrop.

[S&S RR]

Tom


This is going to be a great scene.  I love scenes with depth.

[KCS Trains]

Another great tutorial.  Keep it up.  Phil

[jimmillho]

Up a lazy river.........

Jim

[GPdemayo]

Up a lazy river.........

Jim

by the old mill run.....

[PennsyJ1]

Looking good Tom, Can't wait to see it finished. Plus what everyone else has said!!

Bill

[cuse]

Coming along nicely Tom. I love to see scenery on your layout again.


John

[S&S RR]

Tom


I hope your feeling better - time in the layout room is the only pain management system that works for me.
Take care,

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Tom,

That is really cool the way you have the river blending into the backdrop.

Steve,

The river scene worked out great. Thanks for stopping by.

Tom

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Tom


This is going to be a great scene.  I love scenes with depth.

John,

Thanks, I'm really looking forward to having this scene finished in the next week. I need to keep moving.

Tom

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Another great tutorial.  Keep it up.  Phil

Phil,

Thank you, much appreciated. I'm happy you are getting something out of the build.

Tom