The Atlantic and Southern Build, Part 1

[bparrish]

Frank...

I suppose the period he is modeling makes a difference.  Before the 1970's all cars had engine breathers that just dumped over the side on the road. Most cars were pretty grease encrusted by 30K miles.

Today all of that is captured and run back through the engine so we just don't have the sort of stripes that there used to be.

see ya
Bob

[Erieman]

Frank...

I suppose the period he is modeling makes a difference.  Before the 1970's all cars had engine breathers that just dumped over the side on the road. Most cars were pretty grease encrusted by 30K miles.

Today all of that is captured and run back through the engine so we just don't have the sort of stripes that there used to be.

see ya
Bob

Bob,

Thanks for update on roads. As I mentioned, we only have blacktop, so we would not see anything like this, but i believe Florida has a bunch of concrete roads. Tom is always right.

Frank / Erieman

[S&S RR]

Tom


You are moving along - it looks great! Just think how far along you would be with good help! Sure looks like you guys having fun with it - that's what counts.

[CVSNE]

Roads look great. I have some concrete roads in my not-too-distant future and only hope they look half as good!

Marty

[GPdemayo]

Looks like you have that "it's all in the details" down pat.   

[Janbouli]

Your roads and how they disappear in the backdrop is just gorgeous.

[ACL1504]

I dunno Tom..

If you aren't careful you are going to end up with a real railroad.

And by the amount of stuff that appears to have gotten done........

You should invite those boys over more often ! ! !

see ya
Bob

Bob,

Thanks for checking in. Don't we all strive to have a layout that looks somewhat real?

Actually the guys only helped me with the photo backdrop. All scenery is only done by me. Mainly due to I know what I want so its easier for me to just do it instead of supervising someone else.

I'm pretty much of a GDI - Gosh Darn Independant when it comes to my railroad.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,

You are really moving on. I do have one question. I assume that your roads are concrete. As you mention, you are simulating oil stain up the middle of the road. Would that be realistic? That could be a lot of oil. I am only asking because everything out here is backtop. Wouldn't there two lines in each lane exhibiting tire wear versus the oil? Just asking. Don't mean to make more work for you. I love all the details.

I can see what Greg was trying to possibly show by putting the old house in place of the cracker house. It looks a bit out of place due to the scale. I might work if it was a bit smaller to show greater depth perception.

Keep up the great work, my friend. Love all that greenery.

Frank / Erieman



Frank,

I appreciate the kind words sir. Yes, the roadway is concrete and yes the oil/grease stains look like what I've done.

Reference the tire marks, they do show on the actual highways but are very faint. Here the oil/grease is more evident. Next time I'm out on old HWY 441 I'll get a photo of the lines down the middle. I'm not always correct but I weathered the concrete road as they appear here in Florida.

Greg wasn't trying to show anything. HA, he just wanted to mess with me. Turn about is fair play here with the SBG. It's all fun and good.

I have more pictures but need to get them in the cache and edited.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom


You are moving along - it looks great! Just think how far along you would be with good help! Sure looks like you guys having fun with it - that's what counts.

John,

Yes, I've been moving along quite nicely these past few weeks. I try to spend at least 6-9 hours a day working on the layout.

Good help is hard to come by but then I'm the hold up as I prefer to do it all myself. I'm quite the loner that way.

Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate the feedback.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Roads look great. I have some concrete roads in my not-too-distant future and only hope they look half as good!

Marty

Marty,

Thank you, very much appreciate the support. With what I've seen on your layout and your talent, I'm quite confident you will have no problems with your concrete roads. However, if you need any information I'll be most happy to help.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Looks like you have that "it's all in the details" down pat. 

Greg,

Thanks very much. I'm still finding things to add here and there.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Your roads and how they disappear in the backdrop is just gorgeous.

[ACL1504]

Your roads and how they disappear in the backdrop is just gorgeous.

Jan,

Thank you, much appreciated. The little things seem to add up to the overall effect of the scene. The disappearing roads sure give it another look. In this case it all seemed to come together for the good.

I haven't forgot the files but my IT guy has been out of town.

Tom

[donatode]

We have heard of Tom Terrific, Tom Thumb etc. BUT there is only ONE "Realistic Tom"....!!!!

[ACL1504]

We have heard of Tom Terrific, Tom Thumb etc. BUT there is only ONE "Realistic Tom"....!!!!

Donato,

Very clever, thanks for stopping by and checking the thread.

Tom