Buffalo Canyon Mining Company in On30

[nycjeff]

Hello Mike, man, you're busy. The layout is coming along very nicely and I like the look of your lodge. Can't wait to see your stone color scheme.

[friscomike]

I used epoxy for the main joints and Titebond for the corner reinforcements and crown molding.

I've used epoxy all around for stuff like this.  But I think the main joint is the wall-to-wall joint, so epoxy is the right choice there.  That's quite a convex bend in the wall in the top-down view, but it shouldn't be noticeable in the model once built. 

dave

Dave, thanks for your comment.  I think the camera exacerbated the bend, although the walls are not perfect. ~mike

[kyle creel]

Just getting back around, Mke; love the way the layout is coming along.  Keep at it.

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

[friscomike]

Howdy folks,

Kyle, thanks for following.  Your painting of landscapes and backdrops is a big inspiration for me.  Thanks.

No photos today, I painted the interior of the Masonic Lodge pale blue.  The exterior is still a bit tacky so will need to wait for it to dry before painting it. 

I started with scenery on the layout.  I think I'll finish the upper level before starting on the structures and the lower level.  I haven't used flocking in a while, so I'm getting the hang of it again.  I need to 3D print some succulents for the landscaping, too.  Having lots of fun.

Maybe photos tomorrow.

Have fun,
mike

[Jerry]

The building looks great Mike.  Looking forward to the start of the real scenery!

Jerry

[friscomike]

Howdy folks,

Jerry, thank you for the compliment.  I'm having so much fun that I keep switching back and forth between the layout and lodge.

Here are a few shots of the lodge.  I finalized the color of the windows (Vallejo Union Blue) and painted them in the booth.  I had a problem with the Iwata, so I went back to the trusty Paasche.  I found the problem in the Iwata, a clogged tip. A couple of turns with the reamer fixed the problem.)

The windows and doors.  Glazing will be next for them.


Powder blue for the interior walls.


Blue is a popular Masonic color, so blue it was the the doors, interior, and windows.

I'm waiting for a new can of khaki paint to arrive. I didn't realize I was so low in the old can.  Hopefully it will arrive tomorrow and I can put the basecoat on the lodge.

Have fun,
mike

[friscomike]

Howdy folks,

I experimented with scenery today, watched several videos of Caprock Canyon, and decided how to landscape the layout.  There will be grass, mostly brown with a hint of green, and a lot of shrubs.  Not so many trees other than mesquite.  

All the scenery materials are on the layout and ready to go.


Experiment with scenery materials for the caprock area.


After I photographed this area, I put down ballast on the turnouts.  When it dries, I'll take a photo.

Have fun,
mike

[Jerry]

Mike just love those colors for the lodge!!

And the scenery you're sure off to a great start!!

Jerry

[friscomike]

Howdy folks,

Jerry, as always, thank you for your support.  I appreciate it.

Here is a photo of ballast on a turnout.  Since it was a test only, it hasn't been glued in place and the edges tidied.  I need to fill the wiring hole first and test the electrical connection.  I know I should have done that before ballasting, but I was anxious to see what it was going to look like.



Have fun,
mike

[Rick]

Mike, nice interior and door/window color on the lodge.
That's a great looking skatepark.
I will definitely have to remember that place if I'm ever in the area again.
Great start on the scenery.

[Larry C]

Mike that's a really nice shade of blue for the lodge. The scenery start is looking really good as well; should be a very nice looking layout when finished. The ballast looks good the way it is; you don't always have to make the edges in a straight line.

[Jerry]

Nice start on the ballast Mike.  I like the way it looks just as it is.

Jerry

[Philip]

You cold swear a groundhog lives there! It looks great BTW!

Nice color ballast? Brand?

Later, Philip

[friscomike]

You cold swear a groundhog lives there! It looks great BTW!

Nice color ballast? Brand?

Later, Philip

Howdy Philip, 

Thanks for the comment.  The ballast is from Arizona Rock and Mineral Company, #1502 UPRR & BNSF St. Louis, MO, and #1503 Mainline Ballast, same roads, mixed.  I was surprised it was so large for HO, but it is perfect for me.  

Have fun,
mike

[friscomike]

Howdy folks,

Rick, Larry, and Jerry, thank you for following and sharing your thoughts.

Have fun,
mike