Picture of the Day – Late Nov. 30, 2008

We didn’t mean too…

Ok, it started innocently enough, a bit of wallpaper was loose and I tore it off. Next thing we know this is what he have…

One of the joys of living in a 130 year old farmhouse is that there is always something to do. Guess I am busy for the next few weeks…

-T.

About the Author:

I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Burford, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO and N scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small family owned company I co-founded and currently operate with Ron, Russ and Scott Warris, my brothers in arms. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!

Posted by: Tim | 11-30-2008 | 11:11 PM
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Picture of the Day – Nov. 29, 2008

Peeking Chiwawa’s

The dogs (and Vita) inspecting the layout after returning from the train show in Toronto.

-T.

Posted by: Tim | 11-29-2008 | 12:11 PM
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Carfloat Paint

First step

With the construction complete it was time to do some painting. I intend the create the look of a carfloat that was used hard and put away wet, which, of course, they all were.

To start, I decided to use a similar technique to what was used on the fascia of the layout. That starts with a coat of light rust coloured spray paint. Once dry, a few wash coats of a purple/redish/grey are painted on and blotted off with a sponge.

This is as far as I have got so far. Its a good start, and created a nice base on which I will add some weathering. Will work on that more tomorrow.