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.

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I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. 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.