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.

About the Author:

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 | 11-29-2008 | 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.

Its a bit blotchy, but that will be toned down when I do the next step of weathering.

On to Next Section

-T.

Posted by: Tim | 11-27-2008 | 11:11 PM
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Springfield!

THE AMHERST RAILWAY SOCIETY RAILROAD HOBBY SHOW

aka SPRINGFIELD

January 24th and 25th, 2009

Click here for show information

Well it took a bit of negotiating, but we managed to snag some space at the largest train show in the US, located in West Springfield, MA. Fast Tracks will be there as will the CNJ Bronx Terminal layout.