Background Building Progress

The background buildings are taking shape. I purchased some photo backdrop buildings for the layout. An old Golden Valley Canning building from Walthers is being bashed into 2 separate buildings. Painting, weathering, and additional details are needed to complete the scene. I'm going to start on some scenery, track weathering, and ballasting work next.

Until next time,
Tom

Structure Change

I have been delaying the completion of the furniture manufacturer building for over two years. I started to work on it yesterday and realized I didn't like it. After reviewing some other options, I decided on a different arrangement. The new structure is still using Clever Models textures printed on card stock that are mounted to foamcore. I'm liking the look of this arrangement much better.

If my schedule allows it, I plan to add windows, doors, and additional texture layers this weekend. Hoping to have it completed by Thanksgiving next Thursday.

Until next time,

Tom

Layout Work Begins Again

Work on the layout has resumed!

I was not happy with the original placement of the structures, so I am rearranging things. The freight house will now represent the original structure of the furniture manufacturer. The four-story brick/concrete structure will represent expansion of the furniture manufacturer's operations. The original structure will receive shipments, and the new structure will ship finished products. I've decided to add a grain elevator to the layout as well. Storage bins will be added to the scene in the near future. The public siding will be located on the right side of the layout, and will feature a concrete loading dock.

Until next time!
Tom

Structure Planning - Mock Up 1

I am creating the first industry on the layout with a mock up made with concrete/brick images printed on cardstock and mounted on foamcore board. A noticed a mistake with my initial mock up, but that will be an easy fix. I will test this arrangement and build the next section of this industry in the near future.

The mock up was created with textures from Clever Models (see photo for their website address on the CD). I will be using this same method (images on cardstock & foamcore) for the final version of this industry complex.

Tom