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Post by fulingyu on Sept 2, 2019 4:43:52 GMT -5
One thing to be aware of though. UV blocking window film may make the room a little darker as it will also block some light frequencies from getting in. However, this shouldn't be a problem if you have good interior lighting on your layout. Hope it works out for you. It really is a beautifully designed layout.
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Post by pray59 on Sept 7, 2019 20:57:19 GMT -5
Thank you, Robert, for your compliment! But sometimes I wished not to beeing in love with details  . Look at this picture: View AttachmentDoesn´t it look nice? I know exactly what you mean. I came across some 2 pound test braided fishing line that is the same thickness or thinner than the fine EZ-Line. The problem is if you snag something on it, all your telephone poles will bust off before the line will break. It's a dark gray green color and looks very convincing. Sufix NanoBraid 2 lb Low-Vis. This is what you want to use to rig cranes and guy lines and stuff. |
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Post by texrail on Sept 14, 2019 3:58:39 GMT -5
Many thanks, fulingyu and pray59 for your advice. I will look for it in Germany. Otherwise I have a reason to visit Texas again....  |
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Post by texrail on Dec 14, 2019 5:51:52 GMT -5
The T&NO reaches Valantine/Tx.on my layout! Today Valentine is more or less a ghost town, but in the 60th it was a active subdivision point for the T&NO / SP. I tried to catch as much as I could from old pictures to bring it back on my layout. The internet is always a good source for any research in that field. So I was able to build a prototypical building of Valentine along my Texas 90. First step was to bring the image to scale. Luckily, there was no need for any perspective corrections because I know only Apps to change the perspective for the typical picture formates like jpg ( Photo Shop and others).  .  Then I glued the picture on a piece of cardboard, cutted it out and glued it over a second picture to add depth. Attachments:
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Post by texrail on Dec 14, 2019 5:55:48 GMT -5
Then I glued the front to a wood block and added the other walls of card board with the help of some parts from my scrap box.   |
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Post by texrail on Dec 14, 2019 6:03:53 GMT -5
Finally, here a short overview of the current status of Valentine and the whole layout so far , which is nearly 50 percent of my project when finished.   |
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Post by ptitrainrouge on Dec 14, 2019 6:37:19 GMT -5
what a marvelous layout. I love the two last photos
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Post by cwrr on Dec 14, 2019 10:15:43 GMT -5
Wow, love the engine terminal, and the whole layout too!!
Great idea with the building, looks awesome!!
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Post by texrail on Dec 14, 2019 17:00:07 GMT -5
Here are two more pics from the engine terminal.   |
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Post by domi on Dec 21, 2019 11:46:54 GMT -5
Simply awesome !! Dom |
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Post by texrail on Dec 27, 2019 5:46:34 GMT -5
In July I missed the MP coaches which have been sold out so fast.  . Mr. Marsilius (Marsilus-trains.com) was willing to repaint some of his excellent coaches in MP coulors. But it tock half a year and a lot of discussions about the right colours! At least, he decided to use slightly lighter coulors as the AZL ones. But I can live with it, as cars fade by the sunshine . I´m very grateful for the support of the z scale comunity: Coaches by Marsilius Paintcode by Rob Albittron Decals by herbmopac   Wiht the help of these gentleman I can operate a TEXAS EAGLE in a good lenght now.  . I guess, I need an additional E8  |
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Post by texrail on Feb 2, 2020 16:50:48 GMT -5
In the winter months it is better to have some lights on! So, in Valentine /Tx. we have some lights now, as I plan to follow the train scedules also during the night hours.   |
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Post by texrail on Feb 3, 2020 3:42:55 GMT -5
Two more impressions!   |
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Post by texrail on Feb 4, 2020 16:36:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the likes, folkz! I really like the night atmosphere very much. If I can really operate my trains in the dark reliably, that is probably a question for the future . But in the meantime I just enjoy the play of light and shadow.   Hope, You enjoy it too! |
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Post by cwrr on Feb 4, 2020 17:51:44 GMT -5
Your model railroad empire is great, but when you can turn the lights out and see this, even better!!
Awesome work Tex!!
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. Mr. Marsilius (Marsilus-trains.com) was willing to repaint some of his excellent coaches in MP coulors. But it tock half a year and a lot of discussions about the right colours!
