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Post by casey on Aug 26, 2021 16:16:32 GMT -5
My use of oasis florist foam heading for the skip Once again everything you see is either been liberated from friends junk box/skip/recycled tried out teabags there's lot more scenic to be added like adding leds more colour and general tiding up. Total cost of modules £10 all in and still loads paint glue kitchen roll to make loads more lol The overall size is 60cm x 35cm high and 36cm deep all splits down in 7 individual modules Attachments:
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Post by casey on Aug 31, 2021 10:23:32 GMT -5
STONEHENGE ON C.D Another diorama of famous landmark its not finished yet but getting there Attachments:
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Post by BAZman on Dec 23, 2021 18:37:34 GMT -5
Getting ready for the 1st show of the year: Replaced GP38 chassis, DCC'd Finished the RSD DCC boards
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Post by BAZman on Dec 23, 2021 18:39:41 GMT -5
Repaired railings, couplers, cleaned trucks on MTL and prep for AZL E7 DCC with MARS light mod.
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Post by dazed on Feb 7, 2022 14:41:43 GMT -5
So one of the reasons I transitioned to Z was (like many, I suppose) related to space issues, and secondarily a somewhat nomadic/apartment lifestyle after a significant life event altered my plans for owning a castle. But I've now stabilized, and managed to stay in one place for almost 6 years now. Dwelling is still super small, but with the kids flying the nest I'm starting to regain some space for hobby related purposes. Rewinding a few years, I had acquired this old computer desk/hutch monstrosity which, as a computer desk was way past it's prime. But, with the goal of creating space in a Texas garage for a hobby workspace that could be closed off to protect from dust, etc. it seemed perfect. Yet, it still never was ideal as cars were always in the way, and extreme temperatures, etc. So fast forward to an always cluttered desk inside that functioned as personal computer space, work computer space, hobby workspace, and numerous other uses, I finally decided to move the hutch inside and create a nice dedicated workspace, quasi-hobby-computer desk, and also a space for me to store my in-progress roundy-round layout. (instead of the aforementioned dusty garage) And it can be closed up so that it isn't an eyesore, plus I can leave in-progress projects where they are. (so I'm not constantly having to gather up everything and put it back into a project box and stuff in a closet somewhere) SO here's the big reveal: Some more info... 1. I Still need to fabricate and attach the back. It originally had a thin laminate back panel that was coming apart. I'm planning to replace that with something a little thicker. 2. The monitor will be wall-mounted to this back piece, so I'll regain that real estate where the stand currently is. 3. I will be outfitting LED strip lighting throughout, so the Ott-Lite will go away too....more real estate. 4. Planning to order a 24x36 cutting mat which will cover 3/4 of the work area. Also will have a smaller mat on the "keyboard drawer" area which will be where most of the actual work will take place since there is no leg room underneath the other area. Eventually will have compact keyboard and mouse that are also wireless so I can tuck them out of the way. 5. Yes, I have some touch-up and finish stain-painting the bottom areas. I will do this at the same time that I stain-paint the back piece. I'm using this stain that has gray paint mixed in that makes sort of a "wash" so the original wood grain and color still bleeds through. It's not a quality finish by any stretch, but looks good for a workbench in a mancave, and eons better than the "late 80's/early 90's yellow/maple" color. 6. You may also notice a horizontal gap on each side about 3 inches up from the work surface. I had to cut the top off of the hutch to get it into the room. It would not make the turn in the hallway in one piece.
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Post by markm on Feb 7, 2022 17:56:54 GMT -5
I’d suggest adding an exhaust fan, otherwise a great idea, well executed.
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Post by dazed on Feb 8, 2022 9:23:18 GMT -5
I’d suggest adding an exhaust fan, otherwise a great idea, well executed. Thanks for the feedback! I posted a lengthy reply and then decided I would try to avoid hijacking this thread so I created a dedicated thread about my workstation build. So please see: azlforum.com/thread/2140/workbench-project where I have also duplicated this question.
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Post by ztrack on Oct 4, 2022 18:41:18 GMT -5
I have been getting my hands dirty again. I am working on a new T-Trak-Z module. This is going to be a modern steel mill operation with coil car unloading. It is based off of Worthington Steels plant in Delta, OH. I am using Z.Sscale.Hobos / Archistories locomotive service facility as the extension for the factory. This is where I plan to represent coil car unloading. Here are a couple of photos showing some of the details I am adding to the interior. These coils are from DUHA in the Czech Republic.
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Post by cwrr on Oct 5, 2022 9:39:16 GMT -5
Very cool!
When I had American Steel as a customer, serving they're semi-truck tire needs, I had to go in the main building for PO's, and was always cool to see them unloading the rolls of steel off coil cars with huge rolling cranes in the plant, and watching them make stuff. Loading up trucks as well inside the plant with finished products too.
Great business to model for sure!
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Post by ztrack on Oct 30, 2022 19:50:59 GMT -5
Weekend update. I have been working to finish the mill building. I added lighting to the main building as well as a few details (note the steel coils in the open doors on the right). With the building done, I went back to the concrete base. I felt it needed some more details, so I used a very fine black Sharpie to create the lines. I felt the area where the dumpsters were going to sit looked too clean. The same was true for areas around the building foundation. I used pastels and weathering powders to darken the areas. Dull Coat was applied to hold it in place. Once I dry, I ran the lighting wires through the base and secured the buildings to the scene. Shout out to Frank Daniels of Z.Scale.Hobo and Frank Drees of Archistories for their great modern loco shed kit. It was a lot of fun to build. Also shout out to John Cubbin for his stick on LED lighting. These lights made my life easy! Next on the list, the maintenance shed followed by landscaping.
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Post by hideaki on Mar 18, 2024 14:10:08 GMT -5
Weekend update. I have been working to finish the mill building. I added lighting to the main building as well as a few details (note the steel coils in the open doors on the right). With the building done, I went back to the concrete base. I felt it needed some more details, so I used a very fine black Sharpie to create the lines. I felt the area where the dumpsters were going to sit looked too clean. The same was true for areas around the building foundation. I used pastels and weathering powders to darken the areas. Dull Coat was applied to hold it in place. Once I dry, I ran the lighting wires through the base and secured the buildings to the scene. Shout out to Frank Daniels of Z.Scale.Hobo and Frank Drees of Archistories for their great modern loco shed kit. It was a lot of fun to build. Also shout out to John Cubbin for his stick on LED lighting. These lights made my life easy! Next on the list, the maintenance shed followed by landscaping. View AttachmentView AttachmentThat is a nice paving work! How did you do the concrete joint line? It looks so real.
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Post by ztrack on Mar 18, 2024 16:33:19 GMT -5
I used a metal ruler and a very fine Sharpie. They make pens with extremely small tips. It was quick and easy!
Check out the current issue of Ztrack Magazine. I have more information on how I built this module.
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Post by BAZman on Mar 21, 2024 11:35:42 GMT -5
Smaller Rapido pens create ultra fine lines. They come standard with ink (refillable) or ‘pencil’ for fine lines. I use them for pavement and roof patching. Also for Tagging 😙
Rapidograph Technical Pen, Proprietary Nib Size 4mm, Line Width: 0.18mm (3165.4Z) .18mm Nib. .13mm Nib. .25mm Nib. .35mm Nib. 1.20mm Nib. 1 Count (Pack of 1) refillable. .60mm Nib.
Koh-I-Noor
Hideaki-san: sold as Sakura
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Post by hideaki on Mar 22, 2024 22:14:08 GMT -5
Smaller Rapido pens create ultra fine lines. They come standard with ink (refillable) or ‘pencil’ for fine lines. I use them for pavement and roof patching. Also for Tagging 😙 Rapidograph Technical Pen, Proprietary Nib Size 4mm, Line Width: 0.18mm (3165.4Z) .18mm Nib. .13mm Nib. .25mm Nib. .35mm Nib. 1.20mm Nib. 1 Count (Pack of 1) refillable. .60mm Nib. Koh-I-Noor Hideaki-san: sold as Sakura Hi Jeff, Thank you for Sakura-information! I've just got one, and trying to build my yard pavement today. I see, it's easy to use and effective!
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Post by hideaki on Mar 24, 2024 19:22:07 GMT -5
I used a metal ruler and a very fine Sharpie. They make pens with extremely small tips. It was quick and easy! Check out the current issue of Ztrack Magazine. I have more information on how I built this module. Thanks Rob, I've got the newest ZYM.
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