Post by Scott on Feb 11, 2024 17:27:29 GMT -5
Steve,
Thank you!
C-Thru is inaccurate. Graphic designers like to bust each other on that note.
Eh, yes, … Scroll up to my 4:19 AM, January 22, 2024, post where I posit sixteenth-inch.
When last checked, Z scale Atlas flex track on sixteenth-inch cork is the same height as MTL track. (Check me.)
As you know, then, foamboard and lightweight fibrous modeling compound such as S******mold was adopted by model railroading for portability and train shows. Moreover, those materials open a wealth of possibilities for added realism. One may carve away and heighten ballast height without being limited to the the height of cork—Not an easy thing to do with plywood.
Is sixteenth-inch a scale 1′-1 3/4″?
As you may know, Z scale track rails are twice the prototypical height—Something you may wish to consider when choosing cork.
Yes, sound is a consideration.
Incidentally, sixteenth-inch basswood strips work well for timber grade crossings. Cutting, sanding, carving, priming, painting, and weathering—That is left for one’s craftsmanship* and artistry. You may want to try dropping inside the rails a sixteenth-inch basswood strip. For the timber grade, you may want to try using a faux weathered wood technique for Z scale: Using a triple-zero brush, on the wood surface painted thinly with white, brush a brown wash into a black wash. Just know that brushing a wash of caput mortuum into a wash of lamp black on a white surface makes one say, HOLY #$*%@&!!. That looks #$*%@&!! EXACTLY like the timber grades in the #$*%@&!! photographs!! HOLY #$*%@&!! HOLY #$*%@&!
As you may know, basswood is less delicate than balsa wood, and it is used in architectural model-making.
I am, too, at a bit of a loss as far as bridges. Why? There is nothing available. Therefore, we are all at a loss for bridges. See eyecandy stuff in Ztrack magazine, but I don’t think those bridges are around anymore. Sometimes we see eyecandy stuff when we get a peek into the Bat Cave with our host Rob Albritton, but I don’t think those bridges are around anymore. I remember seeing lots of eyecandy stuff on Traincat2.com with some great Z scale offerings, but I don’t think those bridges are around anymore. Seen deck girder bridges and Pratt truss bridges by Micron Art, but I don’t think those bridges are around anymore. (I’m beginning to sound like Eeyore.) BAZ BoyZ creations are always impressive and thought-provoking as is the eyecandy stuff on Uncledavesbrass.com. For me crossbracing and rivets make a truss bridge. For me rivets make a girder bridge.
Displeased with a 2-1/2 inch depth for the bridge? Build it up with some modeling material such as S******mold. Seal with L****tex Modeling Paste (same as W******* S****** Flex Paste). Not only will that give you the desired height, it’ll allows for creating great slopes and angles for scenery before the adding water.
Pinot grigio?! Cosa sono—Sei italiano? Eh. Some people prefer eighth-inch cork; Some people prefer sixteenth-inch cork. Some people prefer pinot grigio; some people prefer sauvignon blanc … with Pelligrino and a twist.
*I am too old to say craftpersonship.
Carry on, Sir.
Scott
Thank you!
C-Thru is inaccurate. Graphic designers like to bust each other on that note.
Eh, yes, … Scroll up to my 4:19 AM, January 22, 2024, post where I posit sixteenth-inch.
When last checked, Z scale Atlas flex track on sixteenth-inch cork is the same height as MTL track. (Check me.)
As you know, then, foamboard and lightweight fibrous modeling compound such as S******mold was adopted by model railroading for portability and train shows. Moreover, those materials open a wealth of possibilities for added realism. One may carve away and heighten ballast height without being limited to the the height of cork—Not an easy thing to do with plywood.
Is sixteenth-inch a scale 1′-1 3/4″?
As you may know, Z scale track rails are twice the prototypical height—Something you may wish to consider when choosing cork.
Yes, sound is a consideration.
Incidentally, sixteenth-inch basswood strips work well for timber grade crossings. Cutting, sanding, carving, priming, painting, and weathering—That is left for one’s craftsmanship* and artistry. You may want to try dropping inside the rails a sixteenth-inch basswood strip. For the timber grade, you may want to try using a faux weathered wood technique for Z scale: Using a triple-zero brush, on the wood surface painted thinly with white, brush a brown wash into a black wash. Just know that brushing a wash of caput mortuum into a wash of lamp black on a white surface makes one say, HOLY #$*%@&!!. That looks #$*%@&!! EXACTLY like the timber grades in the #$*%@&!! photographs!! HOLY #$*%@&!! HOLY #$*%@&!
As you may know, basswood is less delicate than balsa wood, and it is used in architectural model-making.
I am, too, at a bit of a loss as far as bridges. Why? There is nothing available. Therefore, we are all at a loss for bridges. See eyecandy stuff in Ztrack magazine, but I don’t think those bridges are around anymore. Sometimes we see eyecandy stuff when we get a peek into the Bat Cave with our host Rob Albritton, but I don’t think those bridges are around anymore. I remember seeing lots of eyecandy stuff on Traincat2.com with some great Z scale offerings, but I don’t think those bridges are around anymore. Seen deck girder bridges and Pratt truss bridges by Micron Art, but I don’t think those bridges are around anymore. (I’m beginning to sound like Eeyore.) BAZ BoyZ creations are always impressive and thought-provoking as is the eyecandy stuff on Uncledavesbrass.com. For me crossbracing and rivets make a truss bridge. For me rivets make a girder bridge.
Displeased with a 2-1/2 inch depth for the bridge? Build it up with some modeling material such as S******mold. Seal with L****tex Modeling Paste (same as W******* S****** Flex Paste). Not only will that give you the desired height, it’ll allows for creating great slopes and angles for scenery before the adding water.
Pinot grigio?! Cosa sono—Sei italiano? Eh. Some people prefer eighth-inch cork; Some people prefer sixteenth-inch cork. Some people prefer pinot grigio; some people prefer sauvignon blanc … with Pelligrino and a twist.
*I am too old to say craftpersonship.
Carry on, Sir.
Scott