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Post by neverland on Jun 30, 2017 8:19:22 GMT -5
A few words about the docking pier. We had to make it quite solid because it should allow deep water access. Deep water access however is rare at the Chesapeake Bay. ( Much of the bay is shallow. At the point where the Susquehanna River flows into the bay, the average depth is 30 feet (9 m), although this soon diminishes to an average of 10 feet (3 m) southeast of the city of Havre de Grace, Maryland, to about 35 miles (56 km) just north of Annapolis. On average, the depth of the bay is 21 feet (6.4 m), including tributaries; over 24 percent of the bay is less than 6 ft (2 m) deep.) View AttachmentOnce the location has been determined we can start, building the dunes and to place the tracks. We are using Märklin`s one. The under construction looks like this: View AttachmentThen everything is covered with sand, yes - real sand! And it immediately looks already like a beach....... View AttachmentCan you go into a bit of detail on how you created the water? I live along the southern Chesapeake & you've captured the look of the Bay beautifully! |
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Post by smr on Jul 1, 2017 14:40:31 GMT -5
Can you go into a bit of detail on how you created the water? I live along the southern Chesapeake & you've captured the look of the Bay beautifully!  My pleasure! Dirk has published a full article on this topic in Trainini April this year. Here is the link, article starts on page 4: www.raildig.com/trainini/2017/trainini-2017-04.pdf  Best, Sven |
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Post by neverland on Jul 1, 2017 16:50:47 GMT -5
While hunting for sea glass along the Chesapeake Bay, I found a piece of white china dinner plate with the Pennsylvania Railroad logo embossed in brown on the edge. It appears the railroad tossed their broken crockery into the bay, as did so many in those days. I was thrilled to find this bit of railway history.
Thank you for the link. I will try to run it through a translation service.
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Post by smr on Jul 6, 2017 2:38:34 GMT -5
 Give "water" a try as a major element of your landscaping. As you may have noticed Dirk and I are using water wherever appropriate. You will find more examples here: azlforum.com/post/10445/thread |
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Post by smr on Jul 6, 2017 2:51:56 GMT -5
Try to "put" the water not only in the foreground but in the background, too  It limits a scene nicely! If you then combine it with the matching background foliage, you may get an unbelievable depth in your layout (as the second picture shall illustrate);  Best, Sven |
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Post by smr on Jul 6, 2017 6:50:52 GMT -5
 This is a typical model railroader view angle - it generates no phantasy, no 3D-illusion, no nothing, ........ Get down on your knees and choose a much lower angle .... and the illusion works!! Look here: azlforum.com/post/10486 |
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Post by smr on Jul 6, 2017 7:53:53 GMT -5
Back to Neverland's question about water,  If you do not model high waves, but more shallow Bay water or a lake, a different technique is useful as illustrated in this thread: azlforum.com/post/7324/thread |
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Post by smr on Jul 6, 2017 7:57:50 GMT -5
 Honestly, I don't know which "water" I like more..........  May be you have an opinion  Please also note this answer by me on the topic on page 3 in this thread; azlforum.com/post/4455Thank you! Best, Sven |
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Post by neverland on Jul 8, 2017 13:37:48 GMT -5
Having been a beach bum all my life & currently living on a small lake, I love all water! I'm new to model railroading & will be creating my first water feature-- a river tapering down to a stream & emptying into a lake. Water surfaces will vary so I've been studying yours with interest. Thanks!
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Post by smr on Jul 10, 2017 12:32:54 GMT -5
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Post by smr on Jul 10, 2017 16:26:48 GMT -5
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Post by smr on Jul 13, 2017 3:00:23 GMT -5
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Post by smr on Jul 13, 2017 3:05:30 GMT -5
BTW, the CSX U-boat has been made by Gerd on his own kit of steel.  That is the only reason why this loco is not listed in the brass section, but otherwise Gerd would have deserved it highly!  Best, Sven  |
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Post by smr on Jul 21, 2017 9:30:12 GMT -5
Another beautiful engine custom build and painted by Gerd...............   Thank you, Aaron! |
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Post by cwrr on Jul 21, 2017 9:46:06 GMT -5
An Alco!?!? Wow, that is sweet!!!
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