Just Add Water


Ready to finish the river I added some gravel, sand, and rock to the riverbed. I tried to vary the textures and colors. This would be somewhat obscured by the depth of the water which would be Envirotex Lite with some pigment added to murk it up a bit. I…

Adding Some Color


After finally finishing all the plaster work for the West end "no-lix", I was finally able to start adding some color to the scenery. I used acrylic craft paints to make some washes. A yellow brown and a rusty color were spotted on the rocks. This was followed by a…

Work Continues


This month work is progressing on the WVR, a little slower due to the nicer weather outdoors, though. I just finished installing five turnouts and the associated decoders and servos a couple of weeks ago. The four that are on order for the main line through the yard on the…

Backdrop Delima


I've started on some of the backdrop for the Wildcat Valley. I really think I should start at the back and work toward the front so I don't have to reach over finished scenery. As I began researching photographic backdrops on line, I found that I could have some really…

I Grew Up


I guess I have been into model railroading ever since building one with my dad. Married at a young age and having three children, dealing with the ups and downs of life, other interests, and work have hampered my participation. However, over the last few years I have had time…
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