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  1. shaywen

    Gauge - Layout Party

    Shay... when? Okay, these poor Shays have been sitting in a box for the last couple of months, so now you know why I chose my user name. They've been assembled and test run a little, but now that a colour scheme has been decided, it's time to get them ready to work.
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    Kitbasher's Diary - Model Power Freight Gepot (N Scale)

    As Bob Ross used to say, "There's no such thing as a mistake, just happy accidents." Great work, Charlie! I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of it on your layout. shaywen
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    Progress Pictures on the ACT RR

    Wow, terrific work. I especially like the sense of distance you've achieved in the desert wall and the mesa corner. It's hard to tell where the backdrop begins, it blends so well. Nice overpass, what's it made from? shaywen
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    Painting those LPB's

    So this is my first try with the black shadows. I agree with whomever said to drybrush with white before adding colour. I didn't do that with the guy on the left and I'll be redoing his sweater. The lumpiness on the leg of the lady in purple is from not taking the time to smooth some rough...
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    What do you want to achieve in the New Year

    My train resolutions... - get all the platforms and scenery around Auggy Station done - get the Shays painted and running - put more thought into starting an N scale module... or two... shaywen
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    Painting those LPB's

    Thanks for the link and the examples. I have several hundred naked LPB's and was waiting for inspiration. :thumb: shaywen
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    Were you from...?

    Where are you from...? Hi everyone... I'd been reading a bit at trains.com and atlas. Then I stumbled across The Gauge while searching for scratchbuilding info. I've been lurking happily ever since, trying to absorb the wealth of information here, and admiring the beautiful photos. BTW...