Building the RK&M II: Hillside & Grain Elevator Extension

[TomPM]

The next part of the RK&M will involve connecting the railroad to the Grain Elevator Diorama and extending the main line past the grain elevator. I have begun to lay out the track configuration as seen in the next photos. In the photos the main line will be on the side of a hill/mountain. On the left side at the bottom there will be a stream/river. On the right will be the other side of the mountain. Eventually on top of the mountain the town will rest.

Here is another view looking the other way.

 

[MasonJar]

Tom...

Nice work. I like the way the track is not "arrow straight". Gives a real branchline feeling to the whole thing.

That grain elevator is also very nice...

Andrew

 

[TomPM]

Thanks Andrew!

I have finally gotten the road bed attached after several abortive attempts to do it. I had to glue down the foam base several times before I could attach the road bed.

 

[TruckLover]

Nice work Tom:thumb: :thumb:

 

[TomPM]

Thanks!

I have now carved the base for the hillside.

 

[viperman]

Looking good!

 

[Ralph]

This is a nice "how to" for using foam Tom. I think a lot of people will appreciate following along. By the way, that grain elevator looks great!
Ralph

 

[cnw1961]

Ralph is right. I welcome a good "how to" on building scenerey. Please go on, Tom.

 

[TomPM]

Thanks guys! Hopefully I can deliver something for you.

I glued down some more foam to help space the hillside. I also added the Hunting Cabin. Well at least the approximate spot where it will go.

And here is where the Passenger Station Diorama will tie in.

 

[gottaBreal]

Very nice work yet again.....Good work

 

[MadCoW1]

Hello Tom, Great thread!! I admire a man who is not afraid to carve a little foam. Nicely done, I'm diggin' the progress. Great work.

Johnny

 

[viperman]

Any progress lately?

 

[gottaBreal]

Any progress lately?

ya man whats going on......your updates are great to get us all going:thumb:

 

[Gil Finn]

Gtreat looking town

 

[Herc Driver]

Nice work and good pictures. Those buildings in town look pretty good too!

 

[TomPM]

I have been working on the caboose/office for the Cement Distributor lately. Last night I finally began weathering the track and ties. Hopefully pictures will be posted by the end of the weekend.

 

[gottaBreal]

ya thats what I would really like to see how you made your track look so good.

keep up the good work

 

[TomPM]

I began weathering the track.

First I brush paint the sides of the rails and the ties with unthinned (straight from the bottle) Folk Art Asphaltum. It will take two coats to cover everything correctly. I slop it on pretty thick. Whatever gets on the top of the rail i remove with either my finger or a paper towel.

Here are a coupl of progress shots when I was halfway through the first coat.

Here is where the track blends into the Passenger Station Diorama

 

[Chessie6459]

Looks Great Tom. Keep them pictures coming. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: announce1 LOL

 

[TomPM]

Thanks!

I have now finished weathering the rails and ties with a second coat of Folk Art Asphaltum.