I recently got some Walthers Rooftop Details and some Rooftop Details from a eBay seller. I combined the details onto the roofs of some Outland Models buildings and think that they look really good what do you think?
December 31, 2023
Today i created a 3D model of a large HVAC
I couldn't find a N scale version of a large HVAC so I modeled my own. I took inspiration from GTAO V and some of the buildings in that game.
I searched for different elements of the HVAC like the fans and louvers on the unit and the shapes.
I can't post it being on mobile or I would post the screenshot of the HVAC unit. I think it came out very well and I measured it a 1:160 figure.
It came out so well that I sent the model to an online 3D printer. Hopefully, soon after the new year, I will have a physical resin model to use on my incoming locomotive engine house.
Stay tuned.........
December 30, 2023
Today I used a online 3D printer
I've used an online 3D printer for another project in the past that wasn't the best, Today I tried a different online 3D printer. The file I wanted to be printed was for 6 large HVAC units that I found on Thingiverse. I wanted something large but cheap as well and HVAC units sold online weren't really my cup of tea so I found a file online then found a printer and boom the rest is history. Im hoping that they will print like the ones below, They will be installed on the incoming Outlands Models 3 stall engine house along with some Walthers Roof Details and some eBay purchased roof details.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4747070
December 25, 2023
Revisiting a old project GreenMax 2528 Track Maintenance Diesel Locomotive & 3-Freight Cars Kit
I was pretty bored and decided to revisit an old project my GreenMax Track Maintenance Kit. I added the side frames to the carts and I also weathered the cars with an India Ink wash.
December 22, 2023
Can I turn this sheet of brass into a N scale boxcar/gondola?
Well, the project is on hold why you ask, The brass is too thick to work with I tried using a jeweler saw it took too long, I tried my Dremel tool which is too dangerous, I tried a full-size saw with the wrong blade, I tried a mini bolt cutter that's too small. I have access to a full-size bolt cutter that I will bring in my brass sheet and that should work since it's larger we'll see.
December 20, 2023
A few things Ive ordered this week
December 11, 2023
The latest Yellow from Tru-Color
I have lots of hope for this one, I've opened it and it looks better than some of the other yellow paint that Ive purchased.
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!!!
This is it, I used the Tru-Color on some bare brass and it looks good I'm sure it'll look better on top of some primer. I may actually decide to have the brass shells professionally painted we will see.
December 03, 2023
December 02, 2023
Kato Industrial Building 23-310 (aka the kit I love to hate)
Kato Industrial Building 23-310 is the kit that I love to hate. I've grown up with Kato buildings for the past 10 years and haven't had much of a problem with them. Lately, I have had an issue assembling Kato buildings, I had a problem with the Engine House and the Industrial building. None of the kits are supposed to need glue to assemble but in both cases, I needed to use PVA glue to keep them from coming apart. Below is the finished product that will make a home on my layout.