by mike | Jul 13, 2021 | Detailing Track, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience
An excellent first question to ask of any design project is: what’s the intent? Mill Road is portable but not meant for regular travel. All I wanted was a way to easily separate the modules when and if needed. Of course this means dealing with section joints in the...
by mike | Jun 3, 2021 | Detailing Track, The Art of The Craft, The P48 Experience |
Consider if you will the lowly spur track. Once proud, well maintained and full of activity; now, it’s merely a remnant. Neglected and forgotten it’s the final refuge for rail and ties no longer suited to mainline service. Without an active customer, it’s a liability,...
by mike | Sep 15, 2020 | OST Believes, The Modeling Conversation |
It’s a simple crossing, a nondescript two-lane road that could be anywhere. It’s a chance to study a piece of the real world and duplicate it in miniature. The road intersects two tracks, providing for some extra modeling enjoyment. The flange ways faithfully portray...
by mike | Jun 29, 2020 | Detailing Track
Old Ties One of the things I truly enjoy about P48 is how much presence a simple vignette may have. As I continue to experiment with the coloring of weathered ties, I decided to create this scene near the decommissioned turnout east of the grade crossing. This pile of...
by mike | Jun 23, 2020 | Detailing Track
So much of what we do in modeling is subjective and interpretive in nature. I often go back and rework the color and texture of existing track. I have altered the colors, added more texture and happily carved away at ties for a rotted and decayed look. I don’t worry...
