by mike | Oct 10, 2016 | Detailing Track, Modeling Techniques, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
Early in the construction of my layout, I thought of the tracks by name and function. Thinking of the Pole Track, the Mill Track or the Cincinnati Track gave me a sense of their character. I found this more helpful and inspiring than wondering whether I needed a...
by mike | Dec 1, 2015 | Detailing Track, Modeling Techniques, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation, The P48 Experience |
I know what some might be thinking: distressing the ties on a basement sized layout to this standard would be a lifetime task that would get old quickly. I agree. However, it doesn’t have to be and there are a few considerations to keep in mind. I enjoy this...
by mike | Nov 25, 2015 | Detailing Track, Modeling Techniques, The Art of The Craft, The P48 Experience |
I enjoy handlaying track. I like the methodical nature of the work and with my favorite CD playing in the background, it’s relaxing. The section I’m working on for the P48 Experience is especially enjoyable because I’m working at the bench instead of...
by mike | May 28, 2014 | Detailing Track, The Missing Conversation |
Why would you model track like this? Seriously, why would you choose this route over, say, commercial track that you could slap down in a fraction of the time and call it done? A lot of people tell me they would love to have track like this but it’s too much...
by mike | Apr 23, 2014 | Detailing Track
This former C&O trestle has been derelict for decades. The rails have been cut on both ends, completely isolating it. As you can see, it is a combination of pile and timber bents and time has taken its toll. It’s a good study in details that are seldom...
