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Post by david1 on Aug 17, 2024 23:40:26 GMT
Boy Joe the FEC's really look great, hope they operate well.
Dave
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Post by Country Joe on Aug 18, 2024 2:15:32 GMT
Boy Joe the FEC's really look great, hope they operate well. Dave Thanks Dave, they have DCC with sound. They run and sound great. I now have 6 FEC engines, 4 with DCC and sound and 2 with DCC, no sound.
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Post by atsda on Aug 18, 2024 2:38:20 GMT
Very nice Joe. Give us an update on the layout. Alfred
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Post by Country Joe on Aug 18, 2024 11:40:17 GMT
Very nice Joe. Give us an update on the layout. Alfred
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Post by healey36 on Aug 18, 2024 14:58:45 GMT
I'll be interested to see your Mod Podge lake...I need to make a water feature for an unrelated project and have been wondering what medium to use. I've used some pourable resin in the past, but had mixed results. Mod Podge is often mentioned as a good alternative, but I don't recall ever seeing it done.
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Post by Country Joe on Aug 18, 2024 22:15:47 GMT
I'll be interested to see your Mod Podge lake...I need to make a water feature for an unrelated project and have been wondering what medium to use. I've used some pourable resin in the past, but had mixed results. Mod Podge is often mentioned as a good alternative, but I don't recall ever seeing it done. When it fully dries I’ll post photos. I poured it about an eighth of an inch thick and it will take a few days to dry. On my previous layout I had this lake. I didn’t pour the Mod Podge, I brushed it on to create a glossy finish. I think it was OK but doesn’t have the depth you get with a pour.  
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Post by healey36 on Aug 18, 2024 23:56:19 GMT
I didn’t realize Mod Podge was pourable; something to experiment with when I have a moment.
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Post by atsda on Aug 22, 2024 2:39:11 GMT
Joe, I have not used Mod Podge to simulate water, this sounds like a good idea. I wonder if it is lightly tinted with blue food coloring , poured over plexiglass, and back-lighted, if a good result could be achieved. Alfred like a good one
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Post by harborbelt70 on Aug 22, 2024 8:09:57 GMT
I'll be interested to see your Mod Podge lake...I need to make a water feature for an unrelated project and have been wondering what medium to use. I've used some pourable resin in the past, but had mixed results. Mod Podge is often mentioned as a good alternative, but I don't recall ever seeing it done. When it fully dries I’ll post photos. I poured it about an eighth of an inch thick and it will take a few days to dry. On my previous layout I had this lake. I didn’t pour the Mod Podge, I brushed it on to create a glossy finish. I think it was OK but doesn’t have the depth you get with a pour.
I think that the product I used was a two part epoxy guaranteed not to discolor/turn cloudy and it didn’t after having some green acrylic tint mixed in. The drawback was that it dried/set very slowly and would run through any seam in the “sinks” I made. Of course this was O scale modeling but at the times I did it it sure felt like N scale working with such very small parts.
* P.S. I’ll put my ridiculous UP “Ladies Lounge” over on the Wordless Photos thread where I won’t have to or be allowed to explain it.
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Post by Country Joe on Aug 22, 2024 12:50:04 GMT
This corner is pretty much done. The water isn’t 100% dry yet but close enough for photos. I may still add some details but it’s presentable for our next show in September.
The only negative to using Mod Podge for water is the slow drying process. I poured this lake about an eighth of an inch deep on Saturday morning. I took these photos this morning, Thursday, 5 days after pouring and there’s still a little while showing. It will completely dry in the next couple of days.
One really good thing about Mod Podge is that it stays where you put it unlike epoxy and some other water materials. I used a brush to apply a thin layer to seal the bottom and sides of the lake but I don’t think it’s necessary. It doesn’t take long to do and dries quickly so I don’t see any reason not to do it.
On a previous layout I created a larger river and stippled a layer on after the pour dried. It looked like swells and gave the impression of moving water. If I can find a picture of it I’ll post it later.
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Post by healey36 on Aug 22, 2024 13:00:05 GMT
Wow, that looks great. Can't wait to give this a try.
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Post by Country Joe on Aug 22, 2024 15:57:21 GMT
Thanks Healey. It really is easy.
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Post by healey36 on Aug 25, 2024 16:52:40 GMT
Ugh, picked this up at the local antique mall yesterday AM, an MPC FA-2 from when, 1970's, 1980's? Apparently I've slipped down the slope...  Wonder if it runs  |
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Post by Country Joe on Aug 25, 2024 18:06:57 GMT
Ugh, picked this up at the local antique mall yesterday AM, an MPC FA-2 from when, 1970's, 1980's? Apparently I've slipped down the slope... Wonder if it runs
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Post by harborbelt70 on Aug 30, 2024 7:34:21 GMT
Ugh, picked this up at the local antique mall yesterday AM, an MPC FA-2 from when, 1970's, 1980's? Apparently I've slipped down the slope... Wonder if it runs
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