Thanks for the update and showing us this step. It's always nice to see how people approach scenery. Your way is just as valid as the next person. I look forward to your next installment.
I wouldn’t worry too much about the straight line, with the step down and the different levels where the water runs, the scene truly starts looking like a natural barrier which has been formed into a weird. Maybe you could even add some dilapidated concrete patches here and there on the weir’s high edge. Or, even a part of dilapidated old handrail for maintenance crews to reach the spill part of the weir. On coloring wet plaster, hydrocal, plaster of Paris, patience is always a virtue. Especially when forming seams with slightly different materials. But as you said, it’s mostly about having the wet plaster truly dry before applying any color. In case the plaster gets too sealed you can always try to attack that seal with some ordinary white vinegar. Vinegar is the ‘enemy’ of plaster, henceforth it’s also excellent for cleaning up plaster marks where you don’t get ‘m off with anything else. For the sealed part the vinegar will bite into the skin of the plaster and that will allow a next paint job to disperse much better. Of course be gentle with the vinegar, you don’t wanna bite away too much. Cheerio
I think your over thinking it. Since you already have a straight edge from the old layout, turn the new part into a dam/spillway and carve it out foam. You can either have water running over or not as both will look fine
awesome Dan great work thx for sharing.😊😊👍👍
Great scene Dan excellent work looks great. Thanks for sharing with us have a great day 😎🚂
Thanks for the update and showing us this step. It's always nice to see how people approach scenery. Your way is just as valid as the next person. I look forward to your next installment.
I wouldn’t worry too much about the straight line, with the step down and the different levels where the water runs, the scene truly starts looking like a natural barrier which has been formed into a weird. Maybe you could even add some dilapidated concrete patches here and there on the weir’s high edge. Or, even a part of dilapidated old handrail for maintenance crews to reach the spill part of the weir.
On coloring wet plaster, hydrocal, plaster of Paris, patience is always a virtue. Especially when forming seams with slightly different materials. But as you said, it’s mostly about having the wet plaster truly dry before applying any color. In case the plaster gets too sealed you can always try to attack that seal with some ordinary white vinegar. Vinegar is the ‘enemy’ of plaster, henceforth it’s also excellent for cleaning up plaster marks where you don’t get ‘m off with anything else. For the sealed part the vinegar will bite into the skin of the plaster and that will allow a next paint job to disperse much better. Of course be gentle with the vinegar, you don’t wanna bite away too much. Cheerio
Your layout looks fantastic, changes are always great, progress
wow nice progress
Layout looks really good. Keep up the great updates. Happy New Year!
I think your over thinking it. Since you already have a straight edge from the old layout, turn the new part into a dam/spillway and carve it out foam. You can either have water running over or not as both will look fine
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Did you say you were going to Trainland as your local hobby store? Are you in the NYC area?
Would love to find other modelers in this general area.
On Long Island
@@rhythmrailroad1101 if you ever want to meet up in person, that would be great. I am in Manhattan.