My first structure completed...!

[Mathew]

Well, just got done putting this together and attempted to add a little weathering. In person, some of the streaks dont look as dark as the picture makes them out to be. Although I still need more practice, I think I done ok. (I know some of them look like big finger smudges ;D)

[mountaingoatgreg]

Not a bad first attempt at all. I think most people over weather their buildings and make things look to worn out. I would suggest that you buy some fine sandpaper and take care of some of the flash before you completly assemble the model. I also find it useful to prepaint my details doors and windows before assembly as it will give it a more realisitc look.

Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more of your work!

[Mathew]

Yeah, I didnt want to over weather it but give it a well used look. Some of the streaks "puddled" on me too but I can always go back and fix it up. I did use sandpaper for the flash but I guess it wasnt enough, it looked ok by eye and felt smooth so...... I had thought about painting the doors but at the time they looked ok to me but again, thats one of the things I can always go back and do.

[wsor4492]

May I ask what are you using for your weathering solution? Was this put on with the model sitting naturally, or did you tilt the model on its side and apply the solution? Looks good for a first time structure.

Chris Roeben

[Mathew]

The solution I used for weathering was a mix of acrylic paint (med grey) and water, used as a wash and applied by hand with a small brush. The proportions I honestly dont know, I just went by eye. The structure itself was painted using regular spray paint. The acrylic paint, I got from walmart. I had the structure sitting naturally at times and then tilted on the side at times when applying the weathering. The nice thing I found about using acrylic paints is since there water soluable, if you get one spot too dark, just wet the brush and thin the spot out a little.

[Freightrain]

Nice first model, is this industry for your boxcars?

Never mind, I see one of your boxcars in the 3rd pic lol

[Mathew]

Yeah, Its goin to be the main point on my layout. Since Ive got such a small layout (only 2'x8') I decided to model a small transload facility that will handle box cars, flats, hoppers, and gondolas. Im also fixing the track to allow for the occasional 86' box's to make switching interesting!!. Ive still got a bit of work to do before I can call it operational but its getting there. Ive still got a few more structures Id like to add only if I can fit them in. Id like to add a scale house, and a bulk unload track with conveyor but space is limited so Im nor sure yet If Ill get to add those or not.

[mountaingoatgreg]

Mathew,

If you do not have an room left over Bulk materials can eassily be modled on a section of track with a portable conveyor. I have seen many operations that allow a small space in their parking lot to allow a truck to pull along the side of the car and be loaded or unloaded. For commodoties like plastics and other granular products many companies have their own sucker trucks.

[Mathew]

Id like to use the portable conveyors but the only ones I know of or have found are from walthers and there there old style. Is there anyone that makes a modern style?

[mountaingoatgreg]

Scale scenics makes one...all they have is an artist rendition on the web but maybe someone here hasput one together??

[Freightrain]

Dec 20, 2009 22:19:46 GMT -5 @nbec said:

Did you see these?

Bulk Transfer Conveyor w/Pit: 5-3/8 x 9-11/16 x 2-3/8" 13.7 x 24.6 x 6cm Walthers Part # 933-3519

Too bad that bulk transfer conveyer is out of stock

[icghogger]

Very Good Job, Mathew! As a suggestion, you could build up a modern conveyor system using bridge girder sections(made by Central Valley) and Plastistruct shapes for the framework, styrene round stock for the rollers and paper for the belts.

[Mathew]

@ PEIR-

I did see the Bulk Transfer Coveyor w/pit and have considerd using it, until I get the track in final place Im not sure If ill have room for that particular peice or not. but Im still considering it.

icghogger-

I dont have any experience scratch building but I may try to put something together and see what I can come up with.

@miguellewerenz-

Thank you for suggesting the site, Those are exactly what I was looking for. The structure is a Walthers kit #933-2918.