Monday, September 19, 2011

Scenic Progress

Following the installation of the overpass, I needed to patch and add to the scenery in the area of the bridge, so I figured the best place to start was where I left off: shrubberies!


Inside (of the loop) end pier


Other end pier.


Along the road. I plan to add some very fine gravel-looking material for the shoulders, and if I can find a paint pen(or two), add the road markings. Now that the dark and gloom is coming it may be time to start some trees. That could give me an area "practically" finished!

It was also a great time to touch up, and repair some minor nicks and scrapes in the old. I also learned that alcohol on a Q-tip is the perfect tool for removing stray paint form the ends of ties! I had a few spots where I hadn't realized I did this, as well as some new ones, and the Q-tip did the job just fine. Toothbrushes and such can do more harm than good.

And I didn't want to let the station area feel abandoned, so I applied the ground base (paint, earth mix foam, and coarse turf), in preparation for the rest of the scenic details:


I've planned lights on the platform, trees, and a wooden bridge to connect the station area to the town, but need to plan it for scratching, as the kits don't quite fit what I'm after...

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