N Scale Layout and Trains Morning Daylight on the ACTRR

[TheScStrat]

Wow, what a labor of love! Outstanding in all areas of track, scenery, buildings .. but the background artwork is exceptional ... did you paint that yourself, or did you contract a local artist? Either way, congratulations on an absolutely beautiful layout ... I just may have to schedule a vacation out your way to see that in person! :)

[mrfifer]

Thanks so much , The backdrops are a combo of commercial and hand painted as well as structures cut directly out of books and magazines. Even some small parts were printed from pictures off the computer.

You are welcome anytime.

Thanks , Mike

[Spence12]

I think the very blurry clouds against the greyish-but-clear mountains on the backdrop enhance the depth. Nice!

[mrfifer]

Thanks Spence. I general I am happy with the backdrops but some places need more work.

Thanks , Mike

[coolcod10]

needs a UFO

[RobloxWideNews]

Holy crap, do miniature birds migrate their also? :P That's so cool and realistic

[mrfifer]

No , actually it is a Desert background CD.

Thanks , Mike

[RobloxWideNews]

@mrfifer Oh I was only joking lol.

You said a new one is being worked on in a 2 month old comment. Has that replacement been complete yet, and what happened to this one in the vid?

[mrfifer]

It has been torn out and the new one is in progress and can be see in my other video series.

Thanks , Mike

[Brian555651]

I Like the bird sound effects

[mrfifer]

Thanks , it is a southwestern deasert CD playing through a ceiling speaker from a portable CD player on continuous loop.

Thanks , Mike

[atsf3780]

just one word

WOW

[mrfifer]

Thanks , Glad you enjoyed it as this layout is now gone and the neww ACTRR is under construction.

Thanks , Mike

[mrfifer]

Thanks and sorry for the response delay !!!

Mike

[brandon1311]

THANX MAN

you should do a tutorial of how to?

[mrfifer]

Thanks Brandon. Good idea. I just might do that.

Mike

[brandon1311]

very awesome bro.

what do you make the mountains from?

is it polystyrene?

[mrfifer]

Brandon , The mountains are cardboard or foam based with screen wire over the top and covered with wet news paper then plaster. I then use a textured plaster called Model Mount ,made by a local new mexican to give texture.

Thanks , Mike

[gartenbahner]

great !! Very nice!

[mrfifer]

Thanks , So glad you enjoyed it!

Mike

[upnscale34]

I don't know if you know any of this, are n scale steam locomotives are hard to upkeep

[mrfifer]

Well , In all my years of model railroading I have found that (like the real thing) steam seems to require much more tweeking and maintainace. I have had a few steam locos that have run well for a long time but have been few and far between.

Thanks , Mike

[nscalemodeler24]

one of my favorite stream liners and train

Really cool

[mrfifer]

Thanks , and have fun with the trains and try to sneek in a ride with your Dad!

Mike

[nscalemodeler24]

lol i already have and ive been on alot of passenger car rides to lol

[artboy41]

Sound Mike, you need Sound! Even if you just fake in some dubbed proto sounds...

Lee

[rwundrock]

Great looking layout! I wish I could produce clouds like that.

[mrfifer]

You can , the tops of the clouds are done with a torn cardboard mask and a spray can and the bottoms are done with an airbrush and Polly Scale Grimmy Black.

Thanks Guys , Mike

[route29a]

Great video!

[atwa2neon4staind]

Is this the new kato model? Enjoyed the video!!!

[mrfifer]

Yes it is. If you are considering one , just be aware they can not use DCC yet. Kato is working on a fix.

Thanks , Mike