Yes, the trains don't work well outdoors. Rather like myself.
The worst problem outdoors is that the UV rays of the sun cause the ties that connect the rails to disintegrate. I do think that Peco track has UV-resistant plastic bits. This is just a 48x16 inch test layout that was taken outside for the light and background, so it doesn't matter much.
Thanks for the video. You have done some very creative modelling there, especially with the locomotives and short cabeese! Well done - lovely work. Best regards, Bob.
Nothing like photographing your models in sunlight, is there? Now if one could only maintain HO gauge track in an actual garden, that would be something!
That is a 2-4-0 that started as a Bachmann Forney 2-4-4. I liked the Forney, but it didn't operate well on tight curves. So I whacked off the coal bunker and added a tender from Wiseman Model Works, and a wood cab from Mount Blue Model Co. I was going to paint the cab, but realized that I could use oil paint to give the wood a varnished look.
There is a more detailed description of this process in the 2008 On30 Annual. Check it out - excellent publication.
the Engine at 1:38 has Henry the green engines wheels
ColumbiaAndHoodRiver 11 months ago
These engines are not made for out doors use, and the track will rust, I've seen it happen to a friends layout, but granted it takes a wile.
ELMSLines 1 year ago
Yes, the trains don't work well outdoors. Rather like myself.
The worst problem outdoors is that the UV rays of the sun cause the ties that connect the rails to disintegrate. I do think that Peco track has UV-resistant plastic bits. This is just a 48x16 inch test layout that was taken outside for the light and background, so it doesn't matter much.
grits3d 1 year ago
Love it, but where's the shay? :)
1guyz 1 year ago
cool
Nevawake 2 years ago
looks real even though it not
raymondleeleggs 2 years ago
i like that little locomotive that looks like a mining locomotive.5 star vid!!!!!!
shininghappyperson7 2 years ago
Thanks for the video. You have done some very creative modelling there, especially with the locomotives and short cabeese! Well done - lovely work. Best regards, Bob.
oldludwig 2 years ago
Nice video, the music fits perfectly.
pearsonba350 2 years ago
Nothing beats natural sunlight for photography.
Nice video and what is that cool music?
WaukarusaKid 3 years ago
Nothing like photographing your models in sunlight, is there? Now if one could only maintain HO gauge track in an actual garden, that would be something!
NVanWendy 3 years ago
Amazing! Steam and bytes ;-)
Professional cam and perfect sound !
I dive deep in this aera....
Especially nice also the slow passing of the trains- like real!
Todaylight 3 years ago
Just wonderful!
philofthepast365 3 years ago
I love the locomotive at 0:56. What did you use to build this engine?
back10506 3 years ago
That is a 2-4-0 that started as a Bachmann Forney 2-4-4. I liked the Forney, but it didn't operate well on tight curves. So I whacked off the coal bunker and added a tender from Wiseman Model Works, and a wood cab from Mount Blue Model Co. I was going to paint the cab, but realized that I could use oil paint to give the wood a varnished look.
There is a more detailed description of this process in the 2008 On30 Annual. Check it out - excellent publication.
grits3d 3 years ago
Looks more like the Backwoods Miniatures Bachmann Forney conversion to be honest.
RustedBovine 3 years ago
Love the music.
amatore3324 3 years ago
Very beautiful models and atmosphere!
AdennyvA 3 years ago