I just added a new post over at The Scratchbuilder’s Guild about making quick and easy fences. You can check it out by clicking the image…

Scott

(March 13, 2008: Here’s what the area looks like after the scenery is almost complete. Click an image for a larger version.)

Well, I had hoped to get a little more done before this update, but the week hasn’t been cooperative. But, I did promise to post a weekly update, so… Major progress or not, here it is!

A couple Sundays ago Derwin added the parking area for G-Mac Transfer. Not much has been done to it since then.

The tenement structure itself is pretty much done. This structure has turned out quite well. Can’t wait until all the details are added to the surroundings.

Here’s another little scene that’s starting to take shape. Clayton started working on this a couple Sunday evenings ago. It’s really coming along and should add lots of visual interest.

Derwin started getting Kenville ready for ballast.

Brian is progressing on his rural scene.

I was in a destructive mood last Sunday. I tore up about 1/2 the track in Chappellton in order to add the harbour area. It’s still a mess, but I hope to get things back together over the weekend. The car float/ferry will be a major addition to this area.

Here’s a close up of the future harbour area.

So, that’s it for this week. It’s great having a bunch of guys working on this. Rather than one scene developing at a time, there are several scenes being worked on at the same time over the whole layout. I love it!

Later!

Scott

There was no major progress this past week since we decided to operate on Sunday evening instead of work on my layout. It was nice to have a change of pace.

So, here’s the Stevenville side of the layout. Almost all of the white plaster and blue foam has been hidden under a coat of paint. This sure looks a whole lot better than it did before!

As you can see I managed to get some more work done on the tenement building. Platforms have been added at each door and a metal roof added over them. Some basic weathering has also been done. You’d think the owner would want to replace the broken siding. You can also see one of my other scratchbuilt cardstock buildings in the background – Picard Packers.

Front Street is now basic black. I need to tone it down some to get it to look more like aged asphalt, then add center lines, parking space lines, manhole covers, cracks, repairs, …. There’s still lots to do here!

Here are some shots of Dickie Clothing Company and GM Metals. More details will be added over time.

I may have mentioned the little diorama (64 sq. in.) that I did a year or two ago. Well, here are some close ups of it. I call it “Still Life”. Can you figure out why?

So, that’s it for this week. I think I’ll be spending the weekend making changes to the track arrangement in Chappellton to incorporate a rail barge/ferry. This is the result of a layout visit this past week – thanks Alan!!!!

Until next week,

Scott