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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #30 on: March 06, 2012, 07:30:38 AM »
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Thanks so much Roger. I wish , in retrospect, I could have done videos on all of the 15 or so layouts I have done.
Thanks , Mike
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #31 on: April 01, 2012, 10:19:23 AM »
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I was able to get the modified Middlesex building in and mounted as well as blending in scenery aroud the tourist trap , gas station and welding shop at the ghost town. The scenes are not done but getting closer.

















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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #32 on: April 28, 2012, 09:48:25 AM »
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I have nearly finished the Fifer Home on the ACTRR. I got the fencing in and the catle underpass to the backdrop as well as some new trees. I still need a garden and a cowboy or two with the cattle.







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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #33 on: May 07, 2012, 01:23:02 PM »
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Well i have been doing some detail work and here it is.

Bee keepers and gardens added to the Fifer Home.



I finally found the BIG ARROW from when the tourist trap was on the previous layout.



Added details to Brownies Service Station.



I also finally got the crossing done and the yard tower as well as some out buildings and working on the fuel facillity.



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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #34 on: May 07, 2012, 01:48:24 PM »
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Quote from: fifer on April 01, 2012, 10:19:23 AM




I really like that warehouse.

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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #35 on: May 07, 2012, 02:38:00 PM »
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Thanks Thomas , I have to say it is also one of my favoites as well and easy to make fit in these types of areas.

Thanks , Mike
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #36 on: May 08, 2012, 08:41:38 AM »
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Quote from: fifer on May 07, 2012, 02:38:00 PM
Thanks Thomas , I have to say it is also one of my favoites as well and easy to make fit in these types of areas.

Thanks , Mike

Mike, what are the measurements of your version. I might have the space for something similar.

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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #37 on: May 08, 2012, 10:10:45 AM »
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Quote from: keeper on May 08, 2012, 08:41:38 AM
Mike, what are the measurements of your version. I might have the space for something similar.

Thomas
Thomas the building is actually
3 X 7.5 X 1.25 now.

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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #38 on: May 08, 2012, 01:27:23 PM »
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Quote from: fifer on May 08, 2012, 10:10:45 AM
Thomas the building is actually
3 X 7.5 X 1.25 now.

Mike

Thanks Mike. Off to measure the space...  :D
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #39 on: May 08, 2012, 02:34:31 PM »
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Quote from: fifer on April 28, 2012, 09:48:25 AM




Is the blue car in the photo somewhere available or is it custom made? Looks cool!  8)

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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #40 on: May 09, 2012, 12:14:59 AM »
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Thomas , I got it on Ebay but don't remember the guy.

Thanks , Mike
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #41 on: May 09, 2012, 12:55:18 PM »
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Not certain, but that looks like the ones that NScaleWorld sells on eBay.



He sells them painted and unpainted.
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #42 on: May 09, 2012, 03:02:07 PM »
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Thanks for the info.

Yes, I think that's the one. It seems right now the car is available unpainted only.

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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #43 on: May 13, 2012, 09:22:47 PM »
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Today I finally got the billboards together for the tourist trap. I made them in Photoshop then printed them on regular paper at the correct size. Then I sprayed both sides of the paper with Testors decal spray (I think it is just clear lacquer). Then I cut them out and sprayed the back with 3M 77 spray adhesive. I then stuck them to some thin styrene. Then I cut them out with scissors and applied the u channel to the backs and painted them by hand.
I then went out and mounted them on the layout.
I think the effect is quite good.







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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #44 on: May 13, 2012, 09:29:13 PM »
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I think those turned out darned good Mike!
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