HO 80s/90s CSX, NS, & Conrail layout resurrection.

[JR]

The interesting things you learn in this hobby !

[minitnkr]

Some progress today. 1/87 dude for scale. PaulE

[Mini Me]

Paul, that's looking the cat's cahoonas! nice crisp detail and very clean construction. Top marks bud. Rick H.

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. Some more progress. Getting closer to laying track & gardening. PaulE

[boatman]

TOP work PaulE on this refinery I like the way you have done all the tanks different colours an all the pipein an all the safety cages around the ladders as theyre are what I need for my tiger build but I cant find any online to buy but great stuff
chris

[minitnkr]

Chris, Walthers Model Railroad catalog (it is on-line) is my USA source for most detail building supplies. Most of the piping, ladders & cages are from there. The one elevated tank on three legs is a kit from there as well. All the rest are from "found objects" ( the smaller "welded" pipe is from the little flags the lawn guy throws in the ground to warn you he just poisoned your lawn) my wife calls trash. I'll check on the maker of the larger cage kit as it would work for 1/72 as well. That is also where most of the Industrial Yard buildings & rooftop details came from. The commercial vent kit would prolly work for you also. PaulE

[boatman]

Chris, Walthers Model Railroad catalog (it is on-line) is my USA source for most detail building supplies. Most of the piping, ladders & cages are from there. The one elevated tank on three legs is a kit from there as well. All the rest are from "found objects" ( the smaller "welded" pipe is from the little flags the lawn guy throws in the ground to warn you he just poisoned your lawn) my wife calls trash. I'll check on the maker of the larger cage kit as it would work for 1/72 as well. That is also where most of the Industrial Yard buildings & rooftop details came from. The commercial vent kit would prolly work for you also. PaulE

OK PaulE CHEERS AS I NEED some ladder cages for my tiger up the masts an funnells as they are 6 inches tall so I need some fairly big ladder cagers
chris

[minitnkr]

Those large ladder/cage kits are easily extensible. Unfortunately I didn't save the wrapper or the instructions, but I'm sure they're still available. PaulE

[boatman]

Those large ladder/cage kits are easily extensible. Unfortunately I didn't save the wrapper or the instructions, but I'm sure they're still available. PaulE

HI PaulE THANKS for your info on them ladder safety cages an yes I found up the
Walthers Model Railroad catalog on line but in the end after a bit of searchin on line I managded to buy a pair set on line from Scale Model Scenery a bit dear but on my tiger it will be worth it so im a happy bunny
chris

[scottie3158]

Paul,
This great build continues loving all the detail.

[minitnkr]

Thanks Scottie. Some more progress. A shot of the ad hoc bench. All modules & track now secured, final details being added before gardening. PaulE

[minitnkr]

All piping, backup generator house, yard ofc., pump house, & loading platform are now complete. There are some railings & the containment berm to go before gardening. After almost a month of 4 to 8hrs/day effort the end is in view for this "simple tank farm to fill the corner". This result wasn't as clean & tidy as I'd hoped, but it was a great learning experience. I learned to stay away from petro chemical plants. PaulE

[Mini Me]

That is a Beauty Paul, I hope you highlight it with some good lighting effects so it doesn't get lost in the corner. Rick H.

[minitnkr]

Thanks, I'm fingering that one out presently. PaulE

[minitnkr]

Lighting dry fit pics. PaulE



C&Cs encouraged. PaulE