The Captains House - Page 2

**treadhead1952** · #11 07-03-2009, 01:29 PM

Thanks Everyone,

I appreciate the kind words.

These are some great little kits to put together and drop dead easy. As you can see by the layering technique that I use to put them together, they do look pretty happening when finished. I also like the idea that you can assemble a whole bunch of additions to a railroad layout without spending a ton of money at the hobby shops to purchase prebuilt items. Looking to add a little more visual interest to each one is something that I am beginning to look forward to as I work my way through this file grouping.

When ever I get around to working up the rail road layout, I will post some in progress shots so you can see where I am going with this overall. With the money I am saving on these, I can afford to splurge a little more on the scenery items. It is also a great way to learn how to use the landscaping materials that will come into broader use later on.

**Nemesis7485** · #12 07-03-2009, 05:28 PM

Very nice, indeedy. The garden really sets it off well.

**Golden Bear** · #13 07-03-2009, 05:45 PM

This is a really nice example of card modeling. Who needs expensive plastic railroad kits?

Carl

**redhorse** · #14 07-03-2009, 11:49 PM

Oh, I do hope you post pics of the layout progress!! I've built several N & Z scale layouts long ago and miss them dearly.

**treadhead1952** · #15 07-04-2009, 07:10 AM

Thanks Guys,

I appreciate the kind words.

I am in the process of tooling and supplying up for the rail road project and having these little building kits to work over while accumulating the rest of the stuff required to do the deed definitely gets my creative juices going. Adding little extras to them is also a fun way to put them into a custom class over what you can buy in the hobby shop.

Don't worry Jim, when I start the rail road layout, each of the buildings will get an expansion of the landscaping to tie them into the overall story. I am looking forward to seeing just how far I can go tinkering at the project. I would love to see some pictures of your N and Z scale layouts, they must have been excellent judging from your modeling skills and great looking ships.

**redhorse** · #16 07-04-2009, 09:25 AM

I wish I could share pictures, but I don't have any. I finished the last layout in '94 or '95 and it's long gone and I didn't take many pictures of my model stuff back then. Just the locomotives and cars left...

**Ashrunner** · #17 07-04-2009, 12:14 PM

Jay

Could you explain to me what you meant by the layering process? "I also triple layered the parts to give things a bit more depth than just a single printed copy would allow."

I haven't heard that term before.

But whatever it is, it sure makes the model look good.

**Art Deco** · #18 07-04-2009, 04:54 PM

Another nice piece! Your laminated detailing adds so much to these models. It's also great that you are getting some experience with "scenicking" before tackling a full-on layout.

Looking forward to the next one!

**peter taft** · #19 07-04-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redhorse

Oh, I do hope you post pics of the layout progress!! I've built several N & Z scale layouts long ago and miss them dearly.

You do Z scale

i struggle with the N {when i used to make the railway layouts} and oo/ho scale too. Your eyes must be good my friend

Jay.... your work is excellent and if you go for it on the layout front, it's gonna be one hell of a beauty for sure.. :D

**rockpaperscissor** · #20 07-04-2009, 06:05 PM

Aww maan, I wanna live there! If only I wasn't so darn big. Plus I'm not really a captain. Wonderful job you did there. The layering, the telescope, not to mention the shrubberies really make the model pop. I've never tried a FG building model. They look like fun. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the village.