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Ron's Live Steam Micro

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#1

This is one of three features of my Micro Layout. This one being a coal mine. The other is a shack, and the third is a pond with a waterfall. First I cut and framed in the opening for the mine and then attached it to 1/4" plywood. I then attached balled up newspaper for the mountain part along with tape and used Woodland Scenic Plaster Cloth to cover it. Once dry, I gave it a watered down coat of earth tone paint and then a coat of blackwash. Next I applied Woodland Scenic turf and grass. A 32mm track was hand laid for the mine shaft. Will post more photos as this project develops.

#2

crumpled newspapers - i have to remember that.

the result seems worth to be copied.

#3

Ron, I like the live steam in that title. The modeling so far is fantastic. Can’t wait to see how all these features will play together.

#4

Cool, off to a great start

#5

Thanks Guys! Next I cut two sheets of 7/16" OSB bottom sheet 40" x 80", upper 3" smaller, sandwiched in with 1 x 4.

#6

Wow Ron, are two 7/16 plywood sheets not going to be very heavy? How is this going to be moved, or is it fixed to one place?

#7

Hi Vic, Its Going into a permanent corner of my garage. I think.(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

#8

Micro is progressing…here are some more pics (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

#9

Maybe consider table legs with lockable wheel castors under the legs. I use these on my movable layout base and it really does help when I have to push the layout out of the way.

#10

Looks great. I’t very neat how two people can give the same size loop such a different feel. Lots of activity in your micro, the pond is fun.

#11

Thanks for the tip Vic, But I think once I place it, it will stay permanently. Thanks Randy, I liked how Vic has a lot going on with his pizza layouts. And a thanks to Shawn V who gave me the round track that I hand bent. More pics this weekend.(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

#12

You’ve been very busy!

#13

It’s DONE!!! It took about 3 weeks total and enjoyed every bit of the build. Here are the final pictures. Stay tuned for videos next weekend.(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

#14

yessir, that is nice!

please enlighten me about the how-to of the waterfall.

the birch trees - bought or homespun?

#15

I love the heck out of these micros. Need to get some things done so I can start mine. This tri gauge idea I have floating around is bursting to be built in my basement.

Great job and I used the crumbled newspaper idea in HO for along time until I will went to carved foam.

#16

Very nice work Ron!! I have thought of doing a micro similar to this for some time now, so I will be filing this one away for future reference :smiley:

#17

Thanks guys, Korm, the waterfall looks even better today after it cures. its from “Woodland Scenics” Comes in a squeeze bottle. its called water effects. you squeeze it on to wax paper, the size and shape you want and let it cure for a few days. then peel it off the paper. then use the same water effects to spot glue it.(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

#18

thanks.

additional question: that stuff stays flexible after curing?

#19

Korm, Yes it stays flexible. it reminds me of silicone. it forms to any contour. and the longer it cures the more transparent it gets.(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

#20

wow Ron that looks great. I have to finish mine this winter now that I have a spot in the basement for it. Ill have to get some of that stuff to creat water for my creek. Thats just what I was looking for.

Now you can run all winter long. Now we need a video