Northbrook Shops (AMW Car Shop kit)

I agree with all comments and especially like your handling of the landscaping. It really makes the scene.

Nice worth, as always, Norm!

 

How did you make the concrete lines from the forms on the retaining wall?

Norm that looks awesome! 

WOW! Norm, FANTASTIC looking scene. Very realistic looking. 

Norm,

Your craftsmanship is outstanding.

I enjoy looking at all your posts.

 

Alan Graziano

Thanks again guys...

 

Slugger, here's a shot of one of my foamcore retaining walls. I slather spackle over the foamcore then run it over with a piece of plastic with notches cut in it (this one was made for my Bryant tunnel) to make the mold lines. 

 

 

Fantastic work Norm, thanks for keeping us updated.

What have you painted the rails with? We had used Floquil but that ship has sunk...

Thank you for sharing this idea!  I'll be utilizing it!  How wide apart are the notches?

Your masterpiece not only looks like brick, it looks like it feels like brick! Wow! Wow! And Wow!

FrankM.

And of course, every inch and detail of the surrounding landscape is perfect. Real.

And I love how you made the retaining-wall look like real cement/concrete that is soiled and damp.

Yes, sure it's a masterpiece! splendid! 

Thanks for the tip Norm!

Norm,

 

nice work

 

I too like the retaining wall!  Very clever.

I second all the compliments but want to add that I totally enjoy seeing your work. It is eye candy for me. Keep it coming !!

Here are some last shots before I move on to that pink foam section you see lurking in the background. I am digging the lighting on this building and meant to respond to Steve about my thoughts on lighting in general - like anything else it just shouldn't be overdone. Eventually I will prep and paint the remaining shop floor details I plan on using. 

 

Thanks again for all the kind words!

 

 

Truly gob smacking, Norm.

 

(That's a good thing). 

 

Cheers

Norm, amazing craftsmanship and the realistic presentation is a work of art. Thank you for sharing.

 I attempted to build a train fueling shed. I thought that the ceiling didn't matter so I threw my lights up there and used hot melt to hold them. Anyone who comes over, bends and looks up at the inside of the building. It is embarrassing.

Guys say they're not rivet counters. We all are to the extent of our knowledge and experience.

 Looking at your pics, reminds me that everything matters. Fantastic!

Norm,

 

 Very nice job,

I wanted to ask you what did you use

for the cider ballast. Very real looking

and color& size prefect.

 

 Am about to ballast my yard and

Round House area.

 

And thank you for using my kit.

 

          Bob Spaulding

         

Thanks a lot Bob. I will probably pester you a bit next week about a roundhouse.

 

I am using Woodland Scenics fine cinders for my ballast. I bought a couple dozen bags direct from them.

Great job.  Interior is very nicely done.

Nice building and I love the utility pole

One word......this model is a work of art.    OK.....so one word didn't cut it......sorry.....

 

Thanks again guys. Chris, after looking at your awesome machinery builds I now have a nice source of inspiration for detailing the interior.

Hi Norm

weel I 'm sure you can find this book in USA it's a locomotive encyclopedia from 1941

it's like a bible 1300 pages and at the end a lot of informations drawings pics about Niles wheel lathe and other machinery for detailing interior 

 

here's a few pics of a locomotive shop I made 

 

 

Chris, that's amazing. Wonderful job. 

Chris, that is bonkers! Do you do this professionally? This work of yours is stellar.

 

I wish my layout was a little further along. I am still in the rough stage and have many projects stacked up that I want to finish before taking on more detailing projects. This is blowing my mind though, wow!!

yes Norm this my job I sell only finished products for customers (no kits )

industrial scenes shops warehouse grain elevators steel mills boats RR barges tug trawlers and much more  especially in scale O and I some times in HO

 

A scene created by Norm & Chris...could you guys imagine? Mind boggling!

Spectacular work from both of you.

More motivation to learn to scratch build.  

 

Chris - How do you make the curved roof / edging detail? Masonite?

Well the building is in concrete so I use plywood for the roof in different layers of 2mm 

because it's easy to bend on my structure under, and fixed with glue and small spikes 

then recovered with paper and fixed with glue spray and painted in weathered black 

  

LOS, I don't know man, I'd be happy to sweep Chris' shop floor and maybe look over his shoulder if he'd let me!

 

In any case, I am now on the hunt for the 1941 edition of Locomotive Cyclopedia. I see their are several 1971 reprints available. I do buy some old engineering books and manuals when I can find them.

 

Chris, I'm assuming your model is a French prototype?

Thank you!  Very inspiring. 

Looks fantastic - great edition to the layout and nice fits the scene

Wow.. I think I just witness when Chocolate met Peanut butter! 

 

Nice modeling guys.

Well the only added feature that these 2 guys need, is Joey Ricard!

Could you imagine what those 3 could do working together. Hmmmmm be Walt Disney and his bunch all over again...............................Brandy!