Canadian Modeler

The rest of the vehicles I have to do, (including a used modified taurox that i stripped and repaired since it was all i could find) for me the key was batch painting the base coat. With an airbrush I was able to knock it out in 8 hours total, in 3 sessions. #warhammer #guard ##astramilitarum

Been a while since i last posted but ive decided to really push to finish my #40k #astramilitarum army before continuing my other projects.

So i started with my cyclops. Honestly my favorite unit in the list hahahaha. I have a full set of other vehicles to do next.

Did some adjustments really happy with this end result. Just need to print the rest! #3dprint #nscale #trains #diy

Did some test prints and found the platform was too high. Decided to lower it and thin out the supports of the buildings. Print is ongoing for the new design. #nscale #trains #3dprint

My next #3dprinted #project is a platform for my passenger #trains. I'm planning to print it in sections to fit into my printer. First time for that so let's just see how it goes.

Yup, no problem. Almost everything in model railroading is standardized. So, companies that follow that standard are interchangeable with one another. Just need to make sure your track and wheels are clean and your wiring is good. Check out the nmra.org website for details on standardization.

For those that are looking for a #vacation in #canada. I HIGHLY recommend the #Via #Canadian 5 days on some beautifully maintained vintage equipment with amazing food, service and new friends. It runs from #Toronto to #Vancouver. Through the beautiful Canadian landscape. A must for all #train lover!

Got the last of my #montreal exo cars in from atlas. Also got the replacement track to finish my yard. All wired and now on to scenery. The 3d printed yard office and a planed overplace to be the center points. #nscale #modeltrains

Just came in today the new batch of the atlas ALP-45D. Runs alot better then the first batch but the sounds are near silent. Any have experience with #ESU decoders? I have maxed out the master volume. #modeltraind #nscale

Parts finally came in to start on the yard! Just need one switch.

Also making an appearance is the #Kato #Canadian. This isn't the complete train but it's the part that fits on my #modelrailroad. I found it at a train show and online reseller, already DDC-Sound equipped from the previous owner.

Originally I wanted double track main loop for 2 trains + 1 in the yard. But I did want operations over just running, so i had to drop it as i needed the space. That's just me, having fun with trains is the most important thing!

With the track laid for the main loop it's too late lol. But not a bad idea. Especially since irl there is a wye in the area I'm using as inspiration.

I wanted the yard and loop separated so I could have 2 trains running and operating alone.

The program is #anyrail6, and I would HIGHLY recommend it. One-time purchase, able to use it with TrainPlayer to test out the layout, and has a built-in library of most tracks. For example #kato #peco #atlas and even #lego

One of the important things I've learned about making a #modelrailroad (and a bit in life) is #planning. My current layout has gone through nine main (22 sub) versions. To add to that, however, you need to be flexible. My "final" plan has seen two industries and the layout of a siding changed.

One of the great parts of #modeltrains is that you can expand your hobby to do much more! I'm trying my hand at designing and printing my own buildings. Here is my attempt at a yard office.

If I'm going to buy #3dprint buildings why not try my own! #diy #nscale

I travel alot for work, and one of my favorite things is stopping in at the local hobby shops in different parts of Canada and the US. It's also interesting to see just how much more popular model trains seem to be in the western then eastern Canada.

Nice!!

They aren't, all n scale. But I thick the idea of a small road between them is smart

Some more buildings going up. Need to figure out how to create some forced perspective on the background buildings #hobby #nscale #modeltrains #trains #diy

Sounds good!!

They look interesting, how's the detail on them?

No problem!!! For their price I like them. I also got some of the taller apartment buildings they have, but I'm going to modify them to turn 3 buildings into 6ish for some of the urban background.

Just avoid the filament printer stuff. The resin or plastic sheets stuff is good just needs to be worked to your needs

They do ship everything together. It was like 14$ shipping from China for everything.

Most of there stuff is 3d printed and to light it you need need to be creative. But some of them are just laser cut plastic sheets like this office building. I did need to drill and cut into the base though.

and never buying used tracks. Locos and rolling stock are find if you learn how to fix/care for them, but used track needs a TON of work.

Honestly, save up to buy new, good-quality stuff right off the bat. I've been wanting a layout since I was a kid, so I bought what I could afford. If I just saved up for a Kato starter kit for example, I would have saved myself a lot of pain and money.

I say a post about how n scale buildings are rather limited in era, the transition period from steam to diesel or the golden age of rail, but I found that outlandmodels offers a great selection of modern/ semi modern buildings. There not as good as walters or woodland scenic kits but they work.

The layout in its current form. Finally got my buildings in from outlandmodels and built up the paper mill from walthers. Still waiting on a order of feeders to finish the yard. #hobby #nscale #modeltrains #trains #diy

I don't have many pictures of the progress, unfortunately, but these 2 Dorns were a blast to paint up. Used airbrush and details were picked out by hand. Still not 100% done. #warhammer #40k #imperialguard #guard #hobby #diy