Monday, February 15, 2016

Freight House by Laserkit Pt.1

Up until about now I've been ignoring model railroading aspects such as benchwork, track laying, wiring, DCC, locomotives, rolling stock. My focus has been on structures, scenery, and details. Since I may be starting to build my layout soon I've decided to address my lack of knowledge in the mentioned areas. The Trainmasters TV has series on how to build a layout with Miles Hale and also
how to build the Free-mo modules with Trevor Marshall. I found them to be good introductions into benchwork building. I can't say anything about the rest since I haven't seen it yet. Also I somehow have come across Model Railroading University videos on YouTube by Miles Hale. For the most part the videos provide more in depth coverage of the same topics as Trainmasters TV. I was watching some of the episodes past weekend and came to almost shocking discovery. Such prominent figure in model railroading as Miles Hale doesn't have knowledge of how to weather the structures. I suppose everyone has own certain areas of interest within the hobby and the weathering for him isn't one of them.
I am demonstrating my lack of self discipline again. I could have spent my lunch breaks making remaining sub-assemblies for Duffy's and Gibley's but instead I am building the freight house. I felt I needed something quick with no intention of making a diorama. I thought that the Laserkit structure would fit the bill. I have made some good progress and it shouldn't take long time to finish. The goal is to have it ready for eBay by Sunday.


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