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TrainMan2001's N Scale Trains and Projects - TrainMan2001 - 07-20-2020

So, I completely forgot that Bachmann were releasing Thomas in N Scale (eventually, due to the virus). With how good Thomas looks, and the fact that he's made to British N Scale (Unlike Tomix), I'm not sure that I can ignore the line.

Part One: The Station Building

As the title says, I intend to do a mock-up of Dryaw Station (and the surrounding Airfield buildings) to see how much space that takes up, because some of those buildings would be really big in OO scale. The only things I didn't model on the station itself were the advertisement boards, the canopy (only omitted because I can't tell if it's clear or not), chimney pots, and platform. Here are some pictures.

Although it is to scale (except the arch windows; they were hard to cut), it's a little rough, which is fine, since it's not really supposed to be super detailed for it's current purposes.

I know some of you will probably be wondering if I'll finish my "Backdating Thomas" project. Although it's not dead, I felt like I needed to take a break from it, since too many ideas for it were floating around my head, and I kept making silly mistakes.

This new project should be fine, though, since I feel like buildings are easier to do. I hope you enjoy it! Updates will come as and when I have time to build the other buildings.
-TM2001

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - Super - 07-20-2020

You are doing great on the station building T-Man.

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - chrisjo - 07-21-2020

(07-20-2020, 11:03 AM)TrainMan2001 Wrote: The only things I didn't model on the station itself were ... the canopy (only omitted because I can't tell if it's clear or not)...

Another modeller's interpretation:

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - TrainMan2001 - 07-21-2020

Thanks! I think that's the Hornby version.

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - TrainMan2001 - 07-27-2020

Today I started on the Air Traffic Control Tower, although I haven't cut anything yet. It's kind of an interesting building, because it's simple enough that I could just put the bordered detailing on it and paint it, but it's still got that complex control box on top, which I haven't started yet because I'm not quite sure how to do angled stuff like that. Here's a pic of the side with the stairs:

[Image: Dryaw-Control-Tower-Ruler-Reference2.jpg]

And here are a couple of pictures of what I've done so far. I'm not quite sure that I positioned the window that's circled in red right or not.

Also, temptation for Bachmann's N Scale line keeps getting worse (They look too good)!

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Well, maybe it's just N Scale in general, not helped by the new Thomas line. I have an N Scale locomotive on order from the UK now. :D

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - Super - 07-27-2020

(07-27-2020, 09:39 AM)TrainMan2001 Wrote: Also, temptation for Bachmann's N Scale line keeps getting worse (They look too good)!

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RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - TrainMan2001 - 07-27-2020

Super, I'm surprised you didn't say anything about the last bit!

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - Super - 07-27-2020

Is it a Thomas Locomotive?

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - TrainMan2001 - 07-27-2020

No, it's a different one. :)

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - Super - 07-28-2020

Hmmm...so it must be a secret. Let us in on the surprise when the engine arrives :)

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - TrainMan2001 - 07-28-2020

Don't worry, I will!

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - rekp - 07-28-2020

some of the Bachmann N Scale range arriving this week

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - TrainMan2001 - 07-28-2020

Thanks! I probably won't be able to buy anything right as they come out, though.

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - TrainMan2001 - 08-03-2020

Part Two: The Airfield Control Tower & Windsock

I was able to get the airfield control tower put together this week. The top of it doesn't really reflect the original model's design, and was only included to give a rough sense of height. It is only a mock-up project, after all. I didn't include the stairs or the sock itself, but they don't take up much room anyway.

[Image: Dryaw-Control-Tower-Ruler-Reference1.jpg]

Also, Bachmann revealed in a livestream this week what the tankers announced earlier this year look like, and although it was suprisingly quick, they look amazing, as expected (there aren't official pictures yet, though).

And I was notified this weekend that my new N Scale locomotive is being shipped now! It's a Graham Farish C Class in Southern livery. I'll post pictures once it arrives!

RE: N Scale Dryaw Mock-Up Project - Super - 08-03-2020

Tower is really looking nice T-Man. Can't wait to see the final product.