ACTRR my be dismantled and re-constructed

Well , I got around to doing the 8th video on the construction of the New ACTRR.
Here you go , hope you enjoy.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQbWtwjhR9I"]YouTube - N Scale ACTRR Rebuild part 8[/ame]
Mike

 

Looking good Mike. I like the mine area allot.

Dave

 

Thanks Dave , It is a little hard to visulize right now but it is locked into my head !!!!

Mike

 

This is todays progress , I got a lot of plastering done and the right hand facia up. All the facia is done and the Un-obtainium mine has found a home as well as the mine train. The dry wash area was also plastered and that whole end of the layout is ready for base scenery.





Mike

 

Today I got the base coat on and rocks painted as well as the tunnel portals and the Unobtainium mine track boxed in.









Mike

 

I have been trying to get the backdrop finished all the way around .
A new video will have to wait till next weekend.





Also while not railroad , I have been working on a tree in 1/12 scale for Robins doll house.



Mike

 

Mike,

Building a new layout is an excellent idea. Here your local customers will get to see first hand what it takes. Those of us following along here on TB can benefit and newbies can see first hand some how to's. Not to mention how some of the newer products Ie., Kato Unitrack can be utilized.

Looking mighty fine.

That's some tree!

 

I like the video and the photo progress that you are doing. Seems like you are moving along quite well and at a good rate. Thanks for sharing.

 

Thanks Rick , I have had many positive comments about posting here andd by video on YouTube. I hope folks are able to take something away from them.
Thanks , Mike

 

Thanks Raymond. Sometimes it seems like it is going slow to me. I do not know if it is just me , but as I get older time seems to really speed up and never enough of it !
Mike

 

I know what you mean Mike, i'm 62 and time is not slowing down any. The layout is looking good. I also do steal some of your ideas for my own Unitrack layout and i really like your videos so keep them coming.

Dave

 

Thanks so much Dave.
Mike

 

I now have the 9th edition of the ACTRR re-build.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzoV7z2LuUc"]YouTube - N Scale ACTRR Rebuild part 9[/ame]

I hope you all enjoy this latest edition.
Thanks , Mike

 

Looking great Mike!

I wish I had the ambition to progress as fast as you are.

I do more rail fanning than work on mine.

Craig

 

Actually , I envey you.
I have no time to go railfanning!
Mike

 

Mike,

I enjoyed the video and I like the way your layout is coming together.

The window picture is awesome.

Nice very nice!

 

Thanks Rick , The kids get a kick out of the window as well as when people happen to notice the train pass by. Wish I could get some better pictures!
Mike

 

layout is looking great,Mike.Enjoy all of your videos,look forward to the next video update.

 

Thanks once again Steve .
Mike

 

Great Work!!

Mike - your progress is fantastic. Looking forward to the next installment!

This is a remote suggestion as I have never seen your setup in person. Try. turning off all of the light that is on the camera side of the window - unless, of course it is the sun!! [Even then a blanket taped to the wall around the window, big enough for you to get under with your camera, would probably work.] Then, light the scene that appears through the window, indirectly to avoid a glare on the window. Like Rick said the picture is awesome, but the glare does distract from its full effect.

Keep the videos coming - they are a real joy and inspiration!

Don