Here is just a collection of things that I enjoy and will give you a better idea of the world I live in....
Please take some time to browse through my previous postings on the left side of the page.

I hope you enjoy my random thoughts and blog subjects...
thanks - Mike


ferroequinologist (n)


Latin ferrum iron + Latin equus horse + -logist
A railroad or model railroad enthusiast. (From Dow's Dictionary of Railway Quotations.) "Ferroequino" derives from the Latin for "iron horse," an early term for a locomotive.


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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Need a sign?

DO you need a sign for your layout, help yourself, just save these images to your computer and print them in color...



The secret to placing these on walls so they look like they were painted on is to sand the back of the printed sign so that it is almost transparent. Place the sign on the wall using a diluted white glue and using a stipple paint brush, gently push the sign into the bricks or surface of the wall. Then using a diluted paint color identical to the wall color "wash" the sign so that it blends in enough not to lose what the sign shows but makes it look like the wall surface is coming through the sign... Have fun...

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Product Review - Troels Kirk DVD - Realistic color for Model Railroading

Greetings,
I just received Troels Kirk's new DVD on realistic color for Model Railroading.

I really enjoyed this video because it takes a different approach towards modeling in that Troels uses broad area painting techniques and an artist approach, which includes the use of basic colors to mimic weathering and realistic modeling. These techniques produce fantastic results.

For those who do not know Troels, he is a danish artist painter, living in southern Sweden. in my opinion, Troels has one of the finest model Railroads on the planet. To view this spectacular work of art go here...

Coast Line Railroad

If you want To view the trailer for his DVD....






You can order this DVD from his website.

For the quality of the DVD, his techniques, and overall fresh approach towards modeling I give this product 5 lanterns, great job Troels!