OMNI Transload, a logistics warehouse, is the latest addition to my new East Rail 2 layout. Because logistics warehouses offer a lot of operational potential in a limited amount of space, they make ideal candidates for smaller layouts. On my original incarnation of East Rail I had two steel warehouses sitting on the banks of […]
The last several weeks have centered on scratch building palms, scenery detailing, and some Alkem chain link fencing. Momentum is building and I can see the look of the old layout coming back to life, albeit in a subtly refined form. A close up view of the canal leg. Miami Iron and Metal will be […]
By Tolga Erbora Florida East Coast Railway Commerce Park Layout: The Real Deal One of the reasons Miami continues to be a popular destination for tourists and travelers is its close proximity to Latin America and its even closer proximity to the Caribbean. Now, who else would figure out and work with such a geographic […]
Momentum is building on the East Rail 2 project. Short term, my focus will be on the canal side. There are still a lot of layers to be added but it’s starting to become recognizable. Ninety degree side view of the canal leg. The canal has been poured and the first layer of scenery to […]
Looks can be deceiving. The above scene is far from simple and modeling it effectively would involve studying and truly seeing what is going on, understanding the challenges, and coming up with methods to re-create it in miniature. Note the subtle color blends on the shoulder. Note the way the grass feathers into the shoulders. […]