Comments for Micro-Scale Models, Inc. http://micro-scale.com Scale Railroad Structure Kits and Custom Built Models Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:13:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on HO 108′ Two Track Steel truss Bridge by Pete Johnson http://micro-scale.com/product/two-track-108-steel-truss-bridge/#comment-153 Pete Johnson Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:13:34 +0000 http://micro-scale.com/?post_type=product&p=1467#comment-153 Hi Matt. Thanks for the directions. I will start my bridge after I finish your awesome Pine Creek Station Kit. Hi Matt. Thanks for the directions. I will start my bridge after I finish your awesome Pine Creek Station Kit.

]]> Comment on HO 108′ Two Track Steel truss Bridge by matthew.reed http://micro-scale.com/product/two-track-108-steel-truss-bridge/#comment-149 matthew.reed Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:37:37 +0000 http://micro-scale.com/?post_type=product&p=1467#comment-149 Hey Pete, The weathering on the bridge was done after assembly but, before the rivet plates are installed. The first step is to choose a base color. Flat black or roof brown work well for the first coat. It is important that you get good coverage when spraying the bridge. The spray paint will seal the edges of material so it is not impregnated by the wash.Once the bridge has a base coat of paint install the rivet plates. Next I mist the bridge with rail brown, followed by dark tan. The last step is to apply a rust wash which I have available if you would like some. This is done with a 3/4" blending brush. The wash is applied heavy so it runs on the bridge surfaces. When the wash dries it leaves the rusty effect you see in the pictures. Have you started the kit? Hey Pete,
The weathering on the bridge was done after assembly but, before the rivet plates are installed. The first step is to choose a base color. Flat black or roof brown work well for the first coat. It is important that you get good coverage when spraying the bridge. The spray paint will seal the edges of material so it is not impregnated by the wash.Once the bridge has a base coat of paint install the rivet plates. Next I mist the bridge with rail brown, followed by dark tan. The last step is to apply a rust wash which I have available if you would like some. This is done with a 3/4″ blending brush. The wash is applied heavy so it runs on the bridge surfaces. When the wash dries it leaves the rusty effect you see in the pictures.
Have you started the kit?

]]> Comment on HO 108′ Two Track Steel truss Bridge by Pete Johnson http://micro-scale.com/product/two-track-108-steel-truss-bridge/#comment-147 Pete Johnson Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:41:07 +0000 http://micro-scale.com/?post_type=product&p=1467#comment-147 Beautiful weathering work!! Very realistic. Can you share your technique? Beautiful weathering work!! Very realistic. Can you share your technique?

]]> Comment on Amherst 2012 by matthew.reed http://micro-scale.com/blog/amherst-2012/#comment-143 matthew.reed Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:44:09 +0000 http://micro-scale.com/?p=1393#comment-143 I am glad that you like the bridges. The 147' two track steel truss will be the first available. I hope to have it packaged and ready for sale next week. The 108'will follow. The canyon bridge is available by request only due to the time involved with cutting it. I would like to build another in order to take photos for a set of instructions. I have some photos to offer with a written illustrated set of directions that should be sufficient for experienced builders. Thanks I am glad that you like the bridges. The 147′ two track steel truss will be the first available. I hope to have it packaged and ready for sale next week. The 108′will follow.

The canyon bridge is available by request only due to the time involved with cutting it. I would like to build another in order to take photos for a set of instructions. I have some photos to offer with a written illustrated set of directions that should be sufficient for experienced builders.

Thanks

]]> Comment on Amherst 2012 by Pete Johnson http://micro-scale.com/blog/amherst-2012/#comment-142 Pete Johnson Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:27:42 +0000 http://micro-scale.com/?p=1393#comment-142 The new bridges are awesome!! I have redesigned my layout to fit in at least one of each. Looking forward to seeing the kits on sale. Great Work!! The new bridges are awesome!! I have redesigned my layout to fit in at least one of each. Looking forward to seeing the kits on sale. Great Work!!

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