New Direction for Zalma Branch (photos)

Discussion in 'General' started by Jim James, Oct 3, 2011.

  1. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member Staff Member

    Now that is some great photography!
     
  2. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member Staff Member

    Jim,
    It was great video, great composition. That falling down building is giving me some ideas!
     
  3. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    Thanks, Tom. iPhones make great photographers out of all of us!
     
  4. yardmaster

    yardmaster Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Jim, great to see your work back on the rails. Sometimes it takes time and is well worth the wait.

    Best regards,
     
  5. Sirfoldalot

    Sirfoldalot Frisco.org Supporter Frisco.org Supporter

    I had to go back and watch the video again and watch for the water pump. WOW - It's really there in the layout!
    Excellent, Jim, just freaking excellent! That broken down barn is a prize winner along with the entire layout!

    BTW - That photo of the Water PUmp is museum quality too!
     
  6. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    Thanks, Sherrel! You’re too kind. I need to send you some more sugar baked pecans some day :)
     
  7. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    1FC31356-0DD2-4084-A1B3-A90B6C0EB71E.jpeg F40A4F1D-A997-4E28-AC28-E66B62FA2330.jpeg Started working on the relocated sawmill scene. Now it’s more geographically correct being just west of Greenbrier. These are test shots with the main elements in place. Many details and general sawmill clutter will be added later. Thanks for checking in to this old rickety thread.
     
  8. Always spectacular work Jim!!

    Are you adding a mountain of sawdust in the finished scene?
     
  9. Joe Lovett

    Joe Lovett Member

    Jim, your modeling skills are excellent work. Always look forward to seeing what is next.

    Joe
     
  10. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    Thanks, guys. Yes, lots of sawdust will be strategically located. I also need to make a sawdust burn pile.
     
  11. rjthomas909

    rjthomas909 Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Hey Jim,

    Would you mind re-posting or posting new photos of the caboose models you have built. I have the AMB 3-window caboose (including one from you), but would like something that would fit a pre-1920 timeframe.

    Thanks,

    -Bob T.
     
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  12. Sirfoldalot

    Sirfoldalot Frisco.org Supporter Frisco.org Supporter

    JIM - I only have one word to say ... WOW!

    I have lots of "graded" sawdust and wood shavings = need some?

    On another note, you need this truck!
    snow plow truck.jpg
     
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  13. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    Thanks, Sherrel! I’ve got a couple of Jordan Mac Bulldog kits left. Looks like a fun kitbash project.
     
  14. gna

    gna Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Me too.

    Also like to hear more about other rolling stock as well.
     
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  15. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    Here’s my only other caboose besides a three window AMB kit. It’s scratch built from a photo. Not sure of the prototype build date but more than likely pre-1920. It has a Tsunami Soundcar decoder (thanks Keith), working marker lamps and a keep alive in it along with an interior light.
    Thanks to Tom for the decals.
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  16. Joe Lovett

    Joe Lovett Member

    A lot of team action on the caboose, looking great.

    Joe
     
  17. rjthomas909

    rjthomas909 Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Thanks Jim! Very nice.
     
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  18. Jim what all does that include for sound?
     
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  19. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    Wheels clacking over rail joints, caboose whistles, the sounds of the brake chains being set or loosened and maybe some more but I can’t remember just now. I like the lighting control for my marker lamps and an overhead light in the crew compartment. It looks cool sitting on a spur in the dark with just the interior light on.
     

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