That plate girder bridge and its abutments came out amazingly authentic looking. It just goes to show that it you ponder a modeling situation long enough, a creative solution will eventually present itself. Thanks for sharing your own experiences.
Nice! In all the years of looking at using Lego pieces for model RR projects, it never ocurred to me to use them upside down! Same strength and square structure, just less fussing with studs.
It took me a while to figure it out, as well. It’s not something we’re typically “trained” to consider with Lego. But some of the more recent Lego kits use upside down pieces structurally, so maybe that’s what triggered it for me.
Your bridges look great, Joe. I've gotten several bags of the "bootleg Legos" that I use when building structures to help keep walls square and as a platform for ceilings/floors. Using them for abutments is brilliant. Thanks.
@@ThePixelDepotLLC yes, I believe they are a bit large for HO but they are perfect for O. I was just mentioning how others have used them in model railroading.
Lego has long been used in models and model Railroading. They have enless shapes and are styrene which we all use. They are square and are great for structural framing. I have seen that type girder bridge with ballast on it may times. As i have done the same as you did here practically on a project.
When are we gonna see progress on the Grunge? Also what do you cover the pink foam with as ground cover? I'm getting to that point on my layout and I'd rather not wait months to find out what you used in your eposide on the greenery.
I’ve been working on the building you see behind me in the video. Once I get the lining finished, the rest should go quick. That would be the next candidate.
What's up with Joey the geek? Nice build 👍 Personally I'd have just used styrofoam, some tissue paper and PVA, and Portland cement. Old school hardshell technique, cheap and always fitting easily, but nevermind me 😊
Oddly enough I seem to be the opposite of most people and seem to be most productive in the summertime. But I don’t necessarily have a favorite time, the just seems to be when it works out.
That plate girder bridge and its abutments came out amazingly authentic looking. It just goes to show that it you ponder a modeling situation long enough, a creative solution will eventually present itself.
Thanks for sharing your own experiences.
Just don’t ponder so long you never get anything built!
Excellent job. Looks great. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Glad you like it!
Nice! In all the years of looking at using Lego pieces for model RR projects, it never ocurred to me to use them upside down! Same strength and square structure, just less fussing with studs.
It took me a while to figure it out, as well. It’s not something we’re typically “trained” to consider with Lego. But some of the more recent Lego kits use upside down pieces structurally, so maybe that’s what triggered it for me.
Your bridges look great, Joe. I've gotten several bags of the "bootleg Legos" that I use when building structures to help keep walls square and as a platform for ceilings/floors. Using them for abutments is brilliant. Thanks.
I’m glad you liked it. It wasn’t the obvious choice at first but once I thought it through there was no turning back.
Great solve to your situation. Joe. Smart way to think outside of the box.
Thanks 👍
Looks fantastic! I love scratch builds and kit bashes. Great job
Thanks.
Great demonstration on using the Lego blocks. Area looks awesome. Good to see you are doing well.
Thank you 🤗
Very creative solutions to scene composition. Great results!
Thank you. I always feel like scene composition is a weak spot for me, so I very much appreciate that!
WOW. That came out looking good. Gotta love Lego blocks
As you know, I DO love Lego blocks. 🙂 Love, love, love them.
Glad to see you back and nice work Joey. I know an O scaler who used Legos as PRR block walls. Looks fantastic.
I wish I could use them as-is, but they’re a tad oversized for HO.
@@ThePixelDepotLLC yes, I believe they are a bit large for HO but they are perfect for O. I was just mentioning how others have used them in model railroading.
Lego has long been used in models and model Railroading. They have enless shapes and are styrene which we all use. They are square and are great for structural framing. I have seen that type girder bridge with ballast on it may times. As i have done the same as you did here practically on a project.
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Great to see you back. I enjoy your videos.
Thank you very much! Glad you like them!
Nice to see a new video!
Nice to get one out!
When are we gonna see progress on the Grunge?
Also what do you cover the pink foam with as ground cover? I'm getting to that point on my layout and I'd rather not wait months to find out what you used in your eposide on the greenery.
I’ve been working on the building you see behind me in the video. Once I get the lining finished, the rest should go quick. That would be the next candidate.
I cover the foam with a soil colored paint and then put down a mixture of ground foam, status grass, clump foliage, grass tufts and other products.
@ThePixelDepotLLC ah so no plaster or anything? It looked like there was sonething caked on to the foam in one of the shots.
I had almost given up and purged you from my subscription list. Glad you are back
I was just in hibernation. 😉
Me too! 😝
What's up with Joey the geek? Nice build 👍
Personally I'd have just used styrofoam, some tissue paper and PVA, and Portland cement. Old school hardshell technique, cheap and always fitting easily, but nevermind me 😊
I'm not sure I'd have gotten the strenght and the square shapes I was looking for. Plus, I have no plaster or Portland cement here. 🙂
I have a question...what's your favorite time of season a model or should I say what time of the season are you more productive???
Oddly enough I seem to be the opposite of most people and seem to be most productive in the summertime. But I don’t necessarily have a favorite time, the just seems to be when it works out.
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