K&W HO Scale Model Railroad, Construction Update #37 - More structures built, Evraz figured out

[@FunWithHOScaleStuff]

Very impressive project. So many irons in the fire. The progress you've made is outstanding.

[@KandWRailroader]

@@FunWithHOScaleStuff Thank you and you are not wrong about my shotgun method of layout building. A year and three months in though and I haven't gotten bored/burned out yet!

[@OldcampRanch]

Looking good, enjoyed the up date 😀

[@KandWRailroader]

Thank you!

[@KandWRailroader]

Is there an aspect or location of the Kansas & Western Model Railroad that you would like to see me focus my attention on for the next update video? If so, then leave your request in the comments below! Below is a list of locations and aspects of the layout to refresh your memory, listed in order following the main line from the bottom up, starting from the west helix: Locations: Royal Gorge Route Canon City Portland Cement Plant Evraz Steel Plant, Pueblo La Junta Yard King Arroyo Lamar Holly Holcomb Power Plant Garden City Charleston Elevator Wichita Industrial Park Wichita Yard Towanda El Dorado Oil Field El Dorado Industrial Park and Rail Yard El Dorado Refinery Union Tank Car Company Aspects of the layout that aren’t location specific that I can focus on: Maintenance-of-Way Equipment (kits to build) Track weathering and ballast Rolling stock weathering Railcar loads (for hoppers, flatcars, gondolas) Structure details and weathering Backdrops Scenery/Landscaping (ground cover, trees, grass, dirt) Scene details (fences, animals, people, misc.) Layout skirting Fascia/Valance Layout Electrical (Lighting/Signals/Etc.) The polls for this weekend will close at midnight Central U.S. time on Sunday, November 24th. Votes will be tabulated Monday and a short video update will be posted Monday night regarding the vote result and my plan to carry it out. Power to the viewers!! I look forward to hearing from you!

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Great update - my vote is for: Maintenance-of-Way Equipment (kits to build)

[@KandWRailroader]

@@MRR_Shadowolf Vote recorded! Thank you!

[@cjbeyer8340]

Use aquarium rock for the edge of the river. It’s easy to paint by putting it in a ziplock bag with acrylic paint! Love your layout! Still saying more structures.

[@KandWRailroader]

@@cjbeyer8340 I have tried some aquarium rock, but haven't mastered painting it yet. I'll have to try your method. I have you down for structures. Thank you!

[@Floyd-Robbins]

Hi Allen. Your layout has a lot of potential. You have lots of great ideas and know what you want. It's very hard to pick just one location to start the finishing work. I really like your massive river as that will showcase the first wall. My suggestion would be to start there. I do not know what this toilet paper method is but may I suggest using Mod Podge as I have seen this work quite well to imitate water. Paint the riverbed into the color of your choice and then apply a coating of the Mod Podge and let dry. When the first coat is dry come back with a second coat but stipple it to create moving water. Give this a try on a separate test piece for your approval. I think you like the outcome.

[@KandWRailroader]

It is hard to pick one location to work on, that's why I make you guys do it! LOL The toilet paper method can be found at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIXaoXVtqLuApJo I do have a couple types of Mod Podge as I've heard it's pretty handy, I just haven't reached the point scenery-wise where I've needed it yet. I will certainly give your suggestion a try though, maybe I can just skip the TP...LOL. Thank you for your comments and vote!

[@jasonweir6345]

Another great update. Making progress Lil by Lil

[@KandWRailroader]

@@jasonweir6345 Thank you! That's how it's done!

[@cjbeyer8340]

Use aquarium rock for the edge of the river. It’s easy to paint by putting it in a ziplock bag with acrylic paint! Love your layout! Still saying more structures. I have had problems getting extra pieces from Walthers, they sure have changed!

[@KandWRailroader]

Thank you!

[@KraigSickels]

My vote is Holcomb Poer Plant ….. it’s crying for help 😊

[@KandWRailroader]

@@KraigSickels Vote recorded! Thank you! It seems to be the only spot on the layout that's getting worse! LOL

[@fentoncentral-ngauge]

Great update. I'll vote ballast and weathering 👍

[@KandWRailroader]

Vote recorded! Thank you!

[@hotdogpilot6319]

Holcomb Power Plant is my vote this time, great work.

[@KandWRailroader]

Vote recorded! Thank you!

[@georgiasunbelt]

The Rustoleum Ultra Matt Perfect Grey should look pretty good on those Silo’s…I vote Garden City…nice update…

[@KandWRailroader]

@@georgiasunbelt Ooohh...I don't have that color... Thanks! I will try it! Got you down for Garden City.

[@larryrogers5996]

great update I'm going to vote for backdrops because from experience it's better to do those before you get too much scenery done.

[@KandWRailroader]

@@larryrogers5996 First vote! Thank you!

[@PaulKannenberg]

Holcomb power plant is my vote

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great update

[@KandWRailroader]

@@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 Thank you!

[@marcsisk2454]

Walthers does not have parts for kits laying around. For example, to replace missing parts, they have to open another complete kit to do that. Something I found out working with their kits. Take Care!

[@KandWRailroader]

@@marcsisk2454 I figured they didn't stock spares which is why I tried to learn about what it would take to get spares. It's fine, John at Whistlestop Models hooked me up. I shoulda started with him anyway. I won't make that mistake again.

[@Two_stick_]

Holcomb power plant is my vote. Curious to see what you come up with for car unloading. I was thinking of using the Atkinson engine facility kit and making it an unloading building for my power plant

[@KandWRailroader]

@@Two_stick_ Vote recorded! Thank you!

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

great up date, for me you should find a industrie nd finis it causw you have to much a the same time bad way to work on

[@KandWRailroader]

Vote recorded! Thank you! Actually, I've found his method has been really good for me for multiple reasons. First, I enjoy the participation from the viewers. If they care enough to watch and are interested enough to participate in my layout's development, then I have no problem at all prioritizing what they want to see. Plus, I always get motivated by their feedback. Second, this method keeps me from getting bored or burned out because of such a huge variety of options for work tasks which is something I really love about this hobby. And finally, I've found on multiple occasions that when I leave a particular task or location for a while, returning to work on it gives me a new perspective, new ideas and has often generated positive change. Sometimes when I focus solely on one task for too long, I forget to take a step back, think about what I'm doing, and question whether it's even the right thing. I understand that this method may not be for everyone, and I'm sure there are downsides to it, but so far for me, I think it has worked pretty well.

[@BlueyedWolfGreywolf]

The oil field please

[@KandWRailroader]

Vote recorded! Thank you!