"15mm/HO Freeway overpass" Topic
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| Maxim C Gatling | 13 Apr 2017 3:26 p.m. PST |
fallout15mm.wordpress.com There's more pictures on my blog. I just got some of my HO scale freeway overpass sections put together and I need to show someone… I'm going to spend some quality time with them this weekend, mounting and painting. This is a Rix kit in case you were wondering. Have a nice Easter weekend everyone!
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| Cacique Caribe | 13 Apr 2017 3:48 p.m. PST |
I have that exact same kit somewhere! link Even a semi-collapsed bridge could provide elevated shelter from roaming bands or dangerous animals (zoo escapees).
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| Cacique Caribe | 13 Apr 2017 4:11 p.m. PST |
I wonder if a post-apocalyptic fishing community would risk inhabiting things like this:
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| Maxim C Gatling | 13 Apr 2017 4:19 p.m. PST |
In the Fallout games, a lot of action happened on Freeway overpasses. I intend to build toothpick bridges to connect to the tops of nearby buildings, maybe a scaffold, definitely some shacks on top… I have to figure out graffiti. I've never done it and you can't have an overpass without some choice graffiti. There's apparently several different methods. Also, I have to scratch build "the broken end". I'm going to try some plasticard, guitar wire for the rebar and a heat gun. |
| Cacique Caribe | 14 Apr 2017 6:59 a.m. PST |
link Well, I can't wait to see where you take this next. You need to take lots of pictures too. Dan
PS. Here are some suggestions about graffiti:
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| Maxim C Gatling | 18 Apr 2017 1:14 p.m. PST |
First part of the painting is done. Just a light cover of Woodland Scenics "Concrete". I got some fingerprints, so I'll fix those, then I have a darker "concrete" (Dr. Abe's) that I'm going at the cracks with. I think I've figured out how I'm going to handle the "broken end". I think I'm going to get bold and carve some chunks out of the roadbed sections. If I ruin one section, it shouldn't be a total disaster, as I have enough to go 3/4 of the way down the dining room table. I'll post pictures, for sure! |
| Cacique Caribe | 18 Apr 2017 3:11 p.m. PST |
I've seen real abandoned bridges and overpasses with damage similar to this: link
This is interesting. More of a cleaner cut:
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I think you'll like this: link Dan |
| Maxim C Gatling | 03 May 2017 3:14 p.m. PST |
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| Maxim C Gatling | 03 May 2017 3:15 p.m. PST |
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| Maxim C Gatling | 03 May 2017 4:02 p.m. PST |
I'm still working on how the "broken" part will work. I like the idea of incorporating a big-rig trailer underneath it. |
| deflatermouse | 07 May 2017 3:10 p.m. PST |
excellent pics, thank you for posting.
I think I could copy that and scratch build a very basic version. |
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