Talking T Gauge

zomer · Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:49 pm Post subject:

WOOOOOOWW!! I am both amazed at the fine detail of your model plus the camera used to take the shots of the front of the loco. What sort of camera did you use to take the shot? Brilliant macro mode indeed!!
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Chris333 · Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 74

It is just a Canon S2, it does have a macro and a super macro mode. It will focus on something that is touching the lens. The instruction even warn not to scratch the lens doing it. But if I get that close things tend to fish eye, in most of these the lens is about 2" away. I always use a tripod with the timer and usually expose for around 15 seconds.

I'm far from a photo pro, the camera does most of the work for me.

spyder62 · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 8

WOW Thanks Chris for the etching info also well done.
Those car look great.
rich
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Chris333 · Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 74

About etching... The only real equipment I have is a laminator, fish tank heater, a small bowl and a small tank to hold the etchant. I first purchased this set:
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=83123

You need a way to create artwork, anything will do as long as it will print out. Adobe, Coral, CAD, etc. You will print onto clear transparencies that are made for ink jet printers.

http://www.nigellawton009.com/Etching_for_Beginners_Version_5.htm

The first few times I etched I was fumbling with the directions the whole time. Now I know how it works and don't even think about it.

You can find supplies all over. I now buy the ferric chloride in powder form and mix it with water myself, then for a extra boost I add some muriatic acid.

I found clear transparencies on e-bay.

Pretty much the only items I still buy from Micro Mark are the resist film:
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=83130
and developer:
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=83127

Toni Babelony · Joined: 21 Oct 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Bonn, Germany

Thanks for the elaboration on that subject! I'm not planning to do a Budd RDC, but a Japanese DMU, as my main interest is Japanese modelling.

I'm going to try and design something in Photoshop or Illustrator when I have the time.

About etching myself, I think it's a bit too dangerous to have these chemicals in a student's house. Who knows what idiot's going to drink these acids when drunk or something... I'll think about it when I live in a safer place Wink

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Chris333 · Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 74

Well it is a little bit fuzzy, but here is a quick video:
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=moSG7o0NHd0

David K Smith · Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:07 pm Post subject:

Awesome. Simply awesone. I cannot wait until I have the time to take a crack at these. Makes me miserable that I have to work for a living...
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DanMacK · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject:

Looking awesome Chris! Can't wait to see these little beauties painted. they look great!
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