WFS Progress - January 24, 2025

The backdrop is drying nicely, and I decided to run a couple of trains on the WFS extension.

WFS Update January 2025

The Wetterau Food Services Micro Layout is now part of an extension of my Owensville Terminal Railroad OASIS District Layout. I have set up the micro on a shelf that will serve as a destination for a local that runs out of Fourth Street Yard (1' x 8' OASIS District Layout). I've been working on the extension since my last post, and the following photos shows the progress.

Photo Highlights  

I'm using oil paints for the back scene 

The extension scene still has a long way to go, but the initial backdrop scene enhances the visual depth of the layout quite a bit. 

Technically the layout is still portable; however, I do not plan to take the layout to any train shows in the foreseeable future. 

Building the WFS Part 7

(Originally published on the Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog.) 

Basic Backdrop Painting and Static Grass

I painted the backdrop sections a basic sky color.  The plan was to add a photo backdrop to the scene as well as painting a few background trees and clouds...nothing fancy.  I ended up painting a few buildings and scenery elements instead of using a photo backdrop. The painted backdrop will eventually be replaced with a photo backdrop.

background details painted with acrylic paints

The next step was to begin adding another layer of texture to the scenery base.  I used a homemade static grass applicator and a static grass blend from Noch for this step of the scenery process.  More textures will be added before calling this scene complete.

That's all for now!!

Tom