A Portland, Oregon native, David’s
been modeling trains since he was 12.
David got more serious in the ‘90s when
he discovered N scale. After building
some small layouts, David discovered
modular and club railroading. His
current Stevens Pass oNetrak layout
models the Great Northern.
David owns his own painting contracting business.
smoke and gluing it into the smoke stacks, I teased the sepa-
rate smoke plumes a little more and merged them together. By
doing this I am able to create the suggestion of the wind blow-
ing them together.
There are many opportunities to model smoke and steam on
your layout (14,15), from just a wisp to bellowing out like the
place is on fire. I have received many compliments about the
smoke that I added to the moldels on my layout.
Give this technique a try and see how you can use it to add life
to locos and your layout!
Makin' Smoke - 6
MRH-Mar 2013
