I spent last week working on the Walthers Cornerstone diesel fueling facility. It’s a rather straightforward kit. The only mods I had to make was with the base. It’s molded with channels for the modeler to insert tracks. Since I already had track laid in the location I decided to put it, I used the scribed lines on the bottom to cut it into sections.
This is the base as it comes out of the box.
After cutting it apart.
One section was too long, so I cut it to length.
This is the end of the section after cutting it. A patch would be needed.
I cut and glued a strip of styrene to the end. Once filed, sanded and painted, the patch would be nearly invisible.
Good job…looks good. I added this also to my engine area, curving one section at one end to fit between a straight and curved track. I made wood plank walkways between the rails as it was to be transition era and I guessed some diesel fillup spost would only have wood walkways. I like the look but don’t know if it’s prototypical. It was a fun kit, along with various other Cornerstone engine area items.
Looks awesome! I have this kit temporarily installed and I too am not happy with the way track goes through it. I can’t just put the atlas flex track in it. Your cutting idea sounds good.
Love your layout pic’s,I also like your video of the Cehalis- Centrailia steam train rides, we were there this past Halloween for the pumkin patch train ride with are grandson, we live about 70 miles south in Portland!! Your idea about butting styrene up to the track is a great idea, for your fueling and sanding complex, Im going to try that idea, with my complex, cutting the styrene won’t be a problem, just measure it well and taking time, will be the key.
This is the base as it comes out of the box.
After cutting it apart.
One section was too long, so I cut it to length.
This is the end of the section after cutting it. A patch would be needed.
I cut and glued a strip of styrene to the end. Once filed, sanded and painted, the patch would be nearly invisible.
This is the end that was patched.
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The tractor/trailer as it came; way too shiny.
After dirtying up the semi, it looked like it’s seen some miles on the road.
After weathering the trailer.
In place on the layout, and the fuel yard crew springing into action.