Project Finding "Nory" (Dory + Nemo) build/custom

[ripley802]

Those rainbow transparent pebble things made for aquariums could look cool in one of them.

I like this idea. I could see these or just translucent blue maybe. Thanks.

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Perhaps if you covered the bottom of the inside of the coach with something. Maybe 3d printing something would work? Or, if it fits, some kind of small cardboard-or-something pieces to tape together into a sort of arch for the wheels that can be fit to the inside, and it would keep any rocks or sand (maybe not sand actually) for hitting the wheels and axles. you could paint them blue like water or to match whatever else is going to be in the coach other than the figurines.

This is exactly what I was thinking. I was going to try and use a thin piece of wood but it will probably not form to the bottom very well. I do not have access to a 3D printer but that would be ideal. I may be able to mold something, will have to check and see. Thanks.

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What if we tried a sandy texture with neon blue, green, and orange spots on top? I know the sand one exists. A few years ago Mom bought a can of spray paint for my older brother's school project that's meant to look like sand with some speckles of rock and grit in it, and it really does look just like that.

Yeah, the Sand texture spray was just what I was thinking. I had seen some at a hobby store. I will have a look this weekend maybe.

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Yeah but neon orange would look like coral

I may end up doing partial as sand and partial as water (blue plastic track) with neon orange. I think the look may be cool. Will have to see and test on some pieces first.

[ripley802]

Small update. I picked up this at the hardware store this weekend. For some reason I could not locate any at the hobby store. This is one coat of the spray. I may try another or leave it like this. I think this way it looks like a light coat of sand maybe blew on the track versus habit it completely sand covered?

Anyway, let me know what you think. The Nemo and Dory trains are preparing for shipment now so they should be here soon.

I like it, you'll also find the 'gritty' nature of that spray will help with traction on climbs, its one of the recommended ways of helping Advance trains climb non-advance gradients

Still think you need some orange corel though - maybe if you got some pipe cleaners, painted or dyed them flourescent orange, then bent them into 'trees/coral' to go alongside the track and/or made a loop over the track (like a very narrow tunnel) that would look pretty cool

[ripley802]

I like it, you'll also find the 'gritty' nature of that spray will help with traction on climbs, its one of the recommended ways of helping Advance trains climb non-advance gradients

Still think you need some orange corel though - maybe if you got some pipe cleaners, painted or dyed them flourescent orange, then bent them into 'trees/coral' to go alongside the track and/or made a loop over the track (like a very narrow tunnel) that would look pretty cool

Thanks Nigel. I agree, it needs some color. I am thinking now of making it a "duplex"/"split level" where the top has the sand texture and maybe the bottom as well, but the bottom would look more like it is underwater. Also trying to incorporate a clear tunnel in as I think that may look cool. More to come hopefully soon.

[ripley802]

As promised here is some color..

I was out and about and had to check out a local craft store with the wife. Well I am glad I did. They had these 2/$1 so I picked up a couple. Hoping to try and shoot some thin coats (like a "splatter" look) on the other side of the track/layout to give it a coaral look maybe.


Here is the look right now of the track.

[Super]

Very cool colors Ripley and you can't beat that price. Have you thought of checking the pet supplies stores like Pet Smart or the pet sections of Meijer, Walmart etc, to see if they make some fake coral or something else?

[ripley802]

Very cool colors Ripley and you can't beat that price. Have you thought of checking the pet supplies stores like Pet Smart or the pet sections of Meijer, Walmart etc, to see if they make some fake coral or something else?

Yeah, I was thinking about that the other day. I may have a look and see what I can find. Was thinking maybe a tunnel or something maybe. So many of the fish type features are pricey though, but wouldn't hurt to have a look.

[ripley802]

Quick update. The train have arrived, finally!!!

(Note - the Nemo train has a clear plastic cover for the last car, but it just falls off so I left it off)

I still think Mr Nemo needs some fins

[Super]

Very neat trains. Is the clear plastic cover suppose to simulate an aquarium do you think?