I’m going to have something later rather than sooner, but I thought I’d start a post now so people would start it moving.
So what did you do this week? Post some pcis.
Driline, I like the Pepsi and ice machines…You think you could put a few Bud Lights in there also? [;)]
Stan.
No photos, but myself and few other parents built 20 modules for the local 4H MRR group, with assistance from some of the kids, of course. It took use around 4 hours to get them built and ready for track. Next session will be for building legs.
Although not model related , kinda railroady , last night was my retirement party after 38 years at GE. Received this engraving of a GE AC6000 as one of my retirement gifts. Very hard I found out to take a picture of glass !
Jerry, the photo came out fine. Congratulations on becomming a full time model railroader!![:D][8D]
Good work Drillline.
Same to you JK, maybe you can get some pics next week.
Jerry, congrats. That piece of glass looks good.
I’ve been working on my little N-scale coal mine diorama.Before you break out the MeisterBrau, this is a work in progress.
Yesterday afternoon I saw a built-up of your coal mine from Model Power at the LHS; yours looks so very much better.
I’ve been working on some scenery here and there.
My first attempt at a lake. Could’ve gone a lot worse. The hardest part was getting past my colorblindness to get an acceptable lake color before coating the whole shebang with Modge Podge
Anybody for a little swim?
Elsewhere, the east end of Tunnel No.2 overlooks Mud Creek
I’ve also started working on foresting the west end of Tunnel No.2. My puffball forest technique needs, um, a little work. I tried installing a clump of bare polyfiber balls and spreading ground cover over the lot - I don’t like the way it’s coming together and think I’ll try producing the puffball trees one at a time.
But hey, it’s more than was there before!
Jim
Chip, I dig the ivy effect. But shouldn’t there be some supports under the overhanging part of the building? Maybe some big timbers and some X-bracing…
Lee
Lee’s right. That’s what we structural engineers call a honkin’ big cantilever. A row of columns out at the end of the building would be prudent.
Guys,
There ya go haulin’ out the MeisterBrau.
That whole side is shear panel and the upper level is supprted by 3 8 x 18" steel I beams. It ain’t going nowhar.
Built this boxcar from an old Huff N Puff kit. It’s got brake detail and operating doors.
The compant that owns it is Spock’s Wingnuts, Bigger Ears, Better Grip; The logical Choice.
They are a growing industry on my pike - The Blackwater and Butte Creek Railroad.
I love building these old kits - plastic is just not my thing.
I built this lighting valence last week (posted about it in the layout building forum):
This weekend I rented a table at a train show in Roseville, selling a few items that I realized weren’t doing me any good, sitting on shelves, and selling a few of my books and CDs. Profitable enough that I didn’t feel right leaving until I left a little of the money I made with some of the other vendors!
got this stated
jeff
Phil,
Is that a wood kit then? I thought from the look of the door it might be cardboard.
As much as you might dislike plastic, some of the newer kits are superb in their detail. However, I love the feel of good wood structure kit.
Jetrock,
I read you post on the other side. That sure gives a nice finished look to the layout.
Jeff,
Every time I get a piece of the puzzle finished, I feel a little better and I take the time to imagine what it will look like when the layout is complete. Miller time.
Didn’t Spock’s Wingnuts used to make various vulcanized rubber products?
I finally got around to painting up these old-style gas pumps. They’re from JL Innovative, my favorite detail company. That’s an Athearn Ford, by the way.
For comparison, here’s another shot with more “modern” pumps:
They only made those for a few years in the late 60’s. They restarted production (off and on) in the 1980’s, but a new group soon dominated the market. I hear they may be trying to jump start the product line again this winter, but it just won’t be the same.
Lee,
I’m curious, I thought you you said you had the same model. Did yours come with the support columns or did you add them. Mine was a junker from eBay so there was nothing there.
I suppose I could figure it out, but a picture would be nice.
I don’t have pics yet either, (I’m at work)
I patched uneven areas of homasoat roadbed with flat pieces of styrene and then installed 3 new switches and replaced surrounding track which was busted up, (ya you need to see that)
got 6 new coalveayers ready for the track,
debunked the ghost in the tunnel who was pushing trains off the track theory; plaster was falling from the roof of the tunnel and onto the track causing derailments.
I love model railroading! This Friday I’m running a coal drag or 3!
thanks for asking!
It’s wood, but the doors are cast metal. The pits are from bubbles in the casting.
I know that the detail of the plastic products is very good, I just prefer working with wood. I’m a little old fashioned.