The best thing that I have noticed that brings me the warmest feeling in this forum is when we take pride in each other’s layout, those times when we share in each other’s successful kit-bashes and scratch-builds. [^]
That does so much to motivate me in those financially depressed moments when I think my layout is a distant dream. Thanks you all for that!
Capt. C.,
I too enjoy sharing what I have managed to build. When I was wanting my Bachmann Shay and no funds were allocated for it I made this deal. I asked my wife if it was OK to take on a few extra runs at work. I told her that I would split the overtime with her 50/50 since someone would have to be at home with the kids while I worked. She agreed and that is the story behind that loco. Our basement project has been built by picking up a few items at Home Depot every other pay day. For some this is really painful but for me it works. A bit at a time. As for encouragement I find this whole forum to be very encouraging. I look forward to seeing who posted what when I get home. Later eh…Brian.
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Joe
This is a very nice thought and I know all about get allocation of funds for this past time, my problem is quite the reverse of many. I am retired on as they say a fixed income but I have several investments that I would love to draw on, but they are all doing so well that every $1 I draw out, I feel that is taking about $3 off my personal money that has to last the rest of my life (sobering isn’ it). but balanced against that is how long am i going to live (even more sobering). My wife is an accountant and it is her I have to thank for being as fortunate as I am, so what she thinks is most important as well.
So if you worry about having the money, think about me and would you swap? I think not mate.
Ian
Hi guys,
Nice word to hear these days, pride. Seems to be a lot of that missing on this planet these days. In my line I meet a lot of young students who have a distinct lack of it in the way they live and in themselves. I am in the forum in the morning when I get to work and I read about what you guys are doing in your bit of the planet and it sets me up for the day. Now I’m proud to ‘speak’ to you guys.
Cheers,
Kim
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Let’s post our new projects in this thread. I am goingt o take some pics of my latest efforts for a posting here. Would you like to join me?
I must say I enjoy conversing with all of you as well. I’ve learned much here trains and about people from other places.
Capt, remember it took me over a year or it seemed like it!, to afford buying a
$ 130.00 some dollar loco to hack it up[:p][;)]! with out guilt of spending money on myself. Maybe if I start now I’ll have track by 2007??[:D]
Ian,
We’re roughly the same age and I too am on the dreaded “fixed income” so I fully understand exactly what you’re saying. But let me add this to your comments; over the past several years I watched my father-in-law waste away with Alzheimer’s disease. The last few years of his life were a total loss to him. He could have had millions of dollars or very few, it made no difference in his quality of life. The point is this, if we’ve got the resources and there are things we want to do, places we want to visit and things we really want to buy, we should do it now. There’s a really good chance that later on all the extra money we’ve saved will bring us very little happiness indeed.
Walt
These are the four projects I completed during this year’s winter building season:
They include the coal truck bash, insurance office, cabin, and pork store. All were completed with minimal expense. When I’m at the ECLSTS this coming weekend I’ll be looking for building materials and ideas.
Regards,
Bill C.
South Jersey
When I can’t build…which is most of the time…I really enjoy seeing other peoples work. I also enjoy other peoples work just as much when I can build! [:)]
underworld
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I haven’t been up to a whole lot the last few weeks really
I built my first railroad car and got an idea how it will look when finished
then I thought well I can’t leave the other offerings out so it began somewhat like this:
then it evolved a bit into this:
which is this:
and this:
and this:
combined.
There are detail parts on the way and all of these where built based of plan #68 from the magazine [8D]
Later,
Jack
Those box cars look very nice mate keep up thje good work
Rgds ian
Jack
Very impressive. A nice production line.
All the best
Ian P
I didn’t make much this winter as my creative energy has been tied up with something else. It has been fun, but a little overwhelming.
Jack, great box cars, are they your own logos ?
Bill nice buildings and fat guy. My son likes the pig store. He thinks they sell supplies and that it is a place for pigs to shop. I’ll leave him to his thoughts.
Steam vs. Diesel
Start of my G gauge
Cool pic, just like it
Tim
Only a few building facades to share, had to clear them off my worktable. They are only finished to a basic level, no added details or weathering yet, get to it one of these years.[;)]
a warehouse rear facade, made from two Piko building side panels.
3 modified Piko facades, not happy with some of the signs, likely redo them later.
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I’ll have pics by friday, I promise!
Victor, I recognize that pool hall sign!! Lookin’ good. Next winter I plan to do one too. My Homies are waiting and ready to move in.
Tim, better to leave the realities of the pork store to the imagination. The dude on the step is also a Homie. I use brake fluid to remove any unwanted graphics from their clothing.
Regards,
Bill
Tim,
No those are not my own logos. I’ve gotten permission from the brewery to use them for these cars.
Bill,
I liked the picture of Niblock’s from the back with the loose pig, That’s a riot! [(-D]
Later,
Jack
Bill
Thanks but the “pool room” lettering come out terribly. I plan to redo the whole sign and the “town hall” sign a little bit larger with either vinyl letters or stencils. I liked the 8-ball prototype photo so much, I had to have it on my layout.
Been following the progress at MLS for the Niblock’s building, if I didnt say so there , it came out excellent![:D]
Rastun Those car side are COOL! I can’t wait to see the finished product. [:)]
underworld
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