Not really Charlie. Not at all. It's a different style of build. I respect "modelers" and "builders" both for what they do to achieve a goal.(inculde yourself in both catagories please). A little better supplies is all you lacked imo. The end result is more than inspiring; it's empowering.
The knowledge behind an engineering degree, doesn't mean they turn screws the right way without a second thought; that is a gift
(I'm not making it up, and the guy designed for Caddy, Ford, and Tesla so far; which is fine by keyboard..... but hide the tools from him eh?  
Choo Choo Charlie posted:Several of you train men really have some imagination and building skills. Great jobs, especially the prior four posts. And a super job documenting and photoing your projects.
Your efforts shame my attempts to copy Lionel and others rolling stock.
Keep them coming.
Charlie