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MELGAR posted:

TRRR,

You are amazingly systematic. Keep going but don't put off the dissertation work. I know from experience how stressful it is to write one. Model trains and diners are a good diversion...

MELGAR

MELGAR,

Thanks for the encouragement.  It's always nice to hear from someone who's been through the experience.  Congratulations!  (And, in what subject, if I may ask?)  Yes, trains and diners are the perfect diversion. 

Max,

I got a chuckle out of your "weapon of choice" wisecrack and, yes, I have a page written.  In fact, I have three chapters of seven done, and "bits and bobs" here and there of others.  Unfortunately I have to discard one because the thesis topic shifted.  It's all part of payin' the dues, I suppose.

Diner Update:

While taking a typing break, I painted the tile on the kit's resin counter.  To my surprise, the black paint bled when applied on top of the white wash that I placed over the grey primer.  Perhaps the white paint wasn't as dry as it looked?  Regardless, the incised lines didn't hold the paint in place as hoped.  This feature will definitely require two coats, and perhaps I'll need to switch to a toothpick with a filed, angled edge or perhaps a nail.  Having the paint bleed with a super small brush was NOT what I expected. 

I also painted the scale refrigerator white and fortunately it came out well.  I'll add the secondary colors (chrome and grey) and other small details like manufacturers "lettering" tomorrow.  Photos when completed.

Distractions: 1  Dissertation: .75 and counting

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