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There was something about my GMC truck that drove me nuts. It had round protrusions along the side of the bed, where some Airfield matting was attached. That didn't happen in real life, and those protrusions didn't exist on a real truck. So, I pulled out the Dremel tool and ground them down, and painted them over. Then, I added what I think is a pretty good-looking load.

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Look at the bed side, this is what it used to look like.

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This is how it came out of the box:

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Paul: It's looking good, much better now that you re-did the left bank.... Only other suggestion I have is try some darker paint, probably the same green color you're using with black added in....  and make shadow areas working from the ground up especially on the left bank... There are some areas showing the background color through the trees which is perfect for the tree tops, but it should get darker near the ground.     I'd use a brush that's on the narrow side as you're really only trying to darken areas between the trees and you can blend it in at the edges where it meets the branches. 

Apples55 posted:
Mike Wyatt posted:

Installed a Doug Pitney of Todd Architectural Models & Layouts Stauffer Biscuit building.   I am running it on 8.4 v DC (Doug recommends 12 v but it's awfully bright!!) Stauffer 1

 

It is a real work of art.  The focal point of the layout.

Later I'll experiment with turning off certain sections of the building- but for today, I am just glad it's on the layout and lighted.

Mike;

The pictures didn’t come through. As I’m getting one, I’m very interested in seeing what it looks like.

Thanks

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Mike Wyatt posted:
Apples55 posted:
Mike Wyatt posted:

Installed a Doug Pitney of Todd Architectural Models & Layouts Stauffer Biscuit building.   I am running it on 8.4 v DC (Doug recommends 12 v but it's awfully bright!!) 

 

It is a real work of art.  The focal point of the layout.

Later I'll experiment with turning off certain sections of the building- but for today, I am just glad it's on the layout and lighted.

Mike;

The pictures didn’t come through. As I’m getting one, I’m very interested in seeing what it looks like.

Thanks

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Thanks Mike. That is beautiful - look forward to Doug letting me know mine is ready so I can drive down and pick it up.

But your pics are missing one thing...

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Making progress on bashing a Plasticville coaling tower into a tall, slim branchline one...cutting, piecing, and splicing..unrecognizable, yet using almost all the original parts, except for a few added Plastruct "H-beams". Am going to scratch build a sand tower to mount adjacent to it, also.  Just couldn't picture one of those 200 ton coalers serving this dinky short line.

What did I do today? Basically, just puttered:

  1. Play around with Hobby Bricks (see picture) and built a tunnel portal. Not entirely happy with it, but hey - it was my first. 
  2. Planted some trees. 
  3. Installed my new Z4000 and WIU (replacing the older one that had contributed to my power problems of February). 
  4. Ran some trains!

All in all, a great day!  -- Dr Joe

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righttirefire posted:

The wife went to a massage so out came the christmas train. And ive made a grave mistake. I think it's too long for the proposed layout. So I may need to replan my Christmas Carpet layout.20190309_145422

"Just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed"

Dan, I'm impressed. We have less than ten months to go, and we need to be working on our Christmas lay-outs NOW!

Morning Everyone! I am back at least for now! LOL Its been a long 5 days without a computer! 

I handed out a lot of likes! Way to much to comment after 4 pages! LOL But I do want to say what great work being done by everyone! 

Dr. Joe, you were right it was a corrupted Windows. The 18 year old kid next door came over and acted like it was nothing! Took him about an hour and it was up and running! One problem is I need him to come back over to help me find everything now! LOL

Mitch I hope you are doing well! Take care of yourself!

I didn't get anything done on the layout as I have been working at the store a lot. We are getting new fuel pumps in and I have to be there while they are there to make sure we get what we paid for! I have to go back today for a little touch up of some things. But I do hope to get some work out in the train room today!

Everyone have a great Sunday!

ToledoEd posted:

Fixed 2 post-war flat cars: Radar (got the radar antenna to rotate again); Cherry picker car with astronaut...(restrung the the cable and spring on the extension ladder).  Although not to sexy, it's little wins like this in the hobby that are just so satisfying.. 

The N/S caboose leading the Radar car is the new CoupolaCam car...once I get to work right I'm going to record these cars with it.  Like the Terminator, "I'll be back."  By the way, today is Chuck Norris's birthday: 

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WOW what a bunch of good work guys!  

The sand looks good with no ballast!   I like it! 

Paul your scene is looking better and better !!   Amazing! 

Mike G welcome back to the dark side!   I have two backups on my PC and dual hard drives ( That's what my SIL told me lol)  

John nice video !!   And the 42 unit train was great!  Had to count them because my son said that wasn't many cars!  I on the other hand was amazed!   My longest train that will fit on a siding is 10 units counting the engine and tender as 1.  Very cool!   

Ed the only thing Chuck Norris is scared of is Chuck Norris!   That's why he doesn't use a mirror! LOL    

Yesterday I got my Coal tower!  I didn't get to fool with it much.   Had to go shopping with the wife.   Havent felt well since (something I ate Im sure).   UGGGGG    Didn't get any cows.   Invoice said they were out of stock.  So I order a set of Woodland Scenics and a set of  Bachmann from Amazon lol 

Jim 

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Dr. Joe, you were right it was a corrupted Windows. The 18 year old kid next door came over and acted like it was nothing! Took him about an hour and it was up and running! One problem is I need him to come back over to help me find everything now! LOL

Welcome back, Mike! Glad to hear that our young people are still disposed to help us old people. We gotta keep them working so they can fund our social security! :-)

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