Personally, I’m very talented at glueing my fingers to the layout.
Running Bear's September 2021 Coffee Shop
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PRR Modeler
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Afternoon All,
The freezer repair guy came out and after calling for the proper reset sequence (which I now know) the control panel was reset and the freezer is happy again. The bathroom guys are still here working. The plumber is supposed to be here tomorrow.
Greg- Nice layout shot.
Steve- Nice club scenes. I also really like the winter scene.
Patrick- That bldg will be a nice addition.
Willie- Very nice job on the structure.
Mikey- Very nice detailing.
I hope everyone has a good night.
The freezer repair guy came out and after calling for the proper reset sequence (which I now know) the control panel was reset and the freezer is happy again. The bathroom guys are still here working. The plumber is supposed to be here tomorrow.
Greg- Nice layout shot.
Steve- Nice club scenes. I also really like the winter scene.
Patrick- That bldg will be a nice addition.
Willie- Very nice job on the structure.
Mikey- Very nice detailing.
I hope everyone has a good night.
PNKFLOYD
Mikey
I have, so far, managed NOT to glue both hands down at the same time.
none of the other members have admitted to gluing themselves to the work table or a project.
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PNKFLOYD
Mikey
Curt- on behalf of my coworkers and myself- thank you!
CambriaArea51
Well-Known Member
City folk that is.
CHRISTIAN
Lost in Space...
Me too !
Bruette
Well-Known Member
Good morning Everybody!
Track cleaning update; I was disappointed when I looked at the track I cleaned. It now has a an ugly, sticky residue on it! I ordered new track, but I'm not giving up, just moving it down on the to-do list.
Found one of these on eBay, it arrived yesterday. The book value is $680!
"Time to make the donuts"
Have a great day Everybody!
Track cleaning update; I was disappointed when I looked at the track I cleaned. It now has a an ugly, sticky residue on it! I ordered new track, but I'm not giving up, just moving it down on the to-do list.
Found one of these on eBay, it arrived yesterday. The book value is $680!
"Time to make the donuts"
Have a great day Everybody!
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning Everyone. Partly cloudy and 64° here in North Central Texas. Still looking at typical fall weather for the near future. The rain possibility has been moved up to tonight, but there's none currently on the radar anywhere close or even headed this way.
Back this morning to the revision specialist for my wife. He's supposed to have a result from the culture that was collected from her knee last Friday so they can proceed this Friday with whatever course we decide on today. After we return from there, I'll have to look around the estate for any tools, equipment or supplies (charcoal etc) that I should have put up before the rain. Leaving something out will ensure rain, putting it all away will diminish the chances greatly. Maybe I should wash the car!!!
Chicken fried steak, southern cream gravy and grits today, Flo. A sugar-free A&W root beer will go well with that.
Thanks to all who commented or liked the progress photos posted yesterday; Christian, Garry, Gary, Steve J, Hughie, Joe, Karl, Rick, Tom O, Patrick, Chad, James, Moermusic, Curt, Tom, Sherrel.
Yesterday out in the train shed, I pretty much finished up Cooter's Liquor. I applied the roof and a ventilation stack. Since I didn't cut the supplied roofing paper into smaller pieces, I had to use a piece from my stash to finish it up, hence the different shade.
It will fade under the lights and won't be noticeable if I put the structure at eye level on the upper deck anyway.
Then I dull-coated it and applied the sign decals. I also added additional weathering powders to highlight some areas better. Usually Downtown Deco just supplies a sheet of paper signs to cut out and glue on; in this case there's a sheet of decals from Dave's Decals (davart.net). This kit was originally released as "First Time Bar/Chop Suey Take Out" kit by Downtown Deco, but Dave re-purposed it and supplied decals to DD for a different kit.
And the back where I added scuppers and drain pipes over the seams.
I'm now going to look at it for a couple of days to see if there is any additional detailing or weathering that would be appropriate.
Yesterday I showed he contents of the first two bags of cast details for the Ramone's building, but hit my picture limit. Here are bags three and four.
So back to bag one, I cleaned up the castings (24 in bag 1) in preparation for priming and painting. Since this part will take a while, I decided to start early'
One of them has a slight defect in it.
No problem to fill that void in with Testor's putty which is closer at hand than silicon sealant or mixing up additional Hydrocal.
Steve J -
Mikey -
Still wondering why many Americans will be subject to a Covid Vaccine mandate, but 12,000 Haitians were released into our country without one???
Today is National Drink Beer Day. Although it's officially today, I celebrate almost every day. I'll have one for you if you don't partake and I'll be at home and not on the road.
Everybody have a great day. Stay safe.
Back this morning to the revision specialist for my wife. He's supposed to have a result from the culture that was collected from her knee last Friday so they can proceed this Friday with whatever course we decide on today. After we return from there, I'll have to look around the estate for any tools, equipment or supplies (charcoal etc) that I should have put up before the rain. Leaving something out will ensure rain, putting it all away will diminish the chances greatly. Maybe I should wash the car!!!
Chicken fried steak, southern cream gravy and grits today, Flo. A sugar-free A&W root beer will go well with that.
Thanks to all who commented or liked the progress photos posted yesterday; Christian, Garry, Gary, Steve J, Hughie, Joe, Karl, Rick, Tom O, Patrick, Chad, James, Moermusic, Curt, Tom, Sherrel.
Yesterday out in the train shed, I pretty much finished up Cooter's Liquor. I applied the roof and a ventilation stack. Since I didn't cut the supplied roofing paper into smaller pieces, I had to use a piece from my stash to finish it up, hence the different shade.
It will fade under the lights and won't be noticeable if I put the structure at eye level on the upper deck anyway.
Then I dull-coated it and applied the sign decals. I also added additional weathering powders to highlight some areas better. Usually Downtown Deco just supplies a sheet of paper signs to cut out and glue on; in this case there's a sheet of decals from Dave's Decals (davart.net). This kit was originally released as "First Time Bar/Chop Suey Take Out" kit by Downtown Deco, but Dave re-purposed it and supplied decals to DD for a different kit.
And the back where I added scuppers and drain pipes over the seams.
I'm now going to look at it for a couple of days to see if there is any additional detailing or weathering that would be appropriate.
Yesterday I showed he contents of the first two bags of cast details for the Ramone's building, but hit my picture limit. Here are bags three and four.
So back to bag one, I cleaned up the castings (24 in bag 1) in preparation for priming and painting. Since this part will take a while, I decided to start early'
One of them has a slight defect in it.
No problem to fill that void in with Testor's putty which is closer at hand than silicon sealant or mixing up additional Hydrocal.
Steve J -
Yes, programing tracks are not prototypical!
Mikey -
They're not true modelers!
Still wondering why many Americans will be subject to a Covid Vaccine mandate, but 12,000 Haitians were released into our country without one???
Today is National Drink Beer Day. Although it's officially today, I celebrate almost every day. I'll have one for you if you don't partake and I'll be at home and not on the road.
Everybody have a great day. Stay safe.
Patrick
Alien Attitude.
Morning all,
Currently in the mid 60's in Doo-Dah going for a high of about 90°. It's been above average for temps for most of September. Our average high for today is 76°. It is supposed to be near normal and rainy starting tomorrow night and into the weekend. We'll see.
I didn't get downstairs last night to see how my paint job looks. I know I had to put 2 coats just to cover the odd color swirls in the plastic. Not sure where I'm going to put it yet. I have an area I've thought about putting the station and though about putting it next to it.
I have 10 IHC Homes of yesterday and today kits I'm tossing about whether I'm going to use them or not (100-1 to 100-5 and 100-11 to 100-15). Just not yet sure where to place them on the layout once I finish them. I also have the IHC colonial church (#804) and 3 homes under construction (#711). Probably not going to use the church kit as I don't think it really fits the town I have in my head (bought the kit from a retailer in the early 90's and don't know what I was thinking at the time). I may put some of these up for sale. The homes of yesterday were part of an auction buy.
Oh well, I'll quit rambling for now.
Willie: I really like the downtown bar. A question on scenicing, Do you build the model and then place it or do you have a model in mind for a spot before you build it? I'm trying to get some sort of sense of place for my town area.
Currently in the mid 60's in Doo-Dah going for a high of about 90°. It's been above average for temps for most of September. Our average high for today is 76°. It is supposed to be near normal and rainy starting tomorrow night and into the weekend. We'll see.
I didn't get downstairs last night to see how my paint job looks. I know I had to put 2 coats just to cover the odd color swirls in the plastic. Not sure where I'm going to put it yet. I have an area I've thought about putting the station and though about putting it next to it.
I have 10 IHC Homes of yesterday and today kits I'm tossing about whether I'm going to use them or not (100-1 to 100-5 and 100-11 to 100-15). Just not yet sure where to place them on the layout once I finish them. I also have the IHC colonial church (#804) and 3 homes under construction (#711). Probably not going to use the church kit as I don't think it really fits the town I have in my head (bought the kit from a retailer in the early 90's and don't know what I was thinking at the time). I may put some of these up for sale. The homes of yesterday were part of an auction buy.
Oh well, I'll quit rambling for now.
Willie: I really like the downtown bar. A question on scenicing, Do you build the model and then place it or do you have a model in mind for a spot before you build it? I'm trying to get some sort of sense of place for my town area.
MilwRoader_Steve
Well-Known Member
Good Morning all,
Willie - - Just argh.
Wife woke up not feeling well, so did not play golf. Got some work done on the wiring issue. Discovered I was making an error in the wiring. Watched the DCC Guy video again and now know the right way to do this!! But did not get far. Meeting tonight at 7pm, so maybe some work done this afternoon. I really want to finish the electromagnetic uncouplers.
Everyone, have a great day! - - - Steve J
Willie - - Just argh.
Wife woke up not feeling well, so did not play golf. Got some work done on the wiring issue. Discovered I was making an error in the wiring. Watched the DCC Guy video again and now know the right way to do this!! But did not get far. Meeting tonight at 7pm, so maybe some work done this afternoon. I really want to finish the electromagnetic uncouplers.
Everyone, have a great day! - - - Steve J
Boris
Beach Bum
Pardon me, when you live in the Tri-state region, all you think of is NYC, not the rest of the state. (My son lives in Jefferson County).
GarryCBQ
Well-Known Member
Good morning , everybody
Louis .... You got a deal on eBay . ... For HO track cleaning, I have used lacquer thinner or acetone, but that might not work at all for your kind of track.
Willie ..... Cooter's looks great.
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I received items I ordered to work on my next passenger car project. I like putting together prototypically correct CB&Q passenger cars, and this will be another one.
We have very nice weather forecasted for today, and so I may be involved with non-model-railroad-stuff .
Everybody ..... Have a good day.
Louis .... You got a deal on eBay . ... For HO track cleaning, I have used lacquer thinner or acetone, but that might not work at all for your kind of track.
Willie ..... Cooter's looks great.
...
I received items I ordered to work on my next passenger car project. I like putting together prototypically correct CB&Q passenger cars, and this will be another one.
We have very nice weather forecasted for today, and so I may be involved with non-model-railroad-stuff .
Everybody ..... Have a good day.
Boris
Beach Bum
Good morning y'all. 63° and sunny. We are expecting some rain tonight.
I finally finished the overhead bridge, I need to fill a few obvious faults at the splices, paint it and photograph it. It took longer than I thought it would. Next step, is to assemble the four walls of the elevated terminal, and place the internal bracing...(due to the large size of the structure)...then apply the deck to the structure. Once that's finished, I can start with the track.
Correction: The Baldwin Switcher photo that I posted the other day, is not an S-12, as I stated, in the caption. It is a DS4-4-1000, 1000HP PRR Class BS10a # 9069. (1966 # 8019). Curt: The FM H10-44 switcher is somewhat similar in appearance and HP, but has noticeable differences as the cab roof extends over the rear steps, steam engine style. There are also differences in the hood.
Another view of SMS #9069, switching a siding in Swedesboro, NJ earlier this month. This is a 73 year old locomotive, still generating revenue.
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Conrail # 6338 leading a Southbound Freight at Neshaminy Falls, PA back in 1979. This is now CSX territory.
I finally finished the overhead bridge, I need to fill a few obvious faults at the splices, paint it and photograph it. It took longer than I thought it would. Next step, is to assemble the four walls of the elevated terminal, and place the internal bracing...(due to the large size of the structure)...then apply the deck to the structure. Once that's finished, I can start with the track.
Correction: The Baldwin Switcher photo that I posted the other day, is not an S-12, as I stated, in the caption. It is a DS4-4-1000, 1000HP PRR Class BS10a # 9069. (1966 # 8019). Curt: The FM H10-44 switcher is somewhat similar in appearance and HP, but has noticeable differences as the cab roof extends over the rear steps, steam engine style. There are also differences in the hood.
Another view of SMS #9069, switching a siding in Swedesboro, NJ earlier this month. This is a 73 year old locomotive, still generating revenue.
Conrail # 6338 leading a Southbound Freight at Neshaminy Falls, PA back in 1979. This is now CSX territory.
troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
Well, howdy there internet coffee shop dwellers.
It's Troy again.
I almost didn't get a shower today.
I'm trying to spend more time in the morning writing now that the afternoons aren't gawdawful hot. So, about 8:30 the power flickers. A few clocks reset, as does the internet box. Wife is off work for the next ten minutes. And she has a dental appointment this morning.
So I figure if the power goes off, I can at least get my shower in.
Head upstairs, do another morning constitutional... aka take a tinkle... Then I turn on the tap to wash my soapy hands.
No water.
Hmmmm... still have a filter H2O pitcher on the counter in the kitchen. At least I can have clean hands.
Then I remember the sewer fiasco from two weeks ago. Get dressed and tell the wife I'm going in search of water.
Yep... There's a remodeller's van down at the end unit.
Seems there are three valves in the basement of that unit.
1. Water shut off for the unit
2. Water shut off for the sprinklers outside our building
3. Water shut off for the entire building.
Guess which one they turned.
I put on my polite face and rapped on the open door. Gent in the kitchen with a sawzall in hand apologized and took care of it. Texted the wife to make sure, and we had water.
While I was out, I got in a single lap of the walking trails, then came back. Still had water, and the power hadn't gone off.
Eventually, I got a shower.
So, y'all can sit near me. No stinky Troy today.
It's Troy again.
I almost didn't get a shower today.
I'm trying to spend more time in the morning writing now that the afternoons aren't gawdawful hot. So, about 8:30 the power flickers. A few clocks reset, as does the internet box. Wife is off work for the next ten minutes. And she has a dental appointment this morning.
So I figure if the power goes off, I can at least get my shower in.
Head upstairs, do another morning constitutional... aka take a tinkle... Then I turn on the tap to wash my soapy hands.
No water.
Hmmmm... still have a filter H2O pitcher on the counter in the kitchen. At least I can have clean hands.
Then I remember the sewer fiasco from two weeks ago. Get dressed and tell the wife I'm going in search of water.
Yep... There's a remodeller's van down at the end unit.
Seems there are three valves in the basement of that unit.
1. Water shut off for the unit
2. Water shut off for the sprinklers outside our building
3. Water shut off for the entire building.
Guess which one they turned.
I put on my polite face and rapped on the open door. Gent in the kitchen with a sawzall in hand apologized and took care of it. Texted the wife to make sure, and we had water.
While I was out, I got in a single lap of the walking trails, then came back. Still had water, and the power hadn't gone off.
Eventually, I got a shower.
So, y'all can sit near me. No stinky Troy today.
Alcomotive
Grandson of an ALCO Builder
I hate being lumped in with NYC......I live UPstate which is nothing like the rest of the state.... 205 miles north of the city limit of NYC that 3 and half hours of driving or 4 hours depending on traffic.......I am 135 miles from the Canadian border...a 2 hour drive at most which I can do usually in 1 hour and 30 minutes....
Most of the locals upstate consider anything north of Albany upstate after crossing the twin bridges over the Hudson north of Albany. I do not care to go south of Albany towards the NYC been there done that..... not interested anymore. No surprise there as I am pure country aint no city slicker but can deal with'em.
TLOC
Well-Known Member
Good morning global modelers from So. Central Wisconsin. Mid 40’s overnight but heading into the high 80’s today.
Willie, I don’t drink a beer that often as it really messes with my glucose numbers. So you will have to drink one for me and if not Terry can handle 2 today.
James, I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and they are not part of Chicago but people always thought it was Chicago. Never understood why people couldn’t figure out the not all of Illinois is Chicago. Actually a very small portion is.
I think I will have time to get to the layout today. The feeders are dropped but I need to attach to the buss wiring. The big thing is the son has the routing bits I need for the slot track. He flew up from Austin Sunday evening for his mom’s birthday yesterday and mine tomorrow. After the walk this morning he and I will attack the slot track and route the lanes. He will go back and route the area where the copper tape will go, my hands are no longer steady enough for that job. He and his mom are out riding right now.
More ballast needed but here we are rounding the big curve inside the Paper Mill complex
Have a great day
TomO
Willie, I don’t drink a beer that often as it really messes with my glucose numbers. So you will have to drink one for me and if not Terry can handle 2 today.
James, I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and they are not part of Chicago but people always thought it was Chicago. Never understood why people couldn’t figure out the not all of Illinois is Chicago. Actually a very small portion is.
I think I will have time to get to the layout today. The feeders are dropped but I need to attach to the buss wiring. The big thing is the son has the routing bits I need for the slot track. He flew up from Austin Sunday evening for his mom’s birthday yesterday and mine tomorrow. After the walk this morning he and I will attack the slot track and route the lanes. He will go back and route the area where the copper tape will go, my hands are no longer steady enough for that job. He and his mom are out riding right now.
More ballast needed but here we are rounding the big curve inside the Paper Mill complex
Have a great day
TomO
MilwRoader_Steve
Well-Known Member
Hey Tom, I was born in Evanston, and first came to memory after we moved to Glenview. The Milwaukee Road ran through Glenview and we spent many a day at the tracks and the Dairy Queen nearby. We moved to Dallas Texas when I was 8 years old. In August. I can still remember the blast of the hot air when we deplaned (no jetway ramps back then).
Texas Hobo
Well Known Hobo
Good Morning all! It looks to be one of those on again off again rain days. Very humid and muggy.
Think I'll go with some french toast and sausage.
Went to Dr. for my annual wellness check yesterday. Didn't actually see the Dr. but a nurse whom asked the questions. You know the questions. It's the exact same ones they asked last year, and the year before and the the year prior. You know they have all the answers on the computer just by the questions they ask. What prescribed medicines are you taking? WTF, your the one prescribing.
I should get a little train time today.
STAY SAFE
LATER
Think I'll go with some french toast and sausage.
Went to Dr. for my annual wellness check yesterday. Didn't actually see the Dr. but a nurse whom asked the questions. You know the questions. It's the exact same ones they asked last year, and the year before and the the year prior. You know they have all the answers on the computer just by the questions they ask. What prescribed medicines are you taking? WTF, your the one prescribing.
I should get a little train time today.
STAY SAFE
LATER
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