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what i forgot was i broke down and got the tidy track cleaning system for the layout. I keep hearing folks talking about it including Mike Fifer. So..I guess i am the next one to try. I will let you know how it goes. as for other building, i still have the fire tower to finish. It says right on...
just a quick update. I finished the log cabin and am working on the fire tower. its a pain with the little pieces of metal steps. shots will come. its coming along slowly
been overdue for a update, but i decided to keep the layout and try and finish it. My biggest issue is cleaning track. Some is easy but the back stuff and mountains are gonna be harder to do. i have someone that might help. also i want to get a cleaning car. That should take away the issue for...
its been awhile since i have done anything on line. My hands are giving me a lot of trouble the nerves are kinda short circuiting and i have shakes and things drop things as i can't keep ahold of them. I may have to sale the layout and forget modeling. i will wait till may and then make up my...
While scanning around for stuff for the layout. I came across a section of trees that just look like perfect for my new section. I found them on Ebay. and the price was real good. its in Japan and it will be here March 5th.
Just a update. They took the stitches out Monday and replaced with Butterfly stitches. Wednesday they took the wrap off and redid it. Now i don't have anything but the cloth wrap to protect my hand for the cast. This cast is custom molded and is held in place with velcro strips. it works so far...
went in today to see the doc and got the soft cast off. the stitches were still hard to move and i hate that feeling when they move them around. they will come out next week. i have 8 weeks of therapy till i am healed and pretty much able to work on the layout and the truck.
Will let you know...
had the surgery today. the hand is sore and feels hot. the bandage don't but the hand feels like its burning up. in a few days i will see the doctor in a few days and will let you know how it is going. laters
even if i have everything, i can't do much of anything with my left hand. it kills me with pain. even with a brace it don't do much for relief. I will be going to the hospital for hand surgery the 23rd. i will be in a special cast they make. Can't tell about that as i haven't seen one yet.i will...
Well, time for a update. With the Christmas gift cards i got pretty much everything for the layout so its coming. Have a new controller for the coal mine side for the track. I also got a fire tower and a log cabin coming too. Deb grabs my list and lets the family know what i need. I hope...
I took the painting with some ease. the old air brush is plastic but for the nozzles and paint holders. I was able to finish it but there are some places that didn't go like i wanted. The air gun is breaking and it isn't working like it should. it did help me finish what i needed. The greys are...