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    Running Bear's July 2026 Coffee Shop

    I'm not sure if it was on this forum or another that I'm on, but we shared our "workshops" or "workbenches". I finished remodeling the hobby workshop "KG Miniature Workshop" and I have two videos to share. Still have some shelving to put up for reference books and dioramas but the hobby shop...
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    Layout heights

    My current switching layout is at a height of 38" and I have two base cabinets under the layout for support. A normal desk chair is a bit low for my layout as it is all switching but a drafting chair works well with it. Other layouts I've built were chest high around the room (I'm 5' 4") so...
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    Running Bear's May 2026 Coffee Shop

    Finally after finishing the basement and building a couple of cabinets for my shadow box layout I have the KG&B railway back up and running in its new home. One of the basement rooms is for hobbies and the little railroad is in its new place. With ac and heat to boot!! Couple of pictures of...
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    Running Bear's February 2026 Coffee Shop

    Progress report Evening work roof. Tar paper roofing. First layer of paint next weathering the roof. For now that it for tonight.
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    Running Bear's February 2026 Coffee Shop

    Progress report on my little creek mining company build. Walls done windows in and here are a few pictures on the build so far.
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    Running Bear's February 2026 Coffee Shop

    Been drawing up an idea for a hobby workbench and storage area. Multiple places to store tools and small parts in drawers. This workbench will replace my current craftsman bench that I've been using for over 40 years. Not that it needs replaced, but I would like to have a workbench that I can...
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    Running Bear's February 2026 Coffee Shop

    Here's a video I put together showing how I'm going to build the cabinet for the diorama of the Little Creek Mining Co. Project.
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    Running Bear's February 2026 Coffee Shop

    I'm starting a new build. I model in HO but for this build I'm modeling in O scale. Starting out with the Little Creek Mining Co. by Banta Modelworks. I'll build it per the kit but the setting it's going in will be all custom. Meaning it's going to be a stand alone diorama that will be...
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