Running Bear's February 2022 Coffee Shop

[kbkchooch]

It took me over 30 minutes to do a simple 25k mile preventive maintenance inspection, an oil change and replace the air filter on our 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. Why so long? It took almost ten minutes for my overworked, broken down hands to remove 2 course thread screws that held the air filter housing closed! No more flat rate mechanical jobs for me!

Flat raters love high speed electric cordless tools!

 

[kbkchooch]

Flo, Can we get Mel to make some of these??

 

[santafewillie]

After my warning, several people persisted with their posting. Those posts have been removed, and more may be removed later, as I have time.
Those who can't figure out how taxes are political, Google the definition of "taxes".

While the entire discussion remained civil, I guess that taxes may vaguely cross the line. I tried to keep my comments unpolitical, but if I offended anyone, I apologize.

 

[Jaz avalley]

After my warning, several people persisted with their posting. Those posts have been removed, and more may be removed later, as I have time.
Those who can't figure out how taxes are political, Google the definition of "taxes".

So glad I was awol

 

[TrucTrain55]

I struggled thru several pages of dialog to get to this point.
I have spent the last couple days painting figures and letting the acrylic paint dry for 12 hours or more before applying the next color.
A bit tedious! I may take some pics and explain MY method that works for me.

I’ve struggled painting 1/72 Millitary fig I could imagine 1/87 scale. You have any pics?

 

[BigGRacing]

So glad I was awol

I noticed you were missing today….all good I hope ?

 

[Jaz avalley]

Good Morning All. Clear and 36, maybe 70° later on. Other than Saturday, temperatures in the 60's and 70's for the next ten days. And except for Saturday, low temps in the upper 30's and mid 40's as well. However I am not fooling myself into thinking that winter is over yet here, maybe though.
I made it through the marathon of medical tests unscathed yesterday. While medical technicians aren't allowed to tell you much, the one doing the heart sonogram did say that there was no abnormalities.

Sure has been a lively discussion regarding taxes since yesterday. I'll refrain from any more comments unless forced to.

Thanks for all of the likes and comments regarding the action poses on the layout; Steve J, Gary, Patrick, George, James, Smudge, Karl, Chad, Hughie, Mikey, Dave B, Curt, Louis, Rick, IB Ken, Moermusic, Tom.

My visit to the train shed yesterday was brief due to the appointments that I had earlier. Really just the same old stuff, ground cover and figure painting.
Meanwhile a few more action scenes.
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Tom O - I missed your early morning post yesterday regarding your surgery. I hope all was successful and your recovery is rapid.
Looks like you answered part of my post.
Patrick -

At least you're getting paid to read!
Nice train show haul.
James - An excellent model.
Joe - Life here is not all Utopia, I also have to pay for trash pickup and have to maintain my own septic system. Both relatively minor compared to the benefits though.
Hughie - Nice scenes.

I probably shouldn't post what she is really doing!
Steve J - At our church that $100 is always cash and is generally not reported by the donor. When I was younger serving as an altar boy in our Catholic church, the priest always split it with us altar boys and the organist, although it was far less back then.
Moermusic - I never intentionally overpaid taxes to get a big refund. I'd rather not let the government use my money interest-free all year long. I always paid as I went and rarely got over $50 in a refund. That is until last year when some bill that Congress passed that retroactively exempted some income taxes on wife's unemployment that we had already had withheld.
George -

That could get me in trouble with a politically filled answer! One thing that the State of Texas does that solely supports higher education, is to tax all oil as it comes out of the ground, thus spreading one of our taxes over the whole population of the US.

Everybody have a great day. Stay safe.

I do love your figures, and placement,you see them and almost hear the conversation,did that lad realise that coin was glued to the floor lol.

 

[TrucTrain55]

While the entire discussion remained civil, I guess that taxes may vaguely cross the line. I tried to keep my comments unpolitical, but if I offended anyone, I apologize.

Your fine Willie you didn’t offend me you have a heart of gold my friend all of us old timers here love you.

 

[Jaz avalley]

I noticed you were missing today….all good I hope ?

Yes no issues just busy, we had some visitors that I wanted the house to look good for so I have been cleaning like mad,they have gone now and I can go back to being a wannabe slob lol.

 

[Jaz avalley]

While the entire discussion remained civil, I guess that taxes may vaguely cross the line. I tried to keep my comments unpolitical, but if I offended anyone, I apologize.

In my experience anyone would be hard pressed to be offended by you

 

[Jaz avalley]

So while I was away you all fell into a rabble, tut tut, I will avoid reading it as I don’t want to be drawn in when it is clearly winding down, my compliments to the moderator for not going on a probably well deserved rant, we occasionally stray beyond the remit, at least it wasn’t me getting a slapping for stepping over the line whistles innocently…..there but for the grace of god……

 

[Jaz avalley]

I’ve struggled painting 1/72 Millitary fig I could imagine 1/87 scale. You have any pics?

Looking forward to seeing others take on figures, we all leaning slightly differently, I have sone 1/72
These nato could be white for snow manoeuvres, but I added yellow marigolds and these are smoke guns for bee keeping lol.

Then there’s the RAF

yes the shirt is pink lol,a joke with a fellow modeller,hand on hip a must

an open day with them dressing up in older uniforms

a pilot changed to Robin

He really needs to shave his legs
Older models

newer model limit is 10 piccies….

 

[TrucTrain55]

Afternoon All,

This morning I went to Lowes for a grout sponge and Joann's for foamboard. Although Joann's had a lot of empty shelves, they had what I needed. After getting home I applied a wash of RA and Tamiya NATO black on the build's roof. When dried it has almost a greyish look. I took a picture but deleted it since the weathering is subtle and hard to see. After that I put 2x10 planks on the first of two platform tops (butt together) for the rail side platform that sits on concrete supports. After lunch I was feeling chilled and tired, so I laid down for a couple of hours. I'm feeling a little better now. I've been fighting some bug that I feel cold/flu like symptoms for a couple of days, then feel better for a couple of days, then it comes back again.

Todd- Neat caboose.

Dave- Nice scene.

Willie- Nice action scenes. I wish I could bend over as much as that one figure does!

Gary- Nice photo.

James- Great scenes. Your friend does incredible work.

Hughie- Very nice scenes and work train.

Lee- Great looking box cars.

Louis- Very nice.

Troy- That is some great painting on those figures.

TomO- I'm glad you're doing well.

Joe- Neat photos.

I hope everyone has a good day.

Thanks Curt hope to have a update on them soon

 

[CambriaArea51]

Back to our regular programing. Seen this car still in L&N reporting marks. Gotta do it, painted and decaled, next will be weathering.

 

[PNKFLOYD]

I’ve struggled painting 1/72 Millitary fig I could imagine 1/87 scale. You have any pics?

Lee- I have a couple pics where I started this paint session.
When I began about 1500 weeks ago to paint figures, a MMR club member advised me to paint from taking a shower and getting dressed.
1. Wash the figures in soap and water to remove any dust, oils or mold release. Dry completely.
2. Paint exposed flesh, deciding on type of shirts, pants, shorts, dresses or jackets. If acrylic craft paint, let dry for 12 hours to completely dry.
3. Paint shirts, pants and garments that would be next to skin. Colors on pre-painted figures can be changed at any point.

4. Paint vests, sweaters, jackets or coats worn or carried.
5. Paint on shoes or boots, purses, cases or packages on the figure. Very carefully paint ties on people.
6. Style figures hair carefully, long ladies hair may flow down over collar onto the shoulders.
7. Carefully paint caps and hats, including the underside of the hat brims. Paint hat bands and feathers on O scale hats. Forget N scale.
8. A light alcohol/ink wash on faces will add shadows to faces, When completely dry, can spray Dullcote or satin finish clear coat if desired.

I have to finish painting the children and the hair of several figures before making more pictures.
Hope this helps you paint your next people project.

 

[TrucTrain55]

Lee- I have a couple pics where I started this paint session.
When I began about 1500 weeks ago to paint figures, a MMR club member advised me to paint from taking a shower and getting dressed.
1. Wash the figures in soap and water to remove any dust, oils or mold release. Dry completely.
2. Paint exposed flesh, deciding on type of shirts, pants, shorts, dresses or jackets. If acrylic craft paint, let dry for 12 hours to completely dry.
3. Paint shirts, pants and garments that would be next to skin. Colors on pre-painted figures can be changed at any point.View attachment 140560View attachment 140563View attachment 140564
4. Paint vests, sweaters, jackets or coats worn or carried.
5. Paint on shoes or boots, purses, cases or packages on the figure. Very carefully paint ties on people.
6. Style figures hair carefully, long ladies hair may flow down over collar onto the shoulders.
7. Carefully paint caps and hats, including the underside of the hat brims. Paint hat bands and feathers on O scale hats. Forget N scale.
8. A light alcohol/ink wash on faces will add shadows to faces, When completely dry, can spray Dullcote or satin finish clear coat if desired.

I have to finish painting the children and the hair of several figures before making more pictures.
Hope this helps you paint your next people project.

Very nice and I appreciate you taking the time to post them. Post them when you get them on your layout if you don’t care keep up the good work

 

[bnsf971]

 

[Alcomotive]

In case anybody was wondering how long I could hold the line, as far as era and road.
1 year, 3 months....
Still one of the modeled roads, but way too new. There was a sale at my LHS, and I couldn't resist...
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Me likes! Sound?

 

[troyphoto]

Lee- I have a couple pics where I started this paint session.
When I began about 1500 weeks ago to paint figures, a MMR club member advised me to paint from taking a shower and getting dressed.
1. Wash the figures in soap and water to remove any dust, oils or mold release. Dry completely.
2. Paint exposed flesh, deciding on type of shirts, pants, shorts, dresses or jackets. If acrylic craft paint, let dry for 12 hours to completely dry.
3. Paint shirts, pants and garments that would be next to skin. Colors on pre-painted figures can be changed at any point.View attachment 140560View attachment 140563View attachment 140564
4. Paint vests, sweaters, jackets or coats worn or carried.
5. Paint on shoes or boots, purses, cases or packages on the figure. Very carefully paint ties on people.
6. Style figures hair carefully, long ladies hair may flow down over collar onto the shoulders.
7. Carefully paint caps and hats, including the underside of the hat brims. Paint hat bands and feathers on O scale hats. Forget N scale.
8. A light alcohol/ink wash on faces will add shadows to faces, When completely dry, can spray Dullcote or satin finish clear coat if desired.

I have to finish painting the children and the hair of several figures before making more pictures.
Hope this helps you paint your next people project.

Don't forget the first step: Use a dull hobby knife and/or needle files to scrape away mold lines from the casting process. Yours look pretty clean in that regard, but it makes all the difference in figures.

 

[santafewillie]

Don't forget the first step: Use a dull hobby knife and/or needle files to scrape away mold lines from the casting process. Yours look pretty clean in that regard, but it makes all the difference in figures.

I follow the same sequence, having learned it the hard way before the Internet. If you're using Preiser figures like Mikey is using, except the one lady with the base, you can generally skip that mold line step because they are the cleanest figures available.