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Ken M

Hi Alex,

 

The subject of hiding the basement post comes up frequently and your solution is one of the best I've seen. Excellent modeling work and excellent photo documentation.

 

It may slow down the construction a bit to photograph each step, but it is much appreciated by OGR readers. Plus, I've found that, in my case, it forces me to keep the work area much neater than it would otherwise be!

 

Also, as far as feedback is concerned, you have to realize that there are many readers who will study, appreciate, and make use of your article, but who are not forum members, or who visit but do not post here.

 

It was only when I began meeting other modelers at various events around the northeast that I realized just how numerous OGR readers are, and how much they enjoy how-to construction articles.

 

I'm looking forward to your next project.

 

Jim

 

 

 

Hi Alex,

 

I am with Jim on this one.

 

First I very much liked the article (ok so I did get a bit of a heads up).  I think you did a great job of hiding the post, and the end result is outstanding.  Additionally you did a great job with the clarity of the documentation and the photos clearly showed the steps.

 

To give a point of reference on feedback vs those who actually consumed something, when I worked at the radio stations we used to say that about 3% of the people listening actually called the station, with a request, or a talk show.  The majority listened, and enjoyed.  

 

I am one who enjoyed your article.

 

Please keep contributing.

 

 

Alex my Friend.....

 

Your article was expertly written and documented as always!  I enjoyed it very much and to be honest should have called attention to it but since I know in advance upcoming pieces in the magazine, I had already been made aware and knew it would be a wonderful and informative contribution...as it was!!

 

Rich's assessment above is spot on and frankly is just human nature for whatever reason...  Post something controversial or something to complain about and there will be scores of replies otherwise it seems more positive posts are largely ignored.  This does not mean folks didn't enjoy the article or post however.  

 

I as well as many others appreciate and look forward to your future articles...keep them coming!!

 

Alan

I thank you all for your thoughtful and encouraging words. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences and opinions regarding feedback and perceived interest on articles - they make a lot of sense.

 

Thanks!

 

 

Alex

Alex, it was a great how to article and the results were terrific. To be honest, I did not recognize your name. 

 

I just went back and read it all over again just so everything sunk in. Well done.

I picked up this month's issue at the local bookstore (I am sad to say i am not subscribed.  Someday, though!), and I thought the article was great. I have seen this kind of thing done before, but this is the first article I've seen dedicated to hiding the column.  I also like the fact that it's a research facility.

About the top of the column, above the building: I don't think it needs any painting. I think it looks like a smokestack that's intentionally part of the building.

Aaron

Don,

I was sort of afraid of that; the name, that is. I have thought about changing my forum name (don't even know if it is possible) to Alex M., but that is already taken by a good friend of mine. I could also use 'Alexander', my full name, or 'Nando', my childhood nickname, but people wouldn't recognize them either. Oh well . . .

 

Aaron,

You probably are more correct than you think. If I do not say anything about the original, true purpose of the building, most people do not even see the post! Maybe they don't look that high. When/if I mention the reason for the building, then they say "Oh, now I see that there is a post going through the building; that is clever." Or something like that.

 

Thanks to you both!

 

Alex

I liked the article and found it useful for my layout. Charlie

When/if I mention the reason for the building, then they say "Oh, now I see that there is a post going through the building; that is clever." Or something like that.

 

That means you have completely accomplished your goal. The fact that visitors do not even notice the post means you did a great job.

Charlie,

That is great, thank you.

 

RoyBoy,

Yes, I believe so. Guests always take a second look, sort of like to make sure. And when they walk around the side and see the 'other' post (the white PVC pipe that I use as conduit from the control panel) then they know the rest of the story. 

 

Thanks!

 

Alex

 

 

Alex

The article was great.  Very ingeniero err I mean Ingenious.  Your solution was much easier than mine  I knocked the house down to remove the posts

 

bluelinec4 wrote:

"Alex

The article was great.  Very ingeniero err I mean Ingenious.  Your solution was much easier than mine  I knocked the house down to remove the posts"

ROTFLMAO

 

Thanks, Ben - that is funny!

 

Alex