Sunday Scenic Showcase January 12,2025

We usually see you in Craftsman mode, now we get to see you in high production mode.  The results are just as good, a master craftsman is a master craftsman, whatever he's working on.

Alan, will you also do any of the York shows?

Morning Alan

Thanks Much for the update.
You Know if I lived closer I would be seeing you at the seasonal show in Edison. 😊  We all wish you the best and better weather in March.  

Have a good week Alan…

Dave,

I did not keep up my TCA membership. I will try this show first because it is close to home and see how I do selling.

Thank you Coach.

Alan, you are a machine!!!! Anxious to see them done, I may need to "place an order"

Hope all is well with you & the Mrs.

Jeff

Knickerbocker Transfer

About two years ago I documented the kit bashed build on this forum of 2 Korber Ted's Textiles background buildings.

At the time I had no industry associated to the building and didn't know what to name it. I was developing a new area on the layout and I did however know where it was going to be placed. I decided to wait and see how the scene developed before I named the building.

I loosely model industrial switching heavily influenced by the Long Island Railroads freight operations in and around Long Island City. As the scene developed on the layout I realized the answer was staring me in the face all along, and it had a family connection. Back in the 1960s my father worked for Roto Broil. Roto Broil was a manufacturer of small electrical appliances and there main claim to fame was a kitchen counter top rotisserie that was about the size of a present day microwave. They also produced hand held mixers and hair dryers. They were located at 33-00 Nothhern Boulevard in Long Island City. There factory backed up against Long Islands yard "A" and they had siding. Apparently they have a cult following. Goggle Roto Broil and several results come up.

This is how the scene came together.

By no means an exact copy, it does capture the feel and flavor I was looking for. Still some scenery detailing that has to be done and some kind of roof over the loading dock to keep the workers dry.

Alan-I'm glad to see you getting back into the "game" once again. I hope it's fun for you. I may have to make another trip to THE BIG GARDEN!

Thirdrail600v-most of your photos did not upload. I'm sure from that two that did, they will be impressive.

Dave