The Morton Salt building looks good there in the corner Don!
Mark Boyce posted:
Mark, nice to see progress. Look forward to following your project!
Cheers, Dave
Adrian was tinkering around with some stuff he had lying around and came up with a new operating accessory for the club layout.
Mark Boyce posted:Paul, the sidewalk is looking quite good! The crane looks great there!! That scene will look really good when done!!
While you were working on that, I was putting in the 6 remaining brackets on the wall that will hold the stationary shelf part of my layout.
I decided to break down and buy two 1x4s to cut up for the stringers. That is the first would I have purchased for this project. It is cold outside, so I decided for these few small cuts to do them inside instead of putting the horses on the patio. Here is my poor man's table saw. Worked quite well.
Here they are attached and waiting for something to be mounted on top. Lunch time.
is that a left handed saw or right handed saw ?
RSJB18 posted:Those brackets should be fine Mark. The weight will be spread over all of them so you could probably put some 1:1 rail up there and it would hold.
darlander posted:Mark Boyce posted:
Mark, nice to see progress. Look forward to following your project!
Cheers, Dave
cabinet Bob posted:Mark Boyce posted:Paul, the sidewalk is looking quite good! The crane looks great there!! That scene will look really good when done!!
While you were working on that, I was putting in the 6 remaining brackets on the wall that will hold the stationary shelf part of my layout.
I decided to break down and buy two 1x4s to cut up for the stringers. That is the first would I have purchased for this project. It is cold outside, so I decided for these few small cuts to do them inside instead of putting the horses on the patio. Here is my poor man's table saw. Worked quite well.
Here they are attached and waiting for something to be mounted on top. Lunch time.
is that a left handed saw or right handed saw ?
Bob, I think you are correct!!!
Dave, Thank you very much!!
Cabinet Bob, It doesn't matter if it is right handed or left handed. I am ambidextrous; I do carpentry equally poorly with either hand. 
Actually, I used both hands, because the arthritis in my thumb was hurting, so I switched hands!! For more cuts, I'll break out the circular saw, put on my coat, and go outside. 
Mike, ball park figure I still have 5 more tables to make up. After cleaning off the table I decided to vacuum the floor areas. I was feeling domesticated LOL. I got a coat of Aluminum on one side of the fence. Maybe after dinner I can get the other side painted. For now I think I'll head up to the attic to run some trains. Pic.............Paul
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cabinet Bob posted:Mark Boyce posted:
is that a left handed saw or right handed saw ?
That's a silly question, Bob... it all depends on which side you stand on!!!
Now, if you're talking a left-handed monkey wrench, that is a saw horse of a different color 
Of course it is right handed saw, if it where a left handed saw the clamp and block would be on the opposite side.
paul 2 posted:Mike, ball park figure I still have 5 more tables to make up. After cleaning off the table I decided to vacuum the floor areas. I was feeling domesticated LOL. I got a coat of Aluminum on one side of the fence. Maybe after dinner I can get the other side painted. For now I think I'll head up to the attic to run some trains. Pic.............Paul
Looks nice Paul! You have the best of both worlds! A layout to build and a layout to run trains! Who knows if it was me I might forget about one or the other! LOL
Paul 2, The aluminum looks good!
Paul Apple, Jeff, I like the way you jentz think!!
Well, I got to work a little longer, and did cut the table top boards outside with the circular saw. It really wasn't cold at 30 degrees, but my comfort zone is defiantly shrinking with experience.
I also measured and trimmed two sections of backdrop I got from George (G3750) last spring, just about this time of year, now that I think of it. The sections are just sort of propped up there to get an idea of how it will look. Once I have them mounted on supports, I think they will look great! Thanks again George!!
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Apples55 posted:cabinet Bob posted:Mark Boyce posted:
is that a left handed saw or right handed saw ?
That's a silly question, Bob... it all depends on which side you stand on!!!
Now, if you're talking a left-handed monkey wrench, that is a saw horse of a different color
Sorry guys I think your all wrong! From the look of the saw you can still see the lettering on the blade! Which makes me think he barrowed it from the wife's do it yourself closet!
"I can still see the lettering"..pure gold 
Mark Boyce posted:Paul 2, The aluminum looks good!
Paul Apple, Jeff, I like the way you jentz think!!
Well, I got to work a little longer, and did cut the table top boards outside with the circular saw. It really wasn't cold at 30 degrees, but my comfort zone is defiantly shrinking with experience.
I also measured and trimmed two sections of backdrop I got from George (G3750) last spring, just about this time of year, now that I think of it. The sections are just sort of propped up there to get an idea of how it will look. Once I have them mounted on supports, I think they will look great! Thanks again George!!
WOW that looks wonderful Mark! Nice work, sorry you had to get cold, but it sure looks nice! Love the back drops!
Thank you, Mike!! Well the cold weather gives me more time to work on this. Soon I'll have to be out working in the yard and my dad's yard, so days I can do this much are numbered!
Adriatic posted:coach joe posted:Adriatic that seems like a lot of work but the result is fantastic. All you need is some MOW lettering on the sides.
It was pretty easy; finding a pancake motor in the junk box was hard; it needed the shaft to sit centered over the gearbox well. So was finding an axle pulley that wasn't too big. Waiting for the JBWeld to set took the most time outside of sanding off the beach themed graphiçs as the motor frame was slice off the tapeplayer chassis with the motor on it.
Next time, try taking off the beach graphics with a cube of Magic Eraser soaked in generic Lectric Shave lotion. Does a great job and doesn't craze the plastic!
Mitch
Hi Mark, I have to say I admire you for your recycling skills. I thought about it today
as I was packing up bags of useless bubble wrap to throw away. It amazes me how
many times I get an item that is nicely packed in new bubble wrap, but then is
mummified in packing tape rendering the bubble wrap useless as you try to cut it away.
I rarely use any tape at all or at the most a piece of scotch tape and I have never had
a damage complaint.
Thank you, Beardog!! Yes, I know what you mean about a lot of tape on bubble wrap. I am like you, I only use enough so it will not unwrap before I get the item in the box.
Thanks Mitch, but the scratches will vanish under clear coat and I have a whole lot of 480+ fine wet/dry to rid myself of too. The scratches are needed for a non-flaking surface coat. The yellow is also painted metal, only the top half is plastic. Even the bottom is just a plastic cover.
Sanding scratches ; they provide grip. (composer fun again, editing to group subjects, near impossible)
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:Adriatic posted:coach joe posted:Adriatic that seems like a lot of work but the result is fantastic. All you need is some MOW lettering on the sides.
It was pretty easy; finding a pancake motor in the junk box was hard; it needed the shaft to sit centered over the gearbox well. So was finding an axle pulley that wasn't too big. Waiting for the JBWeld to set took the most time outside of sanding off the beach themed graphiçs as the motor frame was slice off the tapeplayer chassis with the motor on it.
Next time, try taking off the beach graphics with a cube of Magic Eraser soaked in generic Lectric Shave lotion. Does a great job and doesn't craze the plastic!
Mitch
Oh shoot, missed the electric shave part, that's a no go for me, gasoline is easer on my allergies than scents.
Adriatic posted:Oh shoot, missed the electric shave part, that's a no go for me, gasoline is easer on my allergies than scents.
Not surprising. That stuff actually has MSDS warnings; you're supposed to wear goggles and rubber gloves when using it.
I've given paint removal demos in the past. The reaction: "You mean I've been putting THAT on my FACE?!"
Mitch
Finished wiring up the new double pole switch. Works perfectly.
Ran trains for a while.
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M. Mitchell Marmel posted:Adriatic posted:Oh shoot, missed the electric shave part, that's a no go for me, gasoline is easer on my allergies than scents.
Not surprising. That stuff actually has MSDS warnings; you're supposed to wear goggles and rubber gloves when using it.
I've given paint removal demos in the past. The reaction: "You mean I've been putting THAT on my FACE?!"
Mitch
I always thought that stuff was not good for you. Sure did wake you up if you weren't already. Don't think paint remover would have ever crossed my mind though.
Bigger question Mitch- when (or how) did you figure out that Lectrik Shave removed paint???????
If you're a wino, it removes life as well. My neighbors visiting uncle never even got to taste the old spice he stole along with it. Half a bottle of blue and it was all over.
RSJB18 posted:Finished wiring up the new double pole switch. Works perfectly.
Ran trains for a while.
I knew it would work great, Bob!!
Nice job Bob! You da man!
Added a little character to the layout with the Marx tin tunnel (upper left). Totally out of place, but I don't care. At this point I just need to complete the wiring. Dragging my feet.
My passenger station should come in soon. It'll go where the Lionel platform (lower left) currently resides.
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RSJB18 posted:I always thought that stuff was not good for you. Sure did wake you up if you weren't already. Don't think paint remover would have ever crossed my mind though.
Bigger question Mitch- when (or how) did you figure out that Lectrik Shave removed paint???????
Used to use it to remove paint, Sharpie marks et cetera from barcode scanners once upon a time... and then I experimented with printing on pens and such. Worked great on that! So, going from that to removing paint from MPC era tender shells et cetera was a logical step.
Mitch
hey mitch, did you ever get the station? and have you painted it flamigo pink yet?
beardog posted:hey mitch, did you ever get the station?
Yeppers! Many thanks!
and have you painted it flamigo pink yet?
I was thinking a nice blue... 
Mitch
ummmm, the guard flamingos were thinking pink
Blue with pink poka-dots?????
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M. Mitchell Marmel posted:and have you painted it flamigo pink yet?
I was thinking a nice blue...
Mitch
A nice blue - as opposed to your current shade of choice??? 
Deuce, The layout looks good. I drag my feet on wiring also.
RANDR, Looks like a good fit!! It will be nice.
Mitch, Lectrik Shave! How about that! Thanks for the tip!
Mark Boyce posted:Mitch, Lectrik Shave! How about that! Thanks for the tip!
Here's a couple examples of paint removed using Lectric Shave...
Mitch
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M. Mitchell Marmel posted:Mark Boyce posted:Mitch, Lectrik Shave! How about that! Thanks for the tip!
Here's a couple examples of paint removed using Lectric Shave...
Mitch
But does it make the hair on your face stand up?? LOL
I took the day off from trains yesterday.. Hope to get some more stuff to work with soon.
Looks like everyone else was full steam ahead!!!! Lots of good stuff happening here! Soon yall will be running trains!!!
Jim
Had to run errands this morning so I got a late start. But my package arrived a day early. I got a Weaver TOFC that I had been looking for but they are sort of hard to find. I think it had just been posted on the Bay and I jumped on it right away. Learn that those that hesitate can lose out. After the excitement of opening it up I went back to working on the fence. Yesterday I got all the fronts painted. And today I started gluing fence post the the backsides. Once the glue dries I can paint them. I also painted the one side of the two gates. I am going to glue them to the posts so they can actually be opened or closed. So a little lunch then back to working on the fence this afternoon. Pics........Paul
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TASTYKAKE's are awesome, used to get them in Baltimore, Md. when I was little...
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paul 2 posted:Had to run errands this morning so I got a late start. But my package arrived a day early. I got a Weaver TOFC that I had been looking for but they are sort of hard to find. I think it had just been posted on the Bay and I jumped on it right away. Learn that those that hesitate can lose out. After the excitement of opening it up I went back to working on the fence. Yesterday I got all the fronts painted. And today I started gluing fence post the the backsides. Once the glue dries I can paint them. I also painted the one side of the two gates. I am going to glue them to the posts so they can actually be opened or closed. So a little lunch then back to working on the fence this afternoon. Pics........Paul
I'll have a tastykake and about 2000 miles of fencing please!!! LOL
Looks good! And that is a super cool flat car and trailer!
Jim
Added 2 older Atlas switchers to the roster and immediately tore into one in an attempt to improve it's looks. The black NYC SW8 became an experiment to see if mounting the windows flush could be accomplished. By separating the clear plastic into individual panes, they can be massaged with a file to tight fit back into their appropriate openings. Once installed they also give the slight illusion that the plastic cab walls are thinner than they actually are.
Next on the agenda is to replace all the yellow colored plastic railings and grab irons that almost look translucent. NYC practice never painted the coupler cut levers yellow anyway. I hope to fill in some of the nothingness of the coupler opening in the pilot for more realism too. Loads of fun in store while I wait on my ERR order that both these little jewels will receive.
Bruce
