So, sticking with the low buck theme on the Toltec switching layout, I decided to recycle more parts of the original Ikea dresser. This time it is the drawer bottoms. I used three cans of spray paint to create my backdrop, and I think that I need to lower the […] my first try at a backdropNovember 10, 2016 in Uncategorized by John
And someone likes it! I just need some roof details…. just finished the warehouseNovember 9, 2016 in Industries by John
Today, I have made a roof out of styrene with 220 grit sandpaper glued to it, and I painted it with Velspar Blindfold. Here is just a test fit, I have added a few more roof supports. I am also building a partial floor for the center door with roof […] more work on the warehouseNovember 9, 2016 in Uncategorized by John
I have been stagnant for a while, no work on either layout for months, and I got tired of it. Today, I started to build a concrete warehouse, and I plan to model a door open….the question is which one… I am going to place it on the rear of […] working on Toltec again…November 8, 2016 in Industries / Uncategorized by John
But everything else is coming along nicely. I need to fix that angle on the roofwalk. I have body mounted a pair of beta test Micro Trains scale couplers. The caboose has the long shank couplers. Not only did I have to drill and tap the hole, but I also […] my masking sucks…September 5, 2016 in Uncategorized by John
Mineral Red it is! Tomorrow I plan to paint the ends and bay window ends Daylight Orange and the interior zinc primer green….at least one of these will have a solid orange bay windows, since they were delivered that way. no more Chessie Yellow….August 21, 2016 in Uncategorized by John