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Michael Hohn Posted - 10/25/2014 : 9:53:52 PM
With its shorter days and days off, this time of the year tempts the modelmaker to start new projects. I try to resist temptation by beginning the new year with fewer unfinished projects on my desk.

One that has gone unfinished for too long is my model of a Central of Vermont boxcar, actually a modified BTS laser kit of a PRR 28' boxcar. Today it went through the paint shop.



Next step: Art Griffin decals.
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Michael Hohn Posted - 07/23/2019 : 4:11:42 PM
Back from the week-long blues guitar workshop, I’m working on the ramp up to the coal shed:



I could’ve made the addition a little longer. I’ll just have to be careful until the next section is added.

Mike
Michael Hohn Posted - 07/12/2019 : 8:34:49 PM
Yes. Muddy Waters is a favorite of mine.

Examples of my interest:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c3jG_tsTn_w

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G0H_5PSNokk

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sN_ZkAJZW6Q

With varying degrees of competence on my part.

Mike
OK Hogger Posted - 07/12/2019 : 7:17:08 PM

It reads as if you like "pure" blues! I'm talking the honest-to-goodness blues on which the other genres of blues evolved from.

Blues, like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0_eRVroLqs&list=PLEKZKgEsQU4odDOamfj7mC8u71vG4A48D

Am I right?

Andre
Michael Hohn Posted - 07/12/2019 : 6:54:44 PM
Andre,

My “beater guitar” on the left and newer one on the right.



The older one, bought 47 years ago when I was a student, needs a repair which I’m planning to have done next week. It has lighter strings and I’ll probably use it for open tunings and to take places where I don’t want to take my better one.

I’m learning fingerstyle picking, Piedmont and delta styles.

Mike
OK Hogger Posted - 07/12/2019 : 2:14:28 PM
Blues, eh?

I like to play some blues (more of a rock blues type)... and funk... and R&B... and modern Jazz and...

Been a bassist for over 50 years.

Here's my current go-to bass:



Music has been a very big part of my life since I was a child.

Andre
Michael Hohn Posted - 07/12/2019 : 1:48:19 PM
Thank you, Andre.

I’m off to a blues guitar workshop next week; there will be a slowdown in progress and updates.

Like you I prefer real dirt although I have some commercial ground foam “earth” to use up and will do so in spots.

Mike
OK Hogger Posted - 07/12/2019 : 12:27:59 PM
I was wondering when we'd see an update!

Thanks for sharing with us how you're making this come together!

BTW: In the past, I've used sifted dirt and really like it... except for the talcum-like dust. Nothing looks more "real", though!

Andre
Michael Hohn Posted - 07/12/2019 : 12:13:59 PM
I’ve started covering the painted area with actual dirt. I do a little at a time. The slope to the left is still wet.



Once I finish the dirt I’ll add grassy stuff.

I also need to build a ramp for track coming up from the mainline.

Mike
David Clark Posted - 07/04/2019 : 1:40:27 PM
thanks.
Dave
Michael Hohn Posted - 07/03/2019 : 10:22:26 PM
quote:
Originally posted by David Clark

Mike, What's the formula?
Cheers,
Dave
David Clark Posted - 07/03/2019 : 8:10:26 PM
Mike, What's the formula?
Cheers,
Dave
Michael Hohn Posted - 07/03/2019 : 6:35:04 PM
Thank you, Håkan! I appreciate your looking in.

Mike
masonamerican Posted - 07/03/2019 : 3:46:34 PM
Like the progress Mike
Floquil Earth was fun


Håkan
OK Hogger Posted - 07/02/2019 : 5:15:25 PM
LOL on Sherwin Williams "Floquil Earth"!

Starting to look more like a scene!

We wait...

Andre
Michael Hohn Posted - 07/02/2019 : 4:54:33 PM
I covered the paper landforms with plaster gauze, then painted the area with "Floquil Earth" from Sherwin Williams. Here it is after the layer of plaster gauze and partially painted:


Completely painted, ready for ground cover:



Bet you never knew Sherwin Williams made a color called "Floquil Earth." Here's the story: in his book "Realistic Model Railroad Scenery" Dave Frary recommended using a color similar to Polly S "Earth" for painting the scenic base. In a rare moment of lucidity, I took a spray can of Floquil "earth" I had on hand, sprayed a board with it, and had Sherwin Williams match it in a latex. They don't know the real name; they call it "Manual" but I know it's really "Floquil Earth."

Mike

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