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2021 Choices Challenge "Kate's Kitchen"
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Posted by Dutchman On 01/21/2021 At 6:43:58 PM
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There's often a story. This story starts in the fall of 2014. That fall, the Northeastern Region of the NMRA would have their annual convention in Palmer, Mass. Also in that fall we were having a discussion on the Forum about the Roundhouse 3-in-1 kits. I expressed my desire to get some more of them. Forum member Espen Marsh (trainmarsh) contacted me via PM to let me know that he had several - actually more than several. If I was going to Palmer, he lived not to far away. Plans were made, and I now have 11 of those kits on my shelf - some from Espen, some from shows, etc.
While there, Espen threw in a kit that he was making, I beleive, that consisted of laser cut clapboard walls, a laser cut roof of some terrific material, a package of Tichy door and window openings, and some stripwood. He apologetically mentioned that the instructions were not available, but optimistically said that I should have no trouble putting it together with my experience. We will see.
Looking at the wall pieces, I could see this becoming a small store - like a feed store. However, I need one more structure in my 'grandchild series' and it is for Kate. Hence Kate's Kitchen - a cafe.
This roof material is terrific. It is some type of thin cardstock with a hard-shell finish.
It shows the basic shape of the structure. One would guess a peaked roof structure with an addition off one side.
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bar mills springfield depot
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Posted by kebmo1 On 01/09/2021 At 5:08:28 PM
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i need a depot for the train to bring fishermen to norton's, and the one i had was awesome but took up too much room, so i opted for a smaller depot.
here's the cover of the box:
and the contents of the box:
to eliminate the need for interior bracing art has decided to cut the walls out of thicker plywood. it's pretty thick. 1/8". there are a few castings that came with the kit. a chimney, some barrels and some pretty lame fake gooseneck lamps. a smokejack, a fuse panel/electric meter and a chimney round out the castings. the roofing is "slate". 've never done slate so that should be interesting.
here's the walls painted. i decided to go with traditional burnt umber for the windows, doors and trim, and cableknit gray for the walls.
and here are the walls all trimmed out.
i still have to weather them, add window treatments and back the windows and doors with black paper
the station comes with a prescribed self adhesive platform and base. i think i'm just going to hit it with silverwood, maybe two coats. i don't know.
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Steam Era Structures Build (Organ Works)
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Posted by Carl B On 01/06/2021 At 08:59:33 AM
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Choices challenge. Interaction Portable Station
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Posted by Glen Haasdyk On 01/02/2021 At 5:40:48 PM
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Joining the Choices and challenge and taking a break from layout building, I've decided to build the new station for my small town of Blackwater. I got this small Portable station kit from Darryl at Interaction hobbies.
It's a very nice little kit. At the same time I also got the optional detailing kit:
The detail kit comes with the interior parts like the furniture, wainscoting, benches, and a basic lighting kit.
I'll start the build in the next post.
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"Choices" Challenge: B&O Tower Kit
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Posted by Michael Hohn On 01/01/2021 At 12:19:24 PM
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A friend asked if I were willing to built an old kit he bought off the Internet. It's an old Alexander kit of a B&O tower that sat in Indiana.
Here is the box:
The instructions:
The contents:
This will be a challenge to build, as I will explain in future posts.
Mike
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Mountaineer Precision Products Barn
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Posted by Dutchman On 01/01/2021 At 09:48:54 AM
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I chose this simple kit as the first project for the 2021 Challenge here on the Forum.
I picked this kit up at a swap meet some time in the past. The company is now long gone. I saw one of these kits sold on e-Bay last month by a modeler from Holland, MI. He got $18 plus shipping for the kit. It looks like I got a bargain.
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rob chandler
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Hi All
I took the Canadian Railway Conductor course last Spring and during the course I was having some initial problems learning the various railway signals. Being a computer "nerd" I decided to write an app to help me (it helped at lot).
In case you folks are interested in having a look it's at http://www.rcp.ca/mobile
Thanks a bunch
Rob
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Signed: 11/16/2012 3:46:23 AM
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john elwood
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I am signing in as a guest because I lost all access to the forums due to the recent 10 day loss. Every time I reregister it tells me that my user name and email are already being used and to enter something else. What gives.
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Signed: 10/18/2012 8:39:02 PM
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Posted By:
Ann
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The picture of Frenchie's Beer Garden store, bar, juke joint and gas station was located in Melrose,LA in the cotton plantation area. The photograph was by Marion Post Wolcott in June 1940
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Signed: 10/3/2012 5:27:16 AM
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Posted By:
James McClellan
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I own a soap stone quarry in Phoenix VA and know of two others contact me if you would like to see them
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Signed: 9/22/2012 9:42:01 AM
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Posted By:
Geezer
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Finally got around to signing the book!! How ya all are??
The Geezer!
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Signed: 8/22/2012 8:50:25 PM
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Posted By:
Thomas Frybarger
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I am From New Holland PA. You know a friend of mine Paul Andrisian who lives in Vermont now. He showed me your web site and I love it.
I have been working on american flyer layout on my second floor for 6 years. Ran out of ideas and space looking for new ideas. Like to see your layout sometime.
Thanks for your time
Thomas Frybarger
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Signed: 3/31/2012 9:26:23 PM
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Posted By:
Art H.
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I'm new to forums & such so bear with me. Also rying to re-enter railroard modeling. I would be interested in talking to someone from the HOn3 module group in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Signed: 3/26/2012 11:06:54 AM
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Posted By:
ward kesic
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INTERESTING FORUM,GREAT PICS !
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Signed: 2/18/2012 2:15:44 PM
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Posted By:
Dwight
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Does anyone know what could be used to make a hinge that would allow a very small HO scale door to open 180 deg.It's only 18"W x 36"H.
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Signed: 2/6/2012 1:15:47 PM
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Posted By:
ali alamedy
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Dear All ,
I tried to join your great forums many time ,but unfortunately I didn't receive the confirmation mail ,So can anybody tell me if there is any rules or specific age or nationality to join this forums ,Please its so important to me to join this forums cuz I did a lot of railroad stations scale models 100% handmade by me and its mean alot for me to hear your opinion about it .
Many thanks and best regards
Ali
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Signed: 1/8/2012 3:16:29 AM
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