The Atlantic and Southern Build Thread Continued, Part 3

[tct855]

Oh, ha-ha, you 3 are too funny!  I forgot about his ever growing cranium problem. grin.  We'll let's see if wider doorways are the next expansions.  Thanx Thom...

[Bruce Oberleitner]

ACL 1505,
               I know my visits to this thread are far & few between, but each time I visit I have to go back and re-look at all the wonderful pictorial posts you make on building this wonderful and really truly awesome (lets not forget realistic or time captured) layout.

Tom, besides being a learned modeling student of our predecessors (insert your favorite ones here) and being an awesome human being (always willing to protect & help) you also take valuable time in being an adroit inspiration to those  of us who just don't get it the first time go round.

I really enjoy this thread because you take the valuable time to capture on film each of your steps in modeling, take the valuable time in responding to each of us who perk up and reply, along with the many hours it takes to peruse other's threads struggling to inquire advice & suggestion on improving our skills in model railroading in general.

Yes John Allen was a inspirational modeling leader (he inspired me of what can be achieved), yes, George Sellios is a inspirational building & weathering god (he inspired me to stretch the boundaries of weathering), but in my opinion you are without a doubt an inspirational individual who models and weathering style sets the bar of fine personal, realistic, weathered, photographic, informative and achievable layout modeling.

Every generation has it's unsung Hero's, (one who does what he/she does and creates what she/he creates, but for some unknown reason isn't in every magazine or on every video or even on a cable model railroading network highlighting one's life achievements.

Well my friend (and I'm proud to call you my friend) you are a fine inspirational, motivational, ever-heart warming and incredible modeling creator to those who have had the pleasure of knowing you and seen the A&S rr's.   Pam must be so proud to be married to such an incredible man-father-husband-friend-modeler-person as you.

All I'm saying is Thank you for sharing so much of your time & talent with others in a hobby I love so much!  Sorry if I embarrass you here among your forum friends, I just wanted you to know publically I get what your doing and are saying thank you!
                                                                                       Thanx Thom...

I can't agree more.  Thanks again Tom for all you do and for being my friend as well...

[tct855]

ACL 1505,
               I know my visits to this thread are far & few between, but each time I visit I have to go back and re-look at all the wonderful pictorial posts you make on building this wonderful and really truly awesome (lets not forget realistic or time captured) layout.

Tom, besides being a learned modeling student of our predecessors (insert your favorite ones here) and being an awesome human being (always willing to protect & help) you also take valuable time in being an adroit inspiration to those  of us who just don't get it the first time go round.

I really enjoy this thread because you take the valuable time to capture on film each of your steps in modeling, take the valuable time in responding to each of us who perk up and reply, along with the many hours it takes to peruse other's threads struggling to inquire advice & suggestion on improving our skills in model railroading in general.

Yes John Allen was a inspirational modeling leader (he inspired me of what can be achieved), yes, George Sellios is a inspirational building & weathering god (he inspired me to stretch the boundaries of weathering), but in my opinion you are without a doubt an inspirational individual who models and weathering style sets the bar of fine personal, realistic, weathered, photographic, informative and achievable layout modeling.

Every generation has it's unsung Hero's, (one who does what he/she does and creates what she/he creates, but for some unknown reason isn't in every magazine or on every video or even on a cable model railroading network highlighting one's life achievements.

Well my friend (and I'm proud to call you my friend) you are a fine inspirational, motivational, ever-heart warming and incredible modeling creator to those who have had the pleasure of knowing you and seen the A&S rr's.   Pam must be so proud to be married to such an incredible man-father-husband-friend-modeler-person as you.

All I'm saying is Thank you for sharing so much of your time & talent with others in a hobby I love so much!  Sorry if I embarrass you here among your forum friends, I just wanted you to know publically I get what your doing and are saying thank you!
                                                                                       Thanx Thom...

I can't agree more.  Thanks again Tom for all you do and for being my friend as well...

Bruce,
          I thank you my friend!  Many hugs n kisses-  You're the best too.  C'mere my modeling friend, bring it in!

[GPdemayo]

It's my recollection the standard is 10' dashes with 15' separation.

dave

Dave,

And, depending on how fast you are driving, the separation would seem much less. At Greg speed, the line would look solid all the way.

Just saying.

Tom

Hey.....I resemble that remark.....

[ACL1504]

Looks good Tom and it wouldn't dare be unlevel!

Curt,

Thank you and it better not be!

Tom

[ACL1504]

That looks fantastic.  All of it!

Bob,

Thank you very much, I'm trying to make it look as best I can "old Florida/south".

Tom

[ACL1504]

The only thing better than level is a Diet Pepsi in hand Tom.  Happy Valentines day to you and the babe.

Cousin Brucie,

You got that correct for sure. The only good time a Diet Pepsi isn't level is when its being poured.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom did you level it ?? 


Jerry

Jerry,

I certainly hope so!


Tom

[ACL1504]

ACL 1505,
               I know my visits to this thread are far & few between, but each time I visit I have to go back and re-look at all the wonderful pictorial posts you make on building this wonderful and really truly awesome (lets not forget realistic or time captured) layout.

Tom, besides being a learned modeling student of our predecessors (insert your favorite ones here) and being an awesome human being (always willing to protect & help) you also take valuable time in being an adroit inspiration to those  of us who just don't get it the first time go round.

I really enjoy this thread because you take the valuable time to capture on film each of your steps in modeling, take the valuable time in responding to each of us who perk up and reply, along with the many hours it takes to peruse other's threads struggling to inquire advice & suggestion on improving our skills in model railroading in general.

Yes John Allen was a inspirational modeling leader (he inspired me of what can be achieved), yes, George Sellios is a inspirational building & weathering god (he inspired me to stretch the boundaries of weathering), but in my opinion you are without a doubt an inspirational individual who models and weathering style sets the bar of fine personal, realistic, weathered, photographic, informative and achievable layout modeling.

Every generation has it's unsung Hero's, (one who does what he/she does and creates what she/he creates, but for some unknown reason isn't in every magazine or on every video or even on a cable model railroading network highlighting one's life achievements.

Well my friend (and I'm proud to call you my friend) you are a fine inspirational, motivational, ever-heart warming and incredible modeling creator to those who have had the pleasure of knowing you and seen the A&S rr's.   Pam must be so proud to be married to such an incredible man-father-husband-friend-modeler-person as you.

All I'm saying is Thank you for sharing so much of your time & talent with others in a hobby I love so much!  Sorry if I embarrass you here among your forum friends, I just wanted you to know publically I get what your doing and are saying thank you!
                                                                                       Thanx Thom...

Thommy AKA: KPII,

Wow, I didn't see this one coming. Not to address every aspect of your pontificating so I'll just say a humble "Thank You"!

Like all others on the forum, I love this hobby and building structures. Jim Miller told me about the forum and I joined on December 15, 2013 after meeting Reading Bob. I asked Bob what the rules were and he said just be yourself, share what you've learned and try to answer all the comments to what you post.

This is what I tried to do through the years. I enjoy sharing my methods and I've learned so much more from being a member of this forum. Although I do appreciate your very generous and kind remarks, I know there are better modelers than me in forum land.

I think all of us agree comments to our threads are an encouragement or affirmation of our talents/knowledge. For me, comments to any of my threads keep me going, especially on the layout thread. And, I'm no to proud to take advice or criticism on what I've done. I may not always agree with what is said but it is all carefully considered all the same.

Well, enough bloviating from me on this. The most important aspect of this for me is all the wonderful friends I've met and have come to love and respect.

Again, Thommy, thank you.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Note to Tom/TCT:  He keeps everything on the level, too.

Larry,

I guess I'm just a level with what I do.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Great compliments Thom.....it will be interesting to see if Tom will be able to get his head thru the door of the shed to continue work on his empire. 

Greg,

Sorry, I don't have much time to comment. The contractor is here asking me how wide the new doorway needs to be.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Great compliments Thom.....it will be interesting to see if Tom will be able to get his head thru the door of the shed to continue work on his empire. 

That may be the next expansion 

Jim

Butty Jim,

Good to see you and I hope your rehab is going well.

The new expansion is on hold for now.


Tom 

[ACL1504]

Oh, ha-ha, you 3 are too funny!  I forgot about his ever growing cranium problem. grin.  We'll let's see if wider doorways are the next expansions.  Thanx Thom...

You three? All you guys are killing me with laughter. I have my head in a vise now so I don't become like every other "haughty" ingrate.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I can't agree more.  Thanks again Tom for all you do and for being my friend as well...

Cousin Brucie,

You are very welcome and more importantly, thank you for being my friend.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I can't agree more.  Thanks again Tom for all you do and for being my friend as well...

Bruce,
          I thank you my friend!  Many hugs n kisses-  You're the best too.  C'mere my modeling friend, bring it in!

Not touching this one.