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Messages - darrylhuffman

#1
Layout Tours / Re: Cypress Creek Railroad
March 08, 2024, 05:25:39 PM
A very nice collection of structures.  All displayed in a realistic setting.
#2
Kit Building / Re: HO SierraWest Loco Service Shops
February 17, 2024, 11:53:19 PM
Pretty much done with this model.

It will be displayed in our living room with the roof off.
#3
Kit Building / Re: HO SierraWest Loco Service Shops
February 06, 2024, 11:17:32 PM
A week in the hospital slowed me down.  Pneumonia.IMG_1518.jpeg
#4
Kit Building / Re: HO SierraWest Loco Service Shops
December 27, 2023, 11:44:55 AM
The amount of detailed castings included in this kit surprised me.

Following Sierrawest's Youtube videos to weather the barrels gives this result.

An enjoyable bit of weathering.
#5
Kit Building / Re: HO SierraWest Loco Service Shops
December 27, 2023, 11:40:52 AM
I also purchased Sierrawest's HO logging disconnects.

Easy to build.

#6
Kit Building / HO SierraWest Loco Service Shops
December 27, 2023, 11:37:23 AM
I've always liked the lines of this kit.

Finally started it.

It goes together easily.  No surprises.



#7
Layout Tours / Re: Small scenes tell a story
November 17, 2023, 06:30:06 AM
My grandkids dissected owl pellets 25 years ago in school.

They brought the mouse bones home and I realized they would make a nice little scene.
#8
I almost hate to ask, what is the other forum?
#9
Layout Tours / Re: Cypress Creek Railroad
November 17, 2023, 06:18:08 AM
Doing the details does take a lot of time.

But it is worth it.

When I built my first FSM kit in 1975, I was fascinated bu all the details and really enjoyed painting them.

Fast forward 50 years and I now find painting all those details laborious.

I've developed a preference for FOS SCALE kits with quick building structures and few details.

Thanks for sharing your photos.

It is looking great.
#10
Scratchbuilding / Re: Flotation mine 2022 build challenge
November 17, 2023, 05:56:33 AM
I built this model when Gil Melle first published the drawings.

I was surprised how large the building is.

Joc Oliphant's version was beautiful.

I learned not to use masking tape for tar paper roofing as the tape peeled off years later.

My model was destroyed in a move.

Enjoying your progress.
#11
New Structure Kits / Re: Red Hook Wharf
February 01, 2022, 11:28:56 AM
Very happy to see this one available again.

8 buildings for $400 is a bargain at $50 a building.
#12
I am following your progress with interest because I built this model when Gil Melle first published his drawings.

My model was destroyed in a move with no photos ever taken.

I was pretty young at the time and made one bad mistake.  I had read about using masking tape for tar paper roofs, so that is what I used. 

Within a few years the masking tape lost it's grip and began lifting off the wood.  It just made a big mess of everything.

I have kept the plans with the thought of building another version someday.

I really enjoyed seeing Joc Oliphant's version.  One of my favorite all time models.

I'm really looking forward to seeing your finished version.
#13
Kit Building / Re: Jock Oliphant - Flotation mine
December 20, 2021, 01:06:15 PM
The original model and plans were done by Gil Melle.

I built my own version decades ago but did not compare to Joc's version.

Long ago destroyed.

Quite large structure when built.

Grab the RMCs on eBay while they are there.
#14
Kit Building / Re: Fos Scale Bandit's Roost Build
November 04, 2021, 01:42:09 AM
I will definitely use Sculptamold under my next large water pour.

Your diorama looks great!!!
#15
Kit Building / Re: Fos Scale Bandit's Roost Build
November 04, 2021, 01:30:02 AM
So many people just use waves painted dark with a glossy finish.

I really like your treatment of water.

I hope to go over your build again the next time I am doing water.

I'm guilty of just doing dark, glossy waves.
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