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The Franklin & South Manchester => The Official F&SM Layout Thread! => Topic started by: Dave K. on September 21, 2019, 04:43:57 PM

Title: 9/20/19 Open House.
Post by: Dave K. on September 21, 2019, 04:43:57 PM
Got lotsa new pix if interested!
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Post by: Zephyrus52246 on September 21, 2019, 04:59:28 PM
We love pictures!  Nice monster in the tunnel.  8)


Jeff
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Post by: S&S RR on September 21, 2019, 10:07:04 PM
We love pictures! Especially of the F&SM.
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Post by: Dave K. on September 21, 2019, 10:18:03 PM
Well, alrighty then!
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Post by: jerryrbeach on September 22, 2019, 06:59:06 AM
Quote from: Dave K. on September 21, 2019, 04:43:57 PM
Got lotsa new pix if interested!

Seriously?  I cannot think of anyone in this group that would not be interested.  Looking forward to more of the F&SM!
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 11:32:14 AM
George sold the last of I.M. Dunn, yesterday.
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 11:48:21 AM
On Facebook a few weeks back someone got on and criticized this scene as unrealistic. Frank Bernard and others came back with the proto photos. Here George is presenting the evidence to the naysayers 'n' nitpickers.
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 12:13:01 PM
George is especially eager to have the new town of Goree posted on the Forum. Others with pix, (Raymo, Frank...) please feel free to add to the thread!
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 12:14:49 PM
Goree...
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 12:26:13 PM
Goree...
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 12:32:06 PM
Goree...
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Post by: Raymo on September 22, 2019, 12:40:36 PM
Am I missing something.. ;D ;D
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 12:41:48 PM
Goree ...
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 12:42:09 PM
Quote from: Raymo on September 22, 2019, 12:40:36 PM
Am I missing something.. ;D ;D


Ooops!
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 12:43:03 PM
Goree...
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 12:43:56 PM
Goree...
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 12:45:38 PM
Goree...
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 12:48:43 PM
A few of the above were from June, so you may notice missing things.
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 12:50:30 PM
Goree...
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Post by: rpdylan on September 22, 2019, 01:22:02 PM
I can never get enough of the FSM!  the leaves/debris on the roof is such a nice detail, I gotta do some of that
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 01:23:36 PM
I agree...the more pix the better!
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 02:00:06 PM
Goree...
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 02:00:42 PM
Goree...
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Post by: Dave K. on September 22, 2019, 08:16:53 PM
Goree...
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Post by: jerryrbeach on September 23, 2019, 06:13:23 AM
Dave,

Thanks so much for posting these photos of the F&SM.  Every one is a lesson in modeling.
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Post by: Dave K. on September 23, 2019, 06:47:21 AM
My pleasure, Jerry. I've got tons more, but downloading/resizing/work/posting issues I'll have to add them piecemeal over the next ??? weeks.
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Post by: Dennis Bourey on September 23, 2019, 07:50:10 AM
Hello Dave, Where in the world did he had more room for the new a town? Beautiful job on the picture'd sir......Dennis
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Post by: postalkarl on September 23, 2019, 10:52:09 AM
Hey Dave:

Thanks for more great photos of the F&SM. Dennis I believe the new town is along the front windows.

Karl
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Post by: Dennis Bourey on September 23, 2019, 10:56:50 AM
This is a work of art......... He's enjoying retirement to much lol.Dennis
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Post by: S&S RR on September 23, 2019, 10:58:28 AM
Dave


Thank you for all the great pictures.  I will be watching for the next batch.  ;)  Love the new area George.
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Post by: Dave K. on September 25, 2019, 06:36:33 AM
When ya gotta go...
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Post by: ReadingBob on September 25, 2019, 06:50:05 AM
Thanks for the terrific pictures Dave!   :)
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Post by: ACL1504 on September 25, 2019, 08:44:28 AM
Dave,

Thanks for sharing the photos. I'm glad George brought back the Trainor Industries building, one of my favorites.

Tom  ;D
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Post by: Dave K. on September 25, 2019, 08:01:10 PM
Evenin', all.
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Post by: Dave K. on September 26, 2019, 06:13:04 AM
Fuel to start the day.
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Post by: S&S RR on September 26, 2019, 07:36:17 AM
Dave


Great start for the morning!
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Post by: Dennis Bourey on September 26, 2019, 08:53:26 AM
Dave, Great way to wake up with FSM PIC'S. Thanks......Dennis
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Post by: Zephyrus52246 on September 26, 2019, 10:18:59 AM
Yet another gas station on the FS&M.  :D  I wonder how many there are in total?  Thanks for the pics, Dave.


Jeff
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Post by: Dave K. on September 27, 2019, 06:09:19 AM
Ah...Friday.
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Post by: Dave K. on October 02, 2019, 06:25:47 AM
The posting problems are proving to be a real time-sucker. I invite you to see the photos on Facebook at Dave's Workbench.
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Post by: Dave K. on October 05, 2019, 09:20:30 AM
Gonna do my best to post over the weekend...
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Post by: jerryrbeach on October 05, 2019, 11:53:12 AM
Dave,

I hope you are able to post without problems.  I, for one, have missed you.
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Post by: Dave K. on October 05, 2019, 12:21:36 PM
Thanks kindly, Jerry...Got all my pix moved...now to resize.
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Post by: S&S RR on October 05, 2019, 04:16:52 PM
Quote from: jerryrbeach on October 05, 2019, 11:53:12 AM
Dave,

I hope you are able to post without problems.  I, for one, have missed you.




Dave




I missed you to.  The posting problems have been a real pain - I hope you find a solution.  I haven't had any trouble as long as I use my MacBook Pro.  The iPad only has problems if I try to respond to someones post or edit one of mine.  So I have been sticking to the MacBook until Jimmy finds a solution.
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Post by: Dave K. on October 05, 2019, 04:42:08 PM
Thanks kindly, John. It's just a matter of sitting down at the desktop, which is in the basement. I could resize/post lickety-split on my iPhone before the posting issues occurred. So, I promised George I'd post so I will. Just gonna take some time. Retirement is only 20 months away!!!!
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Post by: Dave K. on October 05, 2019, 05:01:24 PM
Here we go...resize test. Bob ("Eddie") Norton, Dave Kruiswyk, George Sellios.
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Post by: Dave K. on October 05, 2019, 05:01:37 PM
Hallelujah!!! It worked!
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Post by: Dave K. on October 05, 2019, 06:19:14 PM
Second test...
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Post by: Dave K. on October 05, 2019, 06:21:31 PM
No particular order...
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Dang! On a roll!
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Post by: jerryrbeach on October 06, 2019, 07:08:32 AM
Dave,

Thanks so much for spending the time to resize and post these wonderful photos.  I learn so much from studying photos of George's wonderful F&SM.
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Post by: Dave K. on October 06, 2019, 07:23:41 AM
Enjoy...lots more to add!
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Post by: Dave K. on October 06, 2019, 07:48:05 AM
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Post by: PaulS on October 06, 2019, 07:52:47 AM
Thanks for your efforts in posting these Dave !!!   Some nice images of the F&SM.   And I enjoy seeing how each visitor captures slightly different angles and views of similar subjects.
Thanks again, much appreciated!
--Paul
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Post by: Dave K. on October 06, 2019, 07:58:10 AM
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Post by: ACL1504 on October 06, 2019, 08:03:18 AM
Dave,

I agree with Paul, thank you very much. Always good to see pictures of the F&SM.

Tom  ;D
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Post by: Dave K. on October 06, 2019, 08:32:02 AM
Enjoy!
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Post by: Dave K. on October 06, 2019, 08:32:48 AM
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Post by: Jim Donovan on October 06, 2019, 08:41:48 AM
Thanks Dave for the great pictures. I spend time just looking at them enjoying the details and the story each tells. Seeing in person was amazing but being able to take time to view a scene while having a coffee is great too.

Jim D
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Post by: Dave K. on October 06, 2019, 08:51:45 AM
Enjoy!
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Post by: S&S RR on October 06, 2019, 10:24:38 AM
Dave


Great photographs! Thank you for sharing them with us.
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Post by: jerryrbeach on October 06, 2019, 10:34:02 AM
Dave,

I have visited the F&SM twice in the days when cameras were not allowed.  On both occasions I was overwhelmed trying to see and remember all the great ideas I gleaned from my visit.  Even though the photos don't capture the overall impact of the layout in person, they offer the opportunity to study the incredible attention to detail that George has captured.  So, thank you again! 
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Post by: Dave K. on October 06, 2019, 10:50:52 AM
Only about 200 to go!
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Post by: Dave K. on October 06, 2019, 01:06:54 PM
How many illicit urinators are on the F&SM? Inquiring minds, and all.
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Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 07, 2019, 12:02:51 AM
Wow!!!!! Dave Thank you very much..........Dennis
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Post by: Dave K. on October 07, 2019, 08:01:03 PM
Thus endeth our visit.
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Post by: PaulS on October 07, 2019, 08:16:27 PM
Thanks again Dave !!  All great pictures, and since our move out of the area a couple of years ago I have not been able to get to George's for some time.  Thanks for providing me the opportunity to check in with all he has been up to most recently, much appreciated.


And looks like you had quite the helicopter ride around Franklin and South Manchester as part of your visit ;)     And very grateful for your perseverance in getting all of these posted !!!
Sincerely,
--Paul
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Post by: Dave K. on October 07, 2019, 08:19:52 PM
So glad you enjoyed it, Paul!
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Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 07, 2019, 08:20:44 PM
My God, I remember buying that book when it came out!!!!!! Wow I wished he did a 2nd one......Dennis
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Post by: Dave K. on October 07, 2019, 08:22:08 PM
Yep...another is due!
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Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 07, 2019, 08:44:10 PM
Dave, Thank you very much...... Dennis
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Post by: Janbouli on October 08, 2019, 06:02:45 PM
Thank you very much Dave
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Post by: Dave K. on October 08, 2019, 06:25:05 PM
My pleasure Dennis...Jan. By the way, George will be the guest in a week or so on the HO Scale Customs podcast.
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Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 08, 2019, 07:13:23 PM
Dave, I never seen that site before. It's great place and with youtube videos. Cant go wrong ;)...........Dennis
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Post by: S&S RR on October 09, 2019, 08:46:55 AM
Dave


Thank you again, for posting the pictures and persevering over the forum software issues. I never get tired of looking at George's wonderful "work of art"  layout.  Now that George says it's done, I wonder how long it will be before the expansion itch hits and he expands again. ;) 
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Post by: Dave K. on October 09, 2019, 09:34:21 AM
John: he did suggest it was time for you to revisit and shoot Goree.
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Post by: Bruce Oberleitner on October 09, 2019, 09:59:43 AM
Thanks for all of the wonderful photos Dave.  I never tire of looking at George's modeling work.
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Post by: Zephyrus52246 on October 09, 2019, 04:38:06 PM
Thanks for the pics, Dave! 


Jeff
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Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 09, 2019, 06:17:31 PM
That's gonna be a great trip for you two :)
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Post by: S&S RR on October 09, 2019, 08:28:54 PM
Quote from: Dave K. on October 09, 2019, 09:34:21 AM
John: he did suggest it was time for you to revisit and shoot Goree.


I have to find a way to make that happen.  You just need a F&SM fix once in a while.
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Post by: Dave K. on October 10, 2019, 06:52:27 AM
Enjoy, all!