Thanx Dave, thanx MJinTN, thanx Rich, and thanx Dave B.;

Today (Friday) I got up and did my prayers etc., had my coffee, and decided to go ahead and redo the scenery       around Woods' Ridge...ie...the placement of the arch and surrounding rock work terrain/scenery         .......I just wasn't sold on the look and 'available viewing angles' that were presented......         ........so I moved it ALL around and came up with what I think is a much better scene.....the new arch is in a better location (I think) and provides a better viewing angle (you can see the back side), it mimics the rock formations in the backdrop more, and acts as a scenery divider/view block between the Grizzly area and the Dilapidated area      .....I began the work on the lower part of 'Woods' Ridge'...along the 'I Me Mine' trackage, and used the 'rock formation land forms'/scenery that were in between the arch and Grizzly to begin 'filling out' the terrain from the curve all the way to Dilapidated      .........Here's before and after..........

Before...

After....


.......here's the shot from Grizzly............


That's about all for now .....I'm gonna take a nap........thanx again for stoppin' by.....see ya.....  

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

Thanx Curt, thanx Mike, and thanx Jerry;

Well, as of today I've finished my 72nd trip around the sun             ......this one was a real humdinger; but I made it    ...and I'm lookin forward to this next one  .......

Today I got up and said my prayers, read my scripture, I'm NOT a 'Bible Thumper' ....but I am a man of faith....had the first (of many) cup of coffee....and started on the coloring and weathering of the new rockwork/'Arch'        ....

"Thar she blows !!!".......  





There's more but ya'll get general idea      ....if I wasn't fasting today I'd have myself a big ol' slice of my huge apple pie my brother got me for my B-Day....     .....oh welll a nice salad will suffice....it's mostly water           .......thanx again for stoppin' by and ya'll stay tuned....
MERRY CHRISTMAS..........see ya......      

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

THANX RON!!!!!!    

You and Dave Meeks were two out of many of the most influential and supportive fellas on the old forum.... and on this one      

That is one of the highest and most generous compliments I could ever recieve......I have followed you and everybody elses' fine work very closely, so I could learn what the hell to do    .....I've watched Daves' Youtube channel and followed every step of the way on all his projects...in addition to all the fellas on the old and on this forum, 'cause I needed to learn what to do to 'make sh*t work'   ... I thank you from deep in the bottom of my Texas Heart       .....here's some shots of the first coat of color after the finished carving, and the new part is a tad darker than the rest but I'll take care of it as the washes and coloring proceeds.........whadda ya think ??         ......



Backside.........
 

I think I like it.............       .....................



Thanx again Ron, and everybody else that's stopped by and looked in....   ...all for now stay tuned.......see ya........          

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

Thanx Carl, thanx Curt, thanx Phillip, thanx Michael,thanx Rich, and thanx Mike;

I hope everybody had an enjoyable and safe Thanxgiving. 

This year we did Itialian for a change... ....I've always (since 2007) done the Thanxgiving day cooking.  But this year I needed a little break, and was in the mood for something different.  Turns out everybody else.. Patrice, Gage and my younger brother...were also OK with trying out something new... ....so I let Tony at Pop Z's Pizza and Pasta cook us up a couple of real New York style pizzas, I purchased the lasagne and italian bread from Mitch at Monis' Italian Resturant, we had a salad on the side....with Italian dressing   ........and cranberry sauce (had to have that) if one so desired ........Topped it off with Pumpkin pie with whipped cream and Apple pie for dessert...   some traditions just can't be left out   .......

Then I forgot to open the cranberry sauce       but nobody seemed to care ....they were too busy stuffing their "pie holes" with pie          ........

Thanx for all the kind words and comments  they help out in the motivation bit....I carved the rest of the small section of base yesterday and worked on the back part some....I hope to finish it up in the next few dys    .....

Gonna put up the Xmas tree and add the lights today.....Partrice loves to decorate it with her hundreds of ornaments      ....it sure looks great when she's done     though....so Merry Christmas to all      ......see ya..........    

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

Just catching up Larry C*.;

This is an amazing piece of art my friend .....it reminds me of the projects you so graciously adorned my layout with....such talent   ..........thanx for the inspiration...

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

Happy Thanxgivin' everybody;

If you travel be safe...if staying at home - whether hosting or just visiting locally please also be safe......I hope everyone has the most joyous of holidays this season, and may the light, love and grace of the Lord be upon you; and give you peace..... ..........see ya.......      

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co. 
P.S.  Rich- I sure hope you recover from the injury soon, ...jagged or uneven cuts are the biggest pain in the ass  ....right next to waiting for them to heal..........

What a cool project Mike, ....it looks sooo good.  It'll be a real beauty once assembled......  

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

Been there done that .......got the T-shirt      

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

I don't know how you do it Larry C*.; it always looks so amazing    

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

Just catching up Mike; WOW that's some serious tedium , but the results are fabulous   ......  

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

Thanx Larry C*, thanx Curt, thanx Rich, thanx Mike, and thanx Jerry;

Hellow again fellas; .....I was hoping the change would generate some critical thinking and some objective and insightful thoughts from ya'll           thanx soooooo much          ......

Today (Tuesday) I did a little more carving and fitting ; I carved a new piece to fit along the base between the 2 large pieces, worked a bit on part of the back side (no photos yet), and worked on the 'opening' that makes it an "Arch'  (I guess) ......I think it sorta looks like one   ...........see 'whatcha' think.......

                                    Yesterday...............

                                     Today.....................


Just some other shots..................


I'm trying to create the scene of a rock formation that has almost split completely into 2 distinct formations, and are starting to 'sit' at slightly different angles    ... but are still connected enough so that they haven't collapsed yet   ........unlike the other formations that are dipicted in the backdrop behind Bubbles....(below).........in the new arch scene (above),..the formation with the opening that is the "Arch" is tilted slightly towards the viewer......   ....hopefully it is noticeable       ....that's all for now ....more to come, so stay tuned..........see ya.....      

Happy Thanxgivin' fellas          

Thanx Dave, thanx Larry C*., thanx Phillip, thanx 5thD2->     , and thanx Jerry;

I really like the way the interchange area looks, thanx for the input  .....
now on to a bigger project   ....one that's been "F"ing with me for a long time       .....here goes..

The "Arch" is too much   too tall, too long, too high, too intrusive ....so I fixed it      .....

Whadda ya think ?       ............

Too Much................

Take it away............

....fix it..............





This is the start of carving; I still have to glue it together, make sure all the 'seams' don't 'detract' and paint it        I just was really excited at how it looked and I thought I'd share the progress ...and see what ya'lls' thoughts might be    .....

Thanx again for all the comments and suggestions...ya'll come back now.....see ya.........      

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.   

Atta Boy Dave        it is indeed for any and all the reasons you detailed.  I've personally experienced the kindness, generosity, and genuine love of our fellow human beings here.  I don't always post to everybodys' projects, or drop by 'Geezers' Lounge - but I always look at as many projects as I can...so much art in one place, and where there's this much creativity there's tons of love and interaction along with the sincere desire to connect, and the need to belong.  We are what our endeavors purport us to be, and what our efforts reveal about us is so much more important than opinions, or 'talk'.  I've been blessed beyond my expectations or hopes by the fellowship here.....and I always try to see into the person who  is typing their thoughts, or posting their pictures, or 'discussing the weather'....hot, cold, rain, or shine...the folks gathered here are the ones that can and DO make life matter......and I'm so greatful for that.....see ya...........            

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

From time to time I'll remove the 4-6-0...     ...I like it in the scene though 'cause it looks cool ...     ...but the flatcar looks good by itself also...I think    .....?


Ya'll stay tuned and thanx again for checkin' in........see ya...            

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.

Thanx Dave, thanx Curt;


The same thought crossed my mind Dave....but I couldn't find my flatcar     ..........

.......till this morning            ...it still needs a brake wheel      ......   



I'm very happy Curt ....I especially like the way the backdrop from the other side of the room shows up in photos when the shot is set up and composed just right         ...one of these days I'll figure it out.....but this'll do for now      


Thanx again ya'll....see ya ...        

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.