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Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Re: Thursday, April 9, 2026

April 09, 2026, 09:11:13 AM

Morning Doc and others drifting in,

We have 98% chance of rain here. This means the 2% of rain we don't get will be in my neighborhood.

Errands this morning and the bench time for me.

Have a great day ya'll.

Tom

The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 4

April 09, 2026, 09:08:55 AM

Morning all,

Curt thanks for breakfast. Sorry I couldn't meet up with you and Terry to solve the world's problems. I'm sure the BS'ing was great though.

We have a few errands and then I'll head to the work bench.

Ron, sorry to hear of the surgery cancellation for your wife. Maybe Friday will be the go day.

Have a safe and happy day everyone.

Tom

The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 4

April 08, 2026, 08:41:15 AM

Morning all,

Thanks for breakfast Larry. Waffles work for me this morning.

Mike, happy to hear the eye surgery was a breeze and the swelling is done.

Bowling wasn't to good yesterday. The other team bowled out their A**es. I did have a game over 200 and we won that game, still lost 2-6. Two more weeks and I'm ready.

Not much else is going on.

Have a safe and happy day everyone.

Tom

The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 4

April 07, 2026, 06:47:18 AM

Morning all,

Thanks for breakfast Curt. It is raining across town also. Been off and on all night.

Mike sorry to hear about your fall and black eye. Hope you recovery soon and the swelling is down this morning.

We have bowling at noon and we have 3 weeks left in the season. I'm ready for a break.

Have a safe and happy day everyone.

Tom

The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 4

April 05, 2026, 09:22:58 AM

Happy Easter Morning all,

Rick thanks for breakfast and drink. Very happy to hear you are feeling fine. I've seen both the Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest and both are a sight to behold.

The Easter Bunny left me a small chocolate bunny. I take care of that later this evening.

Jerry, have a nice family dinner.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

Have a safe, happy and great Easter Day.

Tom

Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

April 04, 2026, 05:19:52 PM

This kit was designed to be built on a diorama base. Or, the pilot model was built on a diorama base. I've only seen this kit build on two occasions and both were built on the diorama base.

Since mine is being build to sit on the layout, it drastically changes the way I have to wire it for all the lights.

The Ngineering LED Power Distribution Board (Sold separately) can be used either under the diorama or inside one the the buildings. I do plan on using the LED power board. Adding it to the kit and under the layout will be a wiring nightmare. That option is out!

Since I separated the buildings and plan on a detailed interior, adding the power board to the inside is not an option either.

Well, not an option as I have the kit laid out now.

The circuit/power board is 3 3/8" in length. I'll need to widen the alleyway. Actually, I'll need to scratch build a small addition to hide the power board.

All light wires will end up inside this addition and soldered to the LED Distribution Power Board.

The opening shown below is just over 3 3/4" side. Plenty of room for the board and wiring.

Done for today.

Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

April 04, 2026, 04:59:09 PM

I then marked the wall height and cut it to fit the correct height as the other two wall sections.

I cut it to fit, glued it in place and added the upper trim board.

Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

April 04, 2026, 04:57:07 PM

Since the two structures were separated, I needed to fix the wall on the middle building, the one on the left.

A piece needs to be added so this side wall is the same height as the front and rear wall sections.

I found a piece of scrap wood the same thickness are the kit walls. I cut it to fit between the front and rear walls.

Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

April 04, 2026, 04:45:24 PM

Using the same method as I mention above, I used the blade to remove the trim board.

The next photo shows I have a nice clean angle cut to the trim boards.

Back in a few, I need to turn off the AC as it is now cold in here. I also need to get a cold Diet Pepsi.

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Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

April 04, 2026, 04:42:13 PM

Looking at the building upright, you can see the angle cut on the trim board.

I next glued the remaining trim board to the upper portion of the wall.

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Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

April 04, 2026, 04:39:57 PM

I'm back on this one for a little bit of time.

I added the upper trim to the showroom. There is an odd angle to one set of walls and here is how I married the trim to look correct.

I cut a small piece of trim to length and cut one end at a 45 degree angle. The angle was glued to the rear wall. You can see this in the lower right corner of the building.

I turned the structure upside down and glued a trim piece to the wall as shown.

To get the correct angle for the trim board on the front, I used a single edged blade to cut the trim board.

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Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

April 04, 2026, 04:32:54 PM

Quote from: Yannis on March 30, 2026, 10:36:38 AMthis pans out to be a really good looking structure!

Thanks Tom on the 5" distance from the mainline piece of info. It will come handy in my scene compositions.

Yannis,

I think it is one of Dario's best kits. You are welcome for the other information, always happy to help.

Tom

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Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

April 04, 2026, 04:31:24 PM

Quote from: elwoodblues on March 28, 2026, 08:09:55 PMTom,

Great solution to the self inflicted wound. I forgot how big that building was.

Ron,

Thanks, hopefully no more self inflicted wounds. And, no guarantees either.

Tom

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Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

April 04, 2026, 04:29:12 PM

Quote from: craftsmankits on March 28, 2026, 12:00:34 PMTom.
Nice solution to your problem. Your separation of the two structures makes perfect sense. Still following along, enjoying the journey.
Mark

Mark,

Thank you. I appreciate you following along on the journey.

Tom

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Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

April 04, 2026, 04:27:57 PM

Quote from: cuse on March 27, 2026, 07:50:15 AMWow...what a beautiful kit...I'm just catching up and looking forward to your continued build. It'll look great on the layout.

John,

This has been a fun build but with minor issues. I agree, it will look wonderful on the layout.

Tom

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