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The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 5
July 06, 2026, 07:58:31 AM
Morning Larry and others drifting in,

Thanks for pancakes and Vermont maple syrup Larry, Can I get the syrup heated?

My plan for today is to get to the Derm. Doc and get these dang stitches out of my scalp. Then he'll remove the squamous cancer from my left calf. Goodie for me, I get to lay in bed for a few days and keep the leg elevated to reduce swelling. Oh the joy of being fair skinned and living in Florida.

I'll try to check in using the laptop but no promises.

Have a safe and happy day everyone.

Tom
#2
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Re: Sunday, July 5, 2026
July 05, 2026, 02:18:38 PM
Afternoon all,

I have all my fingers as well. No fireworks here. I left all that to the neighbors.

Raymo, glad you got mom home again.

Hope all are having a great Sunday. 



Tom
#3
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 02:10:49 PM
One thing I'd like to mention here on an observation of the spray painting vs brushing on the spray paint.

When I sprayed the Tamiya Blue on the brackets and frame, the finish was a matte of satin finish look.

When I sprayed the blue on the cardboard and used a brush to apply the blue, it dried in a gloss finish.

The sign was a combination of matte and gloss and was most definitely noticeable.

To show you the difference, I taped half of the dry paint spot with painter's tape. I then sprayed on the flat finish and let it dry.

The tape was removed and you can see the difference.





I sprayed the entire Good Year sign with the flat.

Done for today.

#4
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 02:01:11 PM
I added the front horizontal braces and the billboard walkway. I painted them in the same manner and used the same method as described above.





The billboard is now complete with the exception of light weathering.
#5
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 01:57:42 PM


A test fit and look see on the showroom roof.



#6
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 01:55:55 PM
I then glued on horizontal braces to the rear of the brackets. These 2X4s were unpainted when I glued them in place.

I didn't want to waste the blue spray paint by spraying each 2X4. And, once glued to the rear, it obviously wasn't going to work by spray painting them on the rear. I didn't want to get blue spray paint on the yellow letters.

I've shown this method in the past, but I'll go over it again here. I sprayed the blue on a piece of cardboard.



I then used a soft brush and hand painted the horizontal braces.



#7
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 01:48:13 PM
Gluing the billboard brackets to the frame was a bit "tricksie".

I didn't want to chance gluing them on crooked so here is what I did to get them all aligned and square to the frame.

I pulled out my desk drawer and placed an aluminum plate over the drawer sides. This gave me a flat surface and an edge to allow the brackets to be glued on at 90 degrees to the frame.



Here is the result, all are glued in place and square as well.



#8
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 01:38:10 PM
I then very carefully removed the letter carrier sheet from the billboard frame and letters.

Thankfully, my patience and care proved to be a blessing. No letters were broken in the process.



Back in a few, Diet Pepsi time.

#9
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 01:34:29 PM
After two hours I removed the weights and carefully peeled off the painter's tape.



#10
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 01:32:09 PM
When the yellow paint on the letters was dry, I carefully removed them one at a time.

I then dry fitted them in the carrier sheet. I wanted to make sure they fit into the spaces smoothly. I did have to lightly sand a few edges of the letters to remove some excess yellow paint.



I then glued the letters on the billboard frame being careful not to get glue on the carrier sides.



I then turned the letters over (face down) and added weights to hold it all flat until the glue thoroughly dried.

#11
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 12:12:59 PM
Quote from: elwoodblues on July 05, 2026, 12:09:34 PMTom,

I see you came back swinging.  ;D

The Goodyear sign will look great when it is finished.
Ron,

Yes, I'm back in the saddle tor now. Thanks for the comment my friend.

Tom
#12
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 12:11:59 PM
Quote from: friscomike on July 04, 2026, 01:30:40 PMHowdy Tom, nice work on the sign.  It looks terrific.  Have fun, mike
Mike, Howdy,

I appreciate3 the comment, thank you. I'm still having fun.

Tom
#13
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 12:10:41 PM
Quote from: jbvb on July 04, 2026, 07:22:17 AMLooks good, Tom

James,

Thanks very much for the compliment.

Tom
#14
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 12:09:53 PM
Quote from: Rick on July 03, 2026, 04:15:06 PMTom, I think the method you're using is going to work well.
I don't think removing the tape will be an issue.
That tape isn't that sticky and I know you'll be careful.

Rick,

You are correct on all three of your comments. The method did work well, the tape wasn't an issue and I was very careful.

Tom
#15
Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.
July 05, 2026, 12:06:56 PM
Quote from: deemery on July 03, 2026, 04:12:18 PMGood to see you back at this.  The idea is to use the sprue to position the letters on the framing?  That would work well.

dave
Dave,

Nice to be back. It was an unforced small absence. Yes, you are correct, the letter carrier sheet is to correctly position the letters on the billboard frame.

Tom
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