Howdy Tom, Floquil aged concrete paint is my favorite for concrete. Nice work on the base. Have fun, mike

Howdy Greg, Wow, what a terrific build of the classic kit.  The lighting looks fantastic. Congratulations.  Have fun, mike

Good morning folks,

Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and a burrito.  Sounds like another fun day.

Curt, congrats on the detail painting progress.

James, congrats on the sales and purchases.

Larry, have fun at the bench.

How is the rest of the group?

It's an overcast and foggy morning in the 30s.  I stayed up late watching the Big 10 game.  What a battle. Yesterday I worked on the oil derrick.  I hope to mount the wheels and other bits today.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Larry,

The valance looks terrific and certainly finishes the front of the shop. The subtle grey coloring is spot on.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Kyle, the scenery continues to look fantastic, although my untrained eye can't see the changes. I am overwhelmed by the overall scene.  Have fun, mike

Good morning,

Curt, thank you for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Congrats on completing so many details.

Jerry, congrats on completing silly season shopping.

Ron, now that is cold!  Did you make it down stairs?

Karl, congrats on the Lions win - NOT.  The 3D print looks great, persist!

Larry, best wishes for Ellie's brother's healing. That's a tough one.

Rick, thanks for the amazing photo. 

James, hope that the extraction is healing well.

MJ, really like those switch stands.

Philip, what's on your bench?

TomO, nice looking bridge and abutments.

How is the rest of the group?

It's a rainy morning at 43°F. Luzia was fantastic. I had some health issues that kept me horizontal most of yesterday.  Hope to feel better today.

~mike

Howdy Rich,  excellent work coloring the stones.  They look authentic.  Have fun, mike

Good morning folks,

Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck with all those details.

Rick, good luck with the pass.

How is the rest of the gang?

Not much on today's agenda.  Tonight, we are going with our Daughter to see Cirque du Soleil, Luzia. 

Have fun,
mike

Good morning folks,

Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast.  Tis the season, enjoy.

James, a man's work is never done. Stay warm!

Tom, please accept my condolences for your Cousin.

Curt, get well soon.

TomO, good to hear Terry's eyes are better.

How are the rest of the crew?

It's overcast and cold, with temperatures ranging from 33°F to 49°F—no rain in the forecast.  Today, I should be able to head upstairs to work on the oil derrick.  That's after I bring in all the Christmas decorations from the garage for Sharon to sort.  I may put the tree up, too. We gave our big eight-foot tree away and bought a small one. After two downsizing moves, we still have too much stuff.

Have fun,
mike

Larry, the machine shop looks fantastic.  The pulley wheels in the ceiling are amazing.  Nice work.  Have fun, mike

Good morning folks,

Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Glad you remained upright on that long hike.

Philip, congrats on the castings and prints.  Stay warm.

Curt, that stuff is going around.  Get well soon.

Larry, have fun with the Christmas decorations.

Dave, glad the dog is feeling better.

Karl, good luck with the 3D printing.

TomACL, good to hear Pam is feeling better.  Good luck on the lanes.

Jerry, hope you make it to the bench.

Rich, wishing you a good day.

How is the rest of the crew?

It's overcast and rainy here.  Temps aren't too cold at 46°F, headed to 50°F.  The family left, and I am exhausted from standing and cooking gumbo.  It was tasty if I do say so myself.  I'm not sure what the day holds, probably keeping the recliner from hitting the ceiling.

Have fun,
mike

Good afternoon folks,

Thanks for the photos.  I loved Rick's family pic.  That is as good as it gets.  

Karl, I had a good laugh at the paint booth sneaux buildup.

Philip, congrats on the giblet printing.

It's an overcast day and cold.  Rain later and tomorrow.  Family visit is going well.  I just put the gumbo on for the final four-hour cook.  I've been at it since 9 AM, and I am tired.  I still have to add seafood to the gumbo and make cornbread.  It's nice having my sister and BIL here.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Kyle, the rockwork is perfect and complements the rest of the scene.  As I have said before, you have fantastic artistry skills.  Congrats.  Have fun, mike

Howdy Tom,

The barn looks terrific.  The roofing came off perfectly.  The subtle weathering sets this model off.  Nice work all around.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Curt, 

The foundry looks fantastic.  The stone coloring is exceptional. The roof colors match the look of the walls.  Great modeling.

Have fun,
mike