Howdy,

Your grass is amazing.  It appears to be static grass, but it could be something else.  Can you share your technique?

Have fun,
mike

Good morning folks,

Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast.  Gotta love those cereal boxes.  Good luck with the new roof.

Tom, good luck with the surgery.  I hope you don't have to stay away from the bench

Rick, hope the urologist calls soon.  Enjoy the hike.

Larry, looking forward to an update.

Jerry, good luck with the jig.

James, good luck with the brush.

Ron, hope the member is okay.

Karl, the ops session sounds like fun.  I like switching the industrial areas, too.

Dave, thanks for the photos.

Philip, howdy.

How is the rest of the crew?

It's a hazy morning at 41F, but headed to 74F.  This morning I have a dermatologist appointment and lodge tonight.  I hope to work on the layout this afternoon.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy folks,

Jerry, thank you for your generous comment. "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds".

I've been working on the structures on the upper level, planting the water tower, maintenance shed, and depot.

Today, I focused on making paths around the aforementioned structures using soil and tan sanded grout blend.  It's still wet, but photos will follow when it's dry.  

I permanently attached the hand car track in the maintenance shed and made a loading dock for the other side of the depot. The loading dock was one of the five-dollar Friday kits from Morgan Hill.  In true form, it is missing half of the top planks. It's a nice kit otherwise and fits perfectly between the tracks with a ramp to the depot platform.  I stained it, and when it's dry, I'll weather the deck and plant it.

Here is the obligatory kit contents.


Have fun,
mike

Good morning folks,

Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast.  Good luck with the rafter tails.

Philip, congrats on the tree removal. Sounds exhausting.

Karl, the ops session sounds like fun. Better luck to your Sparty's next time.

Jerry, we saw Crime 101.  It was pretty good. Good luck staining wood.

Tom, glad the tax prep is over.  

James, good luck with the orchard haircut.

Rick, terrific photo of Star and you.  You've made all of us hear the Eagles sing...

Dave, have fun selecting your next build.

Larry, congrats on the project completion.

How is the rest of the crew?

It's a sunny morning at 41°F, headed to 78°F later today.  We enjoyed the movie yesterday.  I didn't make it upstairs, but spent the day hanging out with Sharon.  I hope to make it upstairs this afternoon to work on the layout scenery.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy, Dave, the farm scene looks great.  Both the house and barn look constructed and modeled well.  Good luck with the stairs.  Have fun, mike

Howdy Curt, the subroof looks terrific.  Persist and have fun!  ~mike

Good morning folks,

I see others online, but I'll make breakfast anyway.  Drinks are on the counter.  Breakfast is salmon crepes with sour cream sauce, fresh fruit, and pastries.  Enjoy.

Jerry, I don't think so, the coffee hasn't tasted like mud lately...

Ron, the lanterns were cast in clear resin.  I'm working on a 3D printed version now.  I'll report the success.

Gregory, thanks for stopping by.

How is the rest of the crew?

I piddled a bit on the layout yesterday.  Going to the movie with family this afternoon.  

Have fun,
mike

Good morning folks,

Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast.  

Curr, careful up on the roof with the shingle chore. 

Larry, wishing you a great Friday with Ellie.

Philip, nice set of figures.  I recently purchased a bunch for the station.  They are excellent.

Tom, what a crappy day. Good luck with the Tax man.

Karl, the bridge is looking good.

Ron, congrats on the shingles and purlins.  Hope it was a relaxing exercise.

Jerry, did you make it to the bench?

How is the rest of the crew?

It's an overcast morning, raining all night.  I mostly cleaned the workbench, did some organizing, and worked on the layout yesterday.  I have misplaced my blade coffee grinder that I use to grind dirt and debris.  I am about out of dirt and haven't decided what to do about it yet.  As I began planting structures, I decided to add lighting.  I'm out of lamps, so I ordered some clear resin to print lamps and lanterns.  I'll light them with tiny tiny LEDs.  



Have fun,
mike

Howdy Larry,

The tank stand looks perfect.  The little details make the stand believable.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy, Jerry, the tar paper looks terrific—such a simple addition adds so much character and realism to the structure.  Nice work.  Have fun, mike

Howdy Bob, thank you for the detailed guide for assembling the pallets.  Nice work.  Have fun, mike

Howdy Mike, the mill looks fantastic, and it isn't even finished yet. Have you decided on the roofing material?  Have fun, mike

Howdy Jeff, nice work with the tower. You gotta love transfer adhesive for roofing.  Have fun, mike

Howdy Dave, nice finish to the barn and house.  The shingles look nicely done.  Have fun, mike

Howdy folks,

Mike, thanks for your encouragement and perspective.

Tom, thank you for the kind comment.

Gregory, thanks for the compliment.

I appreciate the comments and critiques.  Thanks to all who are passing through.

Have fun,
mike