Howdy folks,

Here's another iteration of paint.  I think this one is about done.  I changed the lintel color to a brown and grey mix.  I may work them with some grey pigment...







All the windows are complete and installed except the engine shed's six windows.  Next up is the roof on the engine shed and the roof covering on the out buildings.

Have fun,
mike

Good afternoon folks,

While the window glue dries, I started painting the engine shed.  Here is my first coat.  I'll probably go over it again to balance the stone colors.



Have fun,
mike

Howdy folks,

Rob, Rick, Curt, and Jerry, thank you for your comments and support.

Have fun,
mike

Quote from: robert goslin on September 08, 2026, 01:48:28 AMThanks Mike.  Not exactly sure what you're meaning by the kick panels?  The staircase has open treads.

Howdy Rob.  After a third look, I realize the "kick panels" were actually the far side of the stairs showing through. I'll wear my glasses next time. 
 

Howdy Ron,

That's an excellent use of AI in modeling. There is nothing like a picture to guide some of us.

Have fun,
mike

Good morning,

Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast.  Good luck getting home.  I hope the pain goes away today.

Larry, hope the insurance company contacts you today.

TomO, interesting trees.

Jerry, good luck with the walls.

Dave, hope the laser made it to your place.

Ron, I'm looking forward to your AI portal plan.  

TomACL, hope the radiation treatment goes well.

Karl, good luck with the bench time.

How is the rest of the crew?

IT's a bright morning and still hot today at 90F.  I hope to make it upstairs today. Work on the engine shed continues.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Tom,

Your doctors seem to have everything well in hand.  All you need are some prayers.

Hang in there,
mike

Howdy Curt,

The decking looks outstanding.  The NBWs and barnacles add a lot of character to the build.  Nice work as usual.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Larry,

The structure is progressing well.  The shingle application and coloring are first-class.  Have you decided on the roofing material yet?

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Tom,

What a shame that the glue didn't hold.  I'm looking forward to your return to the gas station build.  Good luck!

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Ron,

Nice job installing the bridge in the terraformed landscape. Like Rick, I'm curious about the tunnel entry.

Have fun,
mike

Good morning,

Rick, thanks for opening.  Wishing you a fun hike.

Larry, mmm, biscuits and gravy.  Thank you, Sir.

Curt, have fun with the shed.

Dave, I started my laser experience with a Kickstarter project from Makeblock, i.e., Xtool.  I have the old M1, and it performs well.  The software is very good.  Good luck with your laser, looks like a nice one.

How is the rest of the crew?

It's overcast this morning and cooler at 84F.  I spent about five hours on the engine shed yesterday and hope to continue today.  A few 1:1 projects are looming.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy folks,

Today I worked on several tasks: the engine shed track and floor, and rafters in the work areas.

I'm not sure why the kit featured an area in bare wood, but here it is finished and ready for the roof.  

The structure on the left has the big sliding door installed and is ready for the rafters and personnel door.  I'll add a workbench and tools to the finished model.



I found a plywood board in my laser stock and decided to use it.  I added the rails to the engine shed floor.  The photo shows how the structure will go together.  A roof connects the main shed and the smaller ones.  This photo shows their approximate location.



Next up will be the roof for the small sheds and figuring out the wiring for the lighting.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy folks,

Jerry, Curt, Rick, and Philip, thank you for your comments. 

Rick, I took classes from those two, too.  That technique worked well for me in HO, but I couldn't get it to work in O scale.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Kyle,

The layout is progressing well.  The bridge will be unique and interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing it. 

Have fun,
mike