Hi Chis;

Good to hear from you. My modeling efforts also ebb and flow. Sometimes I feel like one step forward two steps back. What I do when I hit that wall is try another part of the hobby. I've learned a little bit about electronics which I never thought I would because of just trying something new. But I agree with Dave, the internet lets us see some amazing modeling setting the bar ever higher. I just try to enjoy the hobby and if the corners are not perfect oh well, the real building probably wasn't either.

Jim

Everybody slept in today so I will open the clubhouse.

It is in 40's damp and cloudy today in FL. Understand we may hit freezing again tonight, bummer.  Yesterday I hit a milestone on my resin printed Rolling Lift Bridge project, I glued the platform parts to the lift part and everything fit. I did learn that due to my attempt to keep dimensions to scale the final bridge will likely be too fragile to motorize. Frankly that is OK since the number of times I would likely actually open the bridge would probably be less than 5. So with that concern out of the way progress should be better as I move forward. I dropped a photo of it below. I have it on its own cut out section of canal, when complete I will b able to drop it into an area waiting for it.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Jim

Good Morning from contral Florida.

We are starting to warm up here as it did not freeze last night. Love the photo and hope and thanks for the coffee. Today I see the skin doctor but other than that the day is mine. I did some CAD design work on bride project yesterday, suspect more will get done today. Hope all is well and see you later.

Jim

James I just started reading the past work your wife has accomplished and her current project. She has amazing talent! I am going to have to go back over what I saw a couple of times since I do not normally work in styrene but from I see here I think I could learn too! Thank you for sharing.

Jim

Great work Mike;

Thank you for participating in the Winter Challenge. I love the work you have shown, this is going to be a fun build to watch. Love the grain car!

Jim

Hi Jeff;

Glad I was finally able to hop in and catch up with your project. As always great work!. I am intrigued by the oil based wash as I've only done the India Black Alcohol as well as Hunter stains. I am going to have to try it out. I like airbrushing and will have to look into the one you are using now. Thanks for the great ideas.

Jim

Hi Tom;

Sorry for taking so long to pop in and catch up. I always love following your builds and this one is no exception. I picked up on the various color schemes the Atlantic Coast Line used for their stations. The Lady Lake station (now museum) recently reworked its paint scheme to the old white with light purple trim. It looks good. I also want to say I love the screens! Nice touch.

Jim

Good Morning Folks;

I posted this on the other daily topic but the photo of the day is worth sharing again given the weather. Somebody left the door open and the cold air is moving into Florida. I guess we have a couple of days of this ahead of us. 

Today I will definitely being staying inside, good time to clean the work bench then make it dirty again. Today's picture is a load of wood cuttings that filled railcars during the orange grove clean ups of one of our past freezes. Frankly I don't think there are enough orange trees in Florida today that you will see these pictures ever again. 

Hope everyone enjoys the day.

Jim

Good Morning Folks;

Well somebody left the door open and the cold air is moving into Florida. I guess we have a couple of days of this ahead of us. Tom, thanks for the update on the Judge. Hope he continues to improve. 

Today I will definitely being staying inside, good time to clean the work bench then make it dirty again. Today's picture is a load of wood cuttings that filled railcars during the orange grove clean ups of one of our past freezes. Frankly I don't think there are enough orange trees in Florida today that you will see these pictures ever again. 

Hope everyone enjoys the day.

Jim

Good Evening Folks;

Late check in for me. I was able to get some design and printing done on the detail parts for people in the Winter Challenge. I've asked most that have started in the Challenge anything they would like they have not seen much for sale. Mark Dalrymple in New Zealand threw a curve ball asking about large wicker baskets that were used to move raw materials in New Zealand during the 1930's. It was a challenge but I think I got it. The first printed samples came out today. Here is one of the photo's Mark sent and the other is a screenshot of the ready to print version with a 6 foot person next to it. 





Karl, love the lighting. Jeff I made something similar to your photo starting with a kit Greg DeMayo let me use. Here it is.



That is it for today. Stay warm folks in North America!

Jim

Good Morning Folks;

It is chilly out, was 32 when I got the paper, cold for Florida. Rick great photo same for you Karl, thanks for sharing. 

I grew up in a small Village in Western New York. Three churches and no stop lights. The recent snow they had is unique to the folks there now but was just a normal winter when I grew up in the '60's. That little town is like a snapshot of the past, not much has changed but the car models. It is a pretty main street. Here is the library that is located dead center on Main Street.



Enjoy the day.

Jim

Good Morning Jeff and everyone that follows;

I have my coffee and catching up on the news before putting together a new TV stand we bought from Amazon. We are in one of the few spots of US where the storm is not going to be, Florida. Currently 55 with a sunny high of 77, great time if you planned your vacation to the state at this time.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Jim

Good Morning;

Curt thanks for breakfast, I am on my second cup of coffee. These are the days I am glad to be living in Central Florida. 55F outside now going to 77, I don't think much of the country is going to see anything like that this weekend outside of CA and Florida. I hope everyone stays warm.

We bought a new stand for the TV and it arrived yesterday so that is today's project to assemble and put in place. Hoping for a little bench time as well. Well off for third cup of coffee and getting the day going. Best of luck to all in path of the storm. Here is a photo of the train you can catch to get out of the snow!

Jim

OK you O Gauge crazy's as part of this years Winter Challenge I am creating detail parts for all participants. In the past I've heard a few voices saying the prizes were geared towards HO scale. We heard you, this year prizes are gift cards along with detail parts for all in O gauge and HO gauge, your choice. Below are pictures of first item Adirondack Chairs.  The person in picture is O gauge 6 foot tall. 

So no excuses you crazy oversized O gaugers, show your talent and join the challenge!

Jim

Afraid I am the party popper, windows are open, 73 outside and sunny in Central Florida. I am sure it won't last but I plan to enjoy the day. I was a to finish the design and print areal hard part of the bridge project. Pretty cool when it actually comes out right!

Have a great day.

Jim



I made this from a FSM kit a few years ago for local museum. Thought I'd share the picture.