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Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Re: Friday, July 11, 2025
July 11, 2025, 01:44:59 PM
Afternoon all,

I edged and cut the grass very early this morning starting at 6:30. I wanted to beat the heat and humidity. It was still hot and humid.

In the cool train shed now building models.  ;D

Hope all are having a great day.

Tom
#2
The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 2
July 11, 2025, 09:16:13 AM
Morning all,

I've been in the yard edging and cutting since 6:30 this morning. Wanted to get a jump on the humidity and heat. I'm now finished and ready for breakfast and a shower but not in that order.

NO modeling for me yesterday but Pam and I got everything done yesterday including my two Dr. apps. My family Dr. was very happy with my weight, blood pressure, blood work and all that goes with the cholesterol count. The PSA was .01. I'm a happy camper now.

A few personal errands this morning and then the train shed is calling my name.

Have a safe and healthy day everyone.

Tom
#3
The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 2
July 10, 2025, 07:53:00 AM
Morning all,

Thanks for breakfast Curt.

Happy Belated Birthday Wishes for Mike.

Very busy day for us. I have two Dr. app. one at 9:45 and the other at 11:45 this morning. Pam and I need to drop some paperwork off at the DMV and then turn in all the meds from her mom. CVS has a secure drop box for unused and expired meds.

Probably no modeling for me today.

I was at the local hobby shop Tuesday and they now carry a full line of AK Interactive paints.

Have a great day everyone.

Tom
#4
Layout Tours / Re: The St. Louis & Denver Railroad - The Build
July 09, 2025, 04:43:16 PM
Sierra loco #7.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFwblB8q5W0
#5
Layout Tours / Re: The St. Louis & Denver Railroad - The Build
July 09, 2025, 04:39:49 PM
Greg,

The loco photo looks good, but this is lighter and looks better.

Tom

#6
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
July 09, 2025, 02:53:21 PM
I decided to glue the slab in place. I used white glue for gluing in on the pink foam.

This next explanation will answer the question about why I added glue to the bottom of the slab board.

The dried white glue on the bottom of the slab will meld with the white glue on the foam. When dry, it will all become one and held securely in place.





The weights will be left on the slab for two to three days to ensure the cardboard slab stays level through the drying process. Because the glue won't be air drying. The drying time is necessary. I know this from past mistakes.  ;D



Done for today and probably until Saturday afternoon.

#7
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
July 09, 2025, 02:38:05 PM
The road was wet with warm water and after about 50 minutes I was able to remove most of the green colored sand. At the top of the next photo you can see some of the green. This will be blended with white sand and weeds.



I have a supply of the sand used for the original road.

The sand is courtesy of Daytona Beach when Pam and I were beach lizards. That was way back in 1996!  8)

#8
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
July 09, 2025, 02:33:37 PM
When the scenery was wet and softened by the warm water, the dye in the scenery material leached into my white sandy road.



With the slab in place, you can see the white road needs to be fixed and lowered just a little.

#9
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
July 09, 2025, 02:29:40 PM
I'll fast forward here and save some typing. The rolled roofing papers were cut and placed on the transfer tape.

This is the first stage in the roof weathering process.



My plan was to do a little more sanding on the rolled roofing paper and I didn't want them to tear when sanded.

Where the roofing overlapped, I added a little glue to the end tab to hold it in place.



I set the garage to the side and next worked on the site plan.

#10
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
July 09, 2025, 02:23:27 PM
Yesterday I glued the roof panels on the garage and this morning I added the 3M Transfer Tape.



#11
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
July 09, 2025, 02:21:27 PM
Quote from: cuse on July 09, 2025, 10:11:06 AMNice work Tom...I especially like the stucco over block effect

The toothpick tip alone makes this thread worth the price of admission  ;)
Butty John,

Thank you for the nice compliment on the build and stucco. You are very welcome for the tip.

Happy to have you along on the journey.

Tom
#12
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Re: Wednesday who be dere?
July 09, 2025, 01:27:09 PM
Morning all,

Typical Florida day here, hot and very humid.

I'm in the air cond. train shed having a Diet Pepsi and working on the FOS garage build.

Hope all are having a great day.

Tom
#13
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
July 09, 2025, 08:17:51 AM
Quote from: Vietnam Seabee on July 08, 2025, 06:49:36 AMLookin' good, Tom

terry


Terry,

Thanks Butty for the compliment and stopping by.

Tom
#14
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
July 09, 2025, 08:17:11 AM
Quote from: Philip on July 07, 2025, 09:49:07 PMIt's gonna be grand Tom!  8)


Philip,

Thank you for the kind comment.

Tom
#15
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
July 09, 2025, 08:16:31 AM
Quote from: Rick on July 07, 2025, 06:13:14 PMTom, I see more nice painting, weathering and assembly.
Looking good.


Rick,

Thank you, much appreciated.

Tom 
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