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The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 2
Today at 10:50:33 AM
Morning all,

Been busy helping Pam sort through papers and investment files. Its amazing how many folks need copies of the Death Certificate.

Hope to get back to modeling this weekend.

Sutures came out this morning and the leg is healing nicely. I should change my avatar to "Scar Man" from all the stiches I've had over the past several years. Not complaining though as it sure beats the alternative.

Have a safe and happy day everyone.

Tom
#2
The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 2
July 01, 2025, 06:18:14 AM
Morning all,

No time to fix breakfast, I have a blood draw at 7AM this morning for my annual physical next week.

Have a safe and happy day everyone.

Tom
#3
The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 2
June 30, 2025, 09:50:58 AM
Morning all,

Thanks for breakfast Curt, Love the fresh OJ.

Rick, it's always good to have cell service.

Just got off the phone with Medicare. The Anesthesiologist sent me a bill for $1,800.00 from the hernia surgery. Seems like some idiot in his office miscoded the insurance claim and has Medicare as my secondary. Anyway, I should send him my bill for fixing their mistake.

In other news. I'm in the train shed working on the garage build. Pam got up this morning with a sore throat so I got her back in bed. As you can guess, she is worn out from everything.

Have a safe and happy day everyone.

Tom
#4
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Re: Sunday June 29, 2025
June 29, 2025, 02:15:29 PM
Jim,

I agree, The Boss is one fine lady. I also hit the wife lottery some 36 years ago.

Congratulations to the boat crew.

Tom
#5
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
June 29, 2025, 02:12:09 PM
Fast forward and you can now see the effect of the weathering effect on the trim boards.







I still have a little more weathering to do on the garage walls.

Up next are the windows, office and bay doors.

Done for today.
#6
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
June 29, 2025, 02:08:37 PM
The 2X2 was added to the stucco wall above the sign and below the gable.



When gluing on the side boards, I used clothes pins to hold the board in place. I did this to hold it level against the stucco.

#7
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
June 29, 2025, 02:03:47 PM
The trim boards were added next.



No, the photo isn't upside down, the garage is. I did this to push the trim board flush with the roof gable and against the gable wall.

#8
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
June 29, 2025, 02:00:07 PM
The green slime was added heavy on the rear wall as it will be under the tree canopy.

I believe you can also see some light slime staining on the rear wall.



#9
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
June 29, 2025, 01:54:35 PM
This next photo shows a better view of the gray stain on the wall.



Back in a few, Diet Pepsi time.
#10
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
June 29, 2025, 01:52:44 PM
For some scum and mildew around the bottom sides, I Used a thin mix of AK interactive Slimy Grime.



#11
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
June 29, 2025, 01:50:23 PM
I weathered the walls using the same Hunterline Light Gray A&I mix.

I started with a mix of 50/50 full strength light gray and when dry I applied a coat of 30/70 mix. The 30 being clean alcohol. I then added the full strength mix to the walls.



Before -



After - Unfortunately the angle I have the wall and light doesn't show the stained wall very well.



#12
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
June 29, 2025, 01:41:59 PM
The trim around the top sides and gable ends came next for me. I stained the 2X6s and 2X2 with Hunterline Light Gray A&I.



I then dabbed some of the Polly Scale Pacemaker Red on a rag. I pulled the stained pieces though the rag pressing the rag lightly between my forefinger and thumb.

The Pacemaker Red wasn't so thick that it covered the entire surface of the wood.



I  forgot to show the next step and the effect it had on the wood pieces. I dabbed another section of the rag with water and while the red was still tacky, pulled the pieces through as I did with the paint.

I've used this method in the past and like it. I gives the wood a weather beaten appearance and looks the same if not better than dry brushing the red after it dries.

You'll be able to see the result later in the build.
#13
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
June 29, 2025, 12:25:42 PM
Okay, Don't want to lose this thread to drink. However, the worse case is the bums would get a can of Sterno and let a piece of bread or roll harden in the sun. When the bread was hard, the bum would strain the Sterno through the bread and thus drink the alcohol. That is really hardcore.

Now, let's get back to the build.

T
#14
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
June 29, 2025, 10:30:10 AM
Quote from: PRR Modeler on June 29, 2025, 09:17:47 AMDon't forget Boone's Farm. :-*

At one time or another, I've pulled each one of these out of the pockets of street drunks.

Oh, the good old days.

Tom
#15
Kit Building / Re: FOS M. D. Garage Build
June 29, 2025, 08:23:32 AM
Philip,

Thanks very much for the comment, much appreciated.

Mad Dog 20/20 - isn't that right up there with Night Train Rot Gut?

Tom
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