Thanks Mike.

B

Thanx LarryC*., and thanx Jerry.....

Larry C*. - I think this smaller size will let me focus in on some areas of modelling that I haven't been very interested in because I've never taken the time to really try my hand at, like detailing; one you and most all the guys here on the Narrow Line have done such fabulous work in....       .....the foam probably starts flyin' around mid June.......

Jerry, you're thoughts and wishes are right on point, it's tough to stay on task, especially with a lot of other 1:1 stuff flyin' around lookin' for a spot to land...         ....but I'm gonna give it a shot.....

Speaking of shots ... ...here's two comparison shots of the room footprint showing the layout size differences in relation to how much 'usable' floor space I have...it may not seem like much, but in 1:1 scale it's a bunch.....     .....

Here's the 6'-2" x 3'-6" version......


Here's the new 6' x 3'-2" size........


The chairs can now fit neatly back against or close to the wall,..     their not sticking out into the 'walk way area' because of the bookcase, and the desk fits neatly under the layout, ....there's just less area taken up by the furniture and layout in the new design......my mom always said that "No matter the room size, the more you can see the base boards- the bigger or more spacious the room feels".....in my life I have found this to be true....     .......that's about all for now, gotta 'get back to it'.....thanx for all the ideas, support, comments and suggestions.....all are very much appreciated.......ya'll stay tuned.....see ya...        

KYLE CREEL
DORRE & GAPHETID Ry. Co.

Quote from: jbvb on May 20, 2026, 10:27:35 PMI hate to be That Guy, but as the owner of many pigs over the years, they're an animal where the pen's posts go on the side away from the pigs and the fencing/boards/whatever inside the posts, facing the pigs.  That makes it much harder for them to push the nails/screws/bolts loose....

That thought had occurred to me after I built it     I had this vision of a pig leaning against the boards.

dave

Yeah...   Tuesday, when I was in recovery from the cataract operation waiting for my wife to show up, I got a call.  Turns out to be one of those damnfool "you owe taxes" scams.  

dave

Yuck! Thanks for moderating Dave. Glad to have you doing it.

Speaking of spam, I'm tired of nonsense suspicious phone calls and text messages. Anyone who sends me a text about making an offer on my house, inspecting my roof, trimming my trees, etc. gets blocked and reported as spam. I don't jump to answer the phone unless I see it's someone I know or I'm expecting a call from. 

Morning all,

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to both Dave and Chris!

I'm taking a short break from working in the garage. I was cutting wood and drilling holes when the battery on the cordless drill ran out of juice. It's been quite some time since I used it so no surprise there. While it recharges, I'll come inside where it's nice and cool. I already worked up a bit of a sweat as it's 86 and humid outside.

I'm working on the benchwork for two 2' x 4' modules that will make up a small shelf layout in the garage. I figured I'd better get it done now because the open space I'm working in is where the boss parks her car. The school year ends next week so her car will be in that spot most of the summer while she's off.

Have a great one!

Just checking in; a task I haven't been real good at recently.
I have to get out today and caulk the ark as we're supposed to get rain daily until the middle of next week!

Good morning everyone,

Thanks for the coffees and breakfasts Curt and Rick.

Current temperature is 9c (48f) and cloudy.  supposed to be cool for the next few days before the temperature rises.  Well went down another rabbit hole yesterday, I was working on the wiring diagram for the control of the planetary stepper motors using Fritzing when I decided to add a new component to the library for the stepper motor.  Component are required to be svg files and online videos suggest that these be made with Inkscape, so I downloaded and installed the software.  After a couple of failed attempts,   I managed to add the component I needed and was able to complete the wiring diagram.    Also managed to get some 3d printing done.  I'm calling it a successful evening.  Tonight will be hockey as Montreal plays Carolina in the conference finals.

Have a great day everyone.