Monday, April 20, 2026

[Zephyrus52246]

Morning all,

Happy Patriot's Day to all you New Englanders.  I'll be watching the Red Sox game this morning, though it's painful to watch as they cannot score any runs.  

Just at freezing here now headed to 65 later.  

For the third day in a row I hope to finish the barber shop kit.  

Jeff

[KentuckySouthern]

It's climbing thru the 30s now after hard frost overnight.  It's sunny    and expected to be fairly nice all week. 

Plugging away at projects.  Nicer weather = less MRR time. 

Enjoy the day. 

TODAY really is Monday.   

[Rick C]

Good morning everyone.  Chilly start here in RI but just about sweatshirt temp outside now.  Nothing serious on the modelling front.  I've been spending some of that time learning my new double action airbrush.  It's so much nicer than my old Badger and I think my finish work should improve.
    Rick C

[Rail and Tie]

Beautiful morning here in the valley of the turtles.  Had my first outdoor shower today in our little spa as the mornings are warm and the mountain views are spectacular as all the vegetation is popping. You have to be careful showering outdoors here as the chipmunks are all looking for nuts!  

Working on some new kits and starting some conversions of an Atlas Alco C-425 from British Columbia Railways to Western Branch Lines (my freelance railroad I am just starting).

Have a great day everyone and "Keep on Model'n!"

"Gene" workboat in O Scale that I am just finishing up.

[GPdemayo]

Afternoon all.....

[deemery]

I just saw a notice that (Dr) Wayne Wesolowski has passed away.  His modeling and modeling articles/books were a great influence on me, and in particular his book "Model Railroad Scratchbuilding" is a real treasure.   

dave

[Jim Donovan]

Good Evening Folks;

A very late check in for me today, hope everyone had a good day I did. Dave sorry to learn of Dr. Wesolowski passing. Time just keeps moving along.

I made a breakthrough on designing a window that can be resin printed with a pocket designed to make it easy to use real microscope slide cover glass rather than plastic or a glazing liquid. The advantage is you only need to make straight cuts with the glass and it is designed so no glue is needed (if the interior is not to be seen) so the glass can stay very clear.



Here is a photo of a building I have been using for testing. You can see the glass is right against the mullions. Next I need to work on the window frame a little to be more finished looking on the outer side but progress indeed.


Well have a great night.

Jim

[Orionvp17]

Good evening, All!!

Sorry to learn that Dr. Wesolowski has passed.  He was an inspiration to me for many years.

I did get some good news today... Marty McGuirk's new book on Autumn Scenery arrived in today's mail, and it appears to be chock-full of good stuff, hints and tips on making autumn scenery, especially in the northeastern USA.  Gonna need some time to read and learn!

And in a burst of "I gotta do this NOW!!" I went to the lumber yard, bought a piece of 4x8 blue board, had it cut to fit into the car, and now have lost a major excuse for not getting the city done over the helix.

Life is Good!

Make it a great day, All, and stay safe!

Pete
in Michigan

[jbvb]

Good evening from the lower Merrimack Valley.  Today on the Gulf of Maine started out with frost all over my grass and ended with (long sleeve) shirtsleeve weather.  Sunny most of the day, no biting bugs yet in Rockingham County or York County.  Although Patriot's Day is a holiday in MA and ME, it isn't in NH.  Another day at the Trolley Museum, track work continues to progress slowly.

I'm sorry to hear about Wayne Wesolowsk; I don't think I ever met him, but I read a lot of his writing over the years.  My condolences to his friends and family.