Superior & Seattle Railroad Build (Volume 2) Started 2/25/17

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The idea with these walls is that they will hold the sand and scenery materials until the diorama gets to the layout and then I will blend it in with the rest of the scenery.

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Back on the workbench.

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I then painted the walls black and started to add some foam filler for the land forms.

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That's going to be a great addition to your layout.

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That's going to be a great addition to your layout.

Curt


Thanks - I'm real happy with the way it's turning out so far.

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Today's update: I will be adding the sand and scenery materials along with finishing the window casting installation next on the Mackenzie build.


On the Isaac's coal build I'm building the front platforms while I wait for more shingles to arrive.


My main project is replacing the 7 1/2 curved turnouts with number 8's.  It is amazing how much difference this makes with the steam locomotives.

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I had a very nice chat with George Sellios, yesterday.  He told me that he is enjoying retirement and spending a lot of time working on his layout.  He said he is reviewing the pictures we are posting on the forum and finding ways to make the scenes better. Usually, by adding more details or mini-scenes.  I can't wait to get back to the F&SM for a visit.

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Update:  My layout time has been very limited the last few weeks - it's the busy summer season.  We need to take advantage of the nice weather while we have it.  I have been getting a few hours a day which I have been using to make the track adjustments and changes that we found with the testing.  Progress is being made but at a summer time pace.  

[ReadingBob]

I had a very nice chat with George Sellios, yesterday.  He told me that he is enjoying retirement and spending a lot of time working on his layout.  He said he is reviewing the pictures we are posting on the forum and finding ways to make the scenes better. Usually, by adding more details or mini-scenes.  I can't wait to get back to the F&SM for a visit.

I wouldn't think that's possible yet I'm certain George will find a way to prove me wrong.      

Mackenzie's is coming along nicely.  I built that one a long, long time ago.  Like every other FSM kit I've built over the years it was a lot of fun. 

[postalkarl]

Hi Bob:

I was at the F&SM in June and it just keeps getting better. I very much enjoyed my visit. I talk with George Regularly and yes he is enjoying his retirement.

Karl

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I had a very nice chat with George Sellios, yesterday.  He told me that he is enjoying retirement and spending a lot of time working on his layout.  He said he is reviewing the pictures we are posting on the forum and finding ways to make the scenes better. Usually, by adding more details or mini-scenes.  I can't wait to get back to the F&SM for a visit.

I wouldn't think that's possible yet I'm certain George will find a way to prove me wrong.   

Mackenzie's is coming along nicely.  I built that one a long, long time ago.  Like every other FSM kit I've built over the years it was a lot of fun.

Hi Bob


Thanks for stopping by the thread. George called last week and gave me an update on the changes he is making.  As Karl mentioned he is really enjoying retirement. I told him I'm buying a new camera and we talked about doing another photo shoot in a year or so when George has made a lot of changes.

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Hi Bob:

I was at the F&SM in June and it just keeps getting better. I very much enjoyed my visit. I talk with George Regularly and yes he is enjoying his retirement.

Karl

Hi Karl


Thanks for stopping by - George does sound really happy with his decision to retire.  He told me about your choice for his next kit but he said "I am done".  He is having to much fun working on his layout.

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I got back on my Mackenzie Milling build today.  I added some sand to complete the landforms.

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Wet it all down to prepare for the glue.