Backwoods NE in Florida

[PennsyJ1]

Thanks Bill...I must admit that my visit to the Narrow Gauge convention and, particularly, Mike Engler's clinic and Karl Allison's engine house, I'm seriously considering trashing my layout and starting over...scene by scene, diorama style - with less concern for geography, track plan, etc. I just want to do great scenes!


Just a wild hair...I hope it passes


John

Whoa... John, it sounds like you have been hanging around Tom to much . I guess time will tell. Have fun is the main thing. See yah.
Bill

[cuse]

Problem solved...I am now considering my too-small layout a very very large diorama! 


Back to work!


John

[ReadingBob]

Whew!  That had me concerned.  When John gets a thought that thought usually turns into action before any of us know what's going on. 

Looks like there are some neat little additions to the layout.  I still have to dig out the FSM Water Tank.  I know approximately where it's at.  I'll dig it out one of these days.   

[GPdemayo]

Go for it John.....tear out a wall or two! 

[cuse]

Whew!  That had me concerned.  When John gets a thought that thought usually turns into action before any of us know what's going on. 

...the irony is. When I get a thought, that thought usually turns into action before I know what's going on. John

[Erieman]

John,

May I make a suggestion re: modules vs. layout. I don't know if any of the forum members have any pictures of what Bob Van Gelder has done on his layout, but we all have seen those gorgeous models / modules that he builds upon. bob has integrated those structures / modules into his layout. Track runs around the room, occasionally going thru one one of his scenes. If he likes, he can fill in the in between areas. Just saying. It sounds like more horizontal progress than forward progress. Just keep posting all those wonderful pictures.

Frank / Erieman 

[cuse]

Frank,
I know what you mean about BVG's layout (I've been there). Sellios' too. I've decided I'm just going to focus hard on whatever I'm specifically working on and follow through a bit more on each scene without regard for the rest of the layout (for that moment). I've also decided if I'm no longer pleased with any scene, I'll bulldoze without a shed tear and make it what I want it to be. Specifically, I fear I've lost my way in terms of maintaining the backwoodsy theme. I need to put the brakes on and make sure I'm honoring that theme before adding more stuff/buildings/rolling stock, etc.


All good. A little heat can purify...John


Here's a pic (probably from John S.'s thread) showing early F&SM. What I take from it is "I could never build the F&SM...but I could, just maybe, build this little part"...one step at a time!

[cuse]

Put the roof on the barn/seafood distributor. I used some Wild West Models shake shingles I got at the NNGC and I really like their look. I still want to put a big, sign on the roof and I found some good images online that I have shrunk to appropriate sizes. When I choose one and figure out exactly how I want to mount it - you'll be the first to see.


John

[cuse]

I'll consider this Seafood Distributor finished. I expect to add many castings including some cool Bar Mills lobster traps when it's properly sited, but I think that's a wrap for now.


John

[cuse]

Possible placement of structures on and around the smaller wharf. I'll have to consult with Bob about removing the sidewalk - I'd rather move the Hot Dog joint than damage it. I imagine lots of activity - people, lobster traps, all kinds of nautical details around.


John

[ACL1504]

John,

The small wharf area looks fantastic. Great job on the structures.

Tom

[ReadingBob]

Possible placement of structures on and around the smaller wharf. I'll have to consult with Bob about removing the sidewalk - I'd rather move the Hot Dog joint than damage it. I imagine lots of activity - people, lobster traps, all kinds of nautical details around.


John

It looks really good John.  Very nice job on the Seafood Distributor.     If I recall correctly the lighting subassembly I put in the structure is spot glued to the base.  I'd have to slide the main roof off and look inside to refresh my memory.  If so, we probably can cut the sidewalk off at the point where it meets the wall and then touch up the foundation where it's been cut.  I have a jeweler's saw that may be perfect for getting in their and getting a straight cut.  It's be tough to do with an X-Acto or razor blade due to the over hang.  It would need new, longer support posts as well.  Let me know if you want me to perform surgery on it.   

[coors2u]

John, the seafood dealer turned out great. Great idea for the barn.

[GPdemayo]

Great scene John.....

[Zephyrus52246]

The structures look great together.

Jeff