The Atlantic and Southern Build, Part 1

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The white two story structure is a kit Jimmy D. sells. The structure is Bigger Baker's Country Store.

http://railroadkits.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=23&zenid=153fef20a7217f98435a7bf6ded80b38

I built this kit and did a thread for Jimmy on the old forum.

http://www.kitforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4682





More in a few.

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I plan to kitbash FOS Varick Frieght Co. for the new area I'm working on.

I won't be using it as a flat though. I'll be adding a larger side wall with a great looking sign. Stay tuned for that.






I plan on a separate build thread for Varick Frieght.

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STEAM ON EATON'S CURVE.

[bparrish]

Tom .....

I must have been lost that day.  I don't recall being in my truck at Eaton's curve.

Maybe it was too much of that whacky tabacy.

But if you say so.   


See ya
Bob. 

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Tom .....

I must have been lost that day.  I don't recall being in my truck at Eaton's curve.

Maybe it was too much of that whacky tabacy.

But if you say so.   


See ya
Bob.

Bob,

Did you loan your truck to anyone? I was sure it was you.


I guess my eyes aren't what they used to be. Or I saw what I wanted to see.


Nice truck either way.

Tom

[bparrish]

Tom ...

I can't loan it out as no one else could get it started.  And the if they did they would not survive the rock crusher no syncro transmission.   It acts one way when cold and another when it warms up. So much for 140 weight gear oil.  When cold no amount of double clutching is helpful. 

It's amazing any of the car makers survived the early days.  Customer satisfaction was not in the equation.  If it moved it was good enough. My model A is even crazier to start but once going is really easy to drive.  That's why there are so many left.   

I make my wife crazy because even our modern car I use my left foot for braking.  Left over from my model T days.  Three pedals and none were for the gas. 

I'll be watching out for myself at Eaton's. If I get there before I return, keep me there till I get back.

See ya
Bob

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Bob,

Growing up I had an old 38 Chevrolet sedan. It also was hard to start with the floor board starter. It was a ruff ride as it had the old knee action shocks. The greatest thing I can say about it was the fact it had a huge back seat which of course was the perfect spot at the drive-in movie.


Tom

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One of the things I did a couple of weeks ago was to deconstruct my FSM Cartwrights Machine Shop diorama. When I built it I had grand plans and built every kit to George's instructions. Well, this is a northern structure and I want to use it in the south.

I don't need the water wheel or trestle. Plus the structure needs repair and the diorama base is big, bulky and too heavy. I just want the building and the details.





More in a few.

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I started by dripping small amounts of water on the scenery and letting the water leach up to the structure.



I let it sit a few minutes while the water softened the glue and scenery. I used a #17 Xacto blade to "dig" up the scenery.





More in a few.

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I worked my way around the structure until I was back to the starting point.

I then removed all the loose scenery material. I used the Xacto #17 blade to gently "cut" the glue under the walls.



I then used a small sharp chisel to carefully and gently lift Cartwrights.





Continued in a few.

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The building was removed from the diorama base.





The loading docks were saved with just a little bit of damage that can be repaired.



Later ins the thread I'dd discuss how I removed the metal wall casting from the resin water.

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I've got much more finished on the layout and was going to show some progress photos. However, please bare with me until tomorrow.

I'm just to tired to do any more this evening.

Tom

[Janbouli]

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Jan,

Yes, I did get some rest. I had an officer who worked for me on the midnight shift. We called Cookie Monster. He was big and ate cookies all night.

Thanks for stopping by.

Tom

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I needed to make a paved area for Varick Freight and have it be shared with the office staff of Sinners Mill.

I started with an old piece of cardboard. The cardboard came from Sam Flax Art Supply and is 24" X 24".

The cardboard was test fitted on the location of the two structures.



After some additional test fitting I came up with a piece I was satisfied with.



The Judge wanted to help so I let him supervise, after all he is the A&S RR Ticket Agent.



Continued in a few.