The Atlantic and Southern Build, Part 1

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Also today I used Canopy Glue for glass in a few windows for the Cracker houses. The windows and doors were install.



These Crackers even got a new outdoor bathroom. Both families share this one. I bet that is a great deal of fun for all involved.

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I should have an update on what I've been doing on the A&S RR later this afternoon or tomorrow evening.

Thanks to all who are following.

Tom

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When working on the layout, 8-10-12+ hours goes pretty quickly. However, the work seems to not go as fast as the time.

Over a period of two days, the Judge and I installed 24 wall brackets in about 7 hours.

These brackets will support the outside third level.



For Frank Baker, Erieman, here is a long view of the room not including the ovalix or the crew lounge. The length is just over 39 feet.



Continued in a few.

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Today I spent the better part of 9 hours working on the scenery and highway around Eaton's Curve.

I only had one jar of Floquil Concrete. I was going to use it on the highway but didn't want to use in just for the highway. In checking my other Floquil colors, I found I had four bottles of Canadian National Gray #17. I guess CN had many color shades of Gray. The #17 isn't the Floquil number.

The CN Gray was brushed on full strength.



Howdy Doody says it Diet Pepsi time Girls and Boys. Now, if I can find Clarabell the Clown, he has all my DP's.

Back in a few.

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I forgot to mention that the CN Gray #17 is a very close match in color to the concrete.

Also, this morning and this afternoon I was able to add more trees, bushes, weeds, etc. to the Eaton's Curve area. I also finished the highway guard rails. Here are a few pictures with no narrative showing the guard rail and the newly added scenery.







More in a few.

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Here's a decent view of the highway. I still need to add the center line, grease and oil stains and of course vehicles.





Continued in a few.

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I spent a few hours on the dirt road. The dirt is down and the scenery between the dirt road and the track is finished. I still need to add the scenery between the dirt road and the layout edge. The scene is about 70% finished.

[ak-milw]

Lovin' the whole Scene Tom.

[cuse]

Great scene Tom. I especially love the guardrail and the truck. Thumbs up on Eaton's Corner!


John

[Zephyrus52246]

Neat.  I like the dirt road the best.  And the guardrail.  And the truck.  And the...   


Jeff

[sdrees]

Tom,

The scene is looking great.  The guardrail really add character to it.  Nice job.

[ReadingBob]

The scene looks absolutely wonderful Tom!      

For what it's worth (and it's a little late) I have at least one unopened jar of Floquil Concrete.  You're welcome to it if you need it for future development.  I may have more if I dig around my stash.   

[Erieman]

Tom,

Simply marvelous. You are doing a magnificent job, my friend. Thank you for the long shots. Looking really awesome. I can see why you are in their 10-12 hours a day. Keep up the beautiful work.

Frank / Erieman

[tct855]

Tom,
          As usual, I'm gonna have to copy cat Frank again to cut down on all the typing of the same thoughts. ha.  Thanx Thom...

[Janbouli]

What can I add to what's been said, great scenes Tom.