New York, Vermont & Northern Rwy. (HOn3 coal line + HOn30 Quarry Line)

[Jerry]

Bernd that is some fine modeling.  It must be great to have the skills of a machinist and use them so well.

Jerry

[Bernd]

Bernd that is some fine modeling.  It must be great to have the skills of a machinist and use them so well.

Jerry

Thanks for kudos. Those skills didn't come over night. It's what 30 years working in the machine tool industry does for you. From high school shop class, two years of BOCES machine shop and the over 30 years working with machines making parts that when build cut gears for the automotive, aerospace, agriculture, marine and tool industry. Also what helped was a father that was tool-n-die maker. Dad always had machines and a workshop. So I know of no other way than to use those skills for model work.

Bernd

[Philip]

Nice work. Can a diecast frame be end milled?

[Bernd]

Nice work. Can a diecast frame be end milled?

It's a little gummy but it can be mill. Just take it slowly.

Bernd

[tct855]

Bernd~,
        Hey brotherman!  Always a pleasure to stop by and see what a modeler's modeler is up to when massaging brass.  Keep up the craftsmanship brother, we mere mortals always need inspiration.
                                                                                               Thanx Thom...

[Bernd]

Bernd~,
        Hey brotherman!  Always a pleasure to stop by and see what a modeler's modeler is up to when massaging brass.  Keep up the craftsmanship brother, we mere mortals always need inspiration.
                                                                                               Thanx Thom...

Thom,

Hey brother, thanks. Making some progress on the HOn30 line. Looking forward to fall so I have more time for brass projects.

Thanks for stopping by.

Bernd