Recent content by logandsawman

Here is my new little building: Dave LASM

I finally completed the tool house and have most of the landscaping done around it, putting it out there wants me to put some other stuff in the area Her is the new bldg ready to add roofing and dull down the tin I wanted a tool bench, there were lots of details included in the kit, I wanted...

Jan 3, 2022 is the day I started building my layout. You can judge by the weather I was pretty determined... Dave LASM

It is pretty neat seeing the european trains, I am not familiar with them at all but lots of details in the photos and the scenery is universally well done. THANKS ALL for posting the wonderful photos... Here is another shot of the feed mill area, showing a seed house that is a simple...

Some people at the feed mill. Guitar and fiddle serving up an improv jam session (circa 1935)

Most people use foam, I do not. Totally a personal preference. My wood is the low point and if I want elevation I cut it out of a bendy wood material like 1/4" luann or plywood, mounted on graduated wood blocks to get the grades smooth. Foam is messy and there is no reason to carve it out if...

Unloading logs, early layout photo Dave LASM

I would just goup on some JB weld epoxy and drill a new hole. Your fix looks much nicer. Dave LASM

nominal size vs. actual size. In kiln dried lumber, the boards are usually actually thinner and narrower than the nominal (named) size. In rough lumber, the actual size is often a bit larger (wider and thicker) than the nominal size. Dave LASM

A couple guys hanging out Dave LASM

impressive Tom, I wish I had room for something like that!

We enjoyed Foyle as well. Watched it on the tele also was able to check it out from our local library and see it on DVD!

Train heading out of Groningen: Dave LASM

I love a big string of box cars!

Post a random or recent photo of your models or layout. Taking pics of my trains and looking at my make believe world is one of my favorite parts of the hobby. Enjoy, and post yours too! Dave LASM