Good Morning All. Clear and 60° out there this morning. Birds are chirping away. Managed to survive Cinco de Mayo here; my neighbors about a quarter mile up the road, who aren't even Mexican, let loose some aerial fireworks around 9:30 last night, waking me up. Lots to do outdoors yesterday with perfect weather. Mowed, cut firewood, picked lots of vegetables, and walked my usual mile. Someone had dumped a dead animal off the bridge down the road and I interrupted the vultures during their dinner. Two of those pictured in my avatar still nest in the loft of my barn. Wife is out of town, so I peeled the plastic film off the front of the new dishwasher; let's see if she notices! We have eight year old lampshades in the living room that still have the plastic on them!
Out in the train shed, I painted some more figures. I added window treatments and some signs to a Merchants Row I structure that I built a few months ago, not complete yet...there's over 40 windows plus storefronts to do. I have officially started my new project area, the other side of the street in a small town business district that I began months ago.
While it's on the workbench, I will be removing the other structures (looks like I have a roof to repair) and painting the plywood as well as painting and ballasting the track. These structures still all need a little work, note all of the passed out patrons in front of the pool hall.
Here's the "after" picture of that small corner area that I have been working on. to recap, I had a small partially finished area about 10" x 14" that I added more trees, shrubs details and hobos/homeless people to. Here's both the before and after shots.
As I get inspiration, I am going to add more trees between the road and track on the right side of the scene. I am also experimenting with making a tent out of a used teabag to add in as well.
Elsewhere, returning to the town of Vernon from last week, next door to the rooming house (Wicked Wanda's) is another residence.
This trailer came from a company called NuComp Miniatures. Back in the corner is a propane distributorship made from two Walther's "Central Gas & Supply" kits.
Justin - How does an Athearn truck get broken? Those engines are indestructible! Before replacing the motor in the GP35, check the mounting pads.
Ken (D&J) - Nice video. Continued good luck getting everything to work the way that
you want it to work.
Everybody have a great day.
Willie