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    pfs spring 07 kitbuild challenge

    more bad lighting....
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    pfs spring 07 kitbuild challenge

    I never had a defined idea about the roof, I have been going back and forth about the base color. After a search or two I am going to try a faint/pale green. like this (hope the hotlink works) Going to start with some PC Green and add grey and white.
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    jbaakko's, Spring 07 scratchbuilt challenge

    Your 'cruddy scan and print' looks pretty good. You mention better plans (assumed bought) where did you get/find plans for this ? thanks
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    pfs spring 07 kitbuild challenge

    I know your pain, I see all kinds of excellent structures, every kind of engine with or without dynamic brakes, a million and one detail parts etc etc...only in HO !! ;) The reason I discovered this brand is due to this kit: (which I plan on building once my skills improve) Its the...
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    pfs spring 07 kitbuild challenge

    I am pretty sure they do not. I have never seen anything but 1:160 from them. http://www.greenmax.co.jp/ (zero english support on the site, try google beta for translation)
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    pfs spring 07 kitbuild challenge

    Its a Green Max no 38 (Japaneese make) Thanks. Paul
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    pfs spring 07 kitbuild challenge

    Looks like I got lucky, its going to look okay after the repair. I tend to over-engineer
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    Happy Easter!!!

    Happy Easter (Past Tense) to all!! I could not resist to google "bunny train" and post this....
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    pfs spring 07 kitbuild challenge

    Okay been busy (read:lazy) about posting update(s). Snuck in an hour or two over a few evenings. Decided to paint the structure a 'pale' blue, ended up mixing 3 parts BAR BLUE to 1 part BAR GREY (and the first time I have used windex as a thinner/flow agent...I will never use distilled water...
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    CNJ Bronx Terminal

    I have said this before when you have posted elsewhere, this is amazing work. World class track work. -pfs
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    pfs spring 07 kitbuild challenge

    Just digging out tools, supplies etc. Due to space and a young son everything is in bins untill needed. I will be building a Green Max no 38. (N Gauge). Here is an image from the box Not quite sure of what direction I want yet. Will post more when I do. Cheers pfs (paul)
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    Groupe Buys.

    Exactly! .
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    New challenges start on April 1

    Excited here, I want to mention I am using a Japaneese kit and planned on using some English decals to replace the Japaneese letters/numbers. If anyone in the kitbuild challenge takes offense to this I will try to skip decals until aftet the challenge. (but would rather not) -pfs (paul)
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    My Weathered Freight Cars!

    jeremy Thank you, I went back to the site. My problem seems to be that I have an account but I never got the confirmation email, therefore the account is in limbo. I was able to get an alternative email for Rich (I hope its good) and sent him a message. But if you could see fit to send him a...
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    Kitbash Car Shop

    Great work!
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    cheap ballast

    Another great post! I did a quick search on "ground walnut shell" and came up with a supplier. (I have a need in the near future and will do more reasearch and post if I find better) http://www.abrasivedepot.com/ad/mss/mss-pc.nsf/WebEngine?OpenAgent&cmd=category&category=JSTD-5WNSXM...
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    My Weathered Freight Cars!

    I had the same prob with signup, figured they had some internal issues. Will have to try again.
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    My latest bash (4 pics)

    Looks great. I missed the GV show, wanted to go but had prior commitments.
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    Parked in a siding

    lclx is Ledcor Communications Limited, these cars are for laying Fiber Optics along the railroad. I think 360 comm was a DBA for them. Quest did the same as well, gained rights to lay fiber along the RR , built out their backbone rather quickly. The reason these things are sitting is there is...
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    Announcing plans for two new challenges

    I'm in for number 2. Have a GMX kit I planned on starting next week. Newbie here also. -pfs