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    Burbank Beer Distributor

    Oh KURT, By the way...that fence is 3/4" away from that backdrop (just for your perspective to give you an idea of the small amount of space needed to add ALOT of depth! :) That material I used looks ok in 3/8 scale but would be too large for HO...perhaps some type of fine filter screen...
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    Burbank Beer Distributor

    You might want to try doing a 6' chainlink fence Just ahead of the backdrop some and cover it with some vines or try you hand at some Wild Morning glories like these!!
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    Wrecker Garage

    Thanks guys for the kind words.....:) Ed, see what you can do in just 15 minutes?? sign1 I know, That was BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!:mrgreen:
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    Wrecker Garage

    Ive got the 1967 Daytona Winner GT40 and the Ford GT concept you see above.....Also a couple of Ferrari 330 P4's the GT40's Arch Nemisis muhuhawahawahawahaaaaaaaa :D Ive a couple others you might recognize also :)
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    Burbank Beer Distributor

    Nice model..................I can picture this setting in a Beat up old blacktop parking lot that has heaved and cracked and has pot holes filled with gravel and cracks growing weeds out of them...............6 big piles of stacked up pallets and another pile of old broken busted up palletts...
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    Wrecker Garage

    Kurt, this is 1/32 scale and is being built for a Slotcar track based in the early/Mid 60's in a bit rundown shape....( I am also an On30 Modeler and have been a member here, And a good friend Of Mikey's(ngaugers) for quite a few years) I didnt have anything Trains to post but didnt want...
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    Wrecker Garage

    I'm putting together a wrecker boneyard/Garage Lot & decided on an Older Pole Barn style building. It will have 1 or 2 old heap tow trucks around it and then a newer still operational one from around the late 50's. The building will include a Lean to off 1 side and feature a removable roof and...
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    Scratchbuilt detail parts

    Theme from jeapordy is still playing I see...............:p
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    Building Details - HO - S - O

    Dead Link!!!!
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    Revelation and questions

    Portland and Western shortline railroad in the Ranier Oregon area is an interesting modern type operation with alot of interesting details. http://www.vannattabros.com/geograph.html
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    steam donkey...

    Milepost models / Turner model works ( Pat Turner) makes a small donkey kit in 1/48 scale...........It could be used to build a Large Roading Donkey in HO though with a little modifying here and there.........She'd be a large Donkey for sure, the kind used for them big trees out west!! Here's...
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    Advice on Good window materials...

    The same type thing can be done with do it yourself laminating rolls.(no heat required) Cut twice the length needed, add very thin styrene (either white or painted) fold over to make a complete pane (it self sicks) Also Handy for making Signage. 1 roll will last through several fishing &...
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    Peeling Paint & Hotdogs

    This is not planted yet, it was just sitting there, I still have razor wire to attach to tops which just arrived (games workshop 8.00 per package, 2 spools and each stretches out to aprox 3 feet coiled or 5 feet if straightened. Heres a section i just added razor wire to. I'll repost a finished...
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    Peeling Paint & Hotdogs

    I needed a view block fence to add a feeling of depth and I wanted it to look a bit worse for wear.............To do this i employed the peeling paint technique for my fence. to add to the scene i added some partial flats of concession stands. Since the viewing distance would be aprox 3 feet I...
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    Friday Oct 20 Fallen Flags

    I'd have to say one of 2 Either the last to fall................(at least in my area)..........DM&IR..........While I still get to see some painted DM&IR units they are slowly slipping away and will be gone before we know it............It was a Sad day when the CN bought her :( Great...
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    Logging - need picture of clear cut

    Bill, i must apologize..........shortly after i posted this I got a call from my Dentist...they had a cancellation and could get me in.................so i had to forgo my hunting and run in to the dentist for a ROOT.........(i cant even say it without shivering) Needless to say i wasnt in a...
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    Logging - need picture of clear cut

    I am heading out today so will bring along the camera..........Seeing your modules helps but I will try to take a variety for you. I'll post them here in a smaller form and if there are any you like i'll Email you the full size files..................In the age of the Digital Camera taking a...
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    An Apology.

    There ya go Ed................A Cross section of Society has spoken.................Put it to rest, ya done good!! :)
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    Slick Schick Lighting - Modern Highway Lights

    Steve, thanks for commenting...........Yes this will get a base and since it was my first one, ive already decided on a few changes. Ive picked up some supplies.. The next will use 3 sizes of brass tube so will taper from bottom to top. It will also have a Brass Base...............I will post...
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    An Apology.

    The trend of political correctness has everyone dancing on eggshells..........I for one think its ridiculous..........I am quite certain if anybody wanted to write an article for an editorial about there soldiers etc you would allow equal time..........Now if we could just get Canada and the USA...