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    Smokey Mountain Products

    Well I ordered 2 of them and Jim King from Smokey Mountain is an AAA+ in my book. I initially contacted him regarding these argent 20' log cars and he followed up a couple weeks later (he wanted to be sure the order had not got lost in the mail) Actually it got lost on my computer desk LOL I...
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    Sad News At The 88 Household

    Ed, I'm Very Sorry to hear of your Loss.My Mother passed on 7 years ago and i think about her almost everyday still.In this way,they are not truly gone.So long as we hold them near in our hearts they remain with us always. My Condolances!!
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    Base paint color

    Nice Job Douglas, you really got the shade variations looking natural.When doing ground cover think several very light layers to gain that same subtle shade Variation. Once everthing is affixed give the entire thing a weathering wash, let dry and hit lightly with dullcote to eliminate any...
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    Its Monday 8-22-05, Weekend modeling accomplishments!

    LOL, Robin, this reminded me of another modeler friend who built a helix.He lost track of how many trips to the LHS it took to finish it. Fortunatly he was only a couple miles away from the Hobby shop. He cleaned them out of HO flex more than once :) Another reason to stay away from Helix's...
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    Super thread

    OK How about 3000 Posts?? I'll take June 15th 2006 :D
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    Any suggestions on a new design?

    Most Kits have the size area needed posted on them. Walthers does a pretty good job with giving kit "footprints". Once you detrmine which kit you will use or a kit that aproximates a scratch project this will help in determining area needed for your scenic elements. Some guys like to build...
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    Any suggestions on a new design?

    You have room to add more length to the port penninsula area.A Port needs room, not just for the water, but for the supporting structures. A small port yard is a good idea. A Big port should have a larger yard.For example, if you will have grain elevators the yard will be very large. Inbound...
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    How many forum members does it take

    Don, that may have even been the second time through.............I seem to recall having run through this before the big admin change also ;) I believe it originated at www.flameforum/Atlas .com :D
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    Help with new layout

    Here is one way to get some elevation and eliminate that straightline tracking along the back wall. Just a thought for you to kick around :)
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    Trip Photos UP of Michigan

    The place was gutted by fire about 10 years ago.They have been looking for the funds to rebuild it historically correct. While they havent reached thier goal yet, they have collected 2 million dollars in donations and grants and will be beginning restoration very soon :) They have a Soo...
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    My Birthday

    Happy Birthday Val, I hope you are having a good trip................Northern Ontario isnt that far from me if your on the western end ;)
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    Trip Photos UP of Michigan

    And for our industrial narrow gaugers, a little 13 tonner :)
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    Trip Photos UP of Michigan

    Things wouldnt be complete without some good old RR equipment. Lets see you match this weathering Job ;)
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    Trip Photos UP of Michigan

    Dont ya just love rocks and Waterfalls :)
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    Trip Photos UP of Michigan

    And another from Amnicon Falls Wisconsin
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    Trip Photos UP of Michigan

    OK, lets not leave out our folks who like nothing more than to model scenery to perfection. Heres a little mix of Rock and Water for you :)
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    Trip Photos UP of Michigan

    OK, heres something a little easier for the kitbasher......can you see this made out of DPM's Modulars??
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    Trip Photos UP of Michigan

    Or perhaps Washburn Wisconsins Bank building ;)
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    Trip Photos UP of Michigan

    Like Stone Buildings?? How about Ashland Wisconsins Soo Line Depot. :)
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    Trip Photos UP of Michigan

    Heres another on for you scratchbuilders :) This Home is in Calumet and was once a wealthy mining magnates residence.Many Historic buildings along the lake superior shores were built with this quarried Stone.