Recent content by Dan85

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    My Work Bench and storage room, what I am up to

    It looks like a hobby shop in there with all those boxes! Very nice! - Dan
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    Dan's Layout

    I am very surprised at the number of responses this thread has garnered. I actually didn't plan on replying, since I had already said my piece. However, since you all took the time to write thorough responses to the subject (which I appreciate), I shall chime in. First and foremost, I'm not put...
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    Dan's Layout

    Why do I have to abide by "the rules"? I'm not a "professional designer". Who cares if I make it up along as I go? That's half the fun for me. Be honest about my results? I think I have. Honestly? I think you're a bit full of yourself. - Dan
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    Dan's Layout

    lol, Now I can actually switch it too with my new SW1500! Gotta get some shots of it in the mix
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    Dan's Layout

    Thanks for the compliments on the blue building guys! So a lot of the weekend has been spent working on the "West Corner". Hours and hours of shifting buildings and walls back and forth until I found something I liked. Well, here's what I've got so far: I changed the last two feet before the...
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    Rolling stock update (with LOTS of BIG pictures)...

    Fantastic Work Wayne! Seeing this type of work really motivates my to improve the quality of my builds! - Dan
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    Dan's Layout

    Good ideas guys...here's something I came up with that incorporates trucking: Might just do the trick. Unforunately, there is a lot of work to do on that building... That large blue building is made from both of Walther Peterson Tool Specialties and the other one Laughston Shipping (?)...
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    Camera Practice (second attempt)

    Pictures look good! I think the exposure on the first ones were pretty much dead on with the exception of three that were a little washed out. I know with my camera, when I shoot in manual it has a gauge for metering exposure, and I typically adjust my settings so I'm just 'one click' under...
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    Dan's Layout

    Russ Bellinis - Thanks, I will have to grab that issue. I would eventually like to do an elevated highway through the layout. doctorwayne - Thanks! It's winter in Western New York and since I can't be out plowing (for lack of snow) I guess I just have to be content with building them! I read...
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    Building a Module; CAT Equipment Rental Building

    Very Nice! How did you go about getting the road striped? - Dan
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    Dan's Layout

    tomustang - Thanks Tom, the thought of some sort of single column support had not even crossed my mind. With the correct plastruct stock, those shapes should be fairly easy to replicate and it should fit right where I need it to! - Dan
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    Childhood railfanning...

    Nice picture, I have a few at home in the album of my brother and I enjoying the Adirondack Scenic Rail Road waaaaay back in those 90s! - Dan
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    Lehigh Valley & Keystone Model RR club pics

    That is a fantastic layout! I really love their bridges...they are very well done!
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    Dan's Layout

    TruckLover - That reminds me, I have that atlas freeware too, I'll have to dig that out and sketch up a layout. Kevinkrey - Red? Hrmm..might not be happy with the outcome.. Can't wait to see your 920 project too! Russ Bellinis - I see your point and I appreciate your input. Perhaps I need to...
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    leasing company name

    I vote for either CLLX or CLLPX!