Recent content by msh

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    Checking In

    A lot has happened over the last year, nearly all of which is what kept me away from the hobby and the forums. But now that things are beginning to gel, I have once again been able to give some attention to my all but forgotten layout and stop by the forums in which I used to be a regular - just...
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    I'm losin' it!!

    I am grateful for you guys and your support. Thanks very much - it means a lot.
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    I'm losin' it!!

    A couple months back I lost my job and all that entails. For a while, during my job searches, I worked hard on the layout and made some real nice progress, but since then the money has dried up and my outlook is quite grim. I've begun to notice I have NO interest in my trains AT ALL. I haven't...
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    Hoppy Easter

    :D :D !!!! ROTFLMAO !!!! :D :D GOOD ONE!!!
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    Latest Layout Pics

    Thanks Robin... that's one good idea for the open space an for the water towers. I used one of my wife's travel posters, which is made out of thin cardboard. Chopped it up into the shapes I needed, flattened them out a bit more, spliced them together with Smooth It (spackle after that dried...
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    First try... First Layout

    I'm REALLY liking your work!! If this is your first attempt you're off to a GRAND start. Question: How did you come up with the garden/field next to the barn? I've got to make one too and the rows look great.
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    Latest Layout Pics

    And here's one of my favorite part - the crossings. MAN this was a pain in the pa-tooty!
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    Latest Layout Pics

    As promised, here is one of the two road completion project status pics. An over all shot. (notice the bridge is down!)
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    Latest Layout Pics

    Thanks again, Fellas. NOW - here are a few questions posed vis the attached picture. 1) How can I get some fake water into my water tanks on the roof? It seems like it should be simple, but I'm not getting it. 2) What would you suggest I put in the large, open area behind the packing...
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    Latest Layout Pics

    and another...
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    Latest Layout Pics

    and another....
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    Latest Layout Pics

    Thanks guys... appreciate the support on the layout and the site itself. Tyson - still running HO Mason - that bridge has replaced the match-stick trestle (thanks for remembering) for two reasons. 1. the trestle is nearly 3" tall - too tall for the grade, and 2. it wasn't compatable with...
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    Latest Layout Pics

    If you're so inclined, feel free to check out the latest progress via the pics found at this link: http://www.moctezuma-us.com/bonkyrail/layoutpics2.htm Not having a job sure frees up your time for layout work!
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    P2K Drive Shaft Failure

    Last night I wrote LifeLike requesting information on the part I need. This morning I heard back - more specifically from Shawaunna in Customer Service. She's promised to send out p/n 584112 right away. That's truly good C.S., and is the 2nd time she has pulled me from the fire. Thanks to...
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    P2K Drive Shaft Failure

    TA DAAAA!!! There you are, Marty! Oh boy.... the whole kit, eh? Well at least I have a part number and can send them a little note and ask how much. And YES - feel free to email me what you've got on this guy. I like it so much I may buy another - but not for a while. Thanks!!
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