Photo Fun 5-16-08

[CCT70]

Some quick background before I put up my shots.

My wife is crazy about knitting. We just got back from a cruise for knitters. She asked me before we left, "What are you going to do, dear?" I said, "don't worry about me! It's a cruise to Alaska! I will think of something."

Then I read an article in RMC about the travel kit for building walls and such while on the road. Hmm... So, I took along some building supplies and made a scratch built fruit stand from RMC. It was a fish stand, but I thought I would change it up a bit.

We had a wee little deck where we shared breakfast most mornings before she left to go gather with the knitting group.

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And while I was building, this is what I was looking at....

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After I got the 4 sides done, I did a 4 spot glue job just to see what it would look like, and put it on the rails to take a pic. You can't see it, but there is double sided sticky tape holding it onto the rails.

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I will carry around my tackle box of goodies from now on. Only issue is if we fly; I will have to get a tougher box. Maybe a Craftsman tool box with a lock. That way I can check it. Those razor blades prolly wouldn't make it thru security as carry-on.

George

VERY good idea George. Just one thing though, if you fly with the tool box, you can't lock it if you check it. TSA throws a fit, and cuts the lock off. Not sure what they'd do about the hobby knifes and blades. Can't carry that stuff on, so it makes it tough. That's why I HATE to fly, but necessary evil here at work. The Homeland Insecurty Bullsh-- is the reason I don't take modeling projects with me anymore, not too sure what I can and can't take on the plane, but for some reason I ALWAYS end up getting pulled out of line for a "random" (yeah RIGHT! ) pat down search and my bags rummaged through completely. Nothing like living in the freest country in the world to make you feel more like a terrorist than flying. It's almost as bad as having to take Amtrak.

 

[scubadude]

VERY good idea George. Just one thing though, if you fly with the tool box, you can't lock it if you check it. TSA throws a fit, and cuts the lock off. Not sure what they'd do about the hobby knifes and blades. Can't carry that stuff on, so it makes it tough. That's why I HATE to fly, but necessary evil here at work. The Homeland Insecurty Bullsh-- is the reason I don't take modeling projects with me anymore, not too sure what I can and can't take on the plane, but for some reason I ALWAYS end up getting pulled out of line for a "random" (yeah RIGHT! ) pat down search and my bags rummaged through completely. Nothing like living in the freest country in the world to make you feel more like a terrorist than flying. It's almost as bad as having to take Amtrak.

Cheer up, you could live in Israel and really be subject to hassles :cry:

 

[jeffrey-wimberl]

Today I made the pop-out area on which my park scene will be built. I already have accessories for a park. I have a park assortment package that has mailboxes, fire hydrants, trash cans, park benches and a phone booth. I also have a picnic set that has two tables, a covered dining area, a barbeque pit and some steel trash cans. Lastly, I have a selection of playground equipment: A merry-go-round, a slide, see-saw and a swing set. The biggest thing in the park will be a 4-6-2 K4.

 

[jbaakko]

I will carry around my tackle box of goodies from now on. Only issue is if we fly; I will have to get a tougher box. Maybe a Craftsman tool box with a lock. That way I can check it. Those razor blades prolly wouldn't make it thru security as carry-on.

George

Altoids can., it works

 

[jeffrey-wimberl]

 

[Ralph]

Well, I'm getting used to my camera. Certainly the up side is the clarity of the images..and the downside is the clarity of the images!!!! I can see every little flaw and the results of any skimping on time, patience, and quality really standout! This camera is going to motivate a lot of improvements on my layout!

Anyway, a Penn Central commuter pulls out of the platform at Kings Port while a Kings Port & Western freight approaches.

Ralph

 

[Sarge_7]

Ralph, The pics are looking good:thumb::thumb:

 

[jesso]

spankybird - Great Pictures! I love the Flying Yankee!
Jeffrey Wimberly - Nice Alco!
Josh - Great Modeling Job!:thumb:
Ralph - That building looks great!
CNJ999 - Your pictures always look incredible! I love your layout! :thumb:
Jeffrey Wimberly - Those containers look familiar, I have a bunch of them myself.
Jim - Nice job on the kit. Hope you are able to finish it soon.
Jeffrey Wimberly - Nice KCS
Ed - Love the Pan-AM car! Has good Gauge colors!!
chessie4155 - Great Scene! Love that bridge in the background.
Ralph - Great car! Love the new camera! Can't wait to see more great pictures of your layout!
Deano - Great switchers! :thumb: Now you need to get some Gensets and Green Goats!:twisted:
Jeffrey Wimberly - Get those vandals off your layout!
George - A cruise to Alaska to knit? If I wasn't sea-sick, I would be watching the scenery full-time. If I was sea-sick, I would still see the scenery full-time as I would be leaning over the edge of the boat. Great work on the scratch-built!
Jeffrey Wimberly - Can't wait to see the park. Don't forget the baseball diamond :twisted:
Charlie - Nice close-ups of that engine! Great location to take pictures!
Ralph - Great picture of your station! I really love you new camera!:thumb:

 

[jesso]

We had our monthly club meeting at of our member's houses, he has a fairly large G scale layout behind his house. Here is a G Scale GP38 going over one of his many bridges:

 

[jeffrey-wimberl]

 

[bigsteel]

cool pic scott,nothing beats the REAL weathering of structures and trains in the yard! nice 2-10-2 jeff :thumb: --josh

 

[jeffrey-wimberl]

I painted the area for the park today and applied the WS blended turf.

A close-up of the surface.

 

[Ralph]

That's a beautiful train Charlie! Nice catch! I was interested in the large window in the rear of the train. I haven't seen one like that before.
Ralph

 

[doctorwayne]

HEY FOLKS, just a reminder, this thread IS CLOSED to pictures...but COMMENTS are still WELCOME.

PLEASE post NEW PICTURES to THE MOST CURRENT "WEEKLY PHOTO FUN" thread. THANK YOU!

Wayne