Number 1000

marty coil Nov 3, 2023

  1. marty coil

    marty coil TrainBoard Supporter

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    According to the 'log' (pretty accurate) This is the 1000th Car I've built (bashed) and sold. Of course it's over a long time frame (roughly 2005 -Now). It's getting more difficult and taking longer because of age, eyesight and tremors, BUT, it's still fun. Seems there is somewhat MORE frustration than I remember, but that's pqart of the age deal. Going to continue to build as long as humanly possible........

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  2. Grey One

    Grey One TrainBoard Supporter

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    WOW! That is beautiful. Ironically I will *start* building my first kits this weekend but they will be simple kits and my step-daughter will participate.
    Edit: And I won't include detail not seen in normal viewing. ☺☻
     
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  3. jwaldo

    jwaldo TrainBoard Member

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    Age be darned, your work has gotten better and better! Attempting those striped side handrails would drive me up the wall.
     
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  4. Grey One

    Grey One TrainBoard Supporter

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    @marty coil Um, any thoughts / suggestions for kits for a novice? I do have a couple of Tichy flat cars and several 'Accurail' boxcar and gondola kits. I picked up, tweezers and Plastic Weld.
    Is there a visor or magnifier you use?
     
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  5. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Wow. One thousand is quite the achievement! (y)(y)(y)
     
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  6. Hoghead2

    Hoghead2 TrainBoard Member

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    Congratulations Marty! My GN Caboose you made is still one of the nicest I have.
     
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  7. JMaurer1

    JMaurer1 TrainBoard Member

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    GreyOne: Personally, I used to use a Magnavisor, but there are so many that are nicer and cheaper. Just do a search for Illuminated Headband Magnifier and get started! Take a Tichy and spray a light coat of brown paint. Cover with some clear flat (or gloss, your choice). Install some decals (use Micro Set and/or Micro Sol to get them to lay down). Another coat of flat...done!
     
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  8. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    UNreal, what a milestone!
     
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  9. Grey One

    Grey One TrainBoard Supporter

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    @JMaurer1 Thanks! I took notes and will do a search.
     
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