From My WorkBench

Here is the latest scratch built structure completed. It is Virginia's 5 and Dime. I really wanted to pull out all the stops on this one. The 100s of details and 100s of hours paid off I hope. This was a real challenge but I learned a great deal and hope you enjoy it...
















The screen doors were salvaged from Christmas ribbon, I used the peeled paint method from Chuck Doan.












The interior was the most challenging aspect of this build, each of the 100s of cans, box, products
and misc items were scratch built using product packaging that do not exceed 1944. The counter tops and contents are scratch as well as the fan assembly and library latter
systems.



This structure is dated June 7th 1944 per the newspapers on near the cash register.
This was a lot of fun to build, I have 2 remaining structures to complete to finish my structures AP certification. Stay tuned for these new models, one of which is a automobile garage.

Product Review - Vector Cut

I am always amazed at what the laser has brought to the table regarding detail possibilities in model railroading. We have never enjoyed this level of detail before, particularly in HO.

So while building my latest scratch built structure, a HO automobile garage, (will post pictures later this month so stay tuned), I found a Vendor that has some outstanding laser cut details that I think you will enjoy.

Vector Cut

Dave at Vector Cut offers N-HO-O scale details, craftsman kits, and even model ship accessories as well. I personally ordered the tools and automobile parts that you will see on the website. The shipping was fast, free, Dave was very personable, and the parts were AMAZING as far as quality.

Ever thought of having HO Scale hotdogs, hamburgers, and donuts? Well he has got them!...So when you get a chance surf his site. When your there, check out his Gallery, talk about talent! The diorama's are simply, as they say now "off the hook".

For the impeccable quality of work, clever design (3 dimensional automobile doors), great service, and fast shipment, I highly recommend Vector Cut Details with 5 lanterns....

Image of the Month

Lets start off 2011 with a really cool video regarding troop trains during WWII.
You all know by now that I model WWII era railroading so this is just what the doctor ordered...

Vintage footage of Military Transport by Railroad is somewhat rare, the War Department at the time was reluctant to film such moves due to the military security could be compromised. This movie appears to have been released in 1943.