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ferroequinologist (n)


Latin ferrum iron + Latin equus horse + -logist
A railroad or model railroad enthusiast. (From Dow's Dictionary of Railway Quotations.) "Ferroequino" derives from the Latin for "iron horse," an early term for a locomotive.


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Sunday, February 20, 2011

From My workbench






My last two structures are now complete for my Structures Achievement Program Certificate for my Master Model Railroad Certification, the first was a trestle I built 30 years ago. The second is called "a simple garage" is is based off a 1930's garage shop and is scratch built. It was a lot of fun to build.
It is board on board construction on the sides and back with framed front covered with cambell's corrugated metal siding.
























The automobile is from my weathering clinic and fits quite well in the overall scene.















The interior is complete with everything you see, I included the vector cut tools, door panels and other details. See my vendor write up below for more information.



Overall I have learned a great deal from the 12 structures that were required for this AP, I think my skills have increased a great deal. I want to thank everyone for their help at the LSR, Jerry, Duane, Larry, Charlie, David, Bill, Tom, MMR's many, and too many to list and each one, absolutely talented modelers.

I think I am going to tackle the Locomotive AP next, it should be an experience...

2 comments:

Cristake1974 said...

Incredible good looking work, sir! Congratulations!

Chris

Mike Jobe (espeemike on the blogs) said...

Thank you very much Chris, I appreciate your kind comments.