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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] - Part VI

    Jeffrey - I love your night shots Brutus - what on earth is going on in those pictures? Don - thanks for the BDay wish I come to the gauge every weekday (while I am at work - work caught up, just waiting for phone to ring). If I have time I visit MRR but usually don't do any posting there. I...
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    Just another new member

    Welcome to the Gauge! I too suck at painting but I enjoy it so I'll keep trying. NHS Hobbies has good prices on Atlas flex track & Tortoises but not on everything. I have purchased from them & they shipped quickly for a good price. It pays to shop around for each item you will be purchasing...
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    figs on nails (3 pics)

    Very nice. I don't think I would be able to paint anything that small.
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    New member/ Old hand

    Welcome aboard Simon.
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    New site design, test and comments please...

    I'm no expert so I can't really critique but I like the design & it sure looks like you have put in a lot of hard work & it shows.
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] - Part VI

    Thank you to everyone for the Birthday Wishes.:mrgreen::mrgreen: Lets see. You were 21 and now that makes you 22. (quote) Chief, you really know how to flatter a gal. Gus -- I got the water tower painted & built & I'm happy with it at this stage but the weathering is, well, let's just say...
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    What's wrong with Trains.com??

    I go to Trains.com every day & have not had any problems.
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part V

    My parents left the FL Panhandle the beginning of May in their RV & have finally arrived in Alaska. They have been married for over 52 years & worked very hard all their lives so I am so happy they are able to do this. I hope I get to go one day. There sure is a lot of beautiful country...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part V

    Wow Hatter - he looks like a perfect bundle of joy - enjoy every minute, they grow way too fast
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part V

    MadHatter - Congratulations on the new addition!!
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part V

    Trying to catch up on posts. Happy Belated Birthday Chief - I hope you had a good one. I have always loved camping. We went from a tent, to a pop up camper, to a 30' RV, now we have a 36' RV. We have a/c, hot showers, nice bed, 37" flat screen tv & ice cream in the freezer so I guess we...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part V

    Kim I am so sorry for your loss, you & your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.
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    What topic would you like to know more about?

    DCC - pros & cons of different brands/models.
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    Beeg Boy...

    Your pictures are quite impressive - engine, scenery, & photography.
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    model building help

    Progress Here's what I have done so far. I apologize for the quality of the pictures. I don't think my camera is made for close ups. I still haven't attempted airbrushing. Looked better after the 2nd coat. The tank only has one coat. I'm not sure if I want to try a 2nd coat or try the...
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    model building help

    Thank you one & all. I have not tried the airbrush yet, I am still trying the brush on this model. Second coat was a little better but still not great. I will take pictures.
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    Building Beeg Boy.... (LOTS of pictures)

    I'm speechless. Your skills are amazing.
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    Wireing question for a DPDT.

    Just like you would put it in an email - copy the address of the web page (from the bar at the top)(right click, select "copy"), then right click in the box you are typing your post in (right click, select "paste"), then hit enter. Feel free to ask questions as I don't always explain real well.