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runner
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USA
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 Posted - 01/24/2012 : 5:59:53 PM
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This is a late entry to the 10th Anniversary Challenge, and since it will be an On30 diorama (my first) I'll post a build thread here. The main thread has amazing stuff going on, but a single subject thread can help my focus.
I reserved this kit with Roger Malinowski when I first heard he was basing it on a really great model by Nick Ogden. I had gotten to know Sir NickO, as he is affectionately known to many of us on these forums, at a CSS a few years back. At the St. Louis NNGC Nick, Brett, and I shared a suite and enjoyed modeling talk, comraderie, and beer.
Stoney Creek Designs, Roger's company has produced many fine kits over the years, and I'm excited to try this one. I have a second challenge going on, from Nick and Dan Pickard, to personalize my version and not just build the kit as is. So we'll see.
The first pics show the box, contents, hydrocal walls, NickO, and his inscription on the kit box. The signed copy alone would have allowed me to sell this for thousands on ebay, especially if I had been clever enough to have gotten Roger to sign it as well. The last photo was taken by Rick of Nick's original model, and several more can be found at this link, http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=27767 Maybe there are more photos and a build thread? Please let us know. I've made some progress on the build, and even deviated from the plans. More later.
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CieloVistaRy
Fireman
USA
4443 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2012 : 6:03:52 PM
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| Mike, welcome to the dark side. I look forward to your build and will be following closely! |
Arthur
Cielo Vista Railway (on30) |
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terry hansley
Crew Chief
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2012 : 6:40:59 PM
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Mike
I'll be lurking.
Be very careful in this scale-----it is addictive.
The original lines conceived in Nick's build will be hard to improve on. One of the best IMHO.
I'm sure your talent will lend some different finishes and surfaces---I look forward to it.
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milocomarty
Fireman
Netherlands
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Frederic Testard
Engineer
France
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Posted - 01/24/2012 : 6:41:43 PM
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| I'm sure it will be a very interesting project, and will follow it with pleasure too. |
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Rick
Administrator
USA
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TRAINS1941
Fireman
USA
4886 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2012 : 7:04:15 PM
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Mike
Hell that picture of "Sir Nick" he looks like he already watching you. Be careful. You know how he is finicky like Morris the Cat!!!!
Should be a good build. I'll be watching.
Jerry |
Jerry
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are. |
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NickO
Fireman
United Kingdom
1703 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2012 : 7:48:04 PM
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Cor blimey , Mike , you're laying it on a bit thick . I only built a bit of a model , it's not as if I saved the American economy or something !
And as for that picture of me . Thanks alot . If it wasn't a family friendly forum I'd post that shot of you in the shower that Brett took !
Looking forward to seeing how you put your stamp on the kit .
My little challenge is coming along nicely , though it is not ready for public viewing here yet .
Jerry ,
Who the devil is Morris the Cat ?
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swissrails
Engine Wiper
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2012 : 8:20:36 PM
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Cat food aside, This will be interesting. And, there is no going back. Welcome to the place where the cool people hang out.
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Peter (swissrails)
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Schoolmaster
Fireman
USA
1581 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2012 : 8:40:38 PM
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NickO
Morris picky cat in cat food commercial |
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Rick
Administrator
USA
17721 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2012 : 8:55:32 PM
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Who the devil is Morris the Cat ?
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BBLmber
Fireman
USA
4213 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2012 : 9:03:51 PM
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Hey Mike , good to see you working down here in the Dark Side[:-batman]. Looking forward to your build.
Good comparison there Rick.[:-eyebrows]
Mark |
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danpickard
Fireman
Australia
1100 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2012 : 12:53:33 AM
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Hi Mike,
Glad you've been able to get a start on this one. Hope you enjoy the upsize from the usual, and trust you'll have some fun playing with the arrangements.
Nick,
You sure you're ready to introduce your challenge project?
Cheers,
Dan Pickard |
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NickO
Fireman
United Kingdom
1703 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2012 : 03:09:52 AM
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Originally posted by danpickard
Nick,
You sure you're ready to introduce your challenge project?
Cheers,
Dan Pickard
Dan ,
I'm ready , but is the rest of the World ?
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NickO
Fireman
United Kingdom
1703 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2012 : 03:11:27 AM
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Originally posted by Rick
Who the devil is Morris the Cat ?
We have numerous counterparts over here . Arthur being just one of them ,
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wesleybeks
Fireman
South Africa
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Posted - 01/25/2012 : 06:02:40 AM
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| He looks like some of the fat cat politicians we have here in South Africa. |
Regards
Wes.
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Stoney Creek Scrap Yard Challenge Project
