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George D Posted - 01/28/2012 : 3:48:22 PM
My original plan was to build a La Belle 1905 combine, but right out of the blocks, I messed up and glued some siding on the sides wrong. It was an irreversible error, well at least for building the kit as it was designed. All isn't lost, it has kitbashing potential - I have a future project in the back of my mind.

I'll move on before I start posting pictures.
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Dutchman Posted - 03/21/2012 : 5:11:15 PM
George,

Your comments here prompted me to post that info over there. Still, I feel like it was "Closing the bard door after the horse has bolted."
George D Posted - 03/21/2012 : 4:58:56 PM
Thanks, Bruce. The roof is glued on, but I think I'm be better prepared to handle the rest of the cars. I read your comments in the NMRA AP Cars Certificate "Support" Thread. http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24682&whichpage=6 I'll be following your advice.

George
Dutchman Posted - 03/21/2012 : 2:55:00 PM
George,

Ah yes, the conformity issue. I think that half my paper work is there to head off any questions on that. I got hit early on in structures with conformity.

If your roof were removable, I would suggest re-submitting with some pictures to head off the conformity issue.

At any rate, it still counts as one of your eight, and it gets the 'tough one' out of the way (passenger car). Remember, only four of the eight need to earn a Merit Award.

Besides which, it is a great looking model!
George D Posted - 03/21/2012 : 2:11:24 PM
Thanks for your comments, Mike and Craig.

I had the car evaluated, but only received 76 points. I was hit on Conformity because there was no prototype documentation. I was also hit on Scratch Build and Detail because the roof wasn't removable to see the interior. I don't think that would have helped since my detailing of the interior was only enough to see passengers through the windows. I now know that there's a big difference between a contest model and one that looks good on a layout. I'll do it right next time.

George
CNJ70 Posted - 03/21/2012 : 12:57:46 PM
quote:
Originally posted by bitlerisvj

Hi Craig,
Welcome aboard, this is really a nice place. Once you get the hang of it, we need you to post some photos of the great cars you build.

Regards, Vic Bitleris
quote:
Originally posted by CNJ70

VERY nice looking car. The joy to me of a wood kit is simply working with the wood...but you show that with time and patience it can rival plastic for results. I love it.



http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=31479&whichpage=4
bitlerisvj Posted - 03/21/2012 : 11:37:33 AM
Hi Craig,
Welcome aboard, this is really a nice place. Once you get the hang of it, we need you to post some photos of the great cars you build.

Regards, Vic Bitleris
quote:
Originally posted by CNJ70

VERY nice looking car. The joy to me of a wood kit is simply working with the wood...but you show that with time and patience it can rival plastic for results. I love it.
CNJ70 Posted - 03/21/2012 : 10:48:27 AM
VERY nice looking car. The joy to me of a wood kit is simply working with the wood...but you show that with time and patience it can rival plastic for results. I love it.
Tyson Rayles Posted - 03/14/2012 : 08:11:40 AM
That's a beautiful car George.
Dutchman Posted - 03/14/2012 : 07:32:32 AM
quote:
Originally posted by George D

... I'm working on getting it evaluated, so I guess that starts me down the rolling stock road.
George D Posted - 03/14/2012 : 06:25:08 AM
Thanks, Bruce and Glen.

George
Glen Haasdyk Posted - 03/13/2012 : 7:04:19 PM
Very good work and good luck with the evaluation
Dutchman Posted - 03/13/2012 : 4:57:08 PM
Very, very nice, George.
George D Posted - 03/13/2012 : 4:57:08 PM
Thanks Chuck, Joe and Håkan.

Håkan, when you start your kit, make sure you post it here. I'd like to see how you do it.

Chuck, I'm working on getting it evaluated, so I guess that starts me down the rolling stock road.

George
masonamerican Posted - 03/13/2012 : 4:51:50 PM
Beautiful!!.
Now I'm itching to begin on those Labelle coaches I have stacked away.

Håkan
dnhman Posted - 03/13/2012 : 2:51:36 PM
Well done George, she is a beauty!,

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