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Glen, nice work on that 'fiddly' detail on the ends of the car. George, you've given me the incentive to try one of my models with roofs like that. John, the window signs and interior details look great. Dave, nice job on cutting in the window openings and fitting the tower. Tom, good start on Captain Jacks. The foundation stones look good from what I can see. Bobby, that brake rigging looks very good. As for Clevises (clevi?) the ones molded on can be a challenge. I often make my own by taking a Tichy turnbuckle and slicing off one end, leaving a clevis. I use brass wire for the brake lines, so I glue the cut turnbuckle to the wire. If I break the clevis molded on to the piston rod on the brake cylinder, I cut the rod off, drill out the end of the brake cylinder and replace it with brass wire and a snipped off turnbuckle. Bruce Modeling the railroads of the Jersey Highlands in HO and the logging railroads of Pennsylvania in HOn3 Country: USA | Posts: 23235 mecrr Engine Wiper Posted - 01/30/2012 :  12:06:05 PM   lc, break rigging looks great, all too often it is neglected David A Maine Expatriate living in the valley of Northern California - Modeling in HO. David Stickney Country: USA | Posts: 224 mecrr Engine Wiper Posted - 01/30/2012 :  12:10:23 PM   Thanx Bruce, it is very hard to concentrate on the build and keep track of everyone else's work. I think we are all to be congratulated for our great skills and fine work, Hooray David A Maine Expatriate living in the valley of Northern California - Modeling in HO. David Stickney Country: USA | Posts: 224 boomer44 Section Hand Posted - 01/30/2012 :  1:35:16 PM   quote: Originally posted by George D I've finished assembling and carving the roof of my La Belle car. George George your roof looks good and clean. Gordon Country: USA | Posts: 70 George D Moderator Premium Member Posted - 01/30/2012 :  2:48:10 PM   Thanks, Gordon. The roof was the reason I had several La Belle kits sitting in my stack gathering dust. It turned out to be a lot less difficult than I anticipated. George Country: USA | Posts: 9917 Mike Hamer Engineer Posted - 01/30/2012 :  5:27:32 PM     Hi George, thanks for sending me over to your thread to see your methods on the car ends. You're doing a superb job on this challenging piece of modelling! All the best, Mike Hamer Ottawa, Ontario, Canada http://craftsmanstructures.blogspot.com http://bostonandmaine.blogspot.com http://fridaynightgroup.blogspot.com Country: | Posts: 9345 sn3forme Engine Wiper Posted - 01/30/2012 :  7:38:00 PM   Was able to get more done on my blacksmith car. Still need to paint all the details. Country: USA | Posts: 151 George D Moderator Premium Member Posted - 01/30/2012 :  8:10:16 PM   Thanks, Mike. There are so many projects underway and so much being accomplished, it's hard to keep up with things. Speaking of progress, your car is looking good, Carl. George Country: USA | Posts: 9917 Mike Hamer Engineer Posted - 01/30/2012 :  8:32:00 PM     Hi Carl, I agree with George, your the colours in the wood look so natural. That's some mighty fine modelling going on there at your workbench! All the best, Mike Hamer Ottawa, Ontario, Canada http://craftsmanstructures.blogspot.com http://bostonandmaine.blogspot.com http://fridaynightgroup.blogspot.com Country: | Posts: 9345 boomer44 Section Hand Posted - 01/30/2012 :  9:45:13 PM   I added the stove pipe. I ended up with a kink in the tubing. A fillet of super glue gel took care of this... and some paint. The building is pretty much complete otherwise. I glued the land plot in place. used "goop" to blend in and added sanded tile grout for dirt. I found this out in a forum here and this works great. Ground cover next and final detailing. Gordon Country: USA | Posts: 70 wesleybeks Fireman Posted - 01/31/2012 :  01:15:34 AM   Carl its nice to see you building this one too. Your progressing nicely. I like the look of your roofing and that pipe Gordon. Regards Wes. Dont leave for tomorrow what you can do today. Country: South Africa | Posts: 2215 wesleybeks Fireman Posted - 01/31/2012 :  01:21:59 AM   Ive managed to finish my little shelter that goes on the car. The corrugated roofing isnt glued down yet. Its just placed there. Whats your opinion on the colour? As always, your input and comments are more than welcome. Regards Wes. Dont leave for tomorrow what you can do today. Edited by - wesleybeks on 01/31/2012 01:23:27 AM Country: South Africa | Posts: 2215 robert goslin Crew Chief Premium Member Posted - 01/31/2012 :  02:36:17 AM   As everyone is progressing along, this challenge is just getting better everyday. Everything is really starting to take shape. I've got all the glazing in, and the front is now attached, so not much to go now. just the roof, an awning and signs. Regards Rob Goslin Despite the cost of living, it's still popular. Country: Australia | Posts: 513 George D Moderator Premium Member Posted - 01/31/2012 :  07:41:13 AM   Very nice finish on those little buildings, Gordon. Good recovery on the chimney – it looks great. Nice job on the weathered paint on the sides, Wes. I think the roof needs some darker rust added – the light color looks like newly rusted surface. You're making good progress, Rob. The end is in sight. George Country: USA | Posts: 9917 wesleybeks Fireman Posted - 01/31/2012 :  09:29:29 AM   Thanks George. I`ll make some changes tonight. Regards Wes. Dont leave for tomorrow what you can do today. 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