Today's project was adding lights to the Mercantile. Once again I'm using 3mm yellow LEDs for the interior lighting and flickering LEDs on some exterior lights. I've found through experience that a little flicker goes a long way. On this structure, there were a few "light leaks" around the roof to fix and glazing to add in the windows. I also added a new wooden porch and sign board, changing the name from "Burro Creek" to "Thunder Mesa Mercantile." I hope Verne doesn't mind. I'm thinking that new front porch needs a few props and details too.
I should note that the fancy porch lamp is original, Verne just never got around to wiring it up.
I agree about the figure. I'm trying to get a reasonable resemblance of him for my layout. He will be driving a wagon load of Vanadium ore to the railhead. Maybe I could send him south with a load of ore for you.
I had a little time today and built this retaining wall behind the depot in Thunder Mesa town. It's a mix of Woodland Scenics castings and scratchbuilt cribbing.
This weekend I'm working on the rockwork behind Thunder Mesa town. I really need to get this finished before I do any more work on the town's structures. The pink EPF foam has been carved and sculpted and next comes the scenic base coat of paint. Stay tuned. More to come.