Mainline Modern

We're releasing a kit in our new series, Mainline Modern. These structures will fit into nearly any era from the 60's until today. Our first structure is the Liquor Depot. It's design is simple and sparse, like so many in the real world. It's sparseness is what lends it self to realism. It's what I've been striving for on my modern day layout and I'm happy with the results. Not every one models the present day, but you may find a use for it, say if you model the Penn Central, or the Santa Fe in the 1970's.

These kits are different from our regular craftsman kit type kits in that the construction is all tab and slot; the corner trim is precut. It's a different kind of modeling experience.

We have a few more planned for the series, we'll keep you posted on what's next.

Yard Work

I've finally started the yard area on my layout. I'd put it off because it meant dragging out that *%#@%!'n airbrush. I made it through unscathed, so did the airbrush - this time, if you don't count the verbal abuse.

I managed to get half the ballast down ( Fine Black Cinders) before I ran out. After promptly placing an order with Scenic express, I got back to work on adding some Details West switch motor castings. It's the kind of detail I'd always left out, but they're worth the extra effort. Then came some scenic foam, just a little, and prairie tufts...I don't know what I'd do with out these.

I've still got a lot to do in this area, but I'm happy with how it's coming along. I also started the engine service facility and have been gathering details.

More pics soon...