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07/18/10

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What am I interested in? Primarily Model Railroading of course!! Then there is home repairs (oh joy), maintaining the cars and that 22 year old pickup that needs attention from time to time. Speaking of old , at least older than me, is my 1955 John Deere 40. Biggest lawn mower on the block!! So here's a few pics that should help explain it all.

bulletDCC installs for fun & profit!!

Yes, if you get good at it, you can pay for most of your decoders themselves, by installing decoders for others. That way the DCC bug doesn't seem to bite as hard!
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bulletHere's a little beauty I did twice. Its an Alco Models brass Shark (Baldwin). It ran so well, I had to get a running mate, re-power and decoder it, then painted and detailed them in D&H warbonnet scheme.  Sweet!

bulletScratchbuilding.
bulletOr building something from nothing but raw materials, that has only a small percentage of parts from the same kit. Like this building.
bulletKitbashing or Yes Virginia, there is a difference.

Kitbashing is basically the combination of 2 or more kits into 1 final finished product.

bulletNotice the old Revell barn. Even though it has been converted into a bank barn, its length changed and the old side walls moved to form the "downstairs" wall, it is still recognizable as a Revell kit. See the pic below, same barn, different view

bulletWriting Articles - Over the last few years, I have managed to crank out a few, having been inspired by a few other FCSME members and the experience of being part of the crew that was in Great Model Railroads 2005

I'll do some more, as soon as I get a
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bullet88 Ranger XLT

  It was my Dad's passed down to me, and is now the tow vehicle for the module trailer and resident garage queen. However, if you have one of these little beasties and need help or questions answered, try here,
bullethttp://www.therangerstation.com/

bulletJohn Deere tractors. Oh yeah, gotta love the sound of an old Deere, and yes, I'm addicted to them too! I have a 1955 John Deere Model 40 that cuts grass, plows snow and other things no mortal lawn mower can do. I'll get a picture up soon

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