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I based it on the "Pioneer Valley" modules published as a project railroad in the Sept-Dec 1994 Model Railroader magazine. As published, it was O-scale, two 72"x 30" modules. I converted it to HO scale (reduced it by 50%) and stretched it to 8' x 18" overall. I have started building the Phase 1 module but so far, it's just lumber and foam board. A lot of my inspiration comes from John Kosma's Gypsy Trolley Lines. Most of the structures on his modular layout are paper, many from Clever Models and many of his own design. --David
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Thanks for this additional info, David.
Is it my imagination, or does this track plan reflect some John Allen Timesaver lineage? Back in 1970-71, when I was studying Korean at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, I operated the Andrews Branch of the Gorre & Daphetid at the weekly operating sessions. We always ended the evening drinking coffee and taking turns on the Timesaver. I do not remember the exact Timesaver track plan (although I must have it around somewhere), but in my memory it had a passing resemblance to the Ripon & Wolf River. Don |
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Thank you, Don, for the compliment. It's great to have your input on this thread. I remember the Timesaver plan also. David's plan does resemble it. I can't wait to see what David's layout looks like when completed.
By the way, it's really cool that you operated with John Allen! He is legendary in the model railroad community. Here's a link to an article about the Timesaver: http://www.wymann.info/ShuntingPuzzl...timesaver.html
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I am pleased with the results of this build and am anxious to start a new project. The structure is a welcome addition to my route and again, I thank George for the generous gift. John
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randsburg barber shop
hi george:
any chance of you posting the balance of he randsburg buildings, have the preprinted "ho" & "o", from years back when, but would love the digital copy so it could be reprinted into a more common scale "s" thanks mel perry |
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George, this is an example of what happens when a card model is converted to a virtual model for Train Sim. I shared the conversion with a friend and he placed it on his layout. John
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Very nice. I used to this sort of thing when I had Train-Sim a few years back!
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I saw this Barbershop model and thought "gee, this will be a fun little project!"
Little did I know it would be a two week project! lol I didn't think about how small the model really is. I'm not used to HO scale things...especially not buildings for Model railways. My only real "complaint" is with the Instructions. At first I was pleased to see a nice big diagram page, and then two pages of assembly notes with photos. But I have to admit, I was lost and confused more than once during the build. I mean lost and confused within the build...not life in general. The realistic textures are amazing...improved even further by layering of parts. However this results in a lot of very careful and sometimes tricky cutting. The torn edges of "tar paper" for example, is difficult to work with at this scale and there is a lot of edge colouring to do. But, in the end, you are rewarded with a pretty cool, and very realistic looking paper model. Thanks for this gift... but I must say I am very disappointed to se that the model did not come with the front porch/overhang. I like the look of that so much better. The model includes a small front step/railing ...and I am still tryng to decide whether to toss out the stone foundation (since it raises the step up too high for the model to display properly) and I don't feel like scratchbuilding a staircase.
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John- the V model looks great in the virtual environment! I didn't realize it could look so realistic, thanks for sharing that.
Dave- your finished model looks really nice, I'm glad you liked the finished result. I can understand your issues with the instructions, foundation, etc., but I have an explanation. 1) the kit was originally pre printed and laser cut. It could be built in an evening. When I decided to upload it here, I didn't redo the instructions to account for a different way of building. 2) the tall stone foundation is included so the building can be "planted" in a sloping terrain like the original in Randsburg, CA. It can be shortened or left off for flat terrain. 3) there is no porch roof because I was being true to the actual building. Of course you can add or subtract anything you want to personalize it, or completely kitbash it like David Sakrison did. I plan on releasing the rest of my original kits in PDF form later this year. I appreciate your honest feedback and I will take into account your issues with the instructions and revise them to suit.
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