What aspect of my ‘dream layout’ project is going to serve up, on a silver platter no less, the degree of satisfaction I hope to achieve? Seems to be such an obvious question. So basic, and yet very few of us ask it, probably because we really don’t know the answer, As a result we […]
Author: Lmind1
The Quest for “Perfect” Pavement
Not always, but on occasion the quest for “perfection” is worth the end result. The quest for the perfect burger, bowl of chili, or cup of coffee being notable examples. In model railroading the quest for “perfect” pavement pays dividends from the standpoint that roadways are such a common feature. Unfortunately they aren’t that easy to […]
LAJ – August 30th
Scene composition/design continues this weekend with the selection of the central scene to be used for the background structure. In this case it’s the industry at 4861 East 48th Street. It’s not rail served and doesn’t need to be. I selected it because of it’s interesting roof line and subtle but complex coloration. The only […]
The Hidden Blessing of Constraints
Awhile back I was reading an article on architectural design. The author, an architect, made the point that having constraints (budget, theme, etc.) on a project often made it easier rather than harder. The constraints narrowed the focus leading to a more cohesive result. The same could be said for model railroading. At first […]
Flashback Miami
In their “Flashback Miami” series, the Miami Herald ran an excellent, photo laden article on the Seaboard Airline in town. Included are a lot of photos of the station at 7th Avenue, the location of the east end of the Downtown Spur. Thanks to my mentor David Orr for the heads up. Click HERE for the […]