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Dave V

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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #135 on: February 23, 2012, 02:15:13 PM »
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Quote from: David K. Smith on February 23, 2012, 02:05:47 PM
2 or 4 WD?

2 WD, but also RWD.

Do a Google image search on "Grabber Blue."
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #136 on: February 23, 2012, 02:22:17 PM »
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Quote from: Dave Vollmer on February 23, 2012, 02:15:13 PM
2 WD, but also RWD.

Do a Google image search on "Grabber Blue."

No effing way!  Too cool!  I miss my Mustang sometimes, but that '04 wasn't nearly as sweet as the newest model and, of course, the late 1960s versions.

BTW, how well does Grabber Blue compare to Conrail Blue?   :D
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #137 on: February 23, 2012, 02:23:43 PM »
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Pretty close, I'd say!

Wife has already said NO to can openers.
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #138 on: February 23, 2012, 02:32:05 PM »
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A couple of discreet ones behind the front wheel wells wouldn't hurt anybody...  Or you could replace the black "go faster" stripe along sill with a white one... with two equal size bands... And don't forget the coating of oxide on the top of the hood!

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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #139 on: February 23, 2012, 02:35:13 PM »
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Where does the cab signal box go?
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #140 on: February 23, 2012, 06:35:09 PM »
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Quote from: Dave Vollmer on February 23, 2012, 02:35:13 PM
Where does the cab signal box go?

The passenger seat, so you can leave the Conrail haters at home.   :D
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #141 on: February 23, 2012, 06:49:49 PM »
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Ed's already calling it the Constang, LOL.
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #142 on: February 23, 2012, 06:54:31 PM »
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Damn Dave, your making me nostalgic for my first car.  Got a 69 Mustang 302 in burnt orange in San Diego.  Of course gas was a hell of a lot cheaper back in those days. 
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #143 on: February 23, 2012, 06:57:09 PM »
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You had a Boss, huh?  Well I bet it didn't get 30 MPG!
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #144 on: February 26, 2012, 05:22:56 PM »
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #145 on: February 26, 2012, 05:25:55 PM »
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Looks great, Dave!
A Star Wars shirt and a model train built with dad in your room: what more does a young lad need?

(That is your son's room, right?  :D)
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #146 on: February 26, 2012, 07:37:01 PM »
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Dave,
I second MC's sentiments! Plus that reminds me of me running my EZ&Quick in my room when I was 11 or so.
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #147 on: January 06, 2014, 12:11:40 AM »
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It's been a long time, but Jacob and I spent part of the weekend working on his layout, including repairing damage from the move.





Two buildings and several sidewalks need to be completed, plus a mess of Supertrees when it warms up.  It's zero outside right now along with snow.

I didn't do a very good job masking the buildings that were already glued in place before I weathered the roads with the airbrush, so the buildings got a tad of weathering too... :facepalm:
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #148 on: January 06, 2014, 07:53:41 AM »
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Quote from: Dave Vollmer on January 06, 2014, 12:11:40 AM
I didn't do a very good job masking the buildings that were already glued in place before I weathered the roads with the airbrush, so the buildings got a tad of weathering too... :facepalm:

Nothing wrong with a little road spray!
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Re: Planning a layout for my son
« Reply #149 on: October 11, 2014, 11:31:41 PM »
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I've really enjoyed this thread, thanks for sharing your project!
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