Bob, Isn't Texas the land of big hats, big attitudes and big houses? Who needs a basement when you have all of that?
Oops. I better stop cuz I'm straying off topic. Ben Trousdale --- In [email protected], Bob Werre <bob@...> wrote: > > Ben, Since Texas homes don't have basements we do have problems storing > large quantities of parts for future projects. However, I also don't > like paying a mess of postage for just a few items, so my feelings are > to wait until I need a few things. > > And I've got several projects open on my work bench that are slowly > making their way unto the layout. I'm going to do a bit of hand > painting on my GP-30's tonight--I need to add a little red to the MU > electrical boxes and some gray on the steps to the cab that would have > been a pain to mask when I was airbrushing a couple of weeks ago. I've > got most of the lettering done. This project has been years in the making. > > Also some decals from LBR arrived a few days ago to letter a combine for > the C & N W--that went well except that I misplaced some additional > decals that were supposed to be stashed away that I can't seem to find. > Later tonight, I do plan on working on a UP caboose that has been > needing some decals also--Marker Lamp had made them for me maybe 12 > years ago! I know what's the rush! > > Next up is a certain N W caboose that's also way behind schedule-so > stirrups aren't on the horizon yet. > > Bob Werre > PhotoTraxx > > > On 4/20/12 2:25 PM, pickycat95 wrote: > > > > S Scale stands for 's'omeday I might want it and if I don't 's'eize > > the moment it won't be there. I agree with Pieter - thus a basement > > full of stuff much of which is a mystery to me. > > Ben Trousdale > > > > --- In [email protected] <mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com>, > > Pieter Roos <pieter_roos@> wrote: > > > > > > Hi Bob; > > > > > > How long have you been in S? :~} > > > > > > Has it EVER been a good idea to pass on a part you KNOW you will > > want for a future project because "you can always buy it later"? Even > > if Jim "plans" to stock the parts, there is no certainty that his > > plans will outlast your wait to start the projects that need them. > > > > > > And, yes, I'm guilty of putting off purchases until too late myself. > > > > > > Pieter E. Roos > > > > > > --- On Fri, 4/20/12, Bob Werre <bob@> wrote: > > > Jim, I see where your stirrups are molded from polypropylene. > > > Where does that stand in the durability area compared to ABS, Delrin > > > and styrene materials? And are you planning on keeping these as > > > stock items? I don't need any right now but certainly as I do more > > > projects and if the durability is there, they would be my choice. > > > > > > > > > > > > Bob Werre > > > > > > PhotoTraxx > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On 4/19/12 5:14 PM, SMMW wrote: > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > Below is the updated link showing 4 > > > new items (in addition to the 2 stirrup steps). I > > > just ordered the patterns for the Superior/Creco door, > > > roofwalk + corner platforms, PS brake platform and > > > heap shield. If youâEUR^(TM)ve already paid for steps but > > > wish to include more items to save on shipping, let me > > > know ASAP. I have several stirrup step orders boxed > > > and ready to drop in the mail tomorrow but IâEUR^(TM)ll hold > > > all until next week just to be sure. > > >  > > > For those reading this on a Yahoo > > > list, please contact me off-list to ask questions, > > > order, etc. > > >  > > > http://www.smokymountainmodelworks.com/S_detail_parts.html > > >  > > > Jim King > > > Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc. > > > Ph. (828) 777-5619 > > > <www.smokymountainmodelworks.com> > > >  > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
