Feeling Nostalgic

Devon_Sinsley · December 29, 2020, 11:41pm

Okay so I know that in the world of MIK I am but still a new comer. I know many have been doing it for many years before me. I missed the actual MIK days and then the beginning of the Taylor reign. But I was telling a friend (hopefully one who will join us this year) about the challenge. He is a budget scratch builder who is showing some real promise. Anyway it got me looking at all my past projects. Here they are. I hope maybe a few others will do the same. Fun to see how my skills have progressed.

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Jim_Rowson · December 29, 2020, 11:56pm

Well, compared to you, Devon, I’m a complete newbie having only done it twice (and sadly am going to miss it again this year).

2018

2019

Devon_Sinsley · December 30, 2020, 12:13am

I can’t see 2018 Jim

Jim_Rowson · December 30, 2020, 12:34am

Weird. Works for me… [link]

Dave_Meashey · December 30, 2020, 1:57am

Devon;

More than two decades ago, a friend in our garden railroad club gave each of the other members a “tank car kit.” It was basically a large dowel for the tank, a smaller dowel for the dome, and a chassis minus trucks, couplers, and hardware. It was up to each member to build and finish the car as he/she pleased. It had all the essence of a Mik project. Sadly, both this member and the club are gone now.

I wasted almost fifteen years, stuck because I could not figure out how to do the dome. One day I decided “Why does it NEED a dome anyway?” It could be a primitive wood tank car used to carry water to a logging or mining camp, and just have a hatch for refilling. After that, the car came together in a ridiculously short amount of time. It was kind of my “pre-Mik Mik.” The results are below. The car was sided with wood coffee stir sticks. Finding truly straight sticks in a box of 1,000 wood sticks can be a real challenge.

Best wishes, David Meashey

P.S. Tried to fix the wonky font change, but I am unable to do so.

WaverlySouthern · December 30, 2020, 3:35am

Thanks for the memories, Devon. Jim, you will surely be missed. I enjoy watching your craftsmanship. Dave, that is a great looking tank car, thanks for sharing.

Eric_Mueller · December 30, 2020, 7:05am

From Team Mueller:

2018: Pu’u’oma’o Yard Office and Observation Tower

2018: Ka’a wa’aa (Double-hulled Sailing Locomotive) “ka Wahineokalahao” (Lady of the Iron Road)

2020: Mama’s Baker No Ka Oi

We are rigged and ready…bring on MIK 2021!

Eric

Devon_Sinsley · December 30, 2020, 3:08pm

I actually like it without a dome Dave.

Team Mueller, you guys are my favorite entrants. I love the team work, family, and the definite kid influence in each project. You told us from the start that this was about the kids and a together project and not dad doing something and letting hte kids glue a part on here and there. It really is fun to watch. And I can’t wait to see if and what OD comes up with this year.