Large Scale Central

New Years Challenge

Im guessing this is were we put are project. It took me some time to decided what to build. I looked through pages of magazines. Then I though hey I have been wanting to build a work car. I had everything on hand but did I have enough time. I figured why not try. I started on Sunday. I first painted a Hartland flat car. Then I added some decking to the flat. On Monday I was off from work and all alone. I started on the shack and fence in the morning. Later in the evening when the kids went to bed I finished putting siding on the shack and detailing the window frames etc… On Tusday I made a roof using styrene and masking tape for the top coat. The chimmney was added as well as all the details. Once the glue dried I weathered the wood parts and tools some what. Then today the final touches were done and is now ready. Overall im pretty impressed. I did not think I had it in me to scratch build soemthing like this. Total cost $0. I had all the wood on hand. The HLW flat was an extra I had. All of the detailed parts were left overer from my Dunkirk project that ordered before the challenge (Which is also done). I have to thank my pin nailer, I could not have done it whithout you.

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my kids never sleep at the same time:)
my project never got past the dreaming stages…I’ll try again in 15yrs.

Nice work all!

cale

To do the ‘contest’ part. Saturday morning I’ll link the pics of all the entries (without names) and post them together on the general forum. Each board user will be allowed 2 votes. 1. for originality in design or materials - 1. for best overall. Next Friday, we’ll end the voting, and announce the winners. As I said before… maybe there will be a prize, maybe not.

Entrants so far:
Mr Russell - baggage car
Mr Bouck - logging cars
Mr Marconi - wishing well
Mr Shawn - outfit car
Mr Williams - ? he said he was posting one?
Mr Salmons - Shay
Mr Nelson - a bare motor brick and tinned mystery meat
Some Dummy - yard goat

Any others planning entries? Anybody I missed? Reminder, the deadline to enter is midnite Pacific time tomorrow (Friday)

C. Nelson said:
my kids never sleep at the same time:) my project never got past the dreaming stages...I'll try again in 15yrs.

cale


Since you claim kids, I’d say your project got past the dream stage. And I think your other half might have something to say about that next try date. :slight_smile: :slight_smile: :lol:

David Marconi said:
C. Nelson said:
my kids never sleep at the same time:) my project never got past the dreaming stages...I'll try again in 15yrs.

cale


Since you claim kids, I’d say your project got past the dream stage. And I think your other half might have something to say about that next try date. :slight_smile: :slight_smile: :lol:

Just think how much he will get done when the kids are old enough to help with the projects.

Shawn, Nice job on the MOW car. I like this shot in the snow. Ralph

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/cabby/_forumfiles/Work.jpg)

These are my RhB log cars. I had two old two axel LGB frames which I extended and built up with wood and plastic
http://www.lscdata.com/users/itsmcgee/_forumfiles/Picture 276 - Copy.jpg

sorry about that having a bit of trouble posting my picture HELP

Mike,
Rename the file using no odd charecters or spaces.
Ralph

Mike Williams said:
sorry about that having a bit of trouble posting my picture HELP

This one?

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/itsmcgee/_forumfiles/Picture%20276%20-%20Copy.jpg)

thanks

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/itsmcgee/_forumfiles/logcar.jpg)

Entries are now officially closed. The voting shall take place at this thread;
http://www.largescalecentral.com/LSCForums/viewtopic.php?pid=114951#p114951

Good luck to everybody and thanks for participating!