Well like everyone else has said, really hard to choose.
First I like one, then I look at the next and like it more, then a third one catches my eye, then the first one is my choice again. Been going around in circles like this for 3 days, but it’s time to pony up.
Going with what I like best funky old buildings.
1-- Dennis’s welding supply
2-- John’s Assay Office
3-- Devon’s ice house
Spirit award-- Bill’s shotgun shack
If it’s any help I made post-its with all the variations and basically eenie meenie 'd it!(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-surprised.gif), only took 16 tries before I could live with it, or … or … or …(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-frown.gif)
I have been quietly following along…too many other projects to join in the fun this year (again, dang it all)
I want to give my first place vote to Eric Mueller and family for Mama’s bakery, for the family fun!
Second, to Dennis Ryan’s very cool welding supply! So much nice detail
Third, to Neal S and the Peterson Post! nicely executed!
Hawaii Modeling Group
Peterson Post
Denray Welding Shop
#1 Dennis Rayon
#2 John Caughey
#3 Devon Sinsley
Whooo that was real hard …
1…Chris Kiefer
2…John Caughey
3… Dennis Rayon
1 - Dennis Rayon
2 - Chris Kieffer
3 - Devon Sinsley
#1 Dennis Rayon; Denray Welding Supply
#2 Rick Marty; Backwoods Flagstop Station
#3 Dave Taylor; Small Blacksmith Shop
#4 Devon Sinsley; Pepper’s Ice Co, in a 2 way tie with Todd Haskins Switch Shack
Honorable Mentions, if allowed under the rules,
#1 John Caughy’s friend John P very fine old stone house
#2 Bill Barnwell; Cracker House
To all the others a big “Well Done”!!! Wish I could model as all the entrants.
1st. Eric and Family
2nd. John Caughy
3rd. Devon Sinsley
I have to say You guys all rocked this year. What little time I got to follow the builds I did pick up some ideas. Great job everyone!..
As others have said, this is getting harder to choose each year. From a simple incentive challenge to ‘build something’ during the time that was referred to as “Cabin Fever”, and an award of " Attaboy", we are now getting craftsman builds which constantly challenge the time constraints of that same thirty day period.
I am going with:
1st … The Muellar Clan and Mama’s Bakery No Ka Oi, for staying closest to what I believe was "MIK just MIK"s building premise. Using what ever is on hand and re-purposing same into something for the railroad. In the few years they have participated, they have certainly improved their skill set levels, and the material usage is great.
2nd … John Caughey and his Assay office. The cut down medicine vials were over the top for detail and re-purposing. (If you have a dozen or so to spare I may try my hand on them(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif))
3rd , Bill Barnwell and his Shotgun house (as I’ve heard them referred to) again re-purposing of what others would overlook.
I can’t leave this without saying that it is a pleasure seeing all of these come together and I for one would enjoy seeing the builds that aren’t finished, after they are done. And on going progress as they get worked on. Thank you all for a great contest. (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)
Do we have anymore voters and does anyone else want to edit their vote other than Greg?
Is it too early for me to demand a recount
Devon Sinsley said:
Is it too early for me to demand a recount
My vote can be bought… 
Devon Sinsley said:
Is it too early for me to demand a recount
recount?..and just what do you plan to do when you run out of fingers?
To keep Rooster happy (if thats possible)
My vote after a lot of deliberation:
1.Dennis Rayon
2.Rick Marty
3.John Caughey
Most work involved Vic Smith
Group effort Clan Mueller
Over use of technology Dan Hilyer
I edited because I initially only put #1 down, not #2 and #3… thanks for noticing
Chris Kieffer
Dennis Rayon
John Caughey
Craig Townsend said:
Devon Sinsley said:
Is it too early for me to demand a recount
My vote can be bought…
I believe that, you are from Western Washington (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-tongue-out.gif)
Chris Kieffer said:
Devon Sinsley said:
Is it too early for me to demand a recount
recount?..and just what do you plan to do when you run out of fingers?
Use dead peoples fingers of course. Or maybe see if I can get Iowa to count them for me.
