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@@espeemike3698 wow, my first layout - that’s really old! Lol. Makes you see how far you’ve come along in the hobby though.

@@williamarseneau1575 thanks Bill, so far this one is coming apart as planned. I built in sections because I knew I would be moving at some point. Hoping to get it set up at the next place as only one level if possible and some additional sections built in to make it work (and longer). 😁 Thanks again! - Steve

@@garykcs5532 very tempting, still on the fence about staying N scale or switching to HO. I guess once we finally get settled in, I can look at options and possibilities down there. I’ll keep you guys posted. - Steve

@@NoFear2473651 thank you. - Steve

@@espeemike3698 Hi Mike, that’s the plan. I know we have some “other” uses planned for some of the basement but I’m trying to get as much as possible. Anything is better than the garage in the long run. Who knows, if I get enough space it may force my hand to switch to HO. Thanks and take care. - Steve

@@Longshadowsmodeltrees thanks Bob, I guess if it doesn’t go as planned with the layout move I can always start over! 😁 Thanks - Steve

@@georgiasunbelt thanks Anthony. I’ve considered upgrading to HO if it’s possible but still on the fence. Need to get settled in and really evaluate the space and possibilities. Thanks and take care. - Steve

@@ronjenkins549 that’s the plan hopefully, thanks! - Steve

@@garykcs5532 thanks Gary, yeah I don’t like helixes and will never do another. At least it works for now. - Steve

I know right! 😂

Thanks Bob, appreciate the feedback. - Steve

Hi Mike, thanks for the feedback and yes two weekends in a row is a first for me probably! I was actually thinking about doing that with the fascia too. Eventually it will have black curtains hanging from it so it shouldn’t matter how long or short it. I’ve actually been able to unscrew the hardware keeping those inner helix fascia pieces in and remove it as needed. I had zero incidents on the helix until I put in the fascia. 😂 Thanks again for the feedback! - Steve

Thanks for the feedback, I’ll definitely do some videos of the systems once interfaced with JMRI. I’ve never used it before so it will all be uncharted territory for me though and probably slow-going. Thanks again. - Steve

Thanks for the feedback and recommendations. I was thinking about adding a fan but a computer fan is perfect since I can just power it from the computer power supply. - Steve

Thanks for the feedback, the drawer was a fun project to do. I was thinking about adding a small fan too if I did put the PR3 in the drawer. - Steve

Thanks for the feedback buddy, I’m making a video on how I make the access panels. Yep, definitely good to be feeling better and able to work on it without pain or a cane! I’ve got to watch your video too, just didn’t have time today. - Steve

Thanks Adam, that’s the plan. Going to do the backdrop on the BNSF side of Devore and then start working some others on upper level and also the yard backdrops. Appreciate the feedback. - Steve

Thanks Michael, appreciate the feedback. I need to get to finishing the yard. Have some buildings and service tracks to add still. Thanks again. - Steve

Thanks Bob! Anytime, the trees are great. Really enjoy finally being able to put them in too. Appreciate the feedback, Cops arresting taggers - great idea! Thanks again - Steve

Thanks Travis, I’m going to do add them for other areas without backdrops too. They definitely make the scene pop compared to other areas without them. Appreciate the feedback as always. - Steve

Thank you! - Steve

Awesome Mike, thanks! Back is 100% better and looking to pick up steam on other layout projects. That’s the look and feedback I was hoping for. Should I add more trees, or keep it sparse like it is? Just to clarify, I used google maps, not earth. I might have to go back and see what I said in the video now. If you have questions, give me a shout. Thanks again and take care. - Steve

Thanks for the feedback, I honestly don’t like graffiti and don’t support it… but to get that realistic look of modern day SoCal, it’s everywhere unfortunately. Feeling much better so hopefully I can get some more projects knocked out. - Steve

@@CajonSub Use modelers license and create a world where graffiti does not exist. I can't stand it as well.

@@troy.peters yep, it’s out of control.

Thanks Drew, appreciate the feedback on everything. Take care - Steve

Thanks! The more I look at it, I agree. I think if it’s too focused many will focus more on the background rather the scene. - Steve

Thank you, I like the look of it too… “the marine layer” that never goes away. - Steve

Thanks John, I know right…. It’s not nearly enough sadly. I lived in SoCal for 25 years too - I should know better. 😁 Thanks for the feedback. - Steve

Thanks for the feedback, it’s slowly getting there and I need to get out another update. - Steve

Yep, I’ll have to try again. They didn’t like the helix last time. Lol - Steve

I haven’t had to make any buildings that didn’t already come with windows but for scratch building, if you’re looking for the clear part to make glass - I’ve heard some use clear plastic for windows. If it’s the window frames, think fine N scale or another brand make them. - Steve

Thank you, appreciate the comments. I actually need to clean the track, haven’t run trains in a bit prior to making the video. - Steve

Thank you, Happy New Year! - Steve

Thanks Bill, Happy New Year! - Steve

Happy New Year Bob and thank you. I need to put a layout update video out. - Steve

Thanks John, same to you and your family! - Steve

Thanks Mike, appreciate the feedback. Happy New Year to you and your family too, cheers to more videos coming in 2024! - Steve

Thank you for the feedback, I do plan on weathering once I get the basic scenery in. Haven't had too many problems along the way but I think as I have, I've posted in the other videos or asked for suggestions etc. Maybe at some point I can do a video of lessons learned or things I would do different. - Steve

Thank you, I still have a few tracks to put in and some facilities on the right side of it. It's slowly getting there! - Steve

Hi Terry, thank you. I have not tried a wash but should. Great idea and appreciate it, most painting and brush/ground cover/rocks I do in small batches and move around so the colors aren’t the same in one place. What do you recommend for the wash? I’ve heard of using India ink and also diluted black. - Steve

Hi Terry, thanks for the feedback. This was the first of three short videos in the series. I changed it a bit by the time I got to the third video. Also think I released a update since then so hopefully I captured it a bit better. Appreciate the inputs as always. - Steve

@@CajonSub you're welcome,After I left this feedback,I watched another one and you did change it up. Looks good

@@terryperrott9913 thanks, still have a lot of work to do on that scene. Need to stripe, weather, detail and then put the jersey barriers and construction items in place for good.

Thanks Terry, it was all from scratch/freehand. Used some others to get ideas and just went at it. - Steve

Thank you, I think I need a bit more sand color in them but like the way it’s turning out too. - Steve

Thanks!

Thanks, lots to do still! - Steve

Awesome, glad to have you onboard. I subscribed to your channel too. Thanks for the feedback. - Steve

@@CajonSub thanks

Thanks for the feedback, still have a lot of work to do. - Steve

Thank you! - Steve

Ok, I’ll have to go check out some videos again. Thanks buddy! - Steve

Thanks so much for the feedback Joey and glad to have you onboard. Already a follower on your channel. - Steve