Here's my attempt at Yucca: [IMG] I used an old toothbrush for the lower bush, and a strand of copper wire for the main stalk. I dipped the top...
welcome back Mike!
Yep we are definitely the lucky ones from a Kato standpoint! Our eastern modeler brothers don't receive quite the love that we do though....
A bit too late for my 1995 timeframe then :). They are very cool nonetheless.
When did the prototypes hit the rails? I haven't seen any of these in real life yet. The models sure look good!
I would be in for a couple of those, and since I've got 2 more undecs and custom decals to make 2 more of these, I'd say the chances are good :)...
Sounds like a great time - are you going to be doing any railfanning while out there? Donner or Tehachapi? I'm sure Pinole and Franklin Canyon...
How can you not chase this train? Here it is east of Aurora, after holding for a westbound stacker. There was a long string of scrap metal...
We were in the Springfield MO (ex Frisco) area over the weekend to visit family, and when we go there I usually try to sneak in some railfanning...
BNSF 726, a relatively clean warbonnet unit, leads a manifest freight into Springfield Yard, MO on 6/14/15
BNSF 726, a relatively clean warbonnet unit, leads a manifest freight eastbound into the morning sun between Aurora and Billings, MO on 6/14/15
BNSF 726, a relatively clean warbonnet unit, leads a manifest freight eastbound into the morning sun approaching Billings, MO on 6/14/15
BNSF 726, a relatively clean warbonnet unit, leads a manifest freight eastbound into the morning sun through Republic, MO on 6/14/15
BNSF 726, a relatively clean warbonnet unit, leads a manifest freight eastbound into the morning sun through Aurora, MO on 6/14/15
A BNSF unit military train heading westbound just past the west switch at Republic siding, MO 6/12/15, with a Warbonnet on the point.
Rocket - If he needs any mechanical work done, I'd highly recommend Mahoney VW repair, in Modesto. Here's the shop, a customer just pulled in...
Tin - that highway overpass is way cool. Nice modeling!
I was wondering about windows also. On the 69 Mustang HO page it says "White Strong & Flexible White nylon plastic with a matte finish and...
