I finished three of Mike Masher's kits. They are the Stony Mill, The Hunter's Shack and the Speeder Shed. They went together easily. You cannot have too many sheds, shacks and shanties in my opinion. These will fit in anywhere. The other kits are two MBZ paper kits and a Showcase Miniatures diesel fuel tank. I used a variety of paints and weathering methods. The water wheel is intricate and challenging but can be done with a little moderating of the instructions. It is great to have these little things being added to the Z-world.
Jim, Nice work! Indeed, shacks, shanties and out-buildings are a must. The Mill looks to be a fascinating kit, and yes there are some intricacies on Mike's kits that take a degree of craftsmanship by the builder. Is the diesel fuel tank an old kit release from Showcase??? I do not see it on their website. OH, and just on itty-bitty correction. It's Mike Basher kits --- not Masher. I figured you had your sites so transfixed on the upcoming Christmas dinner, with ham, "mashed" potatoes, and all the other fixins', that it was an easy mistake to make....LOL
BTW. The diesel tank is an Nn3 kit. It is still available. I will probably build another one or two. Yes. His name is Mike Basher and his kits are a welcome addition. The mill is very much like one that was across the river from me. It was built in 1804 and was part of the Baker Chocolate Factory. It is still there but is now homes. It was originally a paper mill owned by John Hancock's nephew, Peter. The mill was clad in slate for water-proofing. I tried to make it look like that. It lost its water wheel ages ago. It still is a great spot to catch striped bass in season. Yes there will be lots of mashing...potatoes, yams, squash and turnip. Jim
With all the great work you’ve doing here lately I can’t wait to see it all come together on your layout. I always enjoy seeing your work.
...Jeez, neither can I. It is getting closer, at least four feet of it. I'll settle for a nicely scenicked switching module. I have never had a layout other than an oval as a kid. I've always loved trains and have lived around them all my life. I take the subway to work. Jim
You know, I second Scott's thoughts on your work Jim, regarding it being hard to tell what was paper and what was laser cut. Although I know which of the kits on the table are Basher's kits, and which are not --- I will say, you did a fabulous job on the paper kits giving them depth and viability to stand beside a laser cut kit. Nicely done. And thanks for the tip on the diesel tank kit. May just have to place an order for that as an addition to the yard I am planning for my layout.
