Vulcan
you wanted to see the street after using talcum powder
you can darken it up just by rubbing with a cloth
"no sweat"

Wow, Ray! The talc does make quite a difference. Thanks for showing.

And thanks for remembering.

Got any extra shingles.

.....OK Ray, I think I'm sold on the roofing shingles! That looks EXCELLENT! I'm guessin it is nice to work with cuz it cuts & lays down so well, no? Also, have you tried distressing it by cutting it to simulate cracking? Thanks.............Remy

Oh,BTW can you tell me how big the sewer cover is across? Looks about 1/2"? 3/4"?

Also, I keep wanting to see a door on the wood wall addition, to the left of the Wayside Co. It just looks a lot like an old covered stairway. Maybe leading to the upstairs apt. Either on the front [you would have to move the Coke sign up] or on the side, where just a small ad would be affected. Just an outside thought from a big fan of your work.

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Very impressive, Ray.

Now, if you can only find a dog for the hydrant .....

You can get just the one you need from Arttista:

Frank, is the Wally Beirry (sorry about the spelling) figure watching the bull dog also Arttesta? Jeff Remy brought to my attention that one of the Scenic Accents figures that Ray is using looks like the Duke in The Quite Man. I'm not sure that I would spell John Wayne correctly.

That guy actually reminds me of Otis from The Andy of Mayberry show. Yes, he is also Arttista.

Vulcan, I had work done on my roof and when they finished I told them to leave the scrap pieces as they could make neat roads (this is the same contractor that originally built the train room). He said I can do better than that and left an almost full bundle

Jeff
The roofing shingles are fairly easy to work with however a bit messy when cutting but they do cut nice and are a good thickness.
I have only used them in areas where one piece will do as I don't like to see seams in streets (any ideas on hidding seams?). As far as cracks etc. I haven't gone into that yet but is something I'd like to experiment with.

The manhole cover is about the size of a dime, I also have some from QC-Car that are a larger diameter and much thicker which I think are too big for my layout.

In building this my original thought was to put a door on the 2nd floor on the large left wall with a set of stairs up the side (already bought the door and stairs)but for some reason didn't use them, suppose I still can.
I like your idea however and will give that some thought.

Still have a lot of detailing to do.

the part time electrician finally showed up today and did some more wiring.
Everyone is working overtime to meet the schedule on the shipment of chairs.

Ray, I just don't know what to say. that's purely and simply an incredible scene!

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Ray, I just don't know what to say. that's purely and simply an incredible scene!

I'll take this opportunity towards the end of another year of laborious layout building to say that the photos that Ray has put up over the years was the chief motivator for me to try to build a detailed layout. I was well on my way to green grass paper when I started to spend times on these forums and saw how great Ray's stuff looked and figured I could take a shot at a more detailed layout.

I also had occasion to email Ray a few times with requests for photos and what have you and he was always generous in sharing his expertise. Ray is one of the genuine good guys in the hobby.

Granted many other folks, most notably Dennis Brennan and John Sethian provided a lot of inspiration and in Dennis' case - hours of telephone "consulting" - but Ray really got me inspired to try to do better.

Thanks Ray!

"Jeff
I have only used them in areas where one piece will do as I don't like to see seams in streets (any ideas on hidding seams?)."

.....Hey Ray, how about where the shingles meet, you make it a gutter? Either butt them up against each other after sanding/cutting the ends at an angle, or leave them about 1/4" to 1/2" apart & shape a grove w/putty. Or use a method I use on roofs. I leave my hot glue showing on seams, [ after flattening it a bit w/a screw driver] Then,hit it w/a black paint marker. This makes it look like roofing tar. On the streets it would look pretty much like a tar repair/seam. Just some random thoughts ............Remy

Jeff, the tar repair seam sounds like a good idea to try.

Thanks Frank
I have learned so much from these Forums and magazines, mostly OGR and if I can payback then that's good.

Jeff those are good ideas using putty etc. to join the shingles
I'll try that on some sample pieces and let you know.

Ray,
Love the gooseneck lights! Are they bulbs or LEDs? Very inspiring work!

ddurling
those are Miniatronics "Old Fashioned Green & White Lamp Shades"
#72-512-03
I twist the wires tight and form the gooseneck and after they are in place I put a couple drops of CA glue on it.
They are incandescents 12 Volts 30mA.

Ray your work is over the top. Your scenes would fit right in downtown Baltimore during the 50's. I love the guy in the tee shirt with his gut handing out drinking a little 2 Buck Charlie.

The brother's who bought Wayside Furniture are finally turning it around.
They have done so well that they are interviewing for a secretary.

Ray, I am glad to see someone believed there was a need for a furniture store in the old neighborhood rather than urban blight! Hope they repair that cracked window before next winter.

Great job both in and out. Dave G.

Ray, are you sure those guys are unloading and not loading? Maybe while the guys inside are a bit distracted. They look a little shady to me.

Great work!

The brother's came to a realization that "Everybody has to sit somewhere, sometime" and began using that as their slogan.
Unlike musical chairs, everyone must have a seat.

The interior walls and floor were made using Model Builder's Software and now the building in the back was also made from that to disguise the wall.

This just keeps getting better and better, Ray. Like a fine wine.

.......WAYYYYYYY COOL RAY !!!!!!!!!!!!! Excellent work!!!!!!!!Man, the walls,floor? Everything looks top notch!

There is a Wayside Furniture store in the Akron, Ohio area. They even deliver as far away as the 'burbs of Olmsted Falls. Don't think the delivery guys looked like yours tho. Prices MUCH lower than anyone near Cleveland.

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I have only used them in areas where one piece will do as I don't like to see seams in streets (any ideas on hidding seams?).

That's one reason why many of my streets are weed-grown. It makes hiding a seam blend right in.



Jim