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Scott E - Hello from Vancouver, Washington

Scott E
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Revisiting this hobby after a 50 year hiatus. Started (late 60’s) with an Atlas N scale set. Wasn’t much, just an oval with a couple cars and 7yo attempting scenery. It was simple but planted the train bug that carried me through today. I dabbled in N scale when DCC came to market but never much beyond that.

Now that I’m older & wiser (so I’ve been told), N scale is simply too small for me to negotiate smaller parts. So my next logical choice was HO yet that brings with it the real estate needed. I stumbled on an old copy of On30 Annual and was sold. I could build a smaller (micro) layout while building structures in O scale - perfect for my tired eyes.

This round, I’m more interested in the scenery & weathering with the layout taking a backseat. Of all the tasks that intimidate me the most - it’s weathering. So after more Internet digging, I stumbled on Brett’s site Sierra West, and again was sold. I’ve spent the last month reading just about every post - I’m amazed by the work. Simply incredible.

Did purchase Dueling Shacks with construction just started. - I’ll post updates soon. Very excited to be part of this hobby!

Kind regards,

Scott

Comments

  • ALCOALCO
    Welcome, Scott. Like you, I started with a layout and said “this isn’t it.” And I’ve been in the diorama end of things ever since (mid 90s?) and enjoy the detail of constructing and weathering the structures and scenery. This is the place for you, I’m sure you’ll have a great time here.
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Hey Scott, great having you here on the forum! Look forward to your activity here, great stuff...Ken
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Welcome Scott, you've come to the right place when it comes to Super kits of which you can see the finished results in the Gallery, and a great forum where you can find or ask anything you like to know. Some really talented people here, and above all, willing to help !!! You did the right thing by starting with the Dueling Shacks. Work your way up from there.. I did so and it gave me the experience in building the SW kits. Looking out to see your work.. :smiley:

    Robert
  • vietnamseabeevietnamseabee
    Scott , welcome to the forum…
    terry
  • TomMich
    Welcome Scott. SW kits are a great place to learn and the forum also have great modelers willing to help out.
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    Welcome to the Darkside
  • Karl.AKarl.A
    Welcome to the forum Scott, it's great to have you here with us and there are many great modellers here to help you along.
    My first advice as this is your first SW kit is "just follow the manual", you will learn so much and have an excellent result. Hundreds of hours went into developing the kit and the manual to ensure you have the best result.
    Enjoy the build and share your progress often, we all love to see these kits being built.
  • TravisS
    Welcome Scott. Excited to see your builds. As Karl said, follow the manual and you’ll do just fine!
  • Joel
    Looking forward to your contributions to the site. Welcome aboard to the most supportive and helpful modelling site that I know of.
  • kebmokebmo
    this hobby is crack. and the dueling shacks is the gateway drug.
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    kebmo said:

    this hobby is crack. and the dueling shacks is the gateway drug.

    Words of a true addict !! :smiley:

    But in the end, we're all became addicted... :wink: :wink: :wink:

  • Jim M
    Welcome Scott. We look forward to seeing what you do with these great kits.
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