Workshop Wednesday

Folks -
Been kicking around the idea of starting a regular Wednesday feature for the modeling inclined. I can't take credit for the idea; I've at least seen it on the Resin Car Works Blog, and liked the sound of it.

What:
A "Workshop Wednesday" running thread. Frisco modelers, post your works-in-progress, status updates, etc.

Where:
This thread. Just hit "reply."

When:
Every Wednesday, starting the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 29th)

Why:
Personally, I'm hoping that it'll motivate me to do more, especially if I know that others are watching.

How:
Post one "update" per week. It can be the same project every week until completed, or it can be a different project. It doesn't necessarily have to be a model per se; it could be a workbench gizmo or gadget or just the layout of your workbench itself.

Other:
Don't consider the above to be hard and fast "rules." We all have enough rules to follow at work, etc.

Best Regards,

 

I think that’s a swell idea.

 

I'm in!!

 

I'm in, even though I'm not doing much.

I've set aside a rip track full of locos and cars that got damaged in the move. Need to start doing some repairs. I have a Rock Island E6 (P2K) that was savaged. Naturally, it was one of my favorites. SLSF 2006, my "cigar band" E8, had some minor damage. The other Frisco models came through OK. I guess I packed the Frisco stuff better!

K

 

Thanks to all for the feedback/input. Sounds like there's enough to give it a try. I figure if it doesn't work out, it'll quiver a couple of times and then cease to be. We'll give it a go.

Some feedback to questions/comments:

Not if I can help it, Steve. For these purposes, if it's a line that would interchange with Frisco and it's a modeling project, it's fair game. Since just about any North American reporting marks could've appeared on the Frisco, I guess that's some pretty big scope creep, but I'll take my changes.

That would rule me out for sure, Brad. My tabletphotography skills are only good enough to show that there's something in the workshop and on the workbench.

Craig, I'd think this in addition to your layout thread would be fine as your schedule and patience allows.

Ken, I know for a fact that I was more carefully with any Frisco stuff - models, railroadana or otherwise - when we moved across town 7 years ago. I think it's only natural.

Best Regards,

 

Folks -
Just a reminder for the Workshop Wednesday debut tomorrow. I'll be heading to the workbench shortly to get my photo.

While I'm still not doing as much as I'd like - two high schoolers and their activities, working at Mizzou athletic events, walking the dog twice daily, etc. -this has motivated me to make a bit more progress, even if it's just 10 minutes a night. Progress, and not perfection, I reckon.

Looking forward to it all,

 

Steve
Just going to keep adding to this thread. To wit, my initial contribution is an era appropriate billboard. I'm constructing based of plans in a 1989 Model Railroader. It"s about 60% finished.

Mizzou has a very good wrestling program. I'm sorry to say I don't go to or work many meets at all. My work at events is PA announcing, so I have to at least sound like I know what I'm talking about. With wrestling, a cat could do better than I.

Best Regards,

 

Nifty!

K