Finished up the CBQ cars recently...







EK

Also,

Once you get it in DCC mode, you should be able to reset it to the factory settings by changing CV8 to 33? better look that one up before you go modifying CV's... you will not be able to do it with the EZ commander anyway, as it is most basic... if it turns out you have to reset the decoder to the factory settings, you'll need to take it to a friends layout or LHS thta has a more advanced system... like Lenz or NCE

Kyle

If it is a decoder like my Altas', there is a jumper that needs to be moved on the circuit board itself. Otherwise, IIRC, it will only operate in DC mode.

The EZ commander has a pretty simple method for setting the loco's address. It's explained in the documentation and on the accomp. DVD.

try a google search on 4 function decoder jumper
and see if you get anywhere... keep us posted.

EK

Check out these Tankers



click here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=220230815797


THANKS

Quote from: pdlethbridge on April 02, 2008, 01:46:04 PM
have you ever thought about going to work for fine scale miniatures??? Nice work

THANKS, I hope you're not joshing me. Are they hiring?

ek

Quote from: Beatthe9ers on April 02, 2008, 11:54:44 AM
You may certainly quote me, though my entire experience with your work is through the pictures you've posted, I haven't been lucky enough to buy one yet.

Additional question:  Some of the pictures you've posted show these structures as part of a larger whole.  Is that your personal layout or a part of a larger communal one?  Also, are you just clearing out some room for new things?  Selling off all your inventory?  Building and selling right away?  Or a combination?  It's none of my business, but I am just wondering.

The larger whole is my 12x24 layout in my basement. It's full up, and can hold more rolling stock or structures... I'm finding eBay is a good way to clear room so I can make new stuff.


ek

Niner,

That's one sweet reefer. Did I miss who makes it?


EK

Quote from: Beatthe9ers on March 28, 2008, 01:48:57 PM
If I had more disposable income, a wife who wasn't starting to raise her eyebrows every time the topic of model trains came up, and a bit more space in my current home, I would be saying things to visitors like, "And here is my 'engineerkyle collection'",  which would be prominently on display.

I've bid on several of the past items but have not won one yet.  Bad for me but good for you.  You should be getting top dollar for this stuff.

The Cobblestone Manor looks a lot bigger than 17x7, but I'll take your word for it.

The dimensions are correct.

Those are mighty kind words!

May I quote you in future listing?

Thanks!


ps. Here's a silo and it's prototype I'm listing tomorrow;


CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE








EK

The "Cobblestone Manor Luxury Inn and Kitchen"



See more pictures by clicking on the links below;

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The "Carlsburg Machine Shop"



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESEX:IT&item=220215178445&_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI

The "Gaines Cannery"



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESEX:IT&item=220217670622&_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI

A CB&Q Gondola



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESEX:IT&item=220217697714&_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI

A CB&Q Stock Car



See more items by clicking on the link below, then on "See Sellers other Items"

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THANKS for taking a look!

EK

Gene,

If I recall you are passionate about steam.

I also think it would be insane to dissolve a decal with dullcote... unless these "Blair Lines" use a different film than I am accustom to.

The piece never made it out west, by the way.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u293/engineerkyle/FOR%20SALE/wild%20west/lakeeriescene.jpg

I found the discussion about house paint color very helpful. I'd alway heard Red Oxide was used because it was common AND durable.

Jim, Thanks for the research on these scams. To bad my thread has words like SCAM and Gypsies in it... as those terms do not apply to my quality of work.

Set me straight if I am just imagining this, but it seems that, since I've gone pro, I get a lot more negative remarks on the forums.... not here so much, but others that have members who may see me competition?

Quote from: SteamGene on March 23, 2008, 01:46:55 PM
EK, the barn is sitting on a piece of syrofoam with some cardboard strips which will eventually be covered with plaster gause and get scenery.   But if you want to see it, I will try.
Gene

I'd (we'd?) like to see it. How long has it been unfinished? 

Regarding the era of buildings. I figure you can't go wrong making them look pre-epa, pre-osha. Buildings last a long time and a train from 1972, like mine that runs between Alpena and Wyandotte (Semi-freelanced) probably passes many transition and even turn of the century structures that are still well maintained.

my 2 cents

Thanks Paul,

There should be plenty of room for a similar sign on the backside of Warhoop's.





EK

ps. Paint Gypsy yielded NO results in a google search. Thanks just the same.

Quote from: SteamGene on March 23, 2008, 08:14:30 AM
The barn on the Michael's farm has one. 

GOT A PIC?

EK

There's one of them lazy gypsies at Warhoop's Lumber and Salvage.






I went with green.

EK

Quote from: grumpy on March 15, 2008, 02:19:27 PM
There used to be paint gypsies
Don

NEVER Heard of 'em...