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RickBacon

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Re: Mount Union Re-Development Committee
« Reply #45 on: April 29, 2021, 12:27:28 PM »
Only about 2 months till the O Scale Convention!

A couple more layers of scenery and two more structures are finished. Still have more scenery (bushes, tall grass, and trees) as well as the fuel dealer stand pipes and pump shed to finish. Lots of little details and signs too. It’s really starting to come together in Mount Union!





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Re: Mount Union Re-Development Committee
« Reply #46 on: April 29, 2021, 12:30:38 PM »
A closer look down the alley between the fuel dealer and the lumber yard. Very close clearance here with each structure precisely fitted and tested with a variety of rail cars.


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Re: Mount Union Re-Development Committee
« Reply #47 on: May 28, 2021, 06:00:32 PM »
Alright Rick. I gave you a month of no bothering :)

Whatcha been working on?
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« Reply #48 on: May 29, 2021, 06:05:16 PM »
Well...I’ll be putting the finishing touches on the fuel dealer pump house and unloading stacks...when I get back from Myrtle Beach!

The next couple weeks will be busy working on scenery, details, and hooking up lights!


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Re: Mount Union Re-Development Committee
« Reply #49 on: May 31, 2021, 12:15:28 PM »
Rick,

Have a good time at Mercantile Beach. Play some mini-golf; great courses.

And yup, it's going to be a BUSY next two weeks!

David

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Re: Mount Union Re-Development Committee
« Reply #50 on: June 12, 2021, 09:17:58 PM »
Four days to the O Scale National Convention!

My son Levi and I got the lights turned on in Mount Union today while Dave did some backdrop painting and planted a bunch of trees!



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Re: Mount Union Re-Development Committee
« Reply #51 on: June 13, 2021, 05:22:53 AM »
Spectacular work, Rick! Can't wait to see it in person.

I have 2 A&O engines repaired, one to go. 3 days until the convention. Must work faster!

Bob

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Re: Mount Union Re-Development Committee
« Reply #52 on: June 13, 2021, 07:47:17 AM »
Beautiful work Rick!!!  It looks simply amazing.

I feel like a complete slacker. I haven’t worked on anything railroad related for a while. Well…except for the speeder. But that won’t fit on our layouts :). Heheheh
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Re: Mount Union Re-Development Committee
« Reply #53 on: June 13, 2021, 08:18:15 AM »
Wait! You have a speeder? What kind?
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« Reply #54 on: June 16, 2021, 08:20:13 AM »
1940s S2 :). With some modifications to a Koehler 31 HP EFI engine and two 4 speed (2 forward, 2 back) transmission.
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« Reply #55 on: June 16, 2021, 09:47:17 AM »
Very cool Craig! I never knew this!

I have a 1940s steel frame (war production) M19 with a ROC popper engine. It is stored disassembled waiting it’s turn in the garage!
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Re: Mount Union Re-Development Committee
« Reply #56 on: June 17, 2021, 07:40:14 AM »
We need to talk Rick!  :)  Mark and I have been making decent progress and are hoping to have the system fired up this fall.
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Re: Mount Union Re-Development Committee
« Reply #57 on: July 05, 2022, 11:20:21 AM »
If you have not heard; the O Scale National Convention is returning to Colorado in 2023!  The four-day show, June 8-11, is less than a year away.  Great motivation to get back to work on Mount Union. 

Two planned iconic structures in town are the shared depot and the classic 50s architecture diner across the street.  My initial efforts will be on this diner.  In my mind’s eye, I see a small stainless-steel dinner with an eye-catching sign. Maybe a lighted, rotating sign or a roof top neon sign.  Large windows will afford great visibility for a completely detailed interior. This structure should visually anchor the downtown corner and contrast nicely with the traditional brick structures on this block.

The first test fit of the footprint and side walls allows me to visualize the fit and adjust.


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« Reply #58 on: July 11, 2022, 08:50:58 AM »
The basic shell is done.

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« Reply #59 on: July 25, 2022, 11:29:14 AM »
Basic roof and roof facia is finished.  Also most of the stainless steel style ribbed trim is installed.  Time to start on the interior. 

I have conferenced with Bob about some ideas for the roof top sign, but still need to do a little experimenting to decide which way I want to go. 

Rick Bacon
Windsor, CO