Scratch-Built/Scrap-Built ~
A few examples of things I've been building in 1/48 scale from cannibalized broken toys, bits of electronics, mat board, watch bands, paper, paper clips, plastic, wood, aluminum, steel, etc., etc.
#ModelMaking #Oscale #Ogauge #diorama #ScratchBuilt #ModelRailroad

Port Arend, 1959 ~
Recently found a little jackhammer guy in a junque shop. Alas, he had no air compressor. Had to build him one from scraps. Now, he's trying to wreck my cutting mat. Luckily, he has no sound.
#ModelRailroad #Oscale #Ogauge #ModelRailway #Ogauge #diorama

Port Arend, 1959 ~
Most everyone calls him "That Red-Headed Kid" and like other 15 year-olds, he's crazy for cars. Laurette, who manages the Salt Box Inn, calls him "Son" and tries to get him to do some yard work, rather than ogling her guests' autos.
#ModelRailroad #Oscale #1948MGTC #1955ChevNomad

Port Arend, 1959 ~
Oh, there's Arnie now, in his plaid jacket and that weird blue cap he always wears.
#ModelRailroad #Oscale #ChevyPickUp #firewood #diorama

Port Arend, 1959 ~
Chet Haines' son-in-law, Arnie, was out at the junk yard today showing off his "new" 7-yr. old pick-up and sawing up some dead trees for firewood. "The kid's a pretty good worker", Chet concedes.
#PickUpTruck #Oscale #Ogauge #ModelRailroad #JunkYard

Port Arend, 1959 ~
Coming soon, The Bank. What does an O-scale modeler do when he finds an HO-scale tunnel portal in his junk collection? Well, maybe this. Just a facade so far. More to come.
#ModelRailroad #Oscale #diorama #structures #ScratchBuilt

"double loop horseshoe udpated", a compact O-scale (1:45) layout by MOAA built around a double horseshoe design. The plan incorporates a central crossover and several sidings, providing opportunities for passing, switching, and varied train movements.
#OScale #gardenrailway