A new direction?

Since last post, omscaler has been successful at making a new window construction technique. Once again, we are delighted at bringing new methods to make The Omega Scale Railway more realistic. Also, two of the entry doors have an improved method as well. The other two are represented as simple plank doors. This is in keeping with the design of these small houses. Next will be wall assembly. The roofs will need special treatment to show a weathered appearance. The excitement is building.

Speaking of excitement, you, the reader may be asking, “What about the new direction mentioned above?” Well, dear reader, as this post is being typed, omscaler is sitting very close to some new equipment. This is a new laser engraver/cutter. Assembly of this cutter was just completed yesterday. The next phase is acquiring software and then learning to use the cutter. Omscaler is definitely keeping the fingers crossed. Both for performance of the new laser and being able to use it effectively. If this is successful, omscaler anticipates that better rolling stock and structures can be made. And be made more quickly as well. Working with high hopes, omscaler

 

Dare I say, still plugging away?

 Yep. Twelve of one size window and two of another. It is all about the details. As one can imagine, when one works with very small measurements, accurate measurement is critical. This is a way of life on The Very Small Railroad. It is what gives us an edge over other modelers in this scale we believe. As I write this post, I am still working on making and hanging windows. Another part is the window trim. That is coming soon. Some ideas are waiting to be tried. Hopefully, these will work. Then doors, wall assembly and roof. See you up top, omscaler

 

Merrily we inch along

 Hello again readers. Here on The Omega Scale Railway, we are in inch worm mode (once again). The reason is that a new windowpane method is being developed. These windows will be the next step up in detail. And, as many of you know, research and development take time. Hence, we inch along. The new method is already showing much promise in the test unit. Also, a different method will be tried out by the time of this post. This will give omscaler more options for structure details. Always improving, omscaler

 

A new motorist in town

The McCorkle family is now the proud buyers (through a used car loan) of the 1939 Oldsmobile Business Coupe. This will make life easier for Gerald. A little information about the car. The business coupe has an upholstered bench behind the front seats. This provides a place for luggage or samples. Hence the term “Business Coupe”. At this point, Gerald will often drive unless wife, Melissa, needs to go grocery shopping during his shift. Jerry, Jr., will be on the rear bench. Mrs. McCorkle will sit and hold baby June in her lap. What could be safer? Anyway, it is hoped that the Olds will be the first of many vehicles in Murphysboro. See you down the road, omscaler

 

Persistence wins!

As of last weekend, omscaler was able to get the results hoped for. This is as great a relief as it is a milestone. The two final ideas won the day. Results, though not perfect are very workable. This outcome will open the door for further progress on The Very Small Railroad. Omscaler is planning more vehicles as well as more modern locomotives. The locomotives will include streamlined types. Hence the need to make compound curves. Onward and upward, omscaler

 

Less than perfect?

Did I say successful? On closer inspection, the cast needed to be better. And also, the second cast needed to be better as well. Omscaler has not given up. And he will not give up. We have two ideas to work with to overcome the problems. We are almost there. More news later. Omscaler

 

Milestone reached!

Last post we were trying to complete a mold master. We did that and then casting was started. I say started because, as of this post, the fourth casting mold should be complete. The learning curve went nearly vertical. Omscaler was hoping that the curve would not flip back on itself. Fortunately, we did get a successful cast. The casting was not perfect, but the earlier results were unworkable. Now, all that is necessary is that a small tweaking here and there and we are good to go. Updates coming, omscaler