tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post8169573961400331697..comments2024-02-17T00:28:59.867-05:00Comments on Hedley Junction: There is a Time for Everything...Matthieu Lachancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06812873374306516493noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-11898152149349815522020-03-28T14:20:41.864-04:002020-03-28T14:20:41.864-04:00Take care to Stephen! Yes, cardboard and paper are...Take care to Stephen! Yes, cardboard and paper are the most overlooked materials out there. Cheap, versatile, easy to paint, etc. I use them prominently. It's only a matter of learning how to work with it so it doesn't warp in the long term.Matthieu Lachancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812873374306516493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-28034780862686194152020-03-26T13:19:39.641-04:002020-03-26T13:19:39.641-04:00Don't overlook cardstock when you are thinking...Don't overlook cardstock when you are thinking of alternate materials. Well said, and stay safe. Stephan Wintnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09097066149352497438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-16871766472728198652020-03-26T10:09:37.640-04:002020-03-26T10:09:37.640-04:00Thanks Eric! Indeed, we underestimate how these ma...Thanks Eric! Indeed, we underestimate how these materials can be recycled again and again. When we take our noses out of catalogs and online stores, things around us gain new qualities we didn't see before. Your recent efforts have been quite an interesting exercise in recycling a layout, structures and rolling stock. Each time we revisit a model we did in the past, we improve on it. This is a great occasion!Matthieu Lachancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812873374306516493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-35835634832426104112020-03-26T09:10:20.253-04:002020-03-26T09:10:20.253-04:00Thanks very much for sharing this, Matthieu. And I...Thanks very much for sharing this, Matthieu. And I have shared some of your thoughts for awhile - way too much acquisition, consumption, competition in this hobby that should be more like music - collaboratorive.<br /><br />I've been doing lots of repurposing - mainly styrene as you mentioned. You can't kill this stuff! So I add skins to buildings, and disassemble old ones into new - because there is a time to break down and a time to build up.<br /><br />Since I retired a year ago today, I've had these thoughts for awhile and it's all about finding a balance, feeling purposeful yet grateful, as you are.<br /><br />All the best!<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-55261878912552430942020-03-26T08:44:10.470-04:002020-03-26T08:44:10.470-04:00Thank you Mike! The new project proves to be as co...Thank you Mike! The new project proves to be as complex as your hopper project. Doing and redoing things once, twice or even thrice, learning in the process, but never taking shortcuts!Matthieu Lachancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812873374306516493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-42259364571585390002020-03-26T08:42:47.842-04:002020-03-26T08:42:47.842-04:00Thanks Chris! Great to read you on such a subject....Thanks Chris! Great to read you on such a subject. The new project, as you know, is a direct complement of Hedley Junction thus it will be shared here as being part of the whole project of modelling Murray Bay subdivision. As I said, this project is a canvas. Each day I look at the layout, I'm starting to see things I didn't the day before. Sometimes scrapping what I did the day before because is doesn't look right. This is not a typical basement empire and thus I have the freedom of "wasting" time on it. I also thought about putting the layout on the cabinets and now, it feels this should be against the stone wall as an art piece should. ;-)Matthieu Lachancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812873374306516493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-22165215785983650822020-03-25T19:56:11.635-04:002020-03-25T19:56:11.635-04:00This is indeed a beautiful sentiment, and ties in ...This is indeed a beautiful sentiment, and ties in very strongly with many of your posts about simplicity in modelling.<br /><br />As a species we have acquired the means to feed the starving, slake the thirsty, improve health and control birth rates, yet have squandered this chance and people still starve and endure hardship. A pandemic was inevitable at some stage. Nature’s revenge can be terrible and indiscriminate, as those who are pointing fingers will find out.<br /><br />Stay safe and look after yourself!<br /><br />Bon chance, mon ami!Simon Dunkleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524485143477411155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-3445703309702145062020-03-25T19:14:31.480-04:002020-03-25T19:14:31.480-04:00Much encouragement to you Matt.
Mke.Much encouragement to you Matt. <br /><br />Mke.Mike Cougillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09564049885150899945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-77504028136352205072020-03-25T12:24:35.433-04:002020-03-25T12:24:35.433-04:00I'm speechless. This post is something beautif...I'm speechless. This post is something beautiful that rewards on reading. It's only as I read your work that I'm reminded of just how rare commentary like this is a part of our media. We need to change that. It's so refreshing to read the hobby described in more human-centric terms and how you relate to, or connect with, your work. <br /><br />I find it particularly inspiring your ongoing approach to re-imagine models and re-purpose them. Our hobby treats most of the models like a race to acquire too much but then treats it all as disposable when it's time for the next exciting thing or "something better". That wasteful approach just isn't sustainable. I'm reminded, so often when I read your posts, of what it was like when I was starting out in the hobby and how we "made do" with the models we had. Recycling old models for new purpose was a requirement because I just couldn't afford to replace things - the money just wasn't there. Further, working in N scale, what I wanted just didn't exist anyway. The idea that we can assign a magical formula to model railroading and the result is happiness will never work.<br /><br />I'm intrigued to see updates on this new project but only when you're ready to share them. <br /><br />Re-reading my comment I should have stuck with my opening line. I'm proud of this blog post and your approach to this hobby. It was with that same pride I've been sharing this with my friends both within the hobby and external to it. It's exciting to have something written in the hobby, about the hobby, that represents its potential in such a mature and creative voice.<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br /><br />Chris<br />princestreetrailway.cachris mearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790754794833979653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-6556946217141368792020-03-25T11:18:51.849-04:002020-03-25T11:18:51.849-04:00Thanks Chris! It came as a surprise to discover Ji...Thanks Chris! It came as a surprise to discover Jim was a follower. I'm humbled by this, his work as been a source of inspiration for years. Indeed, I've hoarded kits and projects for years. I recently when though the collection when I installed the cabinets in the new hobby room last week. I found a lifetime of projects I completely forgot about.<br /><br />I hope the best for you too! Happy modelling! ;-)Matthieu Lachancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812873374306516493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-42983242778553017892020-03-25T11:16:20.494-04:002020-03-25T11:16:20.494-04:00Thanks Geof! My best wishes to you and your family...Thanks Geof! My best wishes to you and your family too.<br />Matthieu Lachancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812873374306516493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-90243038937188516792020-03-24T16:33:27.584-04:002020-03-24T16:33:27.584-04:00Hi Matthieu - I heard about you & this blog fr...Hi Matthieu - I heard about you & this blog from Jim Dufour. Having Crohn's as well, I know a little of what you're going through now. The main thing is to stay in and stay safe. In the meantime, you're doing your hobby and that has a lot of value, especially given this "gift" of time to do it. If you're anything like me, you have at least a small backlog of kits and such & I'm doing my best to "knit from stash" which is how the knitters describe it. Taking advantage of this time to get to the parts of the hobby I never seem to have enough time to get to. It certainly makes the staying home a bit less difficult and stressful. Here's hoping it does for you too - and here's praying for improved health and continued safety. Best, Chris Adams (aka "The Valley Local"")Chris Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052818057825432279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807818366755087334.post-69489167760150349832020-03-24T10:42:54.074-04:002020-03-24T10:42:54.074-04:00Amen! Well said, and my prayers for you and yours...Amen! Well said, and my prayers for you and yours,Geof Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116332697708271493noreply@blogger.com