Pre War Garage

[Ember]

Yup. And the ones that I'm told look like Prince Chuck.

[FootScoot]

Very, very nice. I'm lucky to finish projects. Haven't quite got to the diorama level yet. :)

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[Ember]

It comes down to knowing they are there.

I always intended to put a couple of little hidden jokes on the track. But couldn't get to the spots to do what I wanted. Was going to have some paintings and a flickering fire in one of the caves.

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[Ember]

(chuckle) Ahhhhh... Yes. I have a few photo-etch goodies stored up that fit in the same category. GrabitStix are the answer. And a magnifying loop, preferably with lights. And just enough coffee. And perhaps ambient music in the background. This is not a time for heavy metal, matter how much of a fan you may be.

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[Wolseley Hornet]

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[Ember]

It just keeps getting better. The lighting is so moody. Brilliant.

[whitworthnut]

Thanks Ember. It is very reminiscent of a place I used to take my orphans to. It was a garage called English Motors run by a bombastic British "engineer" accustomed to commanding colonials. He had two Bahamians doing the work, both of whom became good friends of mine over the years and who eventually took over the shop. The surviving partner retired about 5 years ago and returned to the Bahamas. I only found out recently that his father was a long time premiere of one of the islands and that despite the humble surroundings of the garage, he was a very wealthy individual. His gentle eloquence and quiet dignity should have been a giveaway.

The garage was tiny and cluttered with dimly lit corners hiding all manner of treasures to explore. It was always an experience to visit and I never minded waiting if he was busy with another customer.

[Ember]

It's a crying shame that such places are disappearing.

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[dreinecke]

Peter - totally fantastic work. You are really making me think about getting back on my track now...

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