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MichaelT

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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #105 on: December 31, 2013, 12:17:37 PM »
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Great updates Mike,

Ipad looks good. A couple quick things (if you haven't already gotten them).

You can get an Ipad connector for a music stand (what many church worship teams use to hold their Ipads for music) to hold your Ipad up and steady.
Also, have you considered getting an external mic for your videos? The sound is good, but a lapel or headset mic would bring out the narration much better.

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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #106 on: December 31, 2013, 04:53:23 PM »
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Quote from: MichaelT on December 31, 2013, 12:17:37 PM
Great updates Mike,

Ipad looks good. A couple quick things (if you haven't already gotten them).

You can get an Ipad connector for a music stand (what many church worship teams use to hold their Ipads for music) to hold your Ipad up and steady.
Also, have you considered getting an external mic for your videos? The sound is good, but a lapel or headset mic would bring out the narration much better.

michael

Thanks Michael , I have actually considered both but need to order them. Went looking today with no success.
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #107 on: December 31, 2013, 05:51:05 PM »
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Good progress .. I would consider putting your woods furniture where you have the oil dealer now .. like you stated .. and keep the front of the layout with lower height structures ..
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #108 on: December 31, 2013, 06:56:34 PM »
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Quote from: John on December 31, 2013, 05:51:05 PM
Good progress .. I would consider putting your woods furniture where you have the oil dealer now .. like you stated .. and keep the front of the layout with lower height structures ..

I like this idea as well. It looks like the Woods furniture would fill that space up quite nicely.
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #109 on: December 31, 2013, 08:22:32 PM »
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Quote from: John on December 31, 2013, 05:51:05 PM
Good progress .. I would consider putting your woods furniture where you have the oil dealer now .. like you stated .. and keep the front of the layout with lower height structures ..

I will likely do just that. The more I ponder that move the better I like it.
Thanks , Mike
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #110 on: December 31, 2013, 08:23:37 PM »
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Quote from: MichaelT on December 31, 2013, 06:56:34 PM
I like this idea as well. It looks like the Woods furniture would fill that space up quite nicely.

Thanks Michael me too.
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #111 on: January 01, 2014, 10:09:32 AM »
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Mike,

I like your plan to declutter the layout by removing track.  While some think that more track equals more trains, I am a big believer of less is more.  A layout will look more realistic, if the temptation to avoid a spaghetti bowl is avoided.  Besides, your plan to add industries will improve operations, while becoming even more realistic looking.   Nice job.  The ACT RR looks great.

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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #112 on: January 01, 2014, 10:43:42 AM »
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Love the addition of the helix to staging. It been great watching the evolution of your layout over the years. Those GP60's running around are not bad looking either.  :)
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #113 on: January 01, 2014, 12:47:49 PM »
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Quote from: davefoxx on January 01, 2014, 10:09:32 AM
Mike,

I like your plan to declutter the layout by removing track.  While some think that more track equals more trains, I am a big believer of less is more.  A layout will look more realistic, if the temptation to avoid a spaghetti bowl is avoided.  Besides, your plan to add industries will improve operations, while becoming even more realistic looking.   Nice job.  The ACT RR looks great.

DFF

Thanks Dave , I did let the track get the best of me before and I hope this will de-clutter the layout.
Thanks , Mike
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #114 on: January 01, 2014, 12:48:43 PM »
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Quote from: Smike on January 01, 2014, 10:43:42 AM
Love the addition of the helix to staging. It been great watching the evolution of your layout over the years. Those GP60's running around are not bad looking either.  :)

Thanks Smike , working good so far !!!

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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #115 on: January 07, 2014, 02:36:14 PM »
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Well gang , here is a very short scenery update on the ACTRR. I am making slight headway on the conception.


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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #116 on: January 08, 2014, 12:31:33 AM »
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Here is what I got done today.





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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #117 on: January 08, 2014, 08:52:38 AM »
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HUBBA!

That's HAWT Mike!

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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #118 on: January 08, 2014, 09:48:10 AM »
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Rock castings are lookin' good!
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Re: New ACTRR
« Reply #119 on: January 08, 2014, 09:50:36 AM »
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Quote from: Philip H on January 08, 2014, 08:52:38 AM
HUBBA!

That's HAWT Mike!

 8)

Thanks , I think , I am happy with it so far.
I am sorry but what is HAWT ? I know I should be able to figure it out but I am getting older all the time!

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