Convention Countdown - 3 More Sleeps

I cannot remember what I did this week, it just flew through.  I did some printing off of some handouts for one of my presentations at next weekend’s NMRA Convention.  I also added the floor to my QR HO wagon.  I added the various pieces of text to the 'road over rail' bridge.  I started packing my travel boxes for all the stuff I need for my clinics for the convention.  On Friday I cut up the various pieces of styrene for the various Styrene Building Clinics, so the attendees can get a head start of their Clothesline builds.  The pallet build classes are easier as they require full lengths of various sizes of styrene strip.

I do remember that I spent some time doing scatter on my 90mm end cap for the NMRA Conventions 90mm end cap challenge.  I added some detail to it.  You will get a laugh when you see it and turn it on at the convention in the display room.  For those not attending I will add a photo of this entry next Sunday night.  On Saturday I pulled my 90mm end cap project apart and re-installed a length of pipe in which I positioned my controlling motor.  This was again re-positioned in the middle of the pipe.  My previous method of installation made the motor not totally upright and in the centre of the model.  It seems to be working much better now with this new installation.  The motor controls what I have on top of the cap.

On Saturday afternoon, I went over to Paul’s place along with Glenn and Kim and we packed the bags of loot for the NMRA Convention attendees.  I must admit that the contents are pretty good.  I was able to bring my bag home with me, and today I removed all the support infrastructure on an HO scale "QR Lamp Shed with WC".  It is a damn fine model!

Today I also put some finishing touches on my QR 2050 Class railmotor.  Sitting down to dinner tonight, I realised that I forgotten to put the driver inside the railmotor and install the handbrake wheel.  So I will conclude that work tomorrow.  I have packed up most items to take to the clinic they will be put into the car on Wednesday.

I have an Ops Session on Wednesday afternoon which should be great, I also have an open day on the Thursday with a dozen or so visitors coming and then we have 3 days of Convention.  It will be a Blast!