These arrived from HLJ today. Oddly, I received an email this morning say that they were scheduled to ship from Atlanta, GA, on 3/6. 
Jim
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probably because YOUR kit order is still shipping. That is MY kit order 
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Well, I’ll build them & let you know how they are.
Jim
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I have that Merc in the stash but its not going to get built anytime soon so would love to see you work your magic on it.
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Well, I don’t know about “magic”, Michael; but I’ll give it my best shot.
Jim
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We had a 2 day Model Train Show and Swap Meet here this past weekend. I scored a rig that has a very personal connection. Around 10 years ago I missed this same model at this show by about 5’. Never expected to see another, except collectors specimens on e-bay which are too rich for my blood.
The winter of '58-'59 my father sold out of a Veterinary practice in NW Illinois and we moved back to Ohio. I spent that winter and early spring living on my grandparents farm in the south central part of the state. There, at the ripe old age of 5, I learned to drive. I learned to steer while sitting on my grandfathers lap and as I got bigger and could operate the clutch and brakes while standing up I was allowed to operate certain equipment in the fields. When I got big enough to reach the pedals while seated I was able to operate more complex machinery and haul grain and hay wagons on the highway. Needless to say, for a big city kid growing up in Cleveland, yearly trips to the farm were hog heaven.
Several years back my wife commissioned this painting as a Christmas present. Walnut Grove was the 500 acres my grandfather farmed. While the model is great, it is the man behind the model, my grandfather, who is really important for it is the people and the connections that you make in life that truly matter.
Tim
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Lovely story of golden memories, Tim! 
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Yes, indeed a great memory you have there. Also, love the painting of the tractor in the snow. Whoever painted it shows his great talent. Thanks for sharing!
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After picking up the Farmall H (posted above) I cruised E-bay and bought the following.
This one is in much worse shape as it was apparently dropped at some point. The important thing is that all of the pieces are here including the light bar which is missing from my first “H” purchase. Now we see about getting some 3-D printed copies, put the original piece on the first tractor and rebuild the second tractor. We will then commit the ultimate sacrilege and make this one look like the 15 year old work horse I remember.
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Not today, but yesterday I picked up a package from the Post Office from Spot Model in Spain. Great service! Some Decalcas detail parts and a Marco Moto Designs jig. Been wanting the jig for awhile and finally bit the bullet.
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