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"It's
Been
A Tough Two Weeks"
Those of you who have tried to reach us by e-mail or placed orders through PayPal have something in the way of an "explaination" coming as to what's been going on around here for almost two weeks. Despite the many years of good service from our computers our primary unit (the one on my desk, the one that hold the files, processes the orders and so on) was apparantly hit by a "bug". We tried the usual fixes, dowmloading and running diagnostic software... always making small strides... but never fixing the problem. After bring our machine to our local computer guy he did what he could... we did NOT want to do an "F-disk" (dump everything on the machine) to clear the hard-drive... but after a few days we saw no alternative. At this point some essential programs have been re-loaded and the ones we haven't been able to locate have been re-purchased and are awaiting delivery. The bottom line is that we were essentially manning a ship with no motor, oars, engines or whatever. While things were getting done it was at a snails pace (and admittedly got very frustrating at times). Well, the computer seems to be working again, but we've ordered a new one anyway (we buy one pretty much every year)... so, in a "nutshell", we apologize for any lack of service on this end. Now you know why. Stay tuned... we're gonna be having some fun. JIM MOONEY, LEN LEDNUM, NANCY & ART FAHIE & THE CREW OF BAR MILLS |
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These
two photos were taken "earlier-on", before the completion of the
diorama. Featuring the new "tip-out" windows by Northeastern,
some new interior castings, and one of the several stacks of
as-of-yet unpainted resin tires we made sure that even a smaller
building like this had plenty of detail. |
You
might want to note the "interior" faces of the freight doors.... these
feature detail as well so they can be posed in an "open" position.
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The Barn On Rt.20...
A "Most-Unusual Kit"... (HO Scale) This
time we've taken yet another unique
approach to our structures. This barn is a direct reproduction of
a prototype... yes, it was located on Rt. 20...
(we just won't tell you on which Rt 20 !).  Here again...
if you want the "same stuff" we don't have it.
While we can't always re-invent the wheel we try to add a little
"twist" of something different in each kit. This time around ?...
full interior laser-cut framing... board-on-board construction...
BUT NOT JUST ANY board-on-board... we had these specially milled with
one side of the boards unsanded so we'd be able to get a "rough-cut"
look when assembling the building. Never been done before ?... we
don't think so either !
The windows & doors are laser-cut this time around... and the laser-cut shingle strips (and there are a lot of them) will keep you busy for hours ! Here again, this kit will be available on directly from Bar Mills. We know this is a "special" one and won't fit everybodys layouts... but we though it was cool.  This
board-on-board construction technique will let you
leave-off as many boards as you want (or don't want) to. Make
this building really decrepit... or keep it more in the period you're
modeling. Don't want to add a window or door ?... just cover-up
its' opening. Pretty straight-ahead.... and very creative !
Don't let this visual simplicity of this kit fool you... it takes as much laser-time to make one of these kits as it would take to produce 2-3 average kits in the same price range ! Structure Dimension : 9w x 3.5" Deep "The Barn On
Rt. 20" (HO Scale)
Available On Directly from the "Source"... "Bar Mills Direct" $89.95 + $5 shipping within the US |
"Old Man Hart's"
Is Now Available As A "Stand-Alone" Kit.... Built for us
by master craftsman Mark Doyon, this special issue
of the smaller decrepit structure that originally was part of the
"Hart's Transfer" limited-edition kit is now available on its own
! Use three types of roof covering, throw in some cool laser-cut
windows & freight doors, add a few castings and some craftsman
skills and you can have something that probably looks like noting else
on your layout ! This is a kit for the creative person... the
older & uglier it looks
the better we like it ! Our little diorama measures 7.5" x 8.5"... come to think of it this would make a great office/shed for a junkyard ! "Old Man Hart's" (HO SCALE) Available On Directly from the "Source"... "Bar Mills Direct" $69.95 + $5 shipping within the US |
 N/HO size #0133 $10.95
HO/O Size #0233 $12.95 Two of our new series of
billboards aere now available. These WILL be available through
your local store but have not shipped as of this time. With finer
details & more unique "architectural styles" than ever we guarantee
this new issue will not look like the billboards we made popular all
those years ago.
If they can't be better...
why do them at all ?? |
 You can't tell by looking, but this billboard is actually double-sided... when we said we were looking to do something "new"... we meant it ! N/HO Scale # 0131 $9.95 HO/O Scale #0231 $11.95 |
| SCHMIDTCHEN'S RIFLES
& FIREARMS (HO) (Approx. 11Still Available))
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SOKOL'S
MATTRESS & FURNITURE CO. (HO) -ALL ABOVE SOLD OUT-
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| HURST
BOILER
&
WELDING (HO) |
PINKHAMS
PALLET
&
KEG CO. (HO) |
| "WEATHERING
POWDERS" |
"THE LOWBOY
TRESTLE" (N/HO) |
"LOBSTER TRAPS" (HO/S/O) |
| "COVERED
STAIRWELLS" (N/HO) |
"WHITE METAL
DETAIL CASTINGS" (HO) |
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| "INSTAFENCE"(N/HO/S/O) |
"SHINGLES" (N/HO/S/O) |
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