Speedwitch Media Bx-34

 It's been 4 months now since I decided to cease my business operations with Yarmouth Model Works and YMW_Modelu. And I have to say it was a very good decision for me.
Gone are the stresses associated with running a small business in vastly uncertain times. Now every morning starts with, "What do I want to do today?", vs "What do I have to do today?"

I've been able to get more done on the layout, as well as some modeling projects for the pure joy of building great models.
One of them is this beauty from Speedwitch Media

ATSF Bx-34

 https://speedwitchmedia.com/product/p126-atsf-bx-34-duryea-cushion-underframe-modified-aar-box-car/

 This Mini-kit as to be one of the most detailed offerings I've ever seen.
A Fully accurate Duryea underframe, almost 70 parts go into the underframe alone.
Etched ladders with detailed rungs and mounting brackets, etc

The model was a challenge, but well worth the effort. The instructions are well written and guide you through the trickier processes. A normal resin kit I could get ready for paint with 8-10 hours of work, I've built almost 2000 over the years. This model took a good 40 hours. 

I am already started on my next Speedwitch project, the C&NW PS-1. It too has some challenges, but that where the fun is.
I'm very much looking forward to seeing what Ted releases next. I have some inside knowledge on upcoming projects and there is some really cool stuff looming.

 And in other news;
After more than 40 years of struggle, I'm finally getting relief from a chronic pain issue I have as a result of an accident when I was in college. I had a fall of about 20' and damaged my feet, and until very recently no treatment offered any relief including opioids.
I recently learned about a wholly different approach to addressing chronic pain,
Spinal Cord Stimulation
https://www.pain.com/en/chronic-pain-solutions/spinal-cord-stimulation.html
Basically a device is implanted near the spine which sends electrical impulses that interrupt the pain signal to the brain.
I had a 3 week trial period and have been approved for a full implant, surgery likely in January. Which will allow me to spend more time on my feet thus getting more accomplished on the layout.
So excited!
Happy Holidays everyone