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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

And there's a damn fine view of the valley after it via train. (photo I took last winter during track inspection)

View of the river valley after Snoqualmie Falls in the winter. To the left, snow-covered trees. the right, mist/fog from Snoqualmie Falls.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Saw this going around so had some fun. Might try again later to see if my answers change.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Cookie! There are 2 at the museum I work at, 4012 & 4024. I'm using a 44-ton Switcher chassis as a basis. Its riding a little high so I'll be working that out.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

May have started another project. I doubt many will recognize what I'm trying to model. While there are very few good references to use, I have two samples I can source in person! Guess it right, you get a cookie!

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Was able to see the northern lights! Even somewhat with the naked eye!

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

What about the USA version of Percy takes a plunge. Fun detail, that engine is still around!

NPR 924 falling through a dock into the Puget Sound. (Preserved at the Northwest Railway Museum)

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Well, that's unfortunate... Bachmann no longer appears to sell their BnB chassis. I used them as the basis for 3 of my models, and once for a commission. Sure, I cut them down a lot and had to make a new motor housing, but still. They were very compact, and while not perfect, I liked them.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Uploaded my first paid model onto Printables! It's not train-related but designed for the Pokémon Trading Card game, a mini-tin insert with custom damage counters and storage options! interested? Buy one and print today! www.printables.com/model/138795...

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Week 1... Time to Party, Party, Party!

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Happy 80th anniversary to the railway series! Without it, I'd be living a very different life.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Look what I got! I reconzed it and had to get it. If you know DEAP railway series lore. You'll know why.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Picked this up the other day! Keep telling myself to start that one model, then I could recreate that one scene with my track.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Edited my Linktree. Removed Twitter from the accounts. I have privated my account and removed it from my phone. if you wish to DM me, please do so here on Bluesky or one of the other accounts linked here. linktr.ee/craftymodeler

Linktree page belonging to the account holder CraftyNerd

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Na, they're just more RWS accurate!

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Both nations have great locomotives. they're designed to fit their nations' needs. American locos were built for long-distance travel and easy maintenance on the field. British engines travel shorter distances, many working on shorter lines. they also look more fancy and classic. both are great

man taking a stand in a town hall meeting

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Ah, simpler times... It even had a ruler!

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Hey Nerd, have you got any silly ideas for models? One, the chassis would be easy. I've done it, what, 4 times already. No, What is it, Crafty? No, don't hack another BnB model. We'll see.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Just finished modding one of my GameBoy Advanced SPs to have an Audio Jack and a USB-C charging port. There are no specialty parts outside of modifying a USB-C board. Now for a fill peice.

Moded GBA SP with a headphone jack and USB-C charger.

Moded GBA SP with a headphone jack and USB-C charger.

View, the head phone jack.

Moded GBA SP with a headphone jack and USB-C charger.

View, USB-C port.

Moded GBA SP with a headphone jack and USB-C charger.

View, USB-C plugged in.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Bonsai! I've been wanting this set for a while... now for a place to display it... (Also, I got the spring petals made, too)

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

I may have Americanised it a bit, but my Oden turned out better this year! Did it with my cousins this year.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

A quick late-night painting. Wanted to paint my small NRM Diesel loco prints. These were scaled down to match my Mexican Train prints I also painted. So ya, these are small.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

My mom found a photo of me with my FIRST train set from 1999~2000. It was the James Goes Buzz Buzz set that came with a Buzz Buzz James and Boco. I still have them. Both show a lot of edgewear, and james no longer has his red nose.

Me (CraftyNerd), a few years old, playing with my TWR James Goes Buzz Buzz set.

James and Boco from the James Goes Buzz Buzz Thomas Wooden Railway set. Both are showing edgeware.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

A few months ago, I lost a keychain I printed. Well, found it!😅

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

But the true travesty... THE WHEELS WEREN'T QUARTERED! At least it won't be able to run or move with everything taped together.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Just finished assembling a metal model kit of an American 4-4-0 loco that I got for my B-Day earlier this month. Came out amazing!

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

A friend got me ATLA Imbalance for my B-day. My collection of the series is complete. But NGL, the cut-off at The Promise, feels off considering the last one.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

It's sometimes nice to get out early. Week 1, day 1 Santa train 2024.

View of Mt.Si and the sun rise from North Bend Depo.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Had to reset my X-mas tree train loop so my brother could take his tree. grabbed my Capt. Baxter, Lady, model along with an Aluminum Ore train. She doesn't get to run like this often.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Welp, the Cyclone bomb hit hard last night for my area... I already got a text about work related to the storm last night... this is going to be fun... Stay safe, everyone in western Washington.

A wall of red noting power outages in the west side of Washington state following a Bomb Cyclone hit the area (late Nov 19, 2024)

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

My brother and his fiance set up the tree a bit early this year. You can guess my request for the tree. Chose to run a few less frequently ran items.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

I'm having issues posting the video, but sometimes you just have to run silly trains.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

Morning of the last steam day of the year.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

STEAM DAY! Last weekend before she goes into the shed for winter.

Northern Pacific Railroad Switcher 924. Steaming up for steam excursions at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie, Washington.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

Dummy Unit I got to have run at a recent train show. (Was made for my 0-4-0 Tri-and clip)

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

A Lego group i see at a lot of local stuff is always a favorite of mine to see. Realy liked the bump cart one guy built!

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

On a DCC layout, I asked if I could set my dummy unit next to a stock thomas. They stopped it i compared them. Rather, noticeable difference.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

A Lionel group had some banger locos! A Yellowstone, big boy, a large Shay, and the largest diesel loco built! One guy runs British locos but didn't see him this year.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

I see this guy with a Z-scale group. I showed him a loco using a gandy dancer last year. This year, he brought his own he printed. I love the dinky Porter on it!

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

On Saturday, I was able to make it to my local train show! That's where I took images and videos of my models on a layout. This thread is some images of it.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

If you wish to make one yourself, Don't buy the bad 0-4-0 E2 reskin. Go to my Thingiverse page and download it there. Also, Share your makes of it if you do! www.thingiverse.com/thing:6803332

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Also, Here's a fun video of Hornby running at a local train show! This isn't my layout; I asked if they wanted to run it and for permission from the owner of it. A kind young man and has a nice collection of models. I'd link to him, but he doesn't have a social to my knowledge.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

I bought a used Tri-ang shunter and measured details for the best copy. But it needed changes. I lengthened the running board and top shell in spots to fit the Hornby Chassis

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

I did what Hornby Didn't. I've remade the original Tri-ang 0-4-0 loco to run on the modern Hornby 0-4-0 Chassis! with an all-new shell and not a reused E2 design. I was going to go for Polly, but I settled for Hornby at the last minute.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

Other than trains, I also play Pokemon TCG. I opened a pack and got this card. It's glorious. I also really enjoyed her character in the games. This card is priced at $75 online, her brother is ~$30. IDK why; probably because Girl.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 06/01/2024

Can't do video here yet. But I can at least show an image of my WIP Bachmann Percy chassis. It runs well in both directions. Will work on the noise a bit.

A Bachman Percy with a custom chassis more closely resembling it's Classic series shape.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

Lasering nameplates. Scaling can be a trial-and-error process. Especially when using paper.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

I went through some of my Pokemon TCG cards, and these may be two of my most expensive cards. at $125 and $150 I used TCGplayer to calculate the price of my cards. If you've been collecting Pokemon cards for a while, check through them. You may have something valuable.

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 14/11/2023

So glad this worked! Inspired by Awdrys Thomas, I base coated a segment gold, laser cut tape to shape/size, applied, painted over to a solid, and carefully removed them. It came out GREAT! Now to put a protective coating over it. (this was a commission)

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CraftyNerd @craftymodeler.bsky.social · 28/10/2023

On a whim, I looked up Avatar: TLA OST on iTunes, and I can't wait for it. That and the other 2 books OST's. I don't hate Fan uploads of the OST, but I will always say SUPPORT THE OFFICAL RELEASE!

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