After a getting a used Canon 50D two years ago, I just discovered there is a neat preset available. When I use it for layout pics, I set it for an aperture of 22 for maximum depth of field, ISO 1000 to shorten exposure time, and a custom white balance to correct color. Invariably, when I go outside or take other kinds of pictures, I forget to reset the camera for more general purposes. So I usually mess them up, then when I go back to layout pics, I forget one or more settings.

.......and how you painters out there handle painting the smoke box silver. Do you paint the whole thing black first then mask the boiler, running boards and in my case the air pump and then spray the silver? What about the handrails and stanchions, head light and stack? Do you hand paint the silver?

Since Joe has closed the pandemic topic, lets start  showing what we are doing while stuck at home.

Lots of photos, please.

I'll post my contribution with photos and information later today or tomorrow after I set up some photos of what I'm working on right now.

Let's be positive and take advantage the opportunity to use our "home hobby shop" full of stuff waiting on us to use it during this time.

I like the idea of moving targets on my turnouts.  I tried this before, but without too much success.  So, this is a story of my latest efforts.  I would also like to see what others have done to accomplish the same, so please share your results.

John