Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge

[e-paw]

Sorry to here about your loss Lester. The build is realy going well.

[Ralph]

Les,

I'm very sorry to hear about your son. My sympathies to you and your family.

Ralph

[eightyeightfan1]

Sorry Les about your loss.
Best wishes for the whole family.

[Lester Perry]

My Grand Son is 4 years old. My wife told him Wednesday evening about his Daddy. He already kind of knew, as I said before they were together when it happened. He came to my back door and got me saying something is wrong with his Daddy. His eyes are open but he wont wake up. He also said I think he is dead. I said this to tell you we had thunderstorms one evening. I believe it was Thursday. He told his Mother the thunder is his Daddy bowling in heaven. He then asked her if she knew what the rain is. She replied no and asked what it is. He said it is Gods tears because Daddy is winning.

[Steamtrains]

Only a child could come to that conclusion....Absolutely beautiful....made rain come to my eyes....

[Trucklover]

Les im not usually the type of person that cries, never have been. But as Gus said, that was just beautiful and it brought tears to my eyes for the first time in a long time. My deepest thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May your son rest in peace.

[Lester Perry]

thanks

[ocalicreek]

Les - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kids just aren't supposed to beat us to the grave. How old was your son?

Galen

[Lester Perry]

Les - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kids just aren't supposed to beat us to the grave. How old was your son?
Galen

He was 34 going on 6, just like his dad. Thanks for prayers they are much needed. This afternoon we received his cloths and personal belongings. Makes me ask, does it ever end. :cry:

[tetters]

So sorry to read about your son just now Les. Very heartbreaking.

[Lester Perry]

Well Its time to get back to the hobby. Haven't done much with the challenge. But I did try something new to me. Not perfect but not bad for first atempt. This might not technically be part of my entry but it is part of my overall project. Please be kind, not completely finished.





I still need to add the car numbers and the data

[Lester Perry]

Okay times up I'm not finished but here is what I have.



Here is the bridge to connect the silos to the plant but no piping yet.



Now a pic of the top with some guy standing on the walk way. I guess it is obvious now why there is a rail at the end of the walk. I am working on a jib crane which will go there.



This is an overall shot with the boss walking across the area. he's not very happy because this should have been finished by now.

And now for some points. How about a fly by look at it.




and finish it with some previous pics

[ngauger]

Nice!!!! I'll have to see it in person during the "Tour" months Yes, If you're not "Officially" on the tour, I'll contact you

[Trucklover]

wow thats some great work Les!! Man that staircase really makes it stand out, i love it!!

I also like the Gern Cars your doing, they look good. Post some pics when you get the data on them

[tv_man]

Nope. Certainly no place for LPBs with a fear of heights. A work safety official might also have a thing or two to say.. Nice job though