It has been passed so long time after my last update.

Recently, I have been trying to develop N gauge controller with PIC and Micro LCD panel (4D display).
It has 4.3 inch display and VVVF sound generator. Of cause the model train is driven by this VVVF signal generated by PIC PWM.

I hope you enjoy it.

A happy new year to you !

A Happy New Year !

Exchanging a new year greeting cards is Japanese traditional good culture.

Actually more than 100 greeting cards I have sent at the end of Dec, then will receive about 100 cards from my friends

These cards are decorated with unique / original illustrates by senders like Christmas Card.

It is fun to see these illustrates at the beginning of new year.

Here are samples of traditional design for your reference.

This year is "Sheep Year". So we put some illustration related to seep.

Also, Mt. Fuji, Cherry blossom, Cline, Pine tree, Bamboo, Plum tree are symbols of LUCKY and Treasure.

Continue to trip to Honolulu.....

Before we moved to Honolulu, let me upload some photos of Kennedy Space Center.

Space shuttle was hung down from the roof, and it was so big and impressive.

These rocket engines are so mechanical, and I love it !

Enjoyed a sightseeing in Honolulu with my wife. We took a bus to see many view points in a island.
Also had a tasty food such as Thai and Vietnam in the restaurant near by.

It was just Christmas season, so there were many decorations in the town.

I love these Asian foods !!

Vacation in USA

We have stayed in USA since last Friday.
The first place was Orlando where I have been many times on the business trip so afr.

We stayed at Holiday-inn express & Suite on the international drive.
This hotel is new, so clean and convenient.

We enjoyed Universal Studio Florida.

There were so may "ride attractions " to enjoy.
This is the Harry Potter.

And we met Dr. Brown who you know well in the BTF.
Still he was fine !!

Then we went to Kennedy Space Center next.

It was quite impressive to see the real space air craft.

Next, we will move to Honolulu.....

Renault Alpine A110 Plastic model in the diorama : Maiking small parts

I have just started to make small parts rather than building up a car itself.
After setting up engine case on the chassis, I tried to make some small parts which will be set on the roof carrier.
They could be a wood box, a brief case, gas tanks, water tank, fire extinguisher, tents. brackets etc...

Firstly, I made some of them.
Are they looked realistic ??

Renault Alpine A110 Plastic model in the diorama

Renault Alpine A110 Plastic model in the diorama

After building up my F16C, my idea is to try Alpine A110 car with some little modification such as putting some goods on the roof carrier in order to trip (drive) on the safari road.

I drew a picture of my idea.

Maybe a big wooden box, a water tank, a gas tank,a tent etc ... would be carried with him, putting on the roof carrier to travel.

I'm not sure how this idea will go, but let me try.
For this idea, I wanted to have a driver figure in 1/24 scale.
Fortunately, Fujimi Model is selling this.

This is very simple figure kit including three drivers model and one race queen.
But unfortunately there would be no chance to utilize this lady at this time.

Finished to build F16C plastic model !!

Finally I built up this F16-C kit after putting many slide marks on the body and wings.
Then did basic painting by spray color.
After that, some additional weathering was done by blush.