Website update from Dave

Hi everyone.  It has come to my notice that some of you have been patiently dealing with an “unusual” looking website.  (And probably laughing to yourselves that these clowns really don’t know what they are doing.)  What I mean is that to some of you, pictures and columns of text appear in “different” places than what I see when I’m editing or adding things.  Many items appear shoved over to the right or just generally out of line.  What I found out is that when we constructed the basic bones of this site, we did it on a wide, flat panel, rather than a more traditional monitor.  That means that the ratio of width to height of my display is not necessarily what you may have.  Normally, the computer, monitor & operating system, deal with this and you can’t tell the difference.  That may or may not be what is happening with your display.  I am going to try to modify things on this end so that this website look great to everyone, not just those with wide format screens.  This will take a while since much of the HTML code of the website will have to be replaced.  (And I’m still a novice at doing it.)  We appreciate your patience as we tackle this task.

Dave Miecznikowski

EXCITING NEWS

Today marks another milestone in the expansion of our ability to provide you with the best in cardstock models and texture sheets.  There is an announcement on the HOME & TEXTURE pages, letting you know that all of the textures you have enjoyed, can now be purchased on line and immediately downloaded.

Many of you have asked for this feature and even though it took us a while to figure out how to make it work,  IT”S DONE!

If you go to the “TEXTURES” page, you will see the usual thumbnails that have been there since we started.  BUT now, when you click on them, in stead of just getting a bigger picture, you get a much bigger, better picture and “ADD TO CART” buttons that you can click to purchase the texture.  Clicking on any of the buttons will take you to a “SHOPPING CART” page and from there you may purchase the item either with Pay-Pal or a credit card.  Those of you who still wish to pay by check or money order will have to use our “CONTACT” page to email us for instructions.

Please note that while we really try to get things perfect right from the beginning, we know that “stuff happens”.  If you have any concerns or difficulties, please contact us immediately and describe the situation so that we can make it better.

One of the big advantages, to you and us, of this additional feature, is that we can now make more items easily availabel in a lot less time.  Very soon you will see textures show up that you haven’t seen before.

And speaking of more items, start watching the “MODELS” page.  Downloadable kits will be showing up very soon!

Thanks for your continued support.

Dave & Thom Miecznikowski

P.S.  10:03 PM, 04/18/2010  I just finished making the Mercantile downloadable

10:45 PM, 04/22/2010: The Silver Sity Mine Building and the Roadside Stand are now downloadable.

12:51 AM, 04/24/2010: Plant #2 is now downloadable.

05:17 PM, 04/24/2010: Jefferson Ice Co. in now downloadable.

02:12 AM, 04/25/2010: Yard Shed, Insulbrick & Frame Garages are now downloadable.

This is our new HOn30 Traveling Display Layout

Every structure that you see on this layout is either one of our card stock kits, available on DVD or something kitbashed from one or more of our kits.  The train is also made from card stock and kits will be available later this year.

Clever Models LLC Traveling HOn30 Display Layout from Dave Miecznikowski on Vimeo.

New from Mark Witten

I have too many new pix to post so I’m going to space them out. here’s an update on the “steeple cab” build by Mark Witten.