johnson county dhs – The Hills Line

Bondo

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 by James McNab, posted in Construction

One of my aesthetic goals for The Hills Line was to create a seamless fascia. While that serves absolutely no purpose towards the design or operational intent of the layout, it does help create a more pleasing appearance to others, regardless of their familiarity with the prototype. I originally used joint compound to fill the … Continue reading Bondo

My Own Personal Waterloo

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 by James McNab, posted in Design

"Every man meets his Waterloo at last" -Wendell Phillips- A quick glance at The Hills Line at the start of 2023 finds it in a mostly completed state, at least on the Iowa City side of things. I consider the Maiden Lane section finished, knowing that there will always be additional details to add. The … Continue reading My Own Personal Waterloo