Jaz, that wagon painting is brilliant. The scenes in post 3133 look real. Where did you get the fencing from that is visible in that post as it really adds to the scene? In response to your question about modelling the inside planks could you design a grid/table of small rectangles on the computer, print them out and stick them to the inside of the wagon. I suppose you could print these in colour or just the outlines and paint between the lines.
Kal, nice job with the kadees. Just one question, I assume you are using point motors and accessory decoders to control your points. I was wondering which manufacturers equipment you use for this as DCC point control will be something that I will investigating before too long.