Blogs

MTH PA/PB DC Conversion to ESU LokSound

Thu, 2017-06-29 19:12 — duckdogger

The ESU website is an excellent resource for product information and installation assistance for the Select family of decoders. If you are using the LokProgrammer V4.0, you will find its support literature there, too.

The ESU LokProgrammer speeds the task as it employs macros to set some functions which otherwise would require multiple CV entry. Similar to Decoder Pro, which also works, it interfaces through your computer once you make the easy connections and download the free software.

Tapering 3/16 wood dowels for log buildings and tree trunks

Thu, 2017-06-29 18:23 — jackanf54

Tools, tips and tricks

So i was jumped about how this is done by someone on facebook. So that being said, trying this method of tapering dowels can be dangerous, if you are not comfortable with power tools and your hands than this may not be for you. ( NOT OSHA APPROVED). I go thru a pair of gloves about ever 6 packages.THat does give me enough logs to do a few buildings. So the taper is from 16 inches scale on the but end to 10 inches scale at the top.

Deadwood Theater under construction 1876

Thu, 2017-06-29 07:42 — jackanf54

Prototype information

So i felt like sharing some of my modeling techniques. This is a prototype of the Deadwood Theater in Deadwood Gold camp, Dakota Territory June 15th 1876. At this time this building was under construction as you can see, the facade is not complete, when this is mounted on the diorama it will have a scaffolding in front with guys putting up the siding.

HO Scale Deadwood Gold Camp, Main Street June 15th 1876 diorama

Wed, 2017-06-28 20:46 — jackanf54

Prototype information

One of my other projects. Deadwood Gold camp diorama. This is just a few shots of what will be many buildings.

Five Week Construction Sprint

Wed, 2017-06-28 20:07 — Matt Goodman

Personal journal (editorial or commentary)

Everyone knows that there is nothing that focuses you on work that needs to be done like a deadline. My deadline was an upcoming neighborhood home and garden tour on which our house was one of the destinations.