Scenery and structures

New cast iron whistle signs and cross bucks available in HO scale from Lake Junction Models
Bill Hoss has just released some cast iron cross bucks and whistle signs from the Mopac standards book; he also done a M-K-T whistle sign as well. Here's where you can order: http://lakejunctionmodels.com/Catalog-6.html
Weathering Structures
I was reading the instructions that came with the craftsman kits I received from FOS Scale Models and found that I have a few things to acquire before I can build the kits.
One of the recommended supplies is weathering powders or chalks.

Building Mockup Material
Hi all-
I'm looking to start putting some building mock ups in place on my layout this weekend and wanted any suggestions on materials to use. Ideally I'd like to keep the amount of interior bracing I have to do to a minimum so my thinking was that I would pick up some foamboard (the posterboard, not the insulation) or gator board but I'm open to any suggestions.
Thanks!
~rb

Model Tech Studios Kits
I am curious if anyone has any comments on this line of kits, specifically O scale. Do they go together well, are the instuctions good and most important-are they worth the rather highish asking price for a non-wood kit?
Thanks,
Peter
Other Uses For Negative Ion Generator
What are negative ion generators actually used for in the "real" world? Rather than trying to get one from Australia, maybe I could get one from another piece of equipment that I could find locally. Likely would cost less as well.
Doug
Ho Scale vehicles
Recently i have been adding to my collection various types of automobiles,pickup trucks,semi trucks,trailers,etc.
What has been a some-what confusing expierence for me.First of all there are alot a finely detailed replica's avaliable by various manufacturers at various levels of detail,and various levels of price$$
How-ever considering the actual price you pay for a peticular product vs it's actual material worth(I hope i explained that right?)
Tree update
I posted some pics of conifers I made about a month and a half ago using Joe's technique from his scenery clinic and the bonus footage with Pete Vassler at the end of DVD 5. I've been practicing quite a bit and did some experimenting to try to take 'em to the n

Molding Compound
I have recently tried a couple of mold making compounds one worked but was expensive one was cheap and did not work well . Would any of you that have made molds for replication pass on your thoughts
DC Snr

Modeling scenes in a fog
Has anyone modeled a scene in the fog?
I model the DM&IR, and a portion of the layout is the tracks down the hill into Duluth, MN and out onto the ore docks in the Duluth harbor. Anyone who visits Duluth with any frequency will encounter the weird weather changes brought on by the hill and the cold waters of Lake Superior. It can be 80 degrees and sunny on top (Proctor ore yards, for instance), and in the fifties, foggy, wet and dreary in Duluth proper.
Tinting Envirotex
Scenic Express sells dyes for tinting envirotex and when the time comes to put water on a layout I'll happily order some, but is there anything else that can be used to tint envirotex with good results? I only ask becasue I'd like to try some things with water on the diorama I built without having to buy the dye today.
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