Scenery and structures
Making the CV Parker Truss Bridge Fit
I am attempting to squeeze in a three span Central Valley Model Works Double Track Parker Truss Bridge onto the layout.
Bridge track on through truss?
I have some ME "bridge" track (basically: closer tie spacing than standard mainline track, and includes the extra rail to make a guard rail). I know that trestles use this kind of track, and deck bridges generally. Would the same be true of a through truss bridge?
Add realism by ballasting your tracks with integrated roadbed
Hi!
I have found that Styrofoam sheet sidings of the track with integrated roadbed both fixes the track in position and adds a good amount of realism to the scene. In addition the track remains free from glue, paint and is preserved in state as new. Very good for both future layouts and when it´s time to sell the track pieces second hand. 
Making trees
I saw a video on making trees with woodland scenic armatures, twine and coarse turf. Here is the results I got. What do you think?
Installing Vinyl flooring for a backdrop
I saw a video a couple of months ago on how to install vinyl flooring as a backdrop. I thought I had tagged it on my desktop for future reference but to my surprise I didn't. I was wondering if anyone can send me a video link so I can get my layout up and running?
How to create thunderstorms
Looking for the way to create thunderstorms on my painted wall scenery. any advice would be much appreciated.
BillGraf
110 volt static grass applicator
3 or 4 years ago I bought the 120 volt negative ion generator from Electronic warehouse. I had, somewhere on this PC, a detailed article on how to build the 120 volt unit. Now after two days of looking I can't find it. The article used PVC piping and a plastic tub for the grass. The instructions on both the construction of the receptacle and handle and the wiring were very specific and well detailed. I don't remember the author's name.
While on the Subject of Fascia
Jim has another thread going on the color of fascias, and I have other questions on the subject, so started this thread.
What method are most folks using to apply the paint? Brush, roller, spray?
If one is spraying, it seems it would limit you to a rather narrow selection of colors (assuming you're using rattle cans . . . can't imagine using an airbrush for such a large area).
If brushing or rolling paint, then I assume the logical choice is to simply use wall paint in whatever degree of sheen (or not) that you want.
Fascia color/paint
I am nearing the point where I am going to start mounting hardboard/masonite fascia to bench work. I've noticed that many layouts will paint an appropriate color on the fascia to compliment the type of layout they have and us a color which also does not draw too much attention to it either. Some older examples I recall include Rick Rideout's Henderson Div L&N, David Barrows Cat Mountain, and more recently, Rob Spanglers WP 8th Subdivision.
How common were containers in the early 70´s?
Hi guys,
I am currently planning a small HO/HOn30 mine layout and was wondering how common containers were back in the day. My idea is to use a 20´ as an office. Would it be plausible?
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