Scenery and structures
How to model screen mesh.
Our club is planning on building a model of Canadian Pacific's SS Minto paddle wheeler. The boat had a fine mesh screen around the upper deck to keep stuff from going overboard. Does any one have a suggestion for modeling this material. See the photo.
Windows and Doors for Scratchbuilt Structures
I am looking to scratchbuild some structures for my layout (HO) and need to know where the best place is to get doors and windows for these structures. A couple of the structures I will be working on will be a small fire department, a motel and a few small town businesses.
Thanks in advance
S.O
dirt road
What would be the best way to simulate a dirt road that has had used motor oil sprayed onto it to keep down dust and pack it down? This was very popular to do before environmental concerns outlawed it. Can anyone suggest colors and correct texture?

Using Taskboard & Taskboard to scratchbuild bridge vs kitbashing with CV/ME Parts
I don't have the specific prototype bridges chosen yet. Much will depend on the what the prototypes did from the late 1800s to early 1910's for bridge construction in the Northeast. I am protofreelancing, and much of the backstory I have created has my railroad acquire certain right of ways in eastern PA instead of the B&LE, Erie, and Pennsy. So I am looking at many of their types of bridges, and will extrapolate my own. What I wish I had in all these books on modeling Bridges is an actual book on prototype bridges in the sense did each railroad have a pa
Ideas for roads on a layout
Hi, I need some advice on roads. I will have one main road and 2-3 side roads. I would like feedback on roads from kits versus building your own and materials to use.
Thanks
S.O

How to manage the profile edges of taskboard
On this forum, Michael Rose most likely is one of the more qualified persons to ask this, but I am asking all who have used Taskboard, when you need to laminate the pieces to gain a desired thickness, what are some techniques that hide the laminated edge.
How to make a roof
I am scratch-building a small shed from Evergreen styrene and Grandt Line Windows, and have hit a brick wall: The roof. Is there any way to make a decent roof for a small clapboard structure without running out to the hobby store? (Hour plus trip...)

Shiny vehicles
Does anyone have a foolproof formula for taking the shine off of scale road vehicles and farm equipment? Dullcote spray knocks down the highlights but it takes a lot of tedious masking around the clear windows. And sometimes it seems too thick, no matter how much care I take in application.

What's on your workbench ?
Haven't seen one for January. So here goes.
I've spent all day designing and laser cutting this building. So far the frame is done. I know Michael R can whip one out in minutes, but I'm an amateur. I think I'll call this Richard's Fine Furniture.

60´Gallows turntable in HOn3
Hi!
This is my new project.
The Model Masterpieces D&RG 60' Gallows turntable in HOn3.
I will also build the Como Roundhouse to complete the scene.
The drive for the turntable will be a step motor with full indexing. It is a system developed by a friend of mine and very fool proof!
[:)]
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