Scenery and structures
Large stadium lights
A friend wants some stadium lights for a model he is building. He bought a couple of pre-wired SMDs and showed them to me and asked what I thought. I told him he was going to have a fortune in pre-wired lights, not to mention a huge wiring mess. He asked what I suggested and I showed him the festoon SMD lights on eBay.
More pics to come in the next post. Just curious what others think?
Creating water ripples
I am nearing the completion of the river on my layout. I am using Envirotex Lite for the basic river. I would like to follow it by having small ripples rather just a glossy mirror coat. I have seen a few videos on You Tube, but I would like to know if anyone has had good results in creating ripples and what your technic is.
Large Industries
Just brainstorming here to see what ideas other folks have for large multi car industries that could, should or have been modeled.
I have seen these before (brewery, paper mill, steel plant and auto plant) so lets see what the rest of you have for ideas or that you have done yourselves.
Oh and if you've done one of the industries I've already mentioned lets see those pictures too... 
HVAC Detail parts...Sweet!
A friend of mine on facebook shared this link to this company that produces these HVAC Detail parts.I have been searching for literaly years to find a product like this to add detail to my future layout structures.Sorry if this has been posted already. https://www.rustystumps.com/HVAC-Fittings.asp
Static Grass Applicator
I am considering on purchasing a static grass applicator. I have found that the two major brands on the market are the Noch Grassmaster 2 and one manufactured by WWS. I would appreciate any recommendations, pro or con on either of these two or if there is even a better one. I have built my own fly swatter applicator. It’s ok for a small area or for short lengths of grass, but I would like one which has more capability without spending unnecessary money.
Modern (post 1980) Office / Apartment Building Kit?
Hi,
I am building a 3' x 4' urban traction (trolley/tram/light rail) module in HO. It will be basic double track (street track from Steve Smith / shapeways / https://www.shapeways.com/shops/DESIGNDYNE ) loop with an intersection turnouts (from Reichert / Proto87 Stores) that allows cars to stay in the loop or go to other modules. The inside of the loop will be a city block. I am looking for modern (ideally post 1980) office or apartment building(s) to put on the block with some older style structures.
Grade crossing crossbuck made with 3D-printed jigs
3D printing isn't just for items you see. It's also good for making jigs to file and align parts. Two are needed: one for filing dados into the sign post while the other is to align the post, sign blades and (if needed) multiple track sign. This one is in HO for a Santa Fe prototype suitable for the '30s and '40s.
Walther's Rotary Dumper
What is the maximum length of a hopper that will fit the Walther's Rotary Dumper?
Cass W.Va Company Store dimensions...
Dear MRHers,
By any chance, does anyone happen to know any basic dimensions of the Mower Lumber nee Cass Lumber Company Store building in Cass W.Va? Even a guide window dimension would help. I've poured over both online and hardcopy pics but can't seem to get a guide height or width dimension which syncs-up
- The dimensions of the clipboard planks
- Dimensions of the 2nd and 3rd storey windows
(as compared to various laser-cut and styrene windows in my "modelling warehouse")
- Dimensions of average floor/ceiling height
Stuck in a mental tug-o-war...
So I am currently modeling a protolanced Pacific Electric branch based on the Santa Monica Airline just west of Los Angeles. I live in Casa Grande, AZ, 40 miles south of Phoenix.
I originally started a layout based on the area that I live in, set in the 1980's, but I have backdated my layout to the 1950's and moved it 400 miles west to the Pacific Coast.
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