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Scale Model Review Builds | Southside Hotel, ITLA Scale Models

Mon, 2017-01-09 18:00 — Ron Pare

Carolina Craftsman Kits, Post Office [Page One]
Artitec Models, Shrimp cutter Boat [Page One]
RailScale Miniatures, Carricks Corner [Page One]
ITLA Scale Models, Cooper's Alley [Page One]
KCWorkshops, Jack em' up Tire Repair [Page One]
Artitec Models, RR Ferry Boat [Page One]
KCWorkshops, Bob's Bait and Beer [Page One]
KCWorkshops, Company Houses (3-Pack) [Page One]
KCWorkshops, K&W Butter Co [Page One]
ITLA Scale Models, Southside Hotel [Page Two]

I decided to get back into the mix and review some laser cut wood kits. The first is a real nice craftsman kit. But as they say, don't take my word for it. See for yourself. In this video I review Carolina Craftsman kits version of the Plaisto Post Office.

The other post in the forum was supposed to be on my blog. Instead I will link that post here Carolina Craftsman kit build

Kit Link: http://carolinacraftsmankits.com/products/post-office

Elemer's Foam Board with Cork as a scenic base material

Mon, 2017-01-09 15:13 — Bmry1905

I'm considering using Elemer's Foam Board with Cork as a scenic base material for my T-Trak-S corner modules. Foam board to be layered on top of 1/4 inch birch plywood top.
This is your usual foam board with one side foam and the other side very thin cork.
Elmer's Item 950180 (if interested on Amazon) comes in a 10 pack. Individual boards are 20 x 30 x 3/8 inch(s). Locally they are $5.99 each compared to $4.974, pack of 10 with free shipping.
I like the 3/8 thickness.

What material might hang slack like real cable?

Mon, 2017-01-09 14:08 — Wynnewood

The threads I have used to mimic cables on my ash dump and coaling tower do not hang straight up/down, and look goofy, bowed out and twisted. No way to put enough weight at the end without distorting the look. Does anyone have a different material that might work, or have I missed something in several trips to Hobby Lobby?

Larry S

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My wife can't believe that I am building structures!

Mon, 2017-01-09 08:50 — Long Haired David

Scenery - Structures

My full blog can be found at http://www.gmrblog.co.uk

No only do we have cows, we have buildings, people, junk, etc. I have never got this far before!

Buildings for Washington State

Mon, 2017-01-09 01:37 — Trucker78

I am about to start building a freelanced switching layout in N scale based in the Tacoma and Olympic Peninsula area of Washington state. I live way too far away to travel and go get prototype pictures myself. Does someone have a website or reference where I can get some pictures of modern industrial buildings built from the mid 80's to today that would be correct for the region. Any help would be appreciated.

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Colorado Fuel and Iron Limestone Loader

Sun, 2017-01-08 19:22 — Samart

Greetings Everyone,

Major Lurker here :) I thought that I would try out the new year on actually contributing something to the boards instead of just lurking. So here is my contributions to the boards.

CF&I Limestone Loader

Sanborn Map help

Fri, 2017-01-06 21:29 — Free-Mo Tim

Good evening all,

I'm starting a scratchbuilding project based on the building diagram below. There's one bit of information that I don't know regarding the drawing. There are two heights noted on the plans. There's a 12 ft. height on the "top" outline near the center. There's also a 22 ft.height notation near the lower left corner.