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FREIGHT HOUSES

Mon, 2013-04-22 00:28 — Big Paul

Hi everybody

I have almost finished my first layout, but some buildings are still lacking particularly the freight house.

Since I'd like scratchbuild it, I'm looking for some drawings or similar.

Can somebody help me?

Thanks a lot for your help!

Greetings from Italy

Paolo

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Unusual Request: Cost of things in the 1950s?

Fri, 2013-04-19 12:28 — Patrick Stanley

I have an unusual request. On my layout there is going to be a business named "Seat Cover Charlies" who sells seat covers in one of these do it all 50's type stores. There used to be one near when I grew up, hence the name. What I need is, What did a set of seat covers for a car cost in the mid 50's? I was 6 at the time , I have no clue. My best guess would be around $20.

Any body remember or have any clues? I'm modeling the left coast if that makes any difference.

Thanks.

Patrick - Espee over Donner

Scale Model Animation 4 – Critter Guidance, Sensors, & Fun

Tue, 2013-04-16 13:34 — geoffb

Model animation—bringing models to life—adds enormously to the interest and enjoyment of any layout or individual model! This time I show how The Crane Critter finds its way, using a simple application of a terrific magnetic sensor that modelers of all kinds should really understand. I’ll point you to some parallels in robotics—now don’t get scared off – that might give us modelers some new ideas for our layouts, and why scale model animation is different… and the same! Maybe scale model animation taken to the limit is Micro-Robotics?

Scale Model Animation 3 – Teaching The Crane Critter How to Crawl

Sun, 2013-04-14 17:48 — geoffb

Model animation—bringing models to life—adds enormously to the interest and enjoyment of any layout or individual model! In this installment I revisit The Crane Critter. In this installment, we begin to teach The Critter how to crawl, when, and where we need it to go!

The Crane Critter with a new? Coat of paint ready to go!

How to test your patience & possibly loose your marbles...

Sun, 2013-04-14 05:51 — JLandT Railroad

Like to find out how to do both?

Well I can say that if you attempt to build from scratch a HO scale wall light from "nengineering" then you will be tested in both categories and may loose both for sure!

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Thoughts on forced perspective?

Sat, 2013-04-13 20:48 — Michael T.

Walthers Chip Loader

Sat, 2013-04-13 19:05 — steamfan1211

Scenery - Structures

Just spent some time assembling the Walthers Chip loader. I decided to test fit it before painting. I discovered a slight issue. As can be seen in the two photos below. The older Walthers chip car fits nicely. The ExactRail car does not. When I install it at the mill I'll have to pack it up and disguise the packing with a good cover of wood chips. I'm glad I discovered this before installing it as it would have been a pain afterwards.