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FINAL TEAR DOWN
this is the final video of my tear down to my peavine sub. it's hard to type with one working hand. i'll let the video fill you in.
comments are welcome
thanks for watching
SPECIAL THANKS TO ERIC HALL ( IMRRO.com) FOR DOING THE FIRST VIDEO OF THIS PROJECT.
i also want to mention the great service & care that was given to me at the Phoenix VA
BLMA Signal wiring help
Hi everyone, newbie here! I am currently building my 7' x 13' layout. The signalling application I am struggling with is either side of the passing siding I have on the layout. Basically, either end of the siding, I wish to install BLMA signals. Searchlights at one end and the new 'darth vader' signals at the other (I enjoy taking photos, so the mix is best!).
May '13 - comment on stripwood staining fixture
I looked at this article with great interest, being that I'll be handlaying HO track on one or more modules (code 70). The method sounded really good until Mr. Napper said he had to stain the ends of the ties once they were cut. That was a real turn-off for me. It's too much work.
I thought I'd share my method, not that I think it's better or anything, but it's what I've found is cheap and works for me. Caveat: I have tried this only on balsa ties. I have not yet tried it on basswood. I have also not read extensively on staining methods for ties.
Painting Wheelset
I hate cleaning paint off of wheel treads after they're weathered. Instead of cleaning the paint off with a solvent, I tried masking them this time. Just curious, what's the easiest method you've come up with for making sure wheel treads are paint-free when the car is ready for the layout?
-Hunter
Hanging By a Thread
Worked on some signs today. While assembling the liquor store sign I ran into trouble getting both sides hung. So as an experiment I left it that way. Not sure if I like it yet or not. I want a seedy rundown neighborhood not an abandoned one. I want to avoid making a caricature out of this model.
Till next time
Matt
Thunder and lightening
I am adding a short branch to formerly unused corner real estate. The spur will serve a mine. (Named "Seven", for the number of height-challenged miners who toil there.)
The area is only about 2' x3'. It is in a little alcove, and has a gloomy feel to me. I intend the sky color, clouds and general tone to reflect this. Now I wonder if an occasional thunderstorm would not fit in too. Short scenarios of dimming overall lighting, thunder rumbling, lightning (strobes) flashing, then the sound of heavy rain. Then rain tapers off, and lights come back up.
Track plan problems
After many weeks doodling designs on a pad I am no closer to solving some issues with my half built layout. So I was hoping the brains trust here mind be kind enough to offer some suggestions.
A number of years ago I started the process of designing and building my layout. The design, a simple folded dogbone, with a couple of small stations and the ability to extend later. The space was a single car garage.
BLUE SKY
Road trip to Rocky Ops this past weekend to run trains. Three videos to follow in coming weeks. But to end the discussion about sky please note why I say I have a Blue Sky railroad. This should save you a lot of time painting your Sky. Light at the bottom and dark at the top. This makes it very Simple.
Shelf layout with crossing and interlocking
I am ready to start on a new layout and have about a 12 foot bedroom wall I can use for a shelf layout. Now, I already know of most of the online sites that have good examples for these, but can't seem to find anything suitable for my particular needs. First, I am a retired railroader and enjoy switching, but I also have had a lifelong interest in signals, interlocking, etc., etc.
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