Modeling topic
Cutting long sheets straight
I am curious how people do this. I have an exacto miter box, in fact two, one that will hold about 2" wide strips and one that will hold about 1 1/2". One is plastic and came with a finer razor saw, the other uses a bigger and less fine razor saw.
When you want to cut something down though that is long but wider than will fit in a mitre box, how is the best way to do it? I've been trying several ways and I have gotten pretty good, but I wish there were something more like a miter box or guide for longer cuts.
Grades in Hidden Staging
I plan to run 16 to 22 car trains with 2 six axle locomotives. (Kato)
What is the maximum grade you would consider in hidden staging for a train this size?
Operations on the Dames Point Railroad
Posted a new video of an operating session on the Dames Point Railroad. Follow along with the crew of A-215, The Magnolia, as they drop off and pick up some cars on the route.
Switch-Works Staining Ties
This video focuses on how I stain and distress ties. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling "Museum Standard" track featuring wooden ties, metal tie plates, etched frogs and machined points.
Switch-Works Tie Plates
This video focuses on the etched metal tie plates that come with the "Ultimate" turnout kits. It explains what the tie plates are and how to cut them.. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling "Museum Standard" track featuring wooden ties, metal tie plates, etched frogs and machined points.
Switch-Works Laying Ties
This video shows how to use the Switch-Works tie jig to layout ties for a #6 "Ultimate" turnout. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling "Museum Standard" track featuring wooden ties, metal tie plates, etched frogs and machined points.
What have you guys done with my wife?
... So my wife says "Why don't you work on the patio until the sections can go in your train room?" I'm not sure who she so, despite a room built for my hobbies" I am now taking over the patio. I's like 85 degrees up there during the day anyway.
curved staging track
hey guys, my first post here, love the magazine. i am building a simple switching layout in ho scale on a 80 inch hollow core door and i will need a curved staging lead to have enough room for switching. what would be the best way to build this as simple as possible? thanks, dan
R,G,B Color Components Of Santa Fe Structures Question.
I'm trying to to find the chromatic components R,G,B (red, green, blue) for Santa Fe structures, for a printed building project. Does anyone know the RGB values for the yellow siding, green trim, and red roofs?
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