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Tutorial on static grass
Hi friends!
I bought myself a static grass applicator about a year ago and started out by making grass on my layout.
It was easy and fast, but the result was not very realistic. So... I tested, bought new grass and tested. Watched Youtube tutorials, read through forums and made new trials, until the result started to look good.
I made a short video tutorial communicating what I learned so far, so maybe if you´re thinking about start with static grass, this might be a short-cut to a better result from day one.
Shapeways Sawmill
I model the fictional Springwater sub of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway on Vancouver Island circa 1950. If you have ever been to Vancouver Island you will know that my layout could never be complete without a sawmill so for years now |I have been on the lookout for HO sawmill machinery that would enable me to freelance a mill similar to the steam powered McLean Mill near Port Alberni. This is a preserved mill which operates every summer with a fascinated crowd of onlookers that often include my wife and I.
Installing a Walthers 90 foot DCC turntable
I am in the process of installing a Walthers 90 foot turntable. I have the hole cut as per the template and it is very snug. It will be mounted through 1/2 in. plywood with 1/2 in. homasote on top of that. To those who have been in my shoes--do I want it to have some breathing room or leave it snug. My fear with being too snug is warping the plastic turntable pit. Any help would be great.
Robert Gross
My Projects
I have most of my diesel builds available on my Fotki account. You will find anything from an M-420 to a C-430 there. You can click on the slideshow button to see the photos full size. Why did I build a C-430? Because none was available until I finished mine. Please enjoy the builds.
http://public.fotki.com/dieseldetailer/ho-diesel-projects/
The DM&IR Railway 1:87
Welcome!
This blog is dedicated to following the construction of my new HO Scale Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Layout. I have built a few in the past but this one will be the pinnacle of my efforts.
I will be updating this blog frequently with new progress on the layout. I am currently in the Design Phase and Will upload a photo of the design.
Super Trees Review
Trees, One of the probably most boring if not dreaded repetitive tasks needed for model railroading. So what solution is there one not extremely expensive easy solution is the Scenic Express Super Trees. With a little bit of patience and practice you can get a few dozen done in less than an hour!
The materials used in my review:
Weathering with Mike Confalone: Project 5-GT covered hopper
The Spring Is The Thing . . . .
that kept the Tortise machine from operating the turnout properly. I had to disconnect two others; lesson learned and applicable to work on the other (right) half later this year. Many thanks to all those who took their time to make suggestions - - all of which were helpful. Now, with track down and tested, turnouts wired and tested; it's time to start on my favorite part - - SCENERY!
ThingMaker: A really cheap 3D printer
OK - 3D printers are getting REALLY cheap. I don't see any performance specs here. They are advertising a "toy" so it isn't important to Mattel.
Anybody know more about these?
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