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streamline resurrection - the bigger diesels / cab units (II)

Sun, 2014-10-19 10:24 — aerotrain

Locos - Rolling stock (general)

UP F-7 in 1"-scale built from a Maxitrak-kit upgraded with additional details

Amtrak F40PH Phase III in 1"-Scale

and mated to a MHC (used as an operator's car)

streamline resurrection - the bigger cab units (I)

Sun, 2014-10-19 10:19 — aerotrain

Locos - Rolling stock (general)

Well, not absolutely 'streamlined' but in it's tradition:

Krauss Maffei's KM4000 CC in 1" -scale

starting with a rough glass-fiber shell

reshaping and adding cut-outs

more details

Taylor George model kits

Sun, 2014-10-19 09:59 — Deemiorgos

Is anyone on this forum familiar with kits made by George Taylor. I've yet been able to find an image of one of his kits or completed kits on the net.

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New project: A free-lanced D&RGW branch line in HOn3

Sun, 2014-10-19 08:36 — Verne Niner

Guys, I am planning for my next modeling project, an HOn3 layout depicting a free-lanced D&RGW branch line located in Colorado. I have a small space (EDIT: 8.5' x 9' spare room) and want to build a modular layout that can be disconnected and moved when necessary. The equipment I will be running requires a minimum radius of 18", but I want to try to keep it to 24" wherever possible...meaning around-the-room may be a better design for my space. Anybody tackle a similar project who can share their suggestions and thoughts?

Mt Washington Cog Railway LEGO set

Sun, 2014-10-19 06:23 — ybandell

Like the thread that was started last week giving people the opportunity to express what is missing from the RTR locomotive market, the LEGO company actually has a site where people can submit ideas for new sets.

One of the sets currently trying to make it to 10,000 votes for a shot at becoming an actual set, is a build depicting the Mt Washington Cog Railway: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/77539

What to do.....

Sun, 2014-10-19 05:47 — lestuder3

I am freelancing a shortline that went under in the 80's. I would like to paint some of my motive power in my own paint scheme, but I do not own an airbrush, nor do I know how to use one. I am also on a tight budget and I doubt I can afford to have someone else do the work for me. I thought about choosing a very simple scheme (1 color) and doing the job with rattle cans, but I don't know how good it would look. Does anyone have any suggestions or maybe a rattle can technique that will look good?

Lyle E Studer III