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New to Site - my old iron
Hello! Getting back into the hobby after having all my stuff in boxes for 20 years: feel like Rip Van Winkle!
Calling all BIG brains - help needed on curve radius determination
I'm now working on the upper track of the alcove expansion and I've run into a problem on trying to figure what radius is necessary to continue the track from the existing area. The reason that I need to know the radius is because I want to use Fast Tracks (one of MRH sponsors) "Sweep Sticks" track laying tools and they are purchased in specific radius. I thought about just making up a number of templates (using cardboard or 1" foamboard) and through the process of trial & error trying different ones until I found a radius that works.
Friday Fun Videos
I am posting a "Fun" video. Per Joe's sujestion I purchased Sony Vegas Platinum editor. It is a GREAT program. I made this video to try and learn the functions of the program. It has a pretty good learning curve.(Thanks to you tube videos for help in making the movie) I have had a fun time doing it. The video is in the name of fun only. There were no Mac or Jonsey that I know off.
Hope you enjoy it.
A solution for a problem... TVD solution retired, ISE successor?
Dear MRH Team,
I have a layout design/control issue, which I need a solution for.
I _think_ I know how I'd deal with it, but in the spirit of being "open to new ideas/options",
I though I'd run it past the brains-trust here.
Richfield RailRunners
Hello All, Our 5th week of work and we ave about a 3rd of the layout up. Last week we built a 3 turn helix using spline roadbed. It looks GREAT and the trains move up and down perfectly. This week we are going to put electrical drops in and continue laying track.
The "Greater Nickel Plate" Lives!
Have finally begun to make progress on my layout. Am using luan sheathing for the backdrop (see photos) and have managed to get 80% of the work done. Table is 52 inches in height and 30 inches in depth. I've tried make the best use of the space available given furnaces; doors; laundry and even electrical outlets. Hence, the layout consists of a point-to-point design with a small port area at one end.
PVC pipe used for tanks?
Hello All,
I was wondering if PVC pipe could be used as Chemical tanks on the layout. And if so, what size would be good for HO (W, and Height) and does anyoine have a PVC pipe into tanks for dummies I can borrow?
I am trying to make a Chemical plant, but I kind of want to do it, and not use a kit....or so I'm thinking right now..... lol.
Many Thanks,
Ernest
Handling 90 Degree Corners...my Trials and Tribulations with Forced Perspective
With extra time on my hands I've been making progress on my railroad. With my engine house progressing and my new lights installed I wanted to experiment with building flats and forced perspective. I spent a couple of hours playing around with this today and I have to say it's the hardest aspect of the hobby I've encountered so far.
Alcove Expansion - Part 3: Curved tunnel portions
Now that the lower track mainline portion is nearly complete I need to complete the tunnel before starting on the upper mainline since it will cover the lower mainline for a distance. I made the straight portion of the tunnel out of 1" foamboard but need a curved section on either end. There are many ways to do this, but I decided that I would try a new (at least it's new to me) process that I thought up using mat board covered with plaster cloth. You can see the process here: http://richlawnrailroad.com/?page_id=129<
layout building
Ok guys I would like to know I building my layout and need to find out with the bench work do you use all plywood for a base or do you just cut the plywood just for the track and then use 2 inch foam as the scenery base. Its seems to me that it would be a waste to use plywood then 2 inch blue foam on top of it. and if you use all plywood for the base then how do you make hills and creeks and rivers. Thanks for all the help guys
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