Modeling topic

Double Slip Switch

Fri, 2019-11-15 08:16 — Tim Fahey

I have a couple of double slip switches in my layout. For operating sessions, I'm thinking I should do some kind of visual quick reference on my fascia in front of the switches for people who are not familiar with the operation of one. Wondering what any of you have already done that has been helpful. I use the Peco throws built into the switch, no switch machines. Thanks.

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Soil Color Website

Fri, 2019-11-15 07:31 — rjung

I came across this website for soil colors for the continental United States to use as a resource for choosing a base layout color.

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/survey/geo/?cid=nrcseprd1423827

I assume the 5 cm depth maps would be considered the soil surface.

With all the color variations in monitors and printers, it may not be very realistic but I found it interesting.

Ralph

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DCC Specialties PSX-1 Question

Fri, 2019-11-15 06:37 — Scott Forbes

My railroad is an end-to-end dog bone type and I use DCC Specialties PSX-1 circuit breakers with Tam Valley power boosters in each power district (one at each lobe of the dog bone and one in the middle. All of my turnouts are servo driven and are all controlled using JMRI through an NCE PowerCab (the PowerCab doesn't do much more than put signal on the track).

Building the Mission Bungalow Part 2

Thu, 2019-11-14 19:47 — xboblove

Scenery - Structures

In this episode we'll be putting the details on the basic structure.

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USAF paint match vehicles in the 60's & 70's

Thu, 2019-11-14 17:05 — alaskatrains

I need some help finding a hobby paint that will match the USAF Strata Blue used on vehicles in the 60s and 70's. I have a couple USAF flatcars that I would like to add some loads of air force trucks and will need to paint them.

Thanks, Rodney

Rod Stewart tells the UK about his hobby

Thu, 2019-11-14 15:18 — ianm42

It is well known in the US that singer, Rod Stewart, is an avid Model Railroader and his layout has appeared in US magazines. However, until now, he has kept it pretty quiet in the UK.

In the summer, on a major BBC magazine type programme, he did mention that now he had finally completed his layout in L.A. he could get back to making music. The presenters were not overly kind to him, and gave him a toy train set. This sort of derision is probably the reason he had previously decided "I don't want to talk about it" *.

Testors Glosscote Application - 1161X

Thu, 2019-11-14 07:36 — sanchomurphy

Hi everyone,

I am looking to apply Testors Glosscote with my airbrush to a few freight cars. I was unable to find directions though. Can someone help answer the following questions:

Airbrush Air Pressure?

Thinner Options?

Thinner Ratios?

Airbrush Cleanup?

Thanks ahead of time.

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Scrapyard Crane

Thu, 2019-11-14 07:11 — SBrooke

Scenery - Structures

I've been looking high and low for a decent crane for a scrapyard scene. I stumbled on some cranes while looking on the internet and found out they are hard to get. I stumbled on them in an eBay search and just thought I'd share the link for those of you looking for a descent crane as well:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-KDW-1-87-HO-Scale-Diecast-Material-Handling...