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Add super realistic corrosion using secret Pro-method
Hi! :) The video this week shows how super realistic corrosion can be added to any plastic surface with a really simple method. The resulting surface can be studied under microscope without flaws.
This method is also a foundation for applying more advanced methods of detailed weathering, which will be covered in future tutorials. Here´s a link to the video:
The Cats Are GONE!!!
I have been away from the hobby for a bit, due to family. Our daughter returned home to finish college, We support all our children in their endeavors. Unfortunately she came with two cats. We love our daughter, not so much the cats.
Blue box and such. Classic rolling stock photo album.
Recent posts make it obvious many of us have a soft spot in our hearts for those old kits. Wooden, cardboard, metal, or early plastic. They have a certain charm that never models can't capture. Post your own old favorites here.
Shinohara old turnout DCC friendly ??? Is this the good way to do it ???
Find so much discussion about how to make turnout DCC friendly and especially old Shinohara turnouts, I have modified this pictures as a basic schematic for gaps, jump wire , and powering of frog and points.
Just ask to know if it's a good schematic or if you have remarks because I would share this schematic for help on the forum.
Thanks for your remarks,
The picture of a Shinohara turnouts show how I think to do it.
Scale Sound in GP10s
I have two Iowa Interstate GP10s that will work my small branch line and I decided to have Scale Sound Systems install their acoustically designed speakers. For your listening pleasure here is a very short video. I'm certain the prime movers will sound even better in person.
Each engine has a different 16-cylinder 567 file and I'm told they sound great together.
The Chicago Central unit is for an eventual show module to be built later.
Building White Metal Model Vehicles
I'm looking for a video... and maybe someone here can help. (The Professor usually has information like this)
Anyway, I have a stack of white metal vehicle models... "Woodland Scenics", "Wheel Works", and the newest one I just got is a "Gould Fire Engine" wagon made by "Scale Structures Ltd." back in 1976 (according to the well yellowed instruction sheet)
cleaning track
Does anyone have tips for keeping the track & rolling stock clean and running? Seems I can clean the track and still get gunk all over the wheels that were clean when I put a loco on the track 20 minutes ago!
Interesting Flat Car Loads from the 1970's
I've been sorting through photos that I took in the early to mid 1970's. Here's some interesting loads you could consider modeling:
1) PRR 469384 - Altoona PA, September 1975. A flat loaded with what appears to be an fresh Alco locomotive truck. It was on an westbound train arriving Altoona.
Bob
Omaha
Rivet Counting and Overall Quality
This subject came to mind recently as I have been working on a 3D print project for a group lately modeling a prototype structure to the 1/4" as accurately as possible in HO and N scales.
Why are so many modelers focused on rivet counting when it comes to railroad equipment/structures and then pass on so many other details, particularly with structures and scenery? I have requests to model HO and N scale padlocks for folks that don't even have scenery on their layouts.
Version 3 of the STS freight car forwarding software released
Version 3 of the Shipper-driven Traffic Simulator is now available and ready for downloading. Click here to view the STS introductory web page which provides an overview of the application and contains a link to the software and documentation files.
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