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Whats on your workbench - Oct 2018
Figure I'll get this started (sine I have something to show... in the comments, of course)
Latest edition to the RDG Locomotive Fleet...
This week the latest locomotive has joined the Reading roster on the layout.
This is a HO - Kato Reading Lines GP35. It was the original #3647 Kato OEM model that has been re-numbered to #3642 and weathered by Chris Thompson.
Test Track ++ (O scale Switching Layout instead of a Test Track)
A blog of the construction progress.
Instead of an O scale test track, why not make a small switching layout above my work surface!
Keywords: O Scale, Switching Layout, Small Vertical Space, Hand Laid Track, Scratch Built Structures
P&R HKa - Neat story of the development of a 3D printed model
In the following blog, I will tell the story of how the development of a 3D printed model of a P&R gondola hopper came about. I will also share a few 3D printing mistakes and how I corrected them along the way.
Prototype Model
For those who like operating switching layouts...
.....I came across this today and thought some of our readers might find it of interest. It is called an "app" but really is more of a program that gives timings for various operations whilst carrying out switching operations. I will be interested to hear others comments
http://conrail1285.com/traincrew-operate-more-than-your-throttle/
Hobby season has arrived
In just two weeks we went from 31 Celsius temperatures to snow. It is time to get back into the swing of things and get my layout going around the room.
now that my garage is built and I got all of me tools and garage junk out into the garage, I have room to continue building. First project is a work area. 6 and a half feet of desk to store stuff on. The layout will go over the desk to allow a continuos loop of track.
now to work on that portion of the track. More to come soon.
DCC circuit breakers
Has anyone experienced DCC breakers that will not reset without recycling the power? Is the solution just to replace it or is some cause I may not be aware of causing it ?
Lowering Bachmann On30 Freight Cars
Hard to believe that I bought my first Bachmann On30 Wonderland Express train-set 20 years ago. Wow, twenty years ago.
Have a "what-I-did" about lowering the Bachmann On30 freight cars to eliminate the funky draft gear look.
http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/lower_cars/
Choosing the right glue for white-metal castings
Hello,
I have several older O-scale "craftsman kits" that include white-metal castings. Some of these are to be assembled into operating trucks. What glue(s) will work well, remain permanent, and be strong enough to withstand the rigors of operation? What glue(s) should be avoided?
Thanks,
Bill
A couple of Shapeways 3D model creation questions
I'm going to try my first attempt at 3D printing using Shapeways... to prove to myself that I can do something like as much as anything else. I'm going to try a gondola extension in HO scale as shown in the attached photo, to mate to a Speedwitch Media DT&I 40' gondola kit (#P119) which is a match for the underlying gondola. The fairly simple geometry and welded construction of the extension seems like it would be a good candidate for my first attempt at a 3D model.
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