Modeling topic

The professional model railroader, shows how to build a Cheap WiFi DIY DCC System

Mon, 2021-06-28 06:20 — AzBaja

The professional model railroader, shows how to build a Cheap WiFi DIY DCC System that is very affordable

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Decoder Plug Removal

Mon, 2021-06-28 05:15 — mstsman

I have a Proto GP-20(NS #2008) from Walthers.. I see paired wires are connected to the decoder by, what looks like, white plugs. I am sending 2 pics with this email . I need to know how to "unplug" these from the decoder. Do I lift up on them, do I slide them to edge of decoder, or what? Any help in this matter would be appreciated.

Thanks, in advance for your help.

Bob

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Steam vs Diesel Locomotives, interesting submissions on a power/regear forum

Mon, 2021-06-28 03:29 — railandsail

I thought perhaps some of these informative postings would be of interest to steam vs diesel power enthusiast.

https://groups.io/g/RepowerAndRegear/message/26306

https://groups.io/g/RepowerAndRegear/message/26316

Lowering Athearn blue box locos

Sun, 2021-06-27 09:39 — motorailer38

Hello everyone

I am working on a trio of Smoky Valley Frisco GP15s using Athearn blue box GP 38 frames and trucks. I have searched on the forum but I'm not finding anything about my question so I'll just put it out here. I remember an article (perhaps by Jim Six) about how to lower the Athearn body about 6 scale inches. It seems I remember something about using a Dremel tool to mill around the truck kingpins?

Home manufacturing tutorial

Sat, 2021-06-26 18:39 — CNscale

Found this online and thought it might be of interest to some here:

Home manufacturing tutorial for robot builders, model makers, and other hobbyists
https://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/gcnc/

Table of contents:
1. Introduction
2. Setting up a CNC mill
3. Mastering CAD and CAM
4. Resin casting and you
5. Essential parts for robot builders
6. Practical part geometries
7. Workshop safety topics
8. Closing notes

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Show us your modified / kitbashed vehicles

Sat, 2021-06-26 11:31 — JeffBulman

Here is a Con Cor White COE with a stretched frame and a Walthers dumpster. I still need to build a tailgate.

Lighting Temp

Sat, 2021-06-26 09:21 — Douglas Meyer

So after almost 2 years away from the hobby due to family issues I have returned to the layout room. And i have noticed that a few of my lights need to he replaced and i have yet to complete installation on the whole layoiut. So i am reevaluating the lighting i am using.

Airbrush Air Supply

Sat, 2021-06-26 05:32 — Douglas Meyer

I am slowly reworking my hobby bench area. As part of that I am thinking about ways to make using an airbrush simpler so that I will use it more then I currently do. (See my post about ultrasonic cleaners)

Ultrasonic Cleaners

Sat, 2021-06-26 05:11 — Douglas Meyer

I have wondered about Ultrasonic Cleaners and how useful (if at all) they would be in our hobby.

I see them for as cheep as $50 or so (and heading up from there).

Mostly I was wondering if they would make cleaning airbrushS faster or simpler. I find that the hassle of an airbrush causes me to be a bit hesitant in reaching for it as much as I probably should, So anything that makes the airbrush simpler / faster is a good thing.

-Doug Meyer