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Using Reflow Solder techniques to build a Proto:87 Stores frog
On the Office Park zone, I want to use track and turnouts from my existing supply instead of buying a bunch of new track. All of my available Micro Engineering code 70 #6 turnouts will be for the shop layout. That leaves the Shinohara #4 turnouts for the Office Park zone.
field research, literally
Given that I'm modelling a relatively remote, difficult to access part of the world, that few others model (except you, Tim...), it can be a challenge to get an idea about how to do the scenery. I'm currently on a work trip to a different part of northern Canada than I model, however there are similarities to the topography and forest cover that I model. I'm taking advantage of my ability to wander around the bush - no one calls it the forest except tourists - to cast my eye about, looking at how I can capture the look of the land around me on a layout.
Wheeling & Lake Erie / Pittsburgh & West Virginia System Map
Good News Everyone!
For those of you interested in the original Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway as well as its smaller Alphabet-Route partner, the Pittsburgh & West Virginia, I've created a sort-of all-time map of both roads and their routes that existed. I've embedded the map into this post for others to see and view but am also looking for people to help make this map better and more detailed information-wise than I could make on my own.
NP GP9 Number 261
Encouraged by others who are sharing their experiences here, I thought I'd try to create a thread about the process of creating a HO scale GP9 of Northern Pacific Number 261.
Colorado Front Range - The beginning of the video series on how I do scenery
Not sure how many this will work out to be but here is the start of how I do Colorado scenery but can be done on any layout. this is the first 3 videos.
Backdrop for my switching layout
After watching TMTV's series on painting backdrops with Chris Lyon, I gathered materials and gave it a shot. For reference, my switching layout is N scale, five foot long by 18 inches wide, and the backdrop is 1/8" masonite that rises 12" above the foam.
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Getting up close, you can see just how abstract it really is.
Primer
Ok so being as Joe has,not (yet) covered the topic of Primers I am starting this topic to try and get some idea.
I am mostly settled on using Vallejo paint for my models. I have both a Badger Anthem and Patriot airbrushs (one is a siphon the other is gravity feed)
I am mostly doing buildings. Both plastic and wood/ laser kits. But also some cars (plastic and resin) and a couple steam engines (plastic and brass).
Removing paint from Locos & Rolling Stock
I have used 91% alcohol with decent success but there are stubborn areas that I have trouble with. Years ago ( 20 or more ) we used a remover that you brushed on and did excellent. I thought it was Poly S. Does anyone know if there is anything like that out there today ??
Rebuilding the ends of the layout.
Pelsea's "Supersize" topic got me thinking that I needed to commit a plan that has been circling my brain lately to paper, or more properly, electrons.
I am considering a fairly major change to what I consider to be the "backstage" area of my layout. Perversely, it is the first area you see when entering the room (garage) from the house or the back door.
What kind of cable does MRC Prodigy use
Morning all. Does somebody know what type of cable is used on the MRC Prodigy? The cable that connects the handheld to the prodigy itself. I wanted to get some extension plates but they are out of stock. Started thinking it might be easier just to buy the pieces/parts and build it myself. Thanks.
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