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N Scale Shingles??
Getting closer to starting a layout and looking at previously built structures I have on hand reminded me that there seems to be a bit of an issue in N scale. A lack of scale size shingles!!!
2 wood laser kits I have done in the last year or so have no shingles at all or any other roofing material. Sheet wood is supplied though.
The 3rd has when I took a really close look at the material appears to be HO scale brick material that was cut to fit the roof. What gives? Paint and weathering would help a lot in this case.
Site of Interest
I just came across this site and thought it might be of interest to folks modeling specific dates or date ranges. It's called OnThisDay.com. You can find some interesting info for any dates you choose. Factoring history into the plan can bring greater relevance to operations and it's a great source for modeling ideas that could make the difference between a nice scene and a great scene.
Regards,
Jeff
RAILROAD AVENUE MODELS HOTEL SK10 HELP PLEASE
Hii I am relatively new to model railroading and I have a big need of help from all you seasoned modelers reading MRH magazine. I recently bought (last week) a very rare but very challenging kit from brasstrains.com according to what I read. An HO scale Railroad Avenue Hotel kit SK10 from 1988. Has anyone reading this built one or know of someone who did? Have you any help,how to's, tips, photos to share with me? ANY help will be received with gratitude
Emile
The Kanawha & Lake Erie V4
Those of you read the article on John Miller's Kanawha & Lake Erie Railroad in the January 2015 issue of MRH (http://mrhpub.com/2015-01-jan/port2/) may recall that he was planning a move and a new version of the layout. Well, fast forward to April of 2016 and John has made amazing progress. In addition to completing a 60' x 35' pole barn to house the new railroad, he has made incredible progress on the benchwork. Here are few photos of the K&LE 4.0.
Foam benchwork
I'm about to start on an HO layout.I figure it's about time since I'm turning 71 this month. If I ever hope to get something going I'd better start soon!
I'm considering foam on top of plywood as a base. How thick of a layer of foam does one need to model the Midwest?
What TYPE of foam is recommended? I've seen polystyrene at Menard's. Anu problem with it other than using adequate ventilation when cutting with a hot wire?
Thanks, John
59th and Rust
A couple of photo of my switching layout 59th and Rust, loosely based somewhere in the New York area
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Whats on your workbench May edition
I did not see one for May so I thought I would start one.
Almost complete on the Fine Scale Miniatures Engine House. I installed LED lighting inside and added some additional machinery and the electrical conduits and panel. I just have to install the roof and doors and it will be ready to install it in the Port Jervis yard.
Short documentary on Boston streetcar layout
I found this trailer about a short documentary on a very nice looking Boston streetcar layout. It looks like it might be worth picking up. The layout builders' wife has kept the layout after he passed away. It looks like an impressive layout.
Marc Simpson
Illinois Terminal Class C locomotive rehab
I decided to pursue modeling the Illinois Terminal Railroad, an electric railroad that ran throughout central Illinois. You can find more information at the Illinois Traction Society. Therefore, my first purchase toward this end is a Suydam brass IT class C locomotive.
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