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Chuck P's picture

Temporary adhesive?

Fri, 2015-10-23 11:33 — Chuck P

I'm looking for a fairly strong but temporary adhesive (meaning something stronger than Post-It note adhesive) to hold some styrene on some blue foam while I do some work.

It can't be something bulky like Funtack.

Any ideas? Thanks.

Charles

trainmaster247's picture

Building A Piece Of History Now: Thurmond West Virginia-Backdrops 10/29

Thu, 2015-10-22 08:41 — trainmaster247

I am working on a design for a small scene for demonstrating scenery and track work for out model railroad. It will be small (roughly 1ft. x 1ft. with the front curving) I am looking for design ideas and what an interesting scene would be. Any ideas from those on here?

Thanks for all of your suggestions everyone. Thurmand seemed like a good location and the below area is what we will model. It will include a cantilever signal seen on the right and the three buildings as low relief background structures. 

GregW66's picture

Step Drills on sale

Fri, 2015-10-16 11:00 — GregW66

In the most recent episode of Notch 8, Efram Ellenbogen uses a step drill to make a hole for a replacement fan on the top of an SD40-2. To my eye he is using a set of 3 that are Mastercraft brand. These are available from Canadian Tire in Canada. This week Canadian TIre has the set of three step drills on sale for $13.99 (CDN) down from $39.99 (CDN). I have already been to town to get my set. Next up, attacking an SD40-2!

Signal at lum tower

Wed, 2015-10-14 16:24 — Coal and steel rr

mth prr Signal bridge and Lionel 151 operating semaphore.

trainmaster247's picture

Virtual Model Railroads

Mon, 2015-10-05 11:04 — trainmaster247

Here are some photos of my model Railroadz layouts in Trainz 12. One of them is a small oval while the other is more of a work in progress but NG.

 

trainmaster247's picture

JMRI Decoder Pro Setup Mac?

Mon, 2015-10-05 05:29 — trainmaster247

I am looking for help on how to set up the JMRI Decoder Pro Software for a Mac. It is a MacBook Pro running the most recent operating system. I am using the NCE Powercab system and the USB interface. I am looking for help on how to set this up as I am having trouble. I would check the JMRI Yahoo group but can not access it since my school has is blocked.

Thanks,

      Trainmaster247  

Paulman's picture

Glowforge Laser Cutter

Sun, 2015-10-04 10:01 — Paulman
3D printing and the Cricut Explore offer modelers some tantalizing possibilities. Glowforge offers a few more.

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