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Using Krylon Matt spray
Ok, I've gotten my powders and water based paints to do my weathering. I was going to try the powder and 70% alcohol mix, elmers white glue and powder, and mix powder with paint.
I've read and seen people using Krylon Matt finish instead of Testors Dullcoat.
Should I spray the car with the matt finish BEFORE I add the powder and paint and then again afterwards to seal it?
Switch-Works Laying Tie Plates
This video shows how to use the Switch-Works to lay tie plates. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling "Museum Standard" track featuring wooden ties, metal tie plates, etched frogs and machined points.
MRH podcast
Hi All,
Just wondering what happened to Paul, Ryan and the podcast. There haven't been any updates since Oct 2012.
Photo Backdrop Printer?????
I have been hesitant to ask this for fear it will turn into a Digitrac vs NCE type discussion, but here goes.
I have been amazed at the photo backdrop pictures posted on the forum - especially Tom's Logansport and Indiana Northern, but did not want to hijack his thread.
I need to replace my dying inkjet printer. I have used HP printers in the past (except for one Lexmart inkjet - colors did not come even close to matching reality).
Do you own/use a DCC decoder tester or packet tester?
With the wide range of DCC decoder problems reported here I'm wondering how many folks have actually invested in a DCC decoder tester. If so, has it proven to be a worthwhile expense? What brand do you use and would you recommend one to your friends? On a similar note, has anyone had experience with packet testers and, if so, what has it done for you that you think you couldn't have done any other way?
Switch-Works Staining Ties
This video focuses on how I stain and distress ties. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling "Museum Standard" track featuring wooden ties, metal tie plates, etched frogs and machined points.
Switch-Works Tie Plates
This video focuses on the etched metal tie plates that come with the "Ultimate" turnout kits. It explains what the tie plates are and how to cut them.. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling "Museum Standard" track featuring wooden ties, metal tie plates, etched frogs and machined points.
Switch-Works Laying Ties
This video shows how to use the Switch-Works tie jig to layout ties for a #6 "Ultimate" turnout. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling "Museum Standard" track featuring wooden ties, metal tie plates, etched frogs and machined points.
Switch-Works Components & Ultimate Turnout Kit
This video introduces what the Switch-Works System is and what you get with the "Ultimate" turnout kit. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling "Museum Standard" track featuring wooden ties, metal tie plates, etched frogs and machined points.
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