Hi Guys:

IM almost ready to start building my new layout, and am getting ready to purchase lumber hopefully this week.  I have access to a radial arm saw, and can rip down boards to whatever size I want.  In pricing lumber, I have found that I can buy 2x4's for about 1/3 of what a 1x8 (to get the equivalent pieces) would cost -- the only downside that I can see is that the framing pieces for the layout would be 1.5 tall x 3/4 -- Ive used that height before and not had any problems, wondering what you all think?

Thanks

TIM

It's another week . . . post 'em if you got 'em.

-Jack

I get a lot of ideas from old movies.  I model 1955 and a lot of movies, especially from the film noir genre have a lot of great images of industrial areas, locomotives and rolling stock etc.  My question is, how can I capture an image and print it for modeling purposes?  I've got no problem pausing and doing a screen shot for something I am streaming on the PC.  Is there a way to move the film from my DVR to my PC so I can do that? If so, what hardware is required.  Do I need to subscribe to a streaming service to be able to do that?

Being new to air brushing, I'm looking for recommendations on a compressor.

I picked up a Badger Patriot 105 a while ago and haven't picked up the blowey part yet. I can't see me doing a LOT of air brushing but having it available will be handy, and smoother than the rattle can. Therefore, I don't want to spend a bunch for occasional use. Just something decent enough to do a good job while I get my feet wet.

Thanks