I've been trying to get into painting my locomotives and rolling stock, but I've been having problems with rivets and details. No matter how tightly I try to apply masking tape, I always get pooled paint afterwards. Do you guys have any tips to share?

Thanks!

Being the drastic cost now showing  in this hobby, and faced with finally a space to plan a layout, I'm a bit torn as to direction, and seeking some input.  I model HO scale and model today'so Era but as a freelance.

ok so im building a layout design for my nephew and i to toy with so far so good but he asked me if i could build him a custom factory out of elmers foam board no biggie my questions are this 

#1 how do i build in in ho scale is there a way to measure it so its in the correct scale

#2 has any one else ever made buildings outta foam board or card board?

#3 whats the best way to make it look like the windows have glass this will be an old factory not a modern one and it will be tall with a smoke stack

I thought some might enjoy our latest video - Layout Update #8 Controls, Sharing a Layout, Train Show, New Locos and a Short-line visit

In this video we finish installing controls on the Mountain side of the layout and take a look at our newest locomotives. In our "Sidetracked" segment we share some great model railroad info and visit a great forum and layout build in progress. We also visit a real world inspirational short-line railroad as well as see some of sights at the Great Scale Model Train Show.

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