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SD Museum data
Today's San Diego Union contained a 2021 Guide to non-profit organizations in the area. The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is one of those organizations. The guide printed 7 data points that show how far our hobby has come in the nation's 8th largest city:
Founded -- 1980
Non-profit status -- 1982
Total revenue -- $852,652
Total expenses -- $761,400
Total assets -- $1,227,432
Total annual employees -- 39
Total annual volunteers -- 372
What voltage for these little lights?
I inherited these electric lights and I don’t know the typical voltage of these older lights is. They are not led’s. Nothing on the package — googling got me nothing. 12 volts works but i would like it brighter but do not want to blow one out with high voltage
Open trailer load suggestions
I am trying to figure out a couple different loads that I could make myself rather than buy for several of these trailers. Any suggestions or photos would be most appreciated.
Loren
Lorain, Ohio
Before Jim Six covered Lorain, Ohio as a possibility for modeling in an issue of Running Extra a few months back, I had never heard of the place.
Now it seems to jumping up into my view all of the time.
Like this: https://www.morningjournal.com/news/lorain-county/lorain-trees-and-trains-adapts-with-window-display-for-coronavirus-safety/article_a251803c-357d-11eb-bc76-afbc14caabd2.html
"The annual International Tree and Model Train Display has not gone away due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Help Selecting a Trigger type airbrush
Looking to select a trigger type airbrush. Looking at two choices:
1. Iwata NEO TRN1 Gravity-Feed Trigger Airbrush
2. Grex Tritium TG3 Double-Action Pistol Style Trigger Top Gravity Airbrush
Anyone having experience with either or both care to offer an opinion?
The Grex is about 50% higher in price, but my Christmas present (for me) budget would support either one, so I want to pick the best for my use.
Thanks.
(I put a couple of links below to information about these, if it's helpful.)
An Unsolicited Endorsement for Trackside Flats Background Buildings
A while back I posted here seeking advise on how to improve the look of Walther's Instant Background Buildings. I received a lot of good comments and observations. However, in the end because of the difficulty in getting rid of the sunlight look combined with the shadows decided to start over from scratch. Here is the before look.
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That point where maybe a few of you have been
Well I have a feeling I am not the first one to come to this fork in the hobby road, but here is my commentary on where I am.
First thing that comes to mind when thinking of a hobby is something that brings a sense of joy or even reward. And when I say reward maybe I mean satisfaction to ones self for efforts they made in the hobby.
I am at a point where I do not know if I am capturing that, and I find myself at a place where my direction is unclear and I feel more guilt the joy from the hobby.
What's on Your Workbench - December 2020
Wow, it's December! I'll bet many of you started projects last month. Let’s see your workbench and layout progress as we kick off another month.
Eric
Eric Hansmann
Editor-at-Large, Model Railroad Hobbyist
Follow along with my railroad modeling:
http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/
Resin Kraftpaper?
This past summer I purchased a laser cutter thanks to a generous grant from the US Covid-19 Economic Stimulus Relief. I've run into a question about some material used in craftsman kits I've purchased. Very small detail parts are cut from what seems to be a resin impregnated paper about 1/32" or so. Internet searches come up with what I think is the closest, Polybak, sold in (mainly) rolls. Cannot get a price without setting up an account. I would be interested to know exactly what the material is called, and where it is availabl
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