I went to great lengths to get the track the way I always wanted it and taking time to do it on the bench was really the ticket. I don't think I have any photos of the process but it starts with spray bombing all the flex pieces with Rustoleum or Krylon flat brown (on a tarp layed on the garage floor) and then to the bench for all kinds of layers, scraping some layers to reveal colors underneath and Bragdon powders.

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Hi everyone,

I am currently refinishing the interior of my garage in Colorado with insulation and new drywall. Thankfully this opens up the opportunity for more layout space!

I am considering putting some of my existing modules on a block of cabinets mounted to casters. Remaining modules would be smaller and shelf mounted. Has this been done or something similar with custom shelves or drawers? I have the tools and ability and was going for a furniture finish level of woodwork. Photos of examples would be appreciated.

Hey all,

I am trying a weathering technique and using a crummy train set frieght car to test on. I cleaned the car with soap and water. I did the roof and the washes stuck fine although I did paint it Tamiya flat aluminum first. The sides of the car though won't take a wash. I am using water and a bit of acrylic paints for the wash. Does anyone know what might causing the issue? The wash just beads up and. Nothing at all sticks to the model.

I appreciate any and all help!

Greetings fellow modelers. I recently picked up some used freight cars, very cheaply, at a small train show. One was an older Bachmann car with the old push in type trucks with the coupler attached to the truck. Not much I can do with the trucks. But I was wondering if anyone has modified an older Bachmann car and was able to put it into revenue service on your layout.