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Counterbalance for trap door
In the October issue of MRH I was intrigued by the article on Jim Ferguson's inspirational layout, in particular photo #18 that showed Jim entering the railroad room via the trap door. The caption says to watch out for the counterbalance cable -- but I can't for the life of me work out where it is!
Music wire vs Brass wire
I couldn't find any thin brass wire locally, but ran into some music wire. At only 99 cents for 4 pieces of .015 wire, it seemed worth trying. I seems to bend nicely, though it does take more force than brass. Looks promising--and stronger than the brass, too :)
British Railways reality
This layout is not for the easily offended! Highly irreverent, politically incorrect, but a layout that none-the-less reflects the reality of some back street railways in the UK - with some added licence. There is great animation (how did he crush the VW combi van?), a lovely and dainty layout cat, plus other wildlife. Harry Potter, Ghostbusters ...... I'll not spoil it any more. Just watch.
Some seriously good modelling, weathering and annimations
Repowering a Rivarossi KM
Ok, so I have this "dream project" that I started a long time ago that my mind keeps coming back to. I have two Rivarossi KMs that I want to paint and detail for SP. Unfortunately, the drives are positively awful, so either it will end up being a dummy or I'll need to repower it. Has anyone tackled a project like this? I have a Kato SD40-2 drive that was going to power my SDP45 project that is being set aside (thanks Athearn)! Any ideas?
Of course...I wonder if once I get rolling on this project, someone will come along and announce on in plastic?
Our visit to the Georgetown & Allen Mountain Railroad
As many of you know I live near Michael Rose and we've become good friends. It was time for another visit to his wonderful Georgetown & Allen Mountain Railroad ( http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/14886 ) and this time I took my wife with me per Michael's invitation from my last visit. Both Michael and his wife are wonderful hosts and it's always enjoyable to visit and talk.
Here are a few pictures I show with my iPad during our visit:
free-mo in minnesota
Hi Im looking for a free-mo group in minnesota. or want to form one. We have mnfree-mo but they never do shows or apparently never even run trains. I would like to hook up with a group that wants to do shows Thanks
The still in the hollow
John Lee Pettimore has fallen asleep with a jug as the last rays of sun filter into Sucker Creek Hollow
Prototype picture question
I have been going through pictures for the Dover, NH yard, and most of them are from 7 to 15 years after the period I am modeling, so I want to be careful i do not model something that would not have been likely in my period just from it being in a later picture.
This link to picture shows the diesel next to what I am asssuming is some sort of servicing equipment:
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2579389
N scale coffee table layout. plans needed please
Due to limited space, my HO shelf layout will have to wait for awhile. BUT I do sort of need, well, maybe build a new coffee table. I'm looking for a N scale 4'x2' coffee table layout. 4'x2' inside measurements are minimum. Just curious how high the table should be, and what to build it from. I'm looking at oak plywood for the finish and 3/4" for the bed. I'm looking at clear sides as well as as a hinged top. drawers underneath are also wanted. And how deep should this table be? IE: building height?
Suggestions anyone? Where can I find some plans for this project?
Tip: Pin cushion to save your fingers
Has this ever happen to you? - you reach into a box of push pins or T-pins and OUCH! you get stuck! Well, it's happened to me a number of times. A few days ago when after an especially nasty experience (I rammed a push pin up under my fingernail!) I thought that there must be a better way. I thought "why not use a pin cushion?" I grabbed a scrap piece of 2" foam and stuck it with push pins and t-pins along with my small drill bit and file. Now I can work without drawing blood - what a concept!
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