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Mixing your own paint?

Sat, 2013-08-03 03:13 — DKRickman

I remember reading an article in a very old (probably '50s) model railroad magazine, in which the author (Mel Thornburg?) advocated making your own paint. If I remember correctly, he was using artist's oil pigments in Japan, boiled linseed oil, and lacquer thinner. He also said that he did all his painting with a brush (part of the reason I think it was Thornburg, since I know he did that), and the results were excellent.

heard a new word today

Fri, 2013-08-02 18:12 — Mycroft

The word: Ferroequinologist And what does it mean? Ferro = iron, equin = equine = horse, ologist - study of, and putting it together "Studier of iron horse" or "studier of trains" or in simpler terms --> "railroad fan"

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Lance's one turnout industry

Fri, 2013-08-02 09:06 — John Colley

Joe, I read your comment on Lance's one turnout industry idea. You can have your cake and eat it, too! Even on TT&TO you can have a local or turn that makes pickups/drops as it "work from C to F". Sure it has to watch out for scheduled trains. What comes to mind with a shout is just a few blocks from your house that I have passed on Amtrak...that little operation looks like a Feed and Seed or grain warehouse. Is that not on the main line from Eugene to Portland? Regards, John Colley, Sonoma, CA (ex Port Townsend, WA)

Weekend Photo Fun 8-2 to 8-4, 2013

Fri, 2013-08-02 06:31 — Bill Brillinger

Post 'em if you've got 'em!

( http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/help/how-to-post-an-image )

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Wood DCC work in this

Wed, 2013-07-31 15:31 — Bernd

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I'd like to see somebody stick DCC into one of these models.

http://4largescale.com/fletch/d40.htm

Bernd

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Scratchbuilding grab irons

Wed, 2013-07-31 14:56 — messinwithtrains

I recently made my first foray into detailing a locomotive by adding grabs to an old Athearn locomotive. I'd classify it as not a total failure, especially for a first attempt. It was quite an enjoyable experience as well. Using advice I read here on these forums, I utilized staples to fabricate my own grabs, bending them on a pair of needle-nosed pliers. The overall effect is pretty good, though the staple grabs are pretty plainly larger than scale size (particularly when painted yellow and applied to a black locomotive).

Digital Competition to MRH - Sort Of

Wed, 2013-07-31 09:00 — sd40-2fan

Saw on a yahoo group that a new ezine has begun publication for model railroaders. Name is Trackside Model Railroading and pulled this from their website.

"Trackside Model Railroading is a new monthly digital magazine covering the hobby of model trains. It is published by Ross and Jennifer Waters. We aim to bring you the very best in layout coverage without cutting into your hobby funds. We will be offering limited advertising in the magazine."

Joe Fugate on Model Railcast Podcast

Tue, 2013-07-30 18:09 — ratled

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For those that missed it, Joe is on the latest episode of Model Railcast, show #189. It was nice to hear there is a fire pushing work on the Siskiyou Line and I look forward to seeing it once again.

A nice hour long show of just Ryan and Joe.

http://www.modelrailcast.com/

Steve

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WOW! Airbrushes are GREAT!

Mon, 2013-07-29 18:28 — IrishRover

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I know that most people here have and use airbrushes; I just got mine up and running for the first time. It's WONDERFUL; if you're painting with spray cans, you'll be amazed at the difference--see if you can try one :)