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What 3D software do you use and why this one?

What 3D software do you use and why this software?  

I have not looked at all the options for software, but have an idea on what I like and why.

One thing I'm looking for is the ability of the 3D software to add texture to a model.

Like adding wood grain or stucco to the side of a building, beyond the flat plane of a 3D model.

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SMA30 A Simplified WiFi Throttle You Can Customize

Model railroaders running JMRI have the capability of connecting  their cell phone or wireless tablets as a remote throttle for DCC control. I have often heard modelers who would like newcomers to operate their layouts with a simplified throttle, with a speed control knob.  Also reducing the possibility of inadvertently changing things visitors know nothing about. This article describes the construction of a simple WiFi throttle that connects directly to the JMRI WiFi server. It is not dependent on your DCC base station connected to JMRI.

Some Digital Magazines have disadvantages

Let me begin by saying I am most assuredly NOT talking about MRH! I have no issues at all with the magazine, the distribution method, reading options, nor Trainmasters TV. I enjoy all aspects of all of the above. I have been a subscriber to MRH from the git-go, and have also been a print & digital subscriber to RMC and MR for many years. As you may know, MR (digital) is distributed through Zinio, a large electronic media distribution outfit. You can either read the mags online, or download them to your computer and read them there.

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Laying Ballast -The Easy Way

Ballasting the tracks can bring that all important finished look to any model railroad. Many readers on this site already have their own technique for this, but not everyone is an expert. So for everyone else, who is just learning, here is how I have refined this simple but daunting (if you've not done it before) landscape skill.

Sitting around all day long is not for me and TV got old real quick.

Had an emergency appendicitis surgery last week,  then during the CTI the Doctors found a large renal mass on my left kidney. Setting up all my modeling areas before that 2nd surgery to remove that large mass,  This way I can come back and maybe do a little modeling after the surgery.  I might work on some ETT for the railroad if modelings is out of the question.

Sitting around all day long is not for me and TV got old real quick.  

Phishing Fraud ALERT Springfield Show Accommodations

URGENT! Someone is calling, saying they are from Comfort Inns and they are having computer problems with the reservation system for the 26 the and 27th. To keep your reservation they need you to give them your credit card number for verification. HANG UP!

Follow the Amhurst Sponsor logo go to Accommodations get the hotel number and call them. They are aware of the phishing. They will give you the police number to report the call. They will not ask for your CC number. If you gave out CC number call your card provider.

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Trackwork For Dummies - Using PCB Ties To Modify Commercial Turnouts

Hey everyone, back again with another video. I don't think this turned out too bad, especially for the first time. Might turn this into a modeling basics how-too series, but we'll see. Anyways, as always thanks for watching and God Bless!

DIY - Wi-FI - Engine Control Project

This BLOG contains the development of software and testing of electronics for a DIY Wi-FI engine controller. Initially a ESP8266 will be used for testing followed by the ESP32.

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Update -Finished VIA Rail Dome and Sleeper

Finished the VIA Rail Coaches. Nice additions to the Trenton Subdivision in N Scale. 

Just out of the shops after a maintenance period and ready to be added into the next “Canadian” traveling across the country. 

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Update -Ending 2018 -Work in Progress

Shells have been painted on the VIA Rail Coaches. Detail work is next. 

See the first part of this post. https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/35463

 


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