Recent content by pin puller

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    Spectrum Climax in HO

    I’ve been looking around for a new DCC Bachman Spectrum Climax in HO, but can’t seem to find one. This must be a popular little engine. Does anyone know why they are hard to find, or better yet, where I can purchase one?
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    Pink or blue foam, Where?

    Well, I must admit I started this thread without really searching the forum first. That was dumb, please forgive me. :v8:I really didn’t foresee that this foam would be super hard to get in Northern California. Thanks for your help and suggestions. -- I had just about given up hope finding this...
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    Pink or blue foam, Where?

    I live in the Sacramento, California area, and have been to all the Home Depot’s and Lowe’s (also Ace hardware) for 50 miles around. I can’t find anyone that has pink or blue foam in 4x8 sheets. They only carry the white beaded styrofoam sheets. I’ve looked in most of the construction sites in...
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    Type of glue on wood kits

    Thanks! You’ve opened my mind to some possibilities. I'm off to find some tackey glue and cloths pins. I’ll give your suggestions a try.:thumb:
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    Type of glue on wood kits

    Greetings, I’m trying my hand with a simple craftsman type wood kit. This is a little cabin. This kit is probably beyond my ability, but if trying anyway! hamr I’m having some trouble joining the strip wood together. What type of glue have you found that works well with these type of kits? - I...
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    Redwood stain

    Thanks shaygetz for the welcome and your suggestion. I tried the thin red oak stain and had very satisfactory results on a few test pieces. My redwood bunkhouses are on their way. :thumb:
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    Redwood stain

    Greetings, I am starting out into the wonderful world of craftsman structure building for my redwood logging line. I am starting out with a simple model to get my hands dirty. I have a Campbell Bunkhouse B which a few loggers will use in the off hours. My question is this: Can anyone give me...