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I just wanted to let everyone know that I've posted several new, printable N scale signs, billboards and a vending machine at Free Downloads « N Scale Modeling. Simply save them and print them. They're already saved at 300dpi and scaled for N scale, even though they're probably usable in...

I've posted a free Planters Peanuts billboard set at Free N Scale Signs - Planters Peanut Billboard « N Scale Modeling This set was designed with N scale in mind, but it contains multiple sizes and probably would work for multiple scales. Also multiple color schemes and vintage Planters...

I've completed a scratchbuilt interior for an N scale men's clothing store that I've been working on. This was designed to fit inside of DPM's corner apothecary kit. Here's how I've constructed it: - The flooring of this interior is a small counter top sample of Formica freely available from...

I have free N scale signs for a men's clothing shop available at: http://nscale.wordpress.com/2008/04/13/free-n-scale-signs-clothing-store/ These are designed to fit a DPM Corner Apothecary kit, following the information at http://nscale.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/mens-clothing-store-in-progress/...

Just out of curiousity....does anyone know the answer to this? What allows a model railroading company to reproduce trademarked symbols and material without being in violation of copyright and other laws? For example....you can buy billboards and signs of real companies...Coca Cola, Greyhound...

I keep asking lighting questions, but I'm just not getting it. Maybe someone can answer some pretty basic questions.... I'm using miniature bulbs that light at 1.5v (using a battery). They also work at 3v, but are very bright. I'm sticking with the 1.5 because it looks better and hopefully...

While visiting my family for the holidays, I stopped by the train graveyard on the edge of town -- about a 10 minute walk down the tracks from the house I grew up in. This is about half way between Philadelpha and Atlantic City in a small town called Hammonton.

I just picked up a bunch of PRR passenger cars and loco at a local train swap meet. This is my first purchase of actual "trains" -- been too focused on building structures and all that other stuff that comes first. A few questions.... I got a Life-Life Alco PA-1 loco. It's an A-unit (PRR...

Well....I've completed my N scale Walther powerplant with some minor bashing. This is the standard Northern Power & Light kit with these additions: 1.) One-story side addition -- the piece sticking out of the side is half of the Model Power army munitions depot. 2.) Side wall vent (grey...

Not sure where to put a suggestion...so here it is... How about an area specifically dedicated to animation, regardless of scale. Where people can post photos or talk about any animated scenes. If it moves (and it's not a train) it goes into that area. Would really love to see some of the...

I'm adding interior lighting to a structure -- my first one. This is large structure with a lot going on, so I have a number of different bulb types that I'd like to use. Some are incandecent and a couple are LED. Problem is, I don't know the voltage I need to be using. The bulbs come from...

Just through I'd share some progress on the Walthers power plant I'm working on. I know this isn't an "accurate" power plant interior -- in N scale, I'm more concerned about shapes, not necessarily accuracy -- especially since the windows will have a dirty, hazy look to them and will blur most...

I'm going to start scratchbuilding a large city fire department. The illustration attached is based on the combination of 2 prototypes. One in NY and the other in IL. Basically, I've doubled the width of the 2-story NY one (had only 1 truck door) and added the tower from the IL one. Then...

I have a technical question about lighting. I'm using some 3mm LEDs to light a structure. Right now, I'm mostly concerned with getting this building lit, but eventually it will need to work on the layout. I should mention that this is the first structure I'm lighting. I using the AC output of...

Can anyone give me any suggestions for constructing smoke stacks like the ones seens in the 2nd photo on this page? http://www.oldchesterpa.com/peco.html I'm building these in N scale. In person, the pipes appear to be ribbed (welded) in 10 or 12 foot sections.

I'm building the Walther's Northern Light and Power structure in N scale and scratch-building a complete interior since all of the windows are so large. (Walthers has an HO interior, but not N) I have one problem with it and need some advice. I have a floor in it, which prevents access...

Posting this again...sorry if it shows up twice...computer issues. Anyway.....this is the "Bottums Up Bar and Grill" -- one of the three structures in DPM's N-scale kit "Nightlife". Still need to add neon window signs, viewblocks and lighting. This is my 4th structure.

I found a great structure to model not far from where I work in eastern PA. This building, called Lenape Hall, was build in Doylestown, PA in 1874. There are many other historic buildings in this town/county (Bucks County) and if you're modeling the Pennsy, there's some good stuff to be found...

I'm in the process of scratchbuilding (if this counts -- I like to think it does) a neon sign to hang on the inside of a window. After experimenting with a few different methods, I've found one with very realistic results...especially in N. Larger scales might not be as convincing. But I need...

I'm relatively new to model railroading and have been focusing on building structures, so I don't have a layout or track down yet. Just a general idea of what I want to do and where things will go. My question is.... in the structures I've done so far, I'd like to add lighting and have them...