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Since I don't have the space yet, I decided to set up a little 4'x2' piece of plywood and throw some track on it so I can run my engines. I got to say, I'm so glad I run N-Scale and not anything bigger. It's a double oval with a basic switch-over and two tiny spurs. But it's enough that I can...

So I've had these F7 Spectrum units for about 6-7 years. They were never run much...a total of maybe 20 minutes...up until recently when I finally got my track laid tried putting it through some paces. It did not run as good as I'd expected back then, but I wrote it off as poor wiring to the...

NCRR = Nickel City Rail Road So I FINALLY started laying the groundwork this weekend for my first "real" layout. It will be built upon a 80"x32" hollow door. So far, I've verified where the track will lay, made some adjustments to the original plan, and cookie-cut the two grades. Not much...

Question: I have a Life-Like switcher. I removed the shell yesterday and noticed that one of the contacts that attaches to the shell is missing. I have no idea when this went missing or if was ever there. Does anyone know where I can get a new one? I’ve noticed that the engine is a little...

Just a basic question really... Is roadbed absolutely necessary? For my first layout (well, one that isn't an oval with spur) I'm using a hollow panel door, 80x32. The pic shows how I plan to lay the track. The thing is that I want to get started, like yesterday. I have all the supplies...

I'm one of those weird guys. I love using road names that service (or used to service) the Buffalo, NY area...my hometown. I see a lot of Conrail, CSX, Norfolk Southern, CN and the like. But I also like the old NYC and EL lines as well. The thing I dislike about Erie Lackawanna? The ugly...

I finally completed my little custom job Some pics:

Does anyone have any experience using plain paper as decals? I'm toying with the idea of making a faux-business on my RR and I want to make billboard, building signs, truck logos, and the like. I read something about folks using paper to do stuff like this, but it was some time ago. :thumb...

Does anyone recommend using graphite powder as a lubricant for engines?

I want to make my own decals for the USF Holland/Reddaway trucks (as I work for them) and I'm also toying around with the idea of making custom decals for a fictional RR. The reason I'm hestitant is due to several bad experiences with homemade decals. Since my printer is inkjet, I get nothing...

Hi all, I've been doing this little bicentennial project, but I've hit a snag -- -- I can't find anyone who has the decals! -- :curse: I've checked microscale and my local hobby shops. Nobody has them and their suppliers don't have any either. Specifically, I need Microscale part# 60-16...

I've tried several different ways to paint models over the 17 years or so I've been modelling, and I can't really say I've found something that works for me everytime. The thing is that I'm doing this EL Bicentennial project on an expensive diesel that I don't want to screw up. :thumb: I'm...

Does anyone know where I can order micro drill bits to insert fiber optic lights into models? About ten years ago, I purchased an AMT/ERTL Star Wars: Star Destroyer model that came with fiber optic lights and a special handheld drill with a micro bit. It came with a card to order 3 more bits...

Work has begun on my attempt to custom model the Bicentennial paint scheme used by Erie-Lackawanna just prior to the Conrail take-over. I'll post pictures as they become available. To make the model somewhat unique (and to run on my present day layout), I'm making some minor alterations to...

It's not quite finished, but I put the body back together last night and I'm kinda happy how it's turning out. Just thought I'd share (cuz the wife doesn't have the slightest bit of interest for some reason :D ) I bought this GP-38 undecorated some time ago...I believe it's an Atlas, but I...

I starting brush painting an old caboose of mine, and it turned out gosh awful.:curse: I want to start over, but I don't want layer after layer of paint on it...anybody have a good way of removing old layers? Should I just dunk the thing in paint thinner? I just use Testors Model Masters...

I want to make my own selector board using DPDT switches from radio shack like this one here: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062502&cp=2032058.2032230.2032278&pg=1&numProdsPerPage=20&parentPage=family It's rated at 3 amps at 125VAC, but what is the minimum rating I...

Any know where I can get N scale decals for: - USF Holland/Bestway/Reddaway - Yellow Freight - New Penn Motor Freight - Roadway Any help is much appreciated! :thumb:

Is this possible? I'm looking to model the Scenic & Relaxed and I was just going to use a 3' x 6' sheet of 1/2" plywood and cut the grades and river (much like the Atlas instructions). I live in an apartment and I want to keep the layout easily moveable for when that time comes. A friend...