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    Building kits

    I've been busy buying some buildings for a future layout and had some questions about the best way to go about putting them together. Some of the kits are plastic...I was planning on using MEK on those with a needle point type applicator (I have read the cautions about MEK in general). How about...
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    B-52 Test Flight

    Here's the site that shows them both: http://www.stukastudios.se/b52.htm just go to the videos link You guys might get a kick out of the work here as well...it's in German..but the pics are cool! Just scroll and hit the links on the left. http://michel-concorde.de/index2.html And last but...
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    Wheels!!

    I'm also in a similar position. I have 6 athearn streamliners that I would like to put lights in...but I'm going to be using DCC to power the rails. I did a search here but didn't find anything really....maybe not looking in the right place? My trucks are plastic...but with metal...
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    www.internettrains.com bad experiences!!!

    I have not used Internettrains but I have used a couple of places that were very good 1) ModelRailcraftSupplyDepot in NJ..Jeff is VERY helpful...He found some old athearn loco parts for me...and if he didn't have it right there, he got them from another source and sent it to me very quickly...
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    Model Power flextrack?

    Thanks for all of the input everyone! I took the plunge and ordered a box of 100 Atlas 36" code 83 flex and the cork roadbed to go with it. Still trying to decide on the turnouts #4,#6,? Planning on using a mix of 4 and 6 axle diesels pulling freight/passenger, a small dead end yard(maybe 5...
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    Model Power flextrack?

    Hey Jim, Thanks for the response. I did see the code 83...and I think its a more accurate representation of the scale..just a little more expensive. I checked out a local train show this weekend and visited the local MRR club's layout...they used code 83 as well. I might have to revise my...
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    Model Power flextrack?

    I'm sorry....Yes, nickel silver track. Now that I look at it...the Model Power ad doesn't specify what kind it is! Jess
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    Model Power flextrack?

    Hey Guys, I'm getting back into the hobby after about 3.5 decades! I'm to the point of ordering track and had a question. I am looking at 36" flex track and wanted to know if any here have had experience with Model Power code 100 flex track vs Atlas. It seems to be much cheaper for the box of...
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