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Glue Holding Jig-Carl B inspired
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Posted by desertdrover On 01/23/2020 At 11:49:29 AM
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Glue holder Jig-Tool:
While watching Carl Alessi, RR-L Member (Carl B) his “Great Lakes Lighthouse Build: http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=52349&whichpage=1
I saw a glue holder jig he made-up. (First set of pictures).
That jig, after many years of modeling struck my interest immediately. We all know when we model, and use glue, we set it down only to pick it up again and have to shake the glue to the tip to use it once again. And, this goes on and on throughout our construction builds.
Well this outstand jig solves that problem for us. Here are the parts I used and made-up one for myself. It shows all the different glues it can hold. And, many more I’m sure.
I took an extra caulking gun I had laying around, and pulled off the handle and guts, than cut out a piece of wood to screw the caulking gun tube holder onto to make-up my glue holder. Enjoy!
Many thanks Carl B.  
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Building FSM Branchline Bucket Coaling Station
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Posted by Dutchman On 01/21/2020 At 1:44:02 PM
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While attending the 2017 NMRA National Convention in Orlando, and walking the aisles of the Auction Room, I was amazed at the number of old FSM Kits available.
Then I remembered we were in Florida - where aging modelers go to retire - and eventually pass on - leaving their stack of un-built kits. I managed to pick up 3 for under $30 each. (The # of kits kept prices down.)
Anyway, before it ends up in my Estate Sale, I thought that I'd build it.
Kit #230. Instruction Sheets and templates never touched. Sealed packets still sealed.
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2020 Old West Store Front
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Posted by wabashbanks On 01/16/2020 At 10:13:18 AM
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My drawing for the No. 10 option of draw it and scratch build it. This will be in N scale and will be done as a back of the scene structure. While it will be detailed the relief of the different layers will be minimized to appear as shadow only, not direct discrenable layers. The goal is for this structure to look like it is more than a block away. That means no heavy ink washes or anything like that. Instead it will be purposely more muted but still detailed and weathered.
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Lou’s Skid Shacks Construction- 2020 Challenge
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Posted by desertdrover On 01/13/2020 At 7:29:36 PM
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I saw this Carpenter Shop Cabins diorama by Jeff Johnson some Months back (First picture), and was inspired to build my own loggers skid shacks construction diorama, using the Long Bell Lumber Company type of skid shacks for my project (Second set of pictures). The last picture shows the land form I have to work with is only 8-1/4” x 5-1/4”. I will be making three (3) skid shacks. Examples left to right, like the first three construction phases of the cabins, in Jeff Johnson’s diorama.
I started with my foam base footprint, and painted it with my railroad ground color paint. For anyone interested, the color I use is Tortoise 86-587-7605 whatever those numbers mean, that’s what the paint store mixes up for me. (Last picture)
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Dead Man's Curve Diorama
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Posted by Terry823 On 01/12/2020 At 12:49:57 AM
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I’m nearing the completion of my Yorke bordello build and have begun thinking about adding the building to a small scene with a couple of structures that fit in with the decayed appearance of the bordello.
The larger building on the left is the bordello. In the center is what I call the Leaner. I copied one that Laurie Green built. On the right is my version of Yorke’s garage.
Over the past few weeks I been jotting down some notes on the construction of the diorama. Here are a few of them:
1. The size needs to be 2’ x 4’ or smaller. Anything larger becomes too difficult for me to move.
2. I want to use a base of 1/2” plywood on which to attach the foam. I have spent a lot of time on the structures and feel that the plywood will add stability to the module.
3. I plan to use extruded foam for the terrain. It is light weight and easy to modify when I change my mind about something I have done. It’s a mess to work with, but I’ll be working in my garage shop.
4. The foam will be coated with Sculptamold. It’s inexpensive and provides a hard shell that protects the foam and doesn’t chip.
5. When I was young there was a wicked curve in the road near to our house that everyone called Deadman’s Curve. I want to try to include a version of that curve.
6. There needs to be a little stream with at least one little bridge.
7. The ground along the road in front of the building with the rotted sidewalk needs to be washed out.
8. This might be a good place to add a version of Earl Smallshaw’s spilled apples scene.
I think this list will get me started. As I think of more things, I’ll be sure to add them. Maybe I can get some ideas from you, too. I've always appreciated those of you who take the time to show us how you have done things. I hope doing this will serve as a thank you.
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cleaning shingles
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Posted by dad4the3 On 01/10/2020 At 5:21:43 PM
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big ol box from ebay arrived.jennings lumber and several others.very dirty,any advice on cleaning shingles???First pic ever posted here......
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Dick Winn
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Just starting some semi-serious RR building in On30.
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Signed: 2/27/2013 10:32:31 PM
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Posted By:
Richard Warren
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Hello,
I'm not a member of the forum; just a guy that likes trains and loves good modeling. But I spend more time on this website than any other. I wondered if you'd pass this info on to Dave Revelia. He mentioned in a thread that CHB O scale barrels were 'scarce as hen's teeth'. I ran across this listing on ebay and just wanted to share it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/O-On3-On30-SierraWest-CHB-Barrels-/290638518577?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item43ab67d931
I hope this helps and Dave, your work is absolutely AWESOME! I can look at it for hours.
Best Regards,
Richard
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Signed: 2/22/2013 2:22:31 PM
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Posted By:
Andy Romano
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I invite you all to visit my O Scale 2-rail "Ironbound RR", loosely based on the CNJ in the Ironbound Section of Newark, NJ in the 1950-1960 era. Lots of photos, track plan, etc. See it here:
http://trainutz.com/ironbound.shtml
~Andy
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Signed: 11/18/2012 5:49:50 AM
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Posted By:
rob chandler
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Hi All
I took the Canadian Railway Conductor course last Spring and during the course I was having some initial problems learning the various railway signals. Being a computer "nerd" I decided to write an app to help me (it helped at lot).
In case you folks are interested in having a look it's at http://www.rcp.ca/mobile
Thanks a bunch
Rob
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Signed: 11/16/2012 3:46:23 AM
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Posted By:
john elwood
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I am signing in as a guest because I lost all access to the forums due to the recent 10 day loss. Every time I reregister it tells me that my user name and email are already being used and to enter something else. What gives.
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Signed: 10/18/2012 8:39:02 PM
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Posted By:
Ann
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The picture of Frenchie's Beer Garden store, bar, juke joint and gas station was located in Melrose,LA in the cotton plantation area. The photograph was by Marion Post Wolcott in June 1940
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Signed: 10/3/2012 5:27:16 AM
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Posted By:
James McClellan
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I own a soap stone quarry in Phoenix VA and know of two others contact me if you would like to see them
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Signed: 9/22/2012 9:42:01 AM
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Posted By:
Geezer
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Finally got around to signing the book!! How ya all are??
The Geezer!
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Signed: 8/22/2012 8:50:25 PM
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Posted By:
Thomas Frybarger
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I am From New Holland PA. You know a friend of mine Paul Andrisian who lives in Vermont now. He showed me your web site and I love it.
I have been working on american flyer layout on my second floor for 6 years. Ran out of ideas and space looking for new ideas. Like to see your layout sometime.
Thanks for your time
Thomas Frybarger
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Signed: 3/31/2012 9:26:23 PM
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Posted By:
Art H.
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I'm new to forums & such so bear with me. Also rying to re-enter railroard modeling. I would be interested in talking to someone from the HOn3 module group in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Signed: 3/26/2012 11:06:54 AM
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