Recent content by astrowolf67

My other interests, are, model and high powered rocketry, r/c planes, astronomy, camping, and we are getting ready to try geocaching.

After looking around the web last night at various hot wire table designs, I feel I can make one pretty cheaply and easily. I've got a nice laminated piece of particle board to use for the table, and, a 1x3 is pretty cheap. A guitar string for the wire, and an old transformer for the power...

What is the best way to cut inclines from foam? I know I could just order some from WS, but, since I've got the extra foam, why not make them my self? Here's a list of tools I've got to work with. Cordless circular saw, single speed jig saw, various hand saws, knives. I don't have a band...

I'm hoping to get my track plan transferred to my foam base. I've got everything I need to start laying road bed, and track, except the inclines. Once I get the plan transferred, I can start planning locations for my buildings. I also plan to start building my roundhouse as that will be...

While buying my foam last weekend, I went to get some Liquid Nails for projects, and there are two different ones. One, has a red label, the other, has a blue label, and Projects AND Foamboard on the label. FWIW, I bought the caulk gun tube (less than two bucks for 10.5 oz at Home Depot). I...

John, I thought about the run around, and, don't want to congest the layout with too much track. I've got lots of buildings that I've been buying over the years, and lots of trees and other items. A great suggestion though! Russ, I like the idea of the banquet table, but the frame work is...

I'd suggest putting a drop of CA for plastics on a piece of wax paper, using the tip of a pin or fine needle, dip it in the CA, and then put it in the holes. All you need is just enough to "wet" the inside surface of the holes. Put the ladder in place and let it dry. If you use too much...

Hi all, I've been lurking for a while, reading, and enjoying everyones discussions. I've been collecting N scale equipment for a few years, and, have even had some track nailed down a few times, just to run trains on. For Christmas, I gave my 5 year old son his first N scale train set, and we've...