Recent content by Ho Modeler

I would DEFINETLEY go with the mining complex. You can make anyhting fit into any space with a given amount of ingenuity. Definetly would work to have a wooded mountain to block the view of the train sometimes then have a roaming logging camp taking down trees for an incoming railroad spur...

How about the walthers mine kit I have it and it looks just great on my layout Eric

Ok here is my problem. I inadvertantly brought up to my club members that i was an Autocadd junky and they came up with the brilliant idea of putting me in charge of Mock up buildings for our layout. The current ones at our club are so old i think they are begining to disintegrate. lol So i...

Wow now how are you gonna find hinges that small? lol Eric

Wow that is a great effect. Good to know on the bigger windows with not much interior detailing to the building. Eric

Wow that is awesome!!! Quite the ingenuity using the cordless drill motor as your drive. Eric

I will have to go and check them more closely. But the thing is they switches arent anywhere new he are old and rusty and the ties look preety worn and torn. Hum.. yet another railroad mystery. Eric

The last couple of days while driving over a bridge over some track for what used to be the Wisconsin Central I saw the wierdest thing. Every day now there is a new batch of gondolas containing the wierdest contents ever. Stood on their side sat about 8 switches. Completely intact just...

Does this car have anything to do with a time travel diorama?? I dont think they make a Mr. Fussion that small. Eric

That would be Woodland scenics. (I have a load of them sitting in the basement) I have to say I am not a fan of the things though the risers are time consuming if i may say. And for any tight curves it is hard to keep it in the curve desired while placing it down. Eric

Great Site!! This will help in scratchbuilding!! (Now to find an interesting, Realistic, interior for the mine) Eric

No the stuff that comes in such big sheets has a coarser bead/pellet in it and is more tightly packed than blue and pink foam but is much more plieable . Such as you can press your finger in with a little bit of force and it will leave a finger indentation like regular flower foam but i can...

I am also in the process of creating my foam formations I went to the local Hobby Lobby and found huge 3'x6'x3" sheets of potting foam. They come in 6"x12" blocks and many different sizes. i bought 3 sheets and 10 blocks for $5.00 altogether. To hold the foam together I simply place a line...

I just mustered up the courage to create the first corner mountain for my layout. It is set in the valley of a very large mountain. I decided to look around for products to use. And found a very cheap foam. :eek: It is potters foam but it came in large 3'x3'x3" peices as well as some bricks...

I checked the wheel and it seems it has grooves for them but they arent there. And i dont think i could hae worn them down. How would i go about replacing them? Eric