Recent content by Scratchin_Mike

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    Tools

    I've been using a band saw to cut pieces of hobbywood, balsa I think, to small strips to use on a house I'm building. Problem is, that the band saw blade tends to get pushed over as I cut. I've taken the blade on and off several times and can't seem to get it set right so that it doesn't move...
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    CAD, building dimensions

    Has anyone here used CAD programs to help them lay out their construction plans? I've used it before in planning, and been thankful for it. Plus its nice to have a plan to work off of. Also, does anyone have any links to websites with standard construction dimensions? Windows should be X...
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    First attempt....

    shaygetz, I think I noticed in one of you posts a mention to a Baltimore politician. I live in Edgemere, which is about as far south in Balmer county as you can go. Its right on the back door step of Bethlehem Steel's Sparrows Point mill; which provides plently of inspiration for this hobby...
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    First attempt....

    First attempt... Thanks Willie, I think I liked it better as a log cabin then as a street car stop.. I tried to stick to the colors in the photograph, which are dark and cruddy. While looking at the model and the picture together, I kinda like it, but when viewing the building alone I'm not...
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    First attempt....

    I grew up as a kid loving the big train garden my dad would set up at Christmas, but then hated taking it down in January. All the houses were hand made by my Great Grandfather, and the trains were a couple lionels my dad had bought. I always said if I had the room, I'd build a big train...
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