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    MRE boxes

    An old link... http://www.printmini.com/printables/mil/krations1.shtml or http://www.printmini.com/printables/mil/krations.shtml http://www.printmini.com/printables/trunks/atrunks.shtml or http://www.printmini.com/printables/trunks/trunksp.shtml...
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    1/25 Figures

    $48...A bit expensive I think!!! I think $5 spent at Moduni is more like it... http://www.moduni.de/index.php/cPath/40000000_40520000_40523501
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    MAC-10 paper model

    Classic film soap gun The most classic film soap gun must be Woody Allens who escapes with a soap gun in rain and up with a lot of foam in his hand!!!
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    Admirable replacement

    Another suggestion!!! A Sikorsky River Patrol Boat. I have search for more info then to be found in the attatched link...but can't find any!!! http://www.sikorskyarchives.com/boat2.html
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    So which Bismarck???

    Hi all, Following this discussion with great intrest...also very inspired after seeing Scorpios work. I think I'll go for the Halinsky myself...also in my collection. Now and then I grab a brush and paint some watercolors...I actually not that bad...people have bought from me. :D...
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    1/25-scale figures

    I remember back in the early 70's when I was building plastic Tamiya had a good selection of 1:25 armor. In most of those kits one or several figures was included. I did build the Tiger I with electric motor and in that one you got a crew member plus the commander (plus MG and submachine...
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    1/25-scale figures

    Figures 1:25 Hi Jim, I have been looking for the same...the closes thing I have found is Preiser figures (for model railways). I have found figures in both 1:25 and 1:22,5 (G Scale). They even have a kit with German WW2 weapons. Preiser have some Military band soldiers but what you have...
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    4 x 8 suspended, raise & lower

    Just one problem with this scenario. They ALWAYS fall down at some point in history. Anyone whoever makes a "Pully-hoist" layout, only ends up making one for the lifetime. A friend had a large one running on a very large sheet of plexiglass, supported by chains. When moving it...
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    Transformers

    Don't mess around, it can cost you. Contact The Charles Ro Company; http://www.charlesro.com/ Tell them what you have and exactly what you think you want to do. They'll set you up right for Christmas!:)
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    Plaster Cloth

    Ted, I use "Mountains in Minutes" brand. You mix two chemicals into a large cup and as the chemical reaction gurgles, you pour it over your forms, and spread with a stick. It's expands rather dramatically, and as it sets, you spread it with a flat stick. You must work quickly as it sets...
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    Plaster Cloth

    YO! My mountain from my last layout is still in the box. It's about five feet long, rises probably over 18 inches and is three feet deep. I poured foam over duct tape that was supported by crumpled newspaper, which was later removed to prevent a fire hazard. I detailed it with a road, a...
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    Plaster Cloth

    We have so many different routes to the same destination now in our hobby endeavours. I have not heard of anyone using newspaper and plaster to make anything outside of school in a long time,and it takes me back in time to forgotten things. One method nobody seems to use anymore is CHICKEN...
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    IHC Passenger Cars

    Greetings, Y'all! IHC. Well, they certainly have those of us on a budget over a barrel, don't they? Let's look back. AHM > Rivarossi > IHC. How many of you are aware of this progression? I purchased my first AHM coach around 1969 when there was a selction of perhaps 5 roadnames at...
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    Rolling Stock

    The only thing to curse about a TYCO is the mechanism if it's a locomotive:mad: Rolling stock is fine!:)
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    IHC Passenger Cars

    Justind, Also, inspect the wheels carefully. If they're plastic, they may have flash or spurs that can be trimmed down properly with a blade or hobby knife. A lot of plastic wheels are broken off of sprues at the factory, and have a small spur on them at one point. Dirt and carpet fuzz...
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    Plaster Cloth

    Jimnrose, Hi! You can buy Hydrocal at a medical supply place, and guaze. This will save you money over getting it from a hobby shop if that's the way you choose to go. For myself, I prefer "Mountians in Minutes" foam, poured over a frame of duct tape and small wooden supports. Less...
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    Rolling Stock

    Regardless of price, you may want to snag a set of the Mantua cars now while you can. More "STUFF" bound to become collector's items. Mantua is going Kaput, and their cars will go the way of the Varney equipment, down that great siding to oblivion. I'm glad I kept the Varney pieces I have.:)
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    IHC Passenger Cars

    Hello Andy! Try installing 2 rerailers inside your tunnels, out of sight just inside from the ends. That will dramatically reduce running downtime, but it's no cure for bad trackwork, or a contributing clearance factor.
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    IHC Passenger Cars

    JustinD, First, ditch those 18" radius curves before you go any further, unless your space allowance doesn't allow for anything larger. Those passenger cars will handle 18" curves, but they look like Lionel cars round a sharp curve when they hit one at speed. Go for a minimum of 22"...
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    Steam Engines

    The IHC Mountian is a great piece for the money. Another is the Bachmann Niagara. Both retail for about US$80. There's always brass, but I've already stated here my sentiments about that slice of the hobby.
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