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    picture resizer program

    I am looking for a program that will print out a picture in the size I want and not the original size. I have a program that will resize a picture down to HO but when I print it out the print-out is the size of the original picture. I am trying to make building out of card stock and I just...
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    graphics program

    What graphics/picture resizing program will print out the original picture to the reduced size preferred The one I found will reduce the size in the computer but when I print it out the picture is the same size as the original.
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    temperature to bake on paint

    I was reading where some guys put their locomotives in an oven to bake on the paint. At what temperature and for how long would one bake their loco or other metal project? Would you also bake on the primer in the same manner?
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    How to paint PRR steam locos

    Please referr to the thread " how to paint PR steam locos'. It follows this thread. Thanks Leon
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    how to paint PA steam locos

    I know that most of PA steam locos are Brunswick Green but I read some where that the frames and the leading , trailing and tender trucks were painted black. I wish someone would verify this and also let me know if there is something else I should know. I have a bowser 2-10-0 that is now...
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    switch track maintenance

    I have a couple of N-scale switch tracks which I haven't used for few years and they switch in one direction but not the other. Is there something I might do to remedy this? I was thinking of trying to clean the gunk which may have formed in the mechanism. If this is possible--what would be the...
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    scratch built turntable

    I have been looking for a turntable tutorial I had seen which I think was the best. The problem is: as smart as I am,:mrgreen: I forgot where I seen it. This tutorial showed everything in detail from cutting the whole to building the bridge including the electrical details. I am sorry for the...
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    gear noise

    What gear sounds would you get if the worm gear was set too low or too high?:confused:
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    zealot e-mail

    I haven't been recieving the daily e-mail from Zealot. I am wondering if this is my fault or is something wrong with Zealot??
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    loco runs better in reverse

    I have a older loco which must be around 25 to 30 years old and it runs a lot better in reverse than forward. I remember an article which addressed this problem but my memory escapes me as to what they said was the cause and also what to do to remedy this. Would appreciate some feedback. leon
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    Scalecoat I verses Scalecoat II

    I bought a spray can of 'Scalecoat II' paint not realizing it was for plastic models. Does someone know if it will be good to paint a Bowser locomotive (which is all metal) with this after undercoating or should I perchase the 'Scalecoat I' which is for metal and wood?
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    cleaning and tuneup of locomotives

    I have gotten back into MM after a few years of just Armchairing it and have some problems arrive due to my locomotives just sitting around and not being run. I have found them to be dirty both inside and out and also found some in need of the brushes and the armature being very dirty! I would...
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