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side note -- I was just rummaging thru eBay and Bachmann has these RF-16 powered A&B sets in NYC, B&O, Pennsylvannia, and Mononghela -- anyone got a review on these horses? I'm really interested in the NYC version...

WOW -- these pics bring back memories -- my Dad has and oooold HO model of a sharknose that I use to run under the Christmas tree when I was a wee lad -- but for the life of me, I can't remember the road name -- it was silver and blue, but beyond that... You just inspired me to start searching...

I'm glad I brought that up...your way seems to make much more sense than adding the dull cote -- I'll be using your method :thumb: It amazing that I never heard of that way of painting lines, but yet it seems so simple and obvious -- I could kick myself :rolleyes: Thanks for the help!

I've tried several different ways to paint models over the 17 years or so I've been modelling, and I can't really say I've found something that works for me everytime. The thing is that I'm doing this EL Bicentennial project on an expensive diesel that I don't want to screw up. :thumb: I'm...

I really like those, 88 -- I was thinking of using the POW or 9/11 "ribbons" as well, but in a smaller sense -- more so like you would see on your car than a dominant part of the scheme. But I got a painting question -- I was going to spray paint a primer on the body this weekend, but I held...

I like these as well -- I want to use these and the "hunting license" as smaller, inconspicuous decals -- but they are still maybe's. I don't want to use a million decals and turn it into a NASCAR SD-60 -- LOL

I have a few designs I want to use -- I just need to either get them printed or find something similar already done. I was hoping Microscale had sets, but I didn't see anything on their site. These are the front runners at the moment, but by the time I get to that point, my tastes may change...

Does anyone know where I can order micro drill bits to insert fiber optic lights into models? About ten years ago, I purchased an AMT/ERTL Star Wars: Star Destroyer model that came with fiber optic lights and a special handheld drill with a micro bit. It came with a card to order 3 more bits...

Work has begun on my attempt to custom model the Bicentennial paint scheme used by Erie-Lackawanna just prior to the Conrail take-over. I'll post pictures as they become available. To make the model somewhat unique (and to run on my present day layout), I'm making some minor alterations to...

No prob -- but like I said -- if you're an N-Scaler, you NEED to go to LBC -- Niagara Hobbie doesn't even begin to compare. LBC is just this small shop seemingly buried in a neighborhood corner, but Niagara's N-Scale section is about 1/10th the size of LBC's on hand stock. Plus LBC carries A...

Shops you need to visit: Niagara Hobby (on Union Rd near Walden, Cheektowaga, NY) You can't miss it :thumb: LBC Trains (on South Long St in Williamsville, which is a side street near Main St and Union Rd intersection) They specialize in N Scale and it's my favorite place to go -- HIGHLY...

Thanks! -- I live in Depew, NY (suburb of Buffalo) and there are a few rail lines by my house. I grew up watching the Conrail and CSX trains go by, and over the last couple years I've seen a lot of Norfolk Southern's & CN's, so I got hooked on a lot of local stuff. Plus my Dad is big into...

Here's my current fleet besides this CN custom (which is actually an SD-35, not a GP-38 -- I was just going by the packaging and I guess someone labeled it wrong -- I had to look it up on the Atlas website :oops: ) - Atlas SD-60 (Conrail) - Atlas SD-60 (CSX)***** - Atlas SD-60 (Norfolk...

It's not quite finished, but I put the body back together last night and I'm kinda happy how it's turning out. Just thought I'd share (cuz the wife doesn't have the slightest bit of interest for some reason :D ) I bought this GP-38 undecorated some time ago...I believe it's an Atlas, but I...

I starting brush painting an old caboose of mine, and it turned out gosh awful.:curse: I want to start over, but I don't want layer after layer of paint on it...anybody have a good way of removing old layers? Should I just dunk the thing in paint thinner? I just use Testors Model Masters...

It does -- but my guess-timation may be way off -- my layout will be pratically be a replication of the one Palmisano built here: http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=19550 A closer estimate would be that same height at about a 5-6' distance...but even so, it's hard for me to tell until I...

That's exactly what I wanted to know. Basically, by your 18VA 1.5A example, what your saying is that if I use a 3.0A switch, my equipment (engine or throttle) will fry long before the switch fails? I'll have to check my powerpack for it's rating, but I'm sure it's average (it's a Railpower...

I want to make my own selector board using DPDT switches from radio shack like this one here: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062502&cp=2032058.2032230.2032278&pg=1&numProdsPerPage=20&parentPage=family It's rated at 3 amps at 125VAC, but what is the minimum rating I...

well -- I'm tempted to try it now after seeing fsm1000's site -- from what I can figure, the grade will only get to a max of 3 to 3 1/2" high, and that's over a 3' distance. I could use a thin table top (like peg board) with block supports where necessary. This would also make a good system...