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I dont' own one of these locomotives (but I'd sure like to!) but reading the solution posted above got me thinking... If you could rotate the block to "lower" the 3rd driver... couldn't you do the same thing to the other 3 drivers to "raise" them? That would make the driver with the traction...

Thanks guys. It's coming along slowly, but surely, now that the research/designing phases are over. Dash, I remember every Sunday before the store opened scrubbing the drive-thru with bleach... the oil stain right below the window was... let's say somewhat permanent. :) (I have to remember to...

Thanks Greg, that's a cool story! I just hopped the train didn't block any crossings like that Dunkin' Donuts story on the CSX! :D Well, here's a little more progress before I call it a night. Got some walls up, showing how the frame piece fits into the scheme of things. A thin posterboard...

Excellent job! Also, welcome to The Gauge!

What I've got so far: The pieces you see on the larger mat are some of the walls with windows/doors cut out. The odd shaped piece you see on the little mat is going to serve as a ceiling frame to hold the wall pieces together. Note the odd shape of the structure. This is a technique I...

I guess it's that time again... time to start up a new project! At first I considered doing a mini-mall with a main store like a Best Buy in the center... but doing a little research I realized that it would take quite a lot of space... It would fit, but I don't want it to be the focal point of...

That's a cool looking loco!

Gosh, that sure brings back memories of my days in college! Nice elevation you have drawn there. Your model is taking shape nicely and I look forward to seeing more. :)

Well done Xaniel! Now you can have some nice green moss and vines growing along the walls of that fine house! :D

If you told me those cars came from the factory like that, I'd believe you! Nice quality work there! :D

Welcome Back, Scooby! Glad to hear your son is doing well. :thumb: It's never good to hear bad news at the hospital, so I can imagine your dread to have to go so many times! :( On a lighter note, I hope your son named the puppy Scooby !!! :D

I'm lucky in this regard. I tell my LHS that I want a box of Preiser unpainted model number so and so... and they order it from Walthers. I'm under no obligation to purchase it if and when it arrives as they don't ask for a deposit. (But why would I order it if I didn't want it? The thing is if...

That's a really nice shot! Great models!

That's a good observation!

It's funny you should say that... someone on the Atlas forum said the prices were 20 cents too cheap as well. These prices came straight from one of my research photos that I took about 2 - 3 weeks ago... Gosh, how much is gas in other parts of the country!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Errol, What I (plan to) do is make my buildings onto a base.. and glue it on there. Then, there is a base-shaped recess in the module that will accept the structure. This part isnt glued, but the recess should be snug so that a mere 45 degree tilt shouldn't cause any problems. The wiring for...

I think it looks mighty fine. Is this going to be a tear-down layout or a permanent one? You mentioned a Christmas tree... I was wondering. :)

Shaywen, I like the vividness of the colors! Great job! I'm going to found a fluffy brush and try the white drybrushing idea out. The smoothing of the plastic is rather tedious, isn't it? I find myself getting it to the point where it's "good enough" otherwise I'll be at it all day. And if...

Model Expo also sells brass sheets and strips, but not styrene. (I wish!) I don't know if they ship to Europe, but they do ship to Canada, so it might be worth checking out. http://www.modelexpo-online.com/ Edit: Hmmm. Sorry... I think they don't. I just saw on the bottom that Shipping to...

And worth every minute invested! Great trees!