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HELP: looking for 24" x 48" 2/2 double hung windows to scratch build HO scale structures. I've looked in the Walthers catalog but can't identify anything near that size (1/8" x 1/4"). There is so much detail in plastic units that I'm afraid to fabricate them with wood. Any suggestions...

Shamus, WOW and then some. Your work is superb. Thanks, Jim

Shamus, Thanks again for sharing your work. We all are learning from your many projects. You are gifted in your skills and your enjoyment in sharing with the rest of us. Take care, Jim

Shamus, is 'net curtain' the same as fiberglass screen. In the US, we use fiberglass screen for sliding screen doors, porch screening and window screens. If so, I've accumulated a lot of used screening and all I need is the plaster. Take care, Jim

Thanks for all your inputs. What I've retrieved to date is: Woodland Scenics $0.70/sf Dick Brick Art Supply $0.95/sf J&J Specialist Bandage* $0.56/sf " " " $0.33/sf "Woodie's"input...

Thanks for your help. Dickbrick, Officedepe and jerryscatalog all identify the product as 20# for $45 to $50 but there is no reference to the square footage or width. I'll call the stores tomorrow. Its probably the same manufacturer. I was just reading an article by Greg Johnson in "Scenery...

Thanks for your help. The Mantua cars are on sale but I understand the current cars are similar in quality to IHC and the IHC sale items are a better buy so I'll pass on the Mantua cars. I'll pick up the Roundhouse coach cars; thanks for the input. Take care, Jim

I'm planning to need about 250 sf of plaster cloth (gauze) and am trying to find out where I can purchase large quantity. The hobby suppliers have 10sf rolls at a pretty hefty cost. I figure the cloth is ured by the medical bussiness and in many other hobbies but I haven't been able to find the...

I retired to Cape Cod Massachusetts after living/working in the lower New York State area. Getting to the Cape has been a long time dream because the location is superb and the people are fantastic. Great down to earth life style with little hype except for us newcomers who bring a lot of our...

Does anyone have experience with Mantua freight cars? Also are there recommended brands? While I'm at it, I like the "old time" coaches, but where they still in use in the 1940 - 1950 time frame? Thanks, Jim

I have IHC's Consolidated with the same delinquency. The upgrade is easy because the tender's are already wired for the back-up light. The wiring can be via a plug and connector or direct with adequate lead for flexure and service. In my case, I was adding a decoder, so the interconnection was...

Thanks Shamus; I found the Station windows (Grandt) but I need 24" x 48" (1/4" x 1/2") because in the north country the older homes had small windows and lower ceilings due to the harsh winters versus larger windows and higher ceilings in the south where the weather concerns were hot summers...

Shamus, do you scratchbuild the windows & if so do you build a jig to preassembe them? If you purchase them, where do you buy them? That style is exactly what I need to scratchbuild my daughters 200yr old farm house. I know that isn't old in Europe but here in the States it's a relic. Take...

You sure don't sacrifice quality for speed. Great work. What did you use for the staining agent? Take care, Jim

Shamus, Unbelievable as always. I can't believe you still need to weather the structure. If you can please share the photo after the creation is complete. Thanks, Jim

I'm at it again; another question. I have steam locomotives and relatively new to the hobby, but after installing my first decoder the loco "squeaks" in the forward direction, soooo, I pull up my reference books and find I should use light oil on bearings and grease on the gears. Sounds...

Three years ago, at the ripe ago of 60,I got interested and was immediately hooked not only with the modeling detail but the excitement shared by the hobbiests of all ages. I've been working on my HO layout as well as participating in two clubs and loving every little detail.

I'm in need of help AGAIN. Should I bank the rail into and within the curves and if so is a 3 degree bank reasonable? Also does anyone know if the railroads bank the rail in curves and is their a guideline on the recommended angle as a function of radius? Thanks, Jim

Shamus, We are all proud of work and photography. It's also a great sign that you are excited with your work being selected. Congradulations and thanks for sharing your photos with us. Take car & hope you are feeling better each day, Jim

Justin, I just ordered a few sockets (female connectors) and will be on the road for a few weeks. I should have the decoders installed by mid sept. I'll let you know the details. Jim