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One of my first structures ...
Hopefully not one of my last. This is a really detailed but small structure. The setting is in the more arid regions of Southern California (aw, come on, all of Southern California is arid, isn't it ?). This structure shows how harsh the desert or near-desert weather can age the buildings. This is out in the "boon docks", where not even the buffalo roam.
Laser etched detail, including the shingles, clapboard and red brick foundation (not).
How can I make an HO banner (strung on poles across a street)?
I can create the art without any problem. Can you suggest what thin, limp, paper-like material can be used to simulate an HO canvas banner and can go through an inkjet printer? Regular printer paper is far too stiff and all cloth that I know of is too thick and coarsely woven to look credible. I'm hoping that there is something that could be temporarily glued to printer paper with low-tack spray adhesive, printed, then cut to size and separated from the paper.
Charley
Chainsaw
Okay - I am going to be forced to ask another dumb question.
What is a "chainsaw"? And please don't tell me it is a prop used in a series of movies that usually have the word Texas in the title.
I have seen several references to "chainsaw" on this site and know it has something to do with layouts - but as a relative newbe to model railroading - I must confess my ignorance.
Thanks
Bob
The PWRR - EBT Update 2
I've completed the foundry using the same techniques as before.
Next building will be the Pattern Storage Room
Milwaukee Road Modelers meet August 28th North Bend, WA
Saturday August 28th 9:00- 6:30
From 9-2, bring your models (any scale) to display.
From 2:30 – 6:30:
Modeling clinics:
Doug Nighswonger - slides of MOW equipment and models
Mike Faletti - Building bridge/structure & freight car prototypes
Milwaukee history:
Al Currier - slides
George Werkema - Billingham branch line slides
Adhesives terminology - ACC vs CA
I have some confusion about the use of the term "ACC" when used in a discussion or article about the use of a cyanoacrylate adhesive (CA). Where did the acronym ACC originate? It does not, IMHO, derive from cyanoacrylate. Is/Was it an acronym derived from a manufacturer of a cyanoacrylate product ? Perhaps I have not had the experience in the modeling arenas to have been exposed to this acronym. Is it a gel type formulation of CA ? Is it like the Slow Jet adhesive (as manufactured by Jet Glues ? (Not to be confused with Jet Blue )
Keep on trackin'
The PWRR - EBT Update
I've been scratchbuilding the first four yard structures at Orbisonia. I've used Northeastern batten and scribed wood overlaid on a foamcore shell. Some windows and the corrugated roof are Clever Models paper products. Paper glued to foamcore works out great.
The first structure is the car shops.
The boiler and coal bin were next.
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