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Servos 101
During the construction of my new layout, http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/25098 had to up my game when it came to using servos. The staging area is in a very inaccessible location so I decided to automate the twenty turnouts using servos, Arduino and JMRI.
I have learnt a great deal during the installation process and thought that it would be useful to share.
Wire Marking
Got a major rewiring project on our club layout in my immediate future. Looking for an inexpensive, easy method for marking lots of wires under the layout. Writing on the benchwork won't cut it. I'm looking for a 'Write on a label and wrap around the wire" solution. There are several commercial products, but they seem a bit pricey. Current wires were marked with some sort of tape, but it has become gooey and the writing has bled into oblivion.
Mike Confalone: Diesel project 1: D&H U23B, p2
Mike Confalone continues with diesel weathering project 1, the D&H "Gray Ghost" U23B. Here in part 2, Mike weathers the fuel tank and running boards with oils, and then adds more PanPastel weathering to the running boards, loco front, and truck sideframes, adding a bit of oil accent to fnish things off. Finally, Mike powers up this sound-equipped loco and runs it around New Sharon yard. Part two of two..
Missing airbrush part
I have an Iwata Eclipse airbrush and an Iwata moisture trap grip.
Between these two, sealing the connection, is a small, fat O-ring. It seems to be at home inside the rim of the base where the hose or other in-line accessories screw onto the airbrush.
The problem is, that while it appears that the O-ring is part of the airbrush, it doesn't appear on any parts diagrams.
Cheap foam core
Hey all, I was in Michael's today to pick up some illustration board per Lances blog and they have foam core on sale for 99 cents. 20 by 30 by 3/16. Normally 2.99. I figured I can always use it. Just thought I'd pass it on.
Vallejo Paint and Walthers Solvaset
I almost had a disaster. I sprayed some Vallejo paint over 48 hours ago. Tonight I am decalling. I have always only used Walthers Solvaset. Tonight I used Microscale's MicroSet first, floated the deal on and when I was happy with the placement, plastered the Walthers Solvaset to it. I used Solvaset because I understand it is stronger and I am going over some rivet detail with an old Champ decal. I figured old school chemicals for an old school decal. I got a splot of Solvaset over to the side and used a Q-Tip to gently blot it up.
Weathering with Mike Confalone: Diesel project 1: D&H U23B, p1
In volume 2 of this weathering series, Mike Confalone weathers diesel locomotives. For project 1, Mike weathers the D&H "Gray Ghost" U23B. In part 1, Mike reviews prototype photos and then first highlights the details with an oil shadowing wash, then weathers various hood details using PanPastels. Part one of two.
Airbrush Kit at Canadian Tire
Just a heads up. My preview of the Canadian Tire Flyer says that they are selling an airbrush kit, complete with mini air compressor for $99. Great way to get into air brushing.
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