I have moved into adding foam around the track work that has been laid already.  I want to run trains in the mountain area without the risk of locos or rolling stock dashing to the floor.  Hence the foam.

Now I don't know about you but I have worked with foam before...in the garage...and it can get messy.  Well the new layout is in the 'man cave'.  This is a "den/extra room" that I installed double doors on and thereby was granted free reign of my new kingdom.  Behind closed doors, but nevertheless free reign!!

I recently upgraded some HO scale Accurail USRA hoppers. I have posted images and details of the process on by blog to share with other railroad modelers.

http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/

Enjoy!

Eric

Had to replace some of the toner cartridges in my laser printer the other day, and while paying 50 bucks a pop for coloured dust leaves me a little cold I was glad I looked over the old cartridges to see what makes 'em tick. They are full of little gears and "castings" After I ripped all the useful parts off them I gave them a spray of silver paint. When the silver was dry I gave them a rusty wash followed by a dark wash and Voila! 

I have not looked at this for a few years, The Alps printers are gone and I was wondering if there is any new technology for printing white or metal colors for decals and signs. I am hoping for a home solution that will not break the bank. Any information will be welcomed.

Regards,

John

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