Tools, tips and tricks
Dispensing Plastic Glue
I am in the process of putting together an old Red Caboose reefer kit. I have a bottle of Faller Expert plastic glue with a needle like dispenser. A bit too much glue comes out. So I'm curious as to what else I can use. Tried tooth picks and have heard about using a 000 paint brush. The brush seems like a good way to spend a lot of money for a one time use, unless I missed something in the explanation.
Anybody have a better way????
Jack
Turnout actuator calculations with a little bit of geometry and a little bit of engineering.
Attached is a libreoffice calc sheet to calculate the actuators behavior depends on the geometry, the material properties , the diameter of the wire and servo rotation, for a common turnout switch.
Scratch building models with the laser pt 3
Here is part three on Building with a Laser.
Hope you find it helpful.
Mike
Archive-X Enamels (sold as Floquil replacement)
For those interested in replacing Floquil paints, there may be a new option worth exploring: Archive-X paints. I haven't tried them out.
Studio scale modelers scratchbuild replicas of models used to make movies (like X-Wing fighters and the Enterprise), at the same scale, using the same vintage kit parts—and the same vintage paints (SP Lettering Grey is the base color for Imperial Walkers). Like us, they are very interested in replicating Floquil enamels, and some of them got to mixing paints.
Pre Installed Just Plug LED Resitor size.
I have a couple of the woodland scenics n scale structures with their just plug lighting pre installed. I already have a 12v DC accessory bus on my layout. I would like to connect the just plug LED's to my 12v bus. I am having problems finding info on what size LED's to size an appropriate resistor. Is anyone with a just plug hub willing to test it's output voltage? I belive can calculate the reaistor voltage from that info.
Thanks
Steve.
Has anyone ever played with "tree flats"?
Over the years I've seen many folks use structure flats applied to backdrops where you want to add a building with a bit of depth but are limited by a short distance to your backdrop. Has anyone ever done a similar thing with trees? I have an area where I want to conceal a seam with conifer trees but I don't really have room for a fully rounded tree.
Gloss Coat Options and Decaling Solutions
I'm sure this topic has been raised over and over here but im struggling with everyones recomendation to the one product "Future"
I have recently tackled a bunch of car building projects while I take my time building my layout room I wanted to make a dent in my rolling stock fleet. At the moment they are mainly Tichy kits and some resin kits to come.
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