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Building a Vitrine Train Display for ROLL-IN / ROLL-OUT operation
In this video we´re builing a modular vitrine wall display with de-attachable shelfs which allows for easy ROLL-IN and ROLL-OUT of trains.
What's on Your Workbench - June 2021
The year is heating up as we move into June. Share your latest workbench and layout progress reports!
Eric
Eric Hansmann
Contributing Editor, Model Railroad Hobbyist
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Proto 2000 FA1 and FB1 Soundtraxx DCC Install, Lighting and Detailing
I found a set of these Proto 2000 Alco FA-1 and FB-1 in CPR Maroon and Gray in like new condition at Central Hobbies from a collection. They’re still DC.
PLA soldering - maybe new technique?
I've been looking around to see if anyone is doing this and I haven't seen it yet, so thought maybe I'd share. I'm big into designing and 3D printing parts for layout structures, especially where things are more or less modern such as steel building parts, etc. So recently I've been working on a grain cooperative structure. I'd made quite a few parts in 3D printed PLA material (the "corn starch" filament), and noticed that it's much easier to print things relatively flat and "fold them up", versus printing taller and removing
Tools, tips and tricks
I have found that a very good cleaning fluid for my airbrush, available at Michael's, Hobby Lobby, and art supplies lick Dick Blick. It is a "Brush Restorer and Conditioner". It's main use is to restore unusable brushes with dried paint. Although a bit pricey, it has no odor and will work with both acrylic AND solvent based paints. I first run clean thinner appropriate to the paint and finish with the "Conditioner" that works exceptionally well to dislodge pesky dried acrylic residue.
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