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CFR- How to setup a Double Slip Switch in JMRI

Tue, 2017-01-17 12:21 — mikedeverell

Just a short video on how to set up a double slip switch in JMRI hope this is helpful for those of you using JMRI

Mike

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Winter Break 2016-17 Progress

Mon, 2017-01-09 18:15 — Acuransx15

Well, with this year's winter break coming to a close, it's about time to share an update of the progress I've made on my layout. Granted, my layout has no physical existence quite yet. My depiction of the Long Island Rail Road in February of 2014 has yet to take on any benchwork or even a track plan, so there is only a handful of projects I can work on. Space is the issue here; I can work on pretty much anything that can be easily stored. So while I've been home from college, I've essentially been working on more weathering projects.

Scale Model Review Builds | Southside Hotel, ITLA Scale Models

Mon, 2017-01-09 18:00 — Ron Pare

Carolina Craftsman Kits, Post Office [Page One]
Artitec Models, Shrimp cutter Boat [Page One]
RailScale Miniatures, Carricks Corner [Page One]
ITLA Scale Models, Cooper's Alley [Page One]
KCWorkshops, Jack em' up Tire Repair [Page One]
Artitec Models, RR Ferry Boat [Page One]
KCWorkshops, Bob's Bait and Beer [Page One]
KCWorkshops, Company Houses (3-Pack) [Page One]
KCWorkshops, K&W Butter Co [Page One]
ITLA Scale Models, Southside Hotel [Page Two]

I decided to get back into the mix and review some laser cut wood kits. The first is a real nice craftsman kit. But as they say, don't take my word for it. See for yourself. In this video I review Carolina Craftsman kits version of the Plaisto Post Office.

The other post in the forum was supposed to be on my blog. Instead I will link that post here Carolina Craftsman kit build

Kit Link: http://carolinacraftsmankits.com/products/post-office

sign aging

Mon, 2017-01-09 15:19 — wayno2208

Hi everyone. I have made some advertising decals on clear inkjet decal paper to apply to buildings for a 1800's diorama. I aged the wood using the "ink wash" but trying to work out how to 'age' the decals as well without damaging them. Any ideas? Thanks

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Tree Help

Wed, 2017-01-04 14:42 — dkingcdn

Shortly before Christmas, I found a helpful video on YouTube for making N scale evergreen trees.

I'm at the point where I need to start making trees as I haven't found many ready made trees that look good (in N scale that is) so I decided to try the technique in the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxOtGzoUpWU

I attached some pictures in the first response below.