Tools, tips and tricks
Air brush recommendations
Okay guys, suggestions needed. The wife says what do you want for Christmas? I was racking my brain because there really isn't anything I am needing. Then it occurred to me, an airbrush. I have always wanted to try weathering using an airbrush. So.......what do you guys use? I don't need anything fancy. Just something I can do some basic weathering on cars, structures and track. trying to keep it under 100 bucks including the compressor.
Masking tips for painting around rivets
I've been trying to get into painting my locomotives and rolling stock, but I've been having problems with rivets and details. No matter how tightly I try to apply masking tape, I always get pooled paint afterwards. Do you guys have any tips to share?
Thanks!
Tutorial - Weathering the T44 diesel locomotive
Hi! :) This weeks tutorial is about how to make a prototypic weathering/ageing of the T44 diesel locomotive using airbrush and acrylic powder.
Homemade conventional control throttle Or a homemade DCS system or TMC
Is there anybody on the forum have built a hand held throttle for conventional control AC trains other than Lionel,MTH or The one published in classically toy train last year?
homemade DCS system or TMC ?
Eyesight and modeling, part 1
Model railroader Pat Lawless is more than your typical hobbyist. He’s almost legally blind. Since losing most of his sight in 2003, he’s found affordable specialized tools to help him deal with his limited vision, and has good advice for anyone experiencing similar challenges. Part 1 of 2 on eyesight and modeling.
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