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    Need help constructing a spray booth

    perfect, thanks!!
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    Need help constructing a spray booth

    Great, thank you!!!
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    Need help constructing a spray booth

    Awesome Dave, thanks!!!!!
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    Need help constructing a spray booth

    Hello, I want to get into airbrushing so I thought I would build a spray booth from scratch. Who has experience in this area that could give some tips? I am considering using either a used oven hood or bathroom exhaust fan as the exhaust motor. Does anyone have a preference or experience with...
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    Re-painting HO shipping containers, need advice

    good tips, thanks!
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    Re-painting HO shipping containers, need advice

    Hello, I am re-painting a bunch of my HO shipping containers. They are white and I am painting them brown, red and orange. Will the classic can of Krylon work or will that apply too thick? Would airbrushing be a better choice? Thanks for any advice!! Will
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    Help this novice with starting a layout

    good info, thanks for replying!!
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    Help this novice with starting a layout

    I am into modern big power in regards to loco's. I like the paint schemes of each class I railroad for one reason or another, so I have a medley of locomotives. Of course I am limited with 4x8 so not sure what industry to go with, still figuring out the track layout. But I really enjoy the grain...
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    Help this novice with starting a layout

    Thanks for the clarification on things, this is all very informative for me!!!
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    Help this novice with starting a layout

    Great point on digging out scenery. Thank you for replying!!
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    Help this novice with starting a layout

    Very helpful indeed, all great stuff. Thanks for replying!!
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    Help this novice with starting a layout

    Sounds good, thanks for the feedback!!
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    Help this novice with starting a layout

    Thank you James, nice job on your benchwork!! I love that laser level
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    Help this novice with starting a layout

    Thanks Bob for the feedback!! I'm okay pulling the foam, as it is a blank canvas. Better to do it now. Whats your thoughts on the thickness overall of plywood and foam combined? Will it be a problem for the switch motors or will they still work if there is a long throw between the motor and switch?
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    Help this novice with starting a layout

    Hello, My name is Will and this is my first thread as I am a new member. I am an HO guy and am starting a 4x8 DCC layout during this almighty shutdown!! I have watched youtube vids and read some articles but still have some questions. 1- I built framework and glued 2" foamboard directly to...
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