Recent content by hd-fatboy

Updated 8-4-07 Updated plan, looking for some comments.

So as I read the drawing this will sit on the right side of the room up against two walls? If so, the reach to the right rear for the train shed may be a problem. I'm 6'2" with a 29" reach and I can pick up a 4x8, not much of a stretch. Now lay that 4x8 flat at waist level and see how far...

Hello & welcome aboard. I'm just starting a layout also and not an old hand at this. Okay, here come the questions, is the right side against a wall or is there access to it? How will the layout be sitting? What is the scale? I wanted to start mine as a 4x8 also. One problem that will...

After a little searching I found http://www.malibuinternationallimited.com/mic1.html Cannot get any contact info but I'll keep looking.

Can you get the Manufacturer and any other info from the pack? Would be a great help. A picture would also be fantastic! Thanks for the heads up.

Thank you, yes I did see them, looks pretty cool. Right now I'm using VISIO to draw up some walls, then photo etch to brass and try making some molds.

Hey no big deal, we are here to learn & show off what we design. Looking forward to seeing more construction.

No big deal f1_indy2000, just makes it easier to keep up with the threads. Great looking bench work so far. RexHea, the buildings are from Design Preservation. I have just bought some wall modules from Walther's, I plan on kit bashing & scratch building a lot on the layout. Hate to say it but...

Okay, :confused: I don't know why my post got Jacked by (f1_indy2000). Create a new one for yourself.

Have a new updated version of the track plan. Added in an industry and gave them all names. This pretty much follows how the actual prototype is set up. A couple of the industries are out of place but they are only a couple of streets down the line, I didn't think that would detract from...

I finished up my test project of track & bricks in the road. I should have posted a revised plan this week also. Let ,me know what ya think.

I use a 2 step process that gets amazingly real results. Went to the local hobby supply store (Michaels) and found this neat item. 'Sophisticated Finishes' it is a 2 step process for creating rust. Gave it a try & this is the best for making things look like rust! I cannot get the cammera to...

Went to the local hobby supply store (Michaels) and found this neat item. 'Sophisticated Finishes' it is a 2 step process for creating rust. Gave it a try & this is the best for making things look like rust! I cannot get the cammera to focus close enough on the 2nd picture for the rust view...

I wanted to figure out how to put track down in the street so I started a small project to see how well it would look. I cut out a piece of picture frame. Glued some flex track down. The brick design I am using is from Plastruct HO scale brick (remember I'm doing N scale) works out great...