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JSoldering is an art. The more you do, the better it will be and the more you will enjoy it. There are a ton of 'how to' things on the...
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JJacob Z replied to the thread A Beginner's Journey Pt 2.Thanks. I need to keep reminding myself that I have already exceeded my own expectations in areas like scenery and kit building. My...
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JThis is probably the most important skill to develop/have in order to get the most enjoyment from the hobby. I used to get so...
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JJacob Z replied to the thread A Beginner's Journey Pt 2.Here's a pic of my loco with some freight, bridges in the background. I will try to make video later.
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JJacob Z replied to the thread A Beginner's Journey Pt 2.ctlibby: I did successfully solder two pieces for one long curve, and yes that made it a lot easier. The second one, the two parts still...
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JJacob: For the flex, you might try connecting the 2 pieces together, solder - then create your curve. Make sure the expansion tie joints...
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JJacob Z replied to the thread A Beginner's Journey Pt 2.Also: LESSONS LEARNED: I hate tracklaying, especially connecting two lengths of flex track, and especially especially on a curve. Next...
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JJacob Z replied to the thread A Beginner's Journey Pt 2.YAY! I finally have a completed loop (actually, it's a folded up-and-over figure 8, where a climb to a hilltop crosses over while the...
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JCapricorn 3111 departing Litzirüti for Arosa.
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JNew locomotive on its first run. Almost hiding is Hawthorn Leslie 0.4.0ST. The red marks are from the old nameplate. Awaiting...
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JI work on computers mostly, but this should translate to trains. I use the 7 day pill containers for screws. The first screws you take...
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JStandard practice for removing locomotive shells is the use of a small screwdriver on either side of the shell and frame to separate...
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JLiquid model cement sold by Testors and Plastruct are 100% MEK (methylethylketone). MEK is sold at local hardware stores for $15 a quart...
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JI found this cart at the curb! (A nurse friend saw it and said, oh, a crash cart!) I made a mobile work cart, with a plug strip and...
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