Recent content by rpm750

I don't use the jig/plate, just the filling blocks and a paper template. Point/Frog form and Stockaid tools. Clover House has 12" long Modern PC ties, you will have less waste, 10-12" sticks for $15.95. They also sell throw bar PC ties and turnout cross ties. The cross tie is a bag of 500...

Ah a Georgia Boy. Welcome I'm just north of you guys in Coweta Co.

I've seen a few threads on basic tools for this hobby but what have you made jig wise that has improved a process. Track laying/alignment - straight and curved, track layout, holding locos, paint booths, vacuum attachments, vise modifications, paint brush mods, keeping your layout clean/dust...

Thanks for your response earlier. In reading some response posts I saw one that asked about the black foam that you used in place of cork. Did you ever find the manufacture of the product. Also I guess you had to cut the beveled edges? I like the look and it might be cheaper. I found some today...

Wow, just looked at every post in this thread. Love it, congrats on the new baby too. I'm planning my layout right now and it will be a modern layout, I'm in the SE US so I might do a what would be a modern Seaboard or just stick with NS/CSX. Anyways, I'd like some input on the smallest...

When I first watched flymanjg's vids on YouTube I thought it was Paul Teutul Sr. Sounds just like him!

Well I have thrown together a layout plan but to me it's just missing that wow for me. ~1. HO Scale Modern day CSX/NS or Seaboard Coastline(if it were in existence today) Layout, code 83 track, under table switch machines, DCC Control, other electronics/control as I go. Pretty much just me...

Thanks guys for your input. Planning on hitting up the Train shop tomorrow after work. Last week was really hectic and I just never got to it. Cost is a factor and useability. My layout is not that big, takes up a 9x11 room and it will be HO. I'll share my layout stuff in the correct thread...

I just watched all of Flymanjg vids this past weekend. Nice layout. Like his practices. I'm involved in the Aircooled VW Scene and we have all kinds. I stay away from those types like Al. Seems like trouble just follows them everywhere.

Sorry for a possible re-post but I've done some searching and read a few things but I'll ask anyways. I'm getting back into this hobby, had a few shots at layouts as a kid and young adult. I really like the idea of the DCC setups but I have a few questions. ~ I see that they have a rating but...

I'm Bob, I've been a modeling fan for a good while. I had layouts and have been involved in building since a kid. However I've been out for a while and would like to jump back in. I'm excited to see some new tech, DCC. Can't wait to get into that and see for myself the true control...