Recent content by sparkyftw

ModelRailroadForums.com is a free Model Railroad Discussion Forum and photo gallery. We cover all scales and sizes of model railroads. Online since 2002, it's one of the oldest and largest model railroad forums on the web. Whether you're a master model railroader or just getting started, you'll find something of interest here.


  1. S

    Coffee Shop XXVII

    Well its been a LONG time since I have been on here. Thought I would come check in. I have been really busy with school, although I have done some modeling, just happens to be for tabletop wargaming and not for railroading. But some discussions on other forums reminded me of this place so...
  2. S

    How old are YOU?

    I am 20. I am taking a break from the hobby though because of school. I got into because my Grandpa and mom did it for a long time.
  3. S

    Are you careful who you tell about being a model railroader?

    I just don't advertise it. A few of my friends know, my family knows. Other than that, I don't go around telling people. Even when people ask about my hobbies, I don't usually list it. Right now it is just something I think about. I hardly even read about it (been a rough summer with...
  4. S

    Summer hobby ?

    Well this summer I will be spending a lot of time in class and lab. So that can be my hobby. I am turning into a gear head. Just a couple weeks ago I picked up a 95 neon for 200 bucks. I am debating if I should throw a cage in it and race, or get it in great condition and use my current...
  5. S

    Coffee Shop 22

    Bob: I should have known you knew what you were talking about, silly me. The new car is going to be more of a longtime project, not a daily driver. I don't expect it to be very streetable nor fuel efficient. Luckily, for the numbers I want, it can be done 'cheaply', meaning around 5 grand if...
  6. S

    Coffee Shop 22

    No.. N/A just means the air comes in on its own, nothing to force it in. Although I could still do some sort of "NOS" setup if I wanted. As for building kits in a dorm, school's dorms are pretty small, don't think my roomy would like it too much.
  7. S

    Coffee Shop 22

    Rex I am avoiding both (okay maybe I will still go Air Force after school). Going out of state for 3 years of college, didn't seem to wise to try and model while I am.
  8. S

    Coffee Shop 22

    Howdy Folks! Been a long time. School is almost over for... 3 weeks. Hope everyone is doing okay. Today is a bittersweet kind of day. I am buying a "new" car that doesn't run, going to make it a nice project, built up for some drag racing (debating if I should go turbo or N/A). Don't worry...
  9. S

    Under Construction - Birmingham UK

    Someone have a mop I can borrow, I seemed to have drooled all over the place. Amazing work.
  10. S

    Lessons learned!

    I think my biggest mistake was buying the stuff I bought. Not because it is low quality, but because I have neither the time nor space for it, at least for awhile. Nice thing I have some things to build on my spare time (once I get them semi painted). Also, I probably should of done N scale...
  11. S

    Come on in to Coffee Shop 21

    Just a quick stop in. If I can get my book used, I am looking at $200 dollars. New, I don't even want to think about it. I have only been able to find it new. Add that on to the 500 bucks I have already spent on books this semester. I can't wait till next year, the university I am...
  12. S

    Come on in to Coffee Shop 21

    Afternoon coffeeshopians. Been a long time since I dropped in. Life has been pretty hectic and stressful the last couple months. It is finally settling down thankfully. Taking a full load at school. Haven't been working in 3 months, but I get as many hours I can next week at the family...
  13. S

    Is the economy hurting your hobby?

    I pretty much started the hobby in this economy, so it can't really be hurt by it. What hurts my hobby is lack of time, being a full time college student with little space, and even less free time now. Hopefully I can finish some projects and be an armchair modeler, but have to free up some...
  14. S

    Surf the web?

    This is the only model railroad site I go to. Sometimes a couple other sites (usually someone's personal site showing off their railroad). As for other sites though, I am active on like 5 different forums, meaning I go on and post at least a couple times a week. Some I am on all the time when...
  15. S

    Coffee Shop Twenty is now open fer business

    What is this nice toasty warm basement you speak of? I have a space heater, and usually while I am on the computer I have my feet under it, almost getting burns, and still feel nothing but cold, and that is with the space heater on full.
See more




Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a commision from some of the links and ads shown on this website (Learn More Here)

Back
Top