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    Silos

    The Silos or bins as they're called are flat sheet metal looks to be bolted or rivets. Now when you say to use thin plastic what kind and where do I get if from? And some of the buildings around them are corrugated again where do I get that from or what can I use in place of? I prefer doing...
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    Silos

    That great info. However most of the silos here are covered in sheet metal. So what is the best way to do that?
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    Silos

    Here in Nebraska there are a lot of Silos some of which set next to the tracks. I want to model these for my layout and wondering what is the best way to go about it. Hobby stores aren't readily available here so buying one is out of the question. I was thinking of using the paper towel roll...
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    Hello from Broken Bow Nebraska

    Hey Unfettered glad to hear from a neighbor sort of. In answer to your question I would like to do the BN/SF as they are the only one that I see up here. They run a lot of coal from I believe to be Montana. I was out yesterday snapping pics of structures and trains so that i can model them...
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    Airbrush Question

    I believe I can help you with that decision. I'm an airbrush artist so I know what's good and what's not. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT buy any airbrush or compressor from Harbor freight. They are junk. Check this place out and you'll find many good brushes and compressors...
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    Thinning primer question

    For thinning your primer or paints it's best to go 3 to 1. Experience in body shops taught me that. Your paint should be the consistency of milk. Don't forget to wear your respirator.
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    Paint thinning method, and cleaning airbrush

    As an airbrush artist I would say no on the Createx as they are used for fabrics like for doing Shirts. However that same company also makes an automotive paint called Auto Air. And they make an excellent paint called Wicked it's a detail paint so it shows up really well. As for cleaning your...
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    Hello from Broken Bow Nebraska

    From Broken Bow Thanks Truss for the warm welcome. I'm looking forward to getting started with a new layout. As you say first things first I have to get some trains and materials for the bench and then go from there. As for your airbrush that's a good brush to start with and will most likely...
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    Hello from Broken Bow Nebraska

    I'm just getting back into Model Railroading. So I'm looking to learn as much as I can from you. I'm an airbrusher so if I can be of help that way let me know.:D
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