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  1. J

    good HO tank engine

    Hmmmm. Sorry I like that spectrum but I'm not looking for such an expensive modeler. Im very frugal. So theres not many tank engines huh? Shoulda gone european. They have nice variety. Maybe I some of you are mistaken. It doesn't HAVE to be an 0-4-0. Actually if anyone makes 0-4-2's that...
  2. J

    good HO tank engine

    Hi, To start I'm basically looking for a nice tank engine for my layout but searching for "tank engine" always gives you thomas produts. I also can only find those common 0-4-0 dockside switchers. So my question is, does anyone make a good tank engine thats NOT those docksides OR model powers...
  3. J

    Ambiance

    Thanks Rexhea those are some great Ideas. How much would sound modules cost? Also, again, I cannot find like nice operating structures. I do plan on including lots of lights.
  4. J

    Ambiance

    Yea that's what I mean. I was thinking like a moving industry structure or something. But the only ones I'm familiar with are very toy-like. You see I'm not that familiar with alot of those quality brands out there. I'm used to Atlas, Model power, Roundhouse, etc. So lights is a must.
  5. J

    Ambiance

    What does everyone use to create ambiance ion their layouts? Im thinking of adding a powered windmill but Idk.
  6. J

    The ever so famous question

    MilesWestern: If I were to "paint" the chalk on, that wouldn't look bad? Mac Loco Works: There are no decals.
  7. J

    The ever so famous question

    No I am using a spray can but dont plan on buying an airbrush. So should I buy dullcoat? Also I've been there. They are genius.
  8. J

    The ever so famous question

    Ok so. I have the Bachmann 0-6-0 UP steam engine HO and I didn't like the colors so I spray painted it black and it looks gorgeous. Then I tried weathering with chalks and if I do say so myself, it looked pretty good for my first attempt. Then I tried sealing it with Clearcoat. The weathering...
  9. J

    weathering steam with acrylics

    so you get chalk, take sandpaper and reduce it to fine bits, sprread some over the loco, work it in place with a brush and seal it with dullcoat?
  10. J

    weathering steam with acrylics

    Thats another possible idea I had. What are the possibilities that some chaulk could damage the motor of a loco?
  11. J

    weathering steam with acrylics

    Has anyone done it? I really want to but I don't want to ruin a good loco. Suggestions, comments or techniques?
  12. J

    woodland scenics hob-e-tac

    Yes I was impatient and excited. Thanks and sorry for a wasted thread. :)
  13. J

    woodland scenics hob-e-tac

    Hey everyone. I got a woodland scenics kit on how to make trees and it has hob-e-tac included. I tried using it but its not sticking. Please help! -Joe.
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  14. J

    Anyone else think like me?

    But I think I would have more fun looking at models than the real thing.
  15. J

    Anyone else think like me?

    Well I've been thinking and I think I like model railroading better than the actual prototypes. Problably due to all the actual operation I have been learning about. I don't know. Anyone else think like this or am I insane?
  16. J

    mounting track?

    Ok so liquid nails to attach foam... and elmers glue to attach cork?
  17. J

    mounting track?

    Ok I am going to purchase a 4 foot by 8 foot board of styrafoam for foundation. My questions are: 1) How to I attach it to the plywood base? 2) Should I still use cork? If so how do I put that down? Thanks. -Joe
  18. J

    flextrack trouble

    thanks! I feel like an idiot though it was so easy :)
  19. J

    flextrack trouble

    Hi I just purchased a box of Atlas code 100 flex track and I'm having some trouble with it. The trouble is the stationary rails are too short to join with the rail joiners and Im getting very frusterated. Please someone help. Joe
  20. J

    Lighting buildings

    Thanks man, It helped. But I do have more questions. I have 2 transformers for my layout and 2 extra ones ill be using for lights and such. Should I be worried about an overload? These 2 tranformers are simple cheap ones that only do direction and speed and have 4 ports at the back.




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