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    Post-apocalyptic railroad

    First, let me preface this by saying I am just trying to share some knowledge on the web browsing / adware/ malware issue and not intending to fuel any tensions. Interent Explorer has many vulnerabilities toadware/ malware on the web. There are several things you can do to protect your...
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    Cheaper acrillic paint

    I don't know if this will meet your pricing requirements, but I really like the products that Dick Blick's Art Supply carries. The Acrylics are very high quality and are cheaper in terms of quantity to cost than Testors or similar products. They also have stuff like Pastel Chalks and Gouache...
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    Painting/Weathering Brick

    A technique I picked up over modeltrainsweathered.com was the use of hairspray, like aquanet, to seal a watercolor based wash. In my efforts to learn this technique I noticed something else about the aerosol hair spray: It adds a very appealing, weathered texture to whatever you are painting...
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    Why is the hobby in trouble?

    That is a great photo. One of my goals in coming back to the hobby is that I want to be able to share it with my children as my grandfather shared it with me.
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    NCE Computer interface

    A few questions for those in this thread. 1.) I saw a mention of wireless. Is that on the horizon or a pipe dream? I would imagine with current hardware technology it would certainly be possible. 2.) There was a reference to USB being an issue? What is the issue? 3.) Could someone...
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    My first layout

    Ahh sorry about the poor etiquette, I am used to a board where the admins actually prefer all the questions to stay in general threads on specific topics, so my apologies. I would say my vision is for something much larger and much more expansive than 4x8. Like perhaps a model of the Great...
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    Why is the hobby in trouble?

    I am new to these forums as of today, but I have been a fan of trains my whole life. I am 31 years old and am just getting back into Model Railroading. I'm also working on an MBA in Financial Analysis and Strategic Management. So from the latter background I'll voice a few observations: 1)...
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    My first layout

    Hi, I thought I would post in here rather than start a new thread. I am working on my very first lay out for a 4x8 Model. My major druthers are as follows: Great Norther RR, F-series Diesel preferred 3 Stall Round house w/ Turntable 1 Bridge over some water One hill with a fall forest...




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