OK First Question Out of the Gate

[skippycamper]

I have no specific knowledge of the Tech7 Ampac 760; however, after looking at it and it's specs, I'd say you couldn't go wrong.

good stuff thank you, I am gonna go with it

 

[Skipjacks]

The best piece of advice I can give is to not be afraid to redo something if it doesn't look right. For your first model, expect it not to look perfect on the first try. Putting it together, thinking it's not quite right, and then redoing parts of it is kind of all part of the fun. Tinker with it until it's perfect. (Which it will never be in your eyes, even if everyone else thinks it's awesome looking.)

Remember, mountains can be easily repainted with different shades. More contrast can be added with diluted paints. Etc etc etc until it looks right to you. Track takes time to get right so there are no derailment spots.

If you are trying to do this on a budget, STAY OUT OF THE TRAIN STORE!!!!! Darn places practically suck the money right out of your wallet....and make you love that it's happening!

 

[KB02]

If you are trying to do this on a budget, STAY OUT OF THE TRAIN STORE!!!!! Darn places practically suck the money right out of your wallet....and make you love that it's happening!

Dear Lord, ain't that the truth!

 

[wombat457]

Certainly got that right! But hey, it's only money ....

 

[skippycamper]

wow that Tech 7 was sure the answer. Train goes around like a rocket now

 

[wombat457]

wow that Tech 7 was sure the answer. Train goes around like a rocket now

Great to hear!

 

[Iron Horseman]

wow that Tech 7 was sure the answer. Train goes around like a rocket now

You should get much better low end control too, in order to make it creep just right.