I would have to say that, in my unbiased opinion, that this is some of the best modeling I have seen in a long time. There are those that rave...
Hi Bill I am still kicking and screaming but no progress on the layout. Inbetween times I have switched to On30, moved from the bedroom to the...
Wow Jeff! That is looking so good - damn fine job. I must say it is a VAST improvement on what was there previously [img]
Thanks Guys it is scary how fast it comes down compared to going up :( I have half disassembled already, the rest will be tomorrow. I hope to...
Wow Jeff! This project is getting better and better every time I see new pics. You have once again outdone yourself. Great work, keep them pics...
BREAKING NEWS! Destruction on the RF&W. Sadly it's true. My benchwork is coming down. We got a new lounge suite (very much overdue BTW) and it...
Once again Jeff you have excelled yourself - brilliant work. I really like your hand painted backdrop - works very well and looks awesome. The...
Not much happening at the moment. The 18MM second hand plywood I bought for the sub roadbed decided it didn't want to stay flat so I ripped it all...
Thanks guys I think I might lean towards ballasting before the rail goes down. Gary, thanks for that explanation, a good account of how you do...
Mark & Glenn A very timely question and answer. I have two Mantua locos that need repowering and Alliance kits can help in both cases. Thanks for...
Calling all hand layers, ballasting question..... Do you ballast your track before or after laying your rails? I have seen advise about both ways...
PRR1957 I know EXACTLY where you are coming from, I really do. I have recently pulled out of my local NMRA sig so I can save the money to spend...
Thanks Guys ANother report will be coming in a week or so, hopefully with more progress! :D Cheers
Rightio then. I have finally taken some pics of the benchwork start. No backdrop yet so I have to pull the peninsula out again to attach it...
GG You might also look at hot gluing your rail. I am laying code 55 in my HO scale yard and will be using hot glue. It is a bit tricky to get...
Thanks Bill The frog will be the only area involved in soldering with my turnouts so I might even use your method of route measure/bench create....
Yea, that's what I was thinking, especially when filling the frog with solder and when placing the guard rails - the glue on the rail would let go...
Well, I am officially satisfied with hot gluing the rail to ties. As Bill (Ironhorseman) has pointed out (and now I know what he means), you...
Not much happening at the moment. I keep forgetting to grab my Dad's camera when I am there, but will try and remember tomorrow. So far I have...
Coaltrain Once again you have done real good. The coke tram and pushers look great! Cheers
