Heard about this coming, and turns out it was true. I don't think anything like this has existed in n-scale until this. It looks this there is more to come in this series too:...
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Heard about this coming, and turns out it was true. I don't think anything like this has existed in n-scale until this. It looks this there is more to come in this series too:...
The three levels is really nice!
Wow - what a fantastic start!
So interesting to see this history hidden in plain sight thanks to your impressive research and great photography.
Agree - this is a wonderful layout with such attention to detail! More videos would be a treat.
7. Starting the 2nd building
https://i.postimg.cc/T1zLgnyd/Screen-Shot-2022-06-26-at-9-49-39-PM.png
8. Adding windows
https://i.postimg.cc/ZRDyYG4y/Screen-Shot-2022-06-26-at-9-49-29-PM.png
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One thing I am learning is that even with the best plan, you have no idea how your rolling stock will do until you run it. I spent a long time and got expert consultation on my plan. But then I found...
Testing some Rapido G20 tank cars after reading about them on this forum: https://youtu.be/hExyUhUtBlw
I found the videos helpful to learn about some pros and cons of these cars. I went ahead and ordered three from Lombard.
On the Amtrak Horizon cars in the newest phase paint scheme, Rapido also...
I picked up the brick version of this kit perhaps 8 years ago. Finally decided it was time to give it a go.
1. The kit is nicely packaged in that all the parts for each wall section are bagged...
19. The trim going on. It is just the stained/painted wood that is dry brushed white.
https://i.postimg.cc/dV4qS4GK/Screen-Shot-2022-06-19-at-7-18-17-PM.png
20. The kit comes with stickers...
If the wheel spacing is off, do I replace the wheels and try to match to the original wheel type or just redo all the wheels on the car with one type?
It looks very good and especially for a plastic kit simulating wood. That takes some talent for a transformation like that!
In running many different brands of passenger cars, I notice that some do well and other love to jump the rails. For those jumping the rails, I am thinking of replacing the wheels as possible. Does...
13. The kit comes with acetate for the windows but I prefer this as I can just apply to the back of the window and let dry. It goes on white as shown below, but over time becomes a clear window.
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8. Built out the two side walls. I realize the bottom of each will need the stucco treatment so that will be an extra step to address later....
This is a newer Bar Mills kit that is unique as a background flat kit that has a lot of character: https://barmillsmodels.com/product/secklers-cold-storage-n-ho/
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Nothing to keep one humble like finding a far better build of the same kit. Clearly I went too heavy on the stucco above and this model below used none. I picked this off e-bay at cost of the kit so...
It comes together pretty easily with all the walls prepared. Below is without the roofing installed and some details still missing.
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Always exciting when a manufacturer brings out n-scale kits. Monster Modelworks makes some amazing kits in HO scale and offer this one in N scale today:...
A new dinning car for the fleet from Intermountain / Centralia Car Shop
https://i.postimg.cc/qvhvDL0D/Screen-Shot-2022-05-28-at-11-28-16-AM.png
Different sawmill from the same manufacturer. Super rare: https://www.ebay.com/itm/304500023697?hash=item46e59da191:g:~6EAAOSwgR1ijBTj
The bottom track is in place. It can now run a locomotive, but that is not saying much. With time it will get better. The idea is to have three main scenes: 1) large country station, 2) urban station...
It is time to let this one go given the mega two decker I have on my hands now. Has anyone tried selling something like this? In theory it could be shipped but that would cost more than the price. If...
On the upper level, the new yard is nice with more passing tracks and a yard lead to allow switching. So finally time to try out the Wheels of Time Harriman coaches I picked up so long ago.
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