Category Archives: Structures and Scenery

Wow! Module Progress!

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Geren

Yes, I actually was able to spend some time this evening working on modules! I decided to work tonight on putting in the platform that’s been foamcore and cork for three years now — I’m really sick of looking at … Continue reading →

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Rust Revisited

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Geren

  I previously wrote about using craft store paints for inexpensively simulating rusty rails. At usually under a dollar each, these paints are a bargain. However, I recently learned of an even easier way to rust your rails — Floquil … Continue reading →

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Round and Round and Round She Goes!

Posted on April 24, 2007 by On30Guy

I must apologize for not keeping people better informed of progress on the infamous turntable module. David, for one, must be sweatin’ bullets. Especially since his highly modified Bachmann OF 2-8-0 has emerged from the shops. Well, never fear. The … Continue reading →

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Rust Never Sleeps — And it Only Costs 99 Cents

Posted on March 30, 2007 by Geren

I think that most modelers these days paint their rails to represent rust. But, the first thought most modelers have is to run out to the hobby shop and spend three or four dollars on a little bottle of PollyS Rail Brown, … Continue reading →

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Module Progress – Turntable Arrives

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Geren

The 60′ Sellers Turntable kit arrived this afternoon from Freshwater Models. I have, of course, inspected it closely. The castings and materials look absolutely first rate. I’ve got a little shopping to do before I can begin building it, but … Continue reading →

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