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Need Help, I'm a newbie

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Need Help, I'm a newbie
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 7, 2005 8:06 PM
I got the train for christmas.I have track.I have a layout plan ,but need info on scenery and I need tips and info.I am new in this hobby and need some info on building a N-scale layout .I need info on making scenery ,and any thing else there is to know about Model Railroading.
[%-)]
I also need to know every thing about an airbrush .what are the best brands[?] How do I use it on a model railroad?

Will some one help me[:)][8D][:D]
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Posted by ericboone on Friday, January 7, 2005 9:21 PM
You've asked a very broad question. It is hard to say were to start, but MR published an inexpensive begineers guide that I have heard is quite good. I don't remember it's title, but the cover had a large amount of bright yellow. Of couse there is quite a bit of information here on trains.com. http://www.trains.com/Content/Dynamic/Articles/000/000/004/474duagg.asp
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 8, 2005 6:59 AM
Let your imagination take you. With that said you and you and your layout can go amywhere. There are lots of great tips on this siye. Have fun.
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Posted by eng22 on Saturday, January 8, 2005 8:06 AM
Use the search function on this forum, type in a keyword, like airbrush. Stand by for lots of info. Enjoy the hobby!
Craig - Annpere MI, a cool place if you like trains and scrapyards
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Posted by dave9999 on Sunday, January 9, 2005 12:06 AM
Woodland Scenics Scenery Manual will point you in the right direction. It mostly
focuses on their products, but it's full of tips and how-to's. Good luck, Dave
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 9, 2005 1:59 PM
jrheavner [#welcome] to the hobby,

MR has a special issue called Model Trains, step by step. It comes with a DVD and is very informative. It applies to just about all scales. I hope this helps you a bit.

Happy MRRing.

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