Edit topic

Updated your discussion topic below.

Subject
Enter a subject for your topic. Maximum 150 characters.
Post Body
Enter your post below.
Most model railroads are effected by humidity of some sort, wehter from environemtal encroachment to an improperly set air conditioner, humidifier, etc. Get a dehumidifier that is 3-5 times over sized for the sapce you railroad occupies. Dependant on the space you you layout occupies (i.e. a separate room or area) try to isolate it from other areas of your dweliing if possible (a separate room with sealed doors-you can apply weather stripping to any regular door with a little ingenuity). This makes the dehumidification process more energy efficient and effective. Take care of your de-humidifier. Too dry, simply leave a flat pan of water out somewhere (if you have pets, other disturbances, etc. leave a vessel out that they cannot get at). You can humidify your space through other methods but this one seems to work best for me. Whatever works for you. <br /> <br />As for accelerating drying times for paint, gliue, etc. a heat gun (preferrable one of lower wattage or fully adustabel settings can help. I use a heat tool made for embossing plastic-like materials for the scrapbookingnhobby. You can use any safe source of heat, really. Heat gun, space heater, hot surface, whatever works for you particular applications. The low setting on any hair dryer works well also. <br /> <br />-Maxwell R. Holmquist
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag
E-mail Subscribe
Check the box below if you want to receive e-mail notifications when replies are made to this thread.

Receive notifications

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!

Subscriber & Member Login

Edit topic

Subject

Post Body

Tags (Optional)

E-mail Subscribe

Subscriber & Member Login

Users Online

Search the Community