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I totally agree w/ Mr B and Tom. The satin/ semi gloss finishes on most new pieces will not hold weathering powders very well. It is also a good time to do other weathering methods as dry brushing and any air brushing before using the powders. Of coarse a final coat will seal your work.
Another method is to run the corner (connector girder) at 45 degrees. This will then allow you to run the joists on radians. These radian joists also aid if risers ar used for the track, keeping them closer to a perpendicular as the track runs a radius.. If it is an outside corner those joists can also be cut to pick up a radiused facia.
Nice job on the bridges. To help with squaring up any of the assembly, I build all the subassemblies on a flat 3/4" MDF base. Once it is time to glue up the open deck, the tower assemblies etc, I use various pieces of scrap oak, poplar and maple blocks in 1x4,6 and 4x4s at least 4" long.. These can be arranged in any way to aid in keeping the model square. I realize that not everyone will not have these large chunks of hardwood at their disposal, but any blosks will do the job. As a carpenter
MrB, you will also find that even built sections with a 1x mounting ledger that the rafters will not be on a level plane for attachment. Any crown/ sag of the rafters will pronounced for mounting a level ledger. This is not to say it can't be done, but any framework attached in this fashion would have to be stick built in place. Preconstructed frame sections on supports would be the easier way to go as shown by Lee wm3798. These could be attached to a few rafters for added stability, any irregularity
[quote user="wm3798"] As you hunt check and see if the old GP-40 (also by Roco, look for the yellow box) truck might be the same configuration. That might help expand the search a little. Lee [/quote] I agree with Lee on this one. The older Atlas/ Rocco drives with that blomburg sideframe were used on the FP7, GP40/ high hood 38s. These are commonly found at train shows, white elephant table etc. I'm sorry that I can't help with the part needed now. I had numerous chassis on hand
I don't believe It hasn't been mentioned, All this squabbling about every other tool to do this job except the one that is designed for the task... A TABLE SAW. Even if you don't own one of wish to buy one, most shops and home centers will rip the plywood for you for a simple charge. A router would work, I guess, however the bits would take an enormous beating and start to dull/ burn in short order. The setup time and accuracy of cut will never compare to a table saw as well. For the
I wouldn't discount any possible motor noise just because it runs free and quiet while disconnected from the drive. The load of the remaining drive on the motor could allow a loose fitting magnet to be the culprit. This is very rare but does happen especially w/ the Athearn and P2K "clone". Don't know what else to tell you. I have never had any problems with my SD7s other than extermely tight worm covers causing tight trucks. A simple fix.
[quote user="VulcanCCIT"] lol at fuhgeddaboudit hahah it is an inner rail. I also thought about taking a rail nipper and nipping off the same size of rail and lay just that lil piece in there but I would probably booger the crap out of it. I might fill it and paint as you all suggest or just forget it. it is on a curve that is right out in front. I think you would have to know it is there to see it, I was more worred about derailments and wheels coming off the track. If you all think that
Well, sounds like you're ready to work on a track plan and decide on the type of benchwork constuction. Keep us posted on progress.
[quote user="D&HRR"] I am considering constructing a new HO scale 50x40 layout in an outbuilding that does not have heat. I was just wondering if anyone has done this and if there were any drawbacks, besides being cold. I reside in NY state and I can tolerate the cold but can the trains? The building is dry and dust free but it does not have any insulation. Feedback appreciated, thanks. [/quote] It's not so much that you or the trains can take the cold but to the radical temperature
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