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Modeling an Ant Hill in Z Gauge

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Posted by peahrens on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 5:41 PM

Shock Control

I'm always amazed when I see the pros model an ant hill in Z gauge, but nothing I've tried looks realistic enough.  Any ideas?

 

Why not start with a mole hill and see if you can make a mountain out of it.Stick out tongue

Paul

Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent

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Posted by "JaBear" on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 6:12 PM

richhotrain
JaBear, I brought back some micro-mini ants from my recent vacation in New Zealand!

Ah, the lesser known local species, “Kiwiusantarcticus”.
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