"FINE" details in N scale

[collectthem]

 What are some tiny details used to make n scale more realistic?

[blownout cylinder]

I have in several little boxes things like bike racks, bikes, motorcycles, TV antennae(yes, you can build them---just don't ask me----), garbage cans---we also have hand tools, machine tools and that kinda stuff---, A garage I'm finishing off will have a couple of milling machines and hand tools. It can get very teeeeeeeennsiee!!!

[loathar]

Here's some sources for ideas and parts.
http://www.thenarch.com/making_a_scene_detail_parts.htm

http://www.haybrosgarage.com/n-scale_detail_parts.htm

http://www.gclaser.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=GI&Category_Code=NSD

http://www.rslaserkits.com/N-Details.html

http://www.fiferhobby.com/html/modeltech_studios_pre_painted_.html

Hope that gives you some ideas!

[3cflvi]

I recently read a fascinating article about how you can create your own parts from existing materials. Since I read it I have been obsessed with anything I throw in the trash that can be used to enhance a scene. Whether its the top of an asprin bottle, to straws, pens and even leftover plastic from modeling kits, there are numerous ways to spruce up a building. As an example, I recently made some drapes from some leftover cloth laying around. But I also suggest that you look around real railroad tracks to get inspired. As an example, on the CN north line, I once came across a toilet bowl laying next to the railroad tracks. Clearly it was not operational, and I am not sure how it got there or why it was put there. But the moral of the story it was placed there by someone and makes the setting more real.

[wm3798]

From Detail Associates...  They also have the familiar wall mounted urinal available.

Lee

[pcarrell]

Lets not forget Model Tech Studios!

http://mts.inline.net/merchant.ihtml?id=5&step=2

Or Musket Miniatures!

http://www.musketminiatures.com/