How to finish 3D-printed parts made from ABS plastic
One of the issues that comes up in almost every 3D print is the finished product. Like most plastic models,…
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Intermodal container cars are a staple of modern railroads. Anyone who models the current era on their garden railroad will…
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A water level is a low-tech but precise way of measuring relative elevation in your yard. By using a water…
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I have a crossing where trains automatically stop and thought it would be nice to add a diesel fueling facility…
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There are three basic ingredients to any paint: the pigment, the binder, and the solvent. The pigment is what gives…
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3-D print problem I stopped using my 3-D printers for a couple of months, then recently printed a part and…
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Garden railroad workshops come in all shapes and sizes. What is important about the workshop is that the work surface…
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The first lesson we learn when we take our trains outdoors is that nature doesn’t play favorites. Our sensible action…
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Glues and adhesives are among the first things you need when building a model — to hold it together! There…
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Basic maintenance is the key to reliable operation. Here are several simple things you can do to keep your…
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