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,…
Read moreOne of the issues that comes up in almost every 3D print is the finished product. Like most plastic models,…
Read moreIntermodal container cars are a staple of modern railroads. Anyone who models the current era on their garden railroad will…
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Read moreI have a crossing where trains automatically stop and thought it would be nice to add a diesel fueling facility…
Read moreThere are three basic ingredients to any paint: the pigment, the binder, and the solvent. The pigment is what gives…
Read more3-D print problem I stopped using my 3-D printers for a couple of months, then recently printed a part and…
Read moreGarden railroad workshops come in all shapes and sizes. What is important about the workshop is that the work surface…
Read moreThe first lesson we learn when we take our trains outdoors is that nature doesn’t play favorites. Our sensible action…
Read moreGlues and adhesives are among the first things you need when building a model — to hold it together! There…
Read moreBasic maintenance is the key to reliable operation. Here are several simple things you can do to keep your…
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