Ballast track easily
On Model Railroader’s Beer Line project layout, which was set in 1947 Milwaukee, I ballasted the track on the entire…
Read moreOn Model Railroader’s Beer Line project layout, which was set in 1947 Milwaukee, I ballasted the track on the entire…
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The height of freight cars can vary tremendously, but passenger car heights were very consistent in late steam/early diesel times.…
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I enjoy scratchbuilding structures from styrene because it’s easy to cut, it takes glue well, and it’s readily available, 1.…
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Microscale Kristal Klear is a versatile adhesive. One of its uses is to secure clear parts to models. But in…
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I’ve seen many well-weathered models, but too often the effect is ruined by shiny black couplers with bright metal centering…
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Many modelers build their layouts with commercial turnouts with the expectation that these components are ready to install. However, building…
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When I asked my wife if we could walk through the cosmetic department at the local drugstore, she gave me…
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Central Valley’s HO scale injection-molded plastic fence is a close match for the fence used by the Burlington Northern near…
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Slippery engineering plastic requires specially formulated paint that’s flexible and won’t flake off. Fortunately, the paint is most likely available…
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Most recent ready-to-run locomotives use acetal (sometimes called ‘slippery’ or ‘engineering’) plastic handrails. These handrails feature a scale profile and…
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Over time, a locomotive’s wheelsets will gather dirt and other gunk that will affect its ability to run smoothly, but…
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Turn signals and taillights on model trucks and cars are easily applied using simple hobby chemicals and even a touch…
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