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Artificial Intelligence, the hobby and the USRA
However it won't do one thing to motivate someone to model or pick up a paint brush. I would argue technology has created more problems in the hobby by running off modelers due to frustration. Kevin N
However it won't do one thing to motivate someone to model or pick up a paint brush. I would argue technology has created more problems in the hobby by running off modelers due to frustration. Kevin N
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train shed cyclopedia How useful ?
Some are more useful than others, but some have incredible data. I would narrow your question to what topic you are looking for. Kevin NGMC
Some are more useful than others, but some have incredible data. I would narrow your question to what topic you are looking for. Kevin NGMC
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Correct Colors of a NKP Rebuilt Boxcar circa late 1940's
If there is not a comprehensive answer here, you may want to check this source: https://www.nkphts.org/ Kevin NGMC
If there is not a comprehensive answer here, you may want to check this source: https://www.nkphts.org/ Kevin NGMC
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new website
Having a massive layout myself and there are things you learn, and you learned them early and well. Keep it simple for the reader to follow and use print people can read. Well done and look forward to
Having a massive layout myself and there are things you learn, and you learned them early and well. Keep it simple for the reader to follow and use print people can read. Well done and look forward to
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Correct Color for Missouri Pacific Boxcars
If I may, 5000K is the upward end on the lumens, but how I have my entire layout. This was the advice of a MRR photographer. Above that 'blue' kicks in.
If I may, 5000K is the upward end on the lumens, but how I have my entire layout. This was the advice of a MRR photographer. Above that 'blue' kicks in.
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Correct Color for Missouri Pacific Boxcars
Being I'm in the paint business, the biggest influencer honestly is the lighting above your work. Lumens and color will alter most. Some of the lights will totally change the look. I saw the one comme
Being I'm in the paint business, the biggest influencer honestly is the lighting above your work. Lumens and color will alter most. Some of the lights will totally change the look. I saw the one comme
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Floquil Inventory Updates
Good Morning Gents. We have a lot of customers, but as a goodwill gesture, I wanted to give you first dibs on the new inventory that came in this week. Happy Building! Kevin https://www.narrowgaugemod
Good Morning Gents. We have a lot of customers, but as a goodwill gesture, I wanted to give you first dibs on the new inventory that came in this week. Happy Building! Kevin https://www.narrowgaugemod
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Allen McClelland has had a stroke
I send my condolences for those who knew him. For those who didn't to include myself, he was influential in the hobby with his V&O coal railroad. I only learned of him a few months ago and bought his
I send my condolences for those who knew him. For those who didn't to include myself, he was influential in the hobby with his V&O coal railroad. I only learned of him a few months ago and bought his
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Acrylic paint for FGE yellow
Nelson, SP & UP had armor yellow. Nice pics.
Nelson, SP & UP had armor yellow. Nice pics.
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Acrylic paint for FGE yellow
Ken, I've never seen a color chip spec for this yellow besides reefer yellow. Keep in mind, yellow deteriorated rapidly under the sun so it depends if you want the car to look new. We have reefer yell
Ken, I've never seen a color chip spec for this yellow besides reefer yellow. Keep in mind, yellow deteriorated rapidly under the sun so it depends if you want the car to look new. We have reefer yell
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Terminology
Ehh? Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Kevin NGMC
Ehh? Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Kevin NGMC
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Airbrushing Water-Base Paints
All products from outside the US are still facing stocking issues and I don't see an improvement after two years +. I resell both MIG Ammo and Tamiya, and it took some work to ensure my entire product
All products from outside the US are still facing stocking issues and I don't see an improvement after two years +. I resell both MIG Ammo and Tamiya, and it took some work to ensure my entire product
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Archer Transfers Quitting business
The owner is well past the retirement age and wants to do something with his remaining years. The question is someone willing to buy them?
The owner is well past the retirement age and wants to do something with his remaining years. The question is someone willing to buy them?
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[PRR] Summer 2022 Keystone Modeler
Great effort by all. Kevin
Great effort by all. Kevin
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Brick Load
It in fact is a brand name and here is some more history. I'd be intrigued how they stacked and loaded them . . . but labor was cheap. https://www.semissourian.com/blogs/pavementends/entry/47195 Kevin
It in fact is a brand name and here is some more history. I'd be intrigued how they stacked and loaded them . . . but labor was cheap. https://www.semissourian.com/blogs/pavementends/entry/47195 Kevin
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Just say ‘thanks for your trouble’
As I said, people don't answer emails . . it takes 2-3 times to get a replies. Some of the guys with less appropriate replies need to think before talking.
As I said, people don't answer emails . . it takes 2-3 times to get a replies. Some of the guys with less appropriate replies need to think before talking.
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Just say ‘thanks for your trouble’
Gents, I semi-retired as a field sales engineer this year, I've owned Narrow Gauge Modeling Co. for seven years, member of the Freemasons, and sponsor two train shows. I note this because, it is not u
Gents, I semi-retired as a field sales engineer this year, I've owned Narrow Gauge Modeling Co. for seven years, member of the Freemasons, and sponsor two train shows. I note this because, it is not u
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Wood
Think of it like a theater stage production. All you can see is the layout. I am running christmas lights below. This pic is some of my lower bench work.
Think of it like a theater stage production. All you can see is the layout. I am running christmas lights below. This pic is some of my lower bench work.
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Wood
I prefer plywood, but use any 3/4" stock cut with my table saw. I am currently building a 13x28' layout all from scrap wood and am showing the steps on Facebook under Fitchburg Railroad On30. The key
I prefer plywood, but use any 3/4" stock cut with my table saw. I am currently building a 13x28' layout all from scrap wood and am showing the steps on Facebook under Fitchburg Railroad On30. The key
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maker of small drill bits (#78, #80) for hand drilling resin kits
What sizes are generally required. How do you match up with the item to be inserted as it is so small. My knowledge of these sizes of drill bits is low and appreciate the assistance. Kevin
What sizes are generally required. How do you match up with the item to be inserted as it is so small. My knowledge of these sizes of drill bits is low and appreciate the assistance. Kevin
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