I don't know if this works on a Mac, but I'm a Linux user and I just used Wine (https://www.winehq.org/) to successfully install the Model Railroader digital collection on my machine. It puts an launc

Thanks for the heads-up, but unfortunately they are about 31" short for my application. I'm looking to build a 39-SC-3 whale back tender for an SP NG #1 (NCNG #9) I've got. The frame is pretty simple;

I got an answer back from K&S about their custom work. Apparently, all they can do is vary the leg lengths on their standard size channel. They can't bend up a channel with a different web size. I've

Thanks folks. I looked on their web site, found the PDF for the 705 and completely missed the box dimensions. I guess I need to perfect my use of the scroll wheel on my mouse. Bill Lugg

Can anyone tell me the dimensions of the Kadee 705 coupler box, please? In designing this tender frame, I figure I may as well design for the new coupler. Thanks Bill Lugg

Yes, I've experienced a similar issue on an unrelated part. It was a verrrrry long time ago in a college shop class I took related to my ME degree. We were tasked with fabricating a small C clamp from

We'll find out. I emailed them this morning to find out the minimum quantity and cost. Their web site does state they do custom work. Bill Lugg

Yes, I have one of those. Maybe you're on to something here. I could bend up my own had have channel that's closer to the right thickness that what I could buy. I'll have to try that. Thanks for the i

Yes, I was wondering that too, I've got one of those Microlux table saws, but I'm not sure I've got the right blade for this task. I'll have to look. It would take just the right plate around the blad

Yes, the 0.125 channel would work, but the difference in height would be obvious as the side sills are supposed to be narrower than the height of the end beams by a bit. Your idea to rip a square tube

I looked at the web site, but didn't send a request. Maybe I should do that. I really miss all the goodies Special Shapes used to offer. I'll have to see what they say. Thanks Bill Lugg

I'm thinking about building a tender frame from scratch that includes some brass channel. I need something that measures a scale 10" by 3.5". That works out to about 0.114" tall with a 0.040" flange o

Thanks for the detailed instructions. I'll have to put one of these together. FWIW, Home Depot and Amazon have the General tool for $12.67 compared to Lowes' price of $19.98. Also, Amazon has a LED li

Reproduce a naked lady on the sides of it like those old paintings that hung over the bar in saloons in the 1800s and no one will notice the slider. Bill Lugg

Great videos! the old girls look good. One little nit - Sierra #3 is a 4-6-0, not an American. Just think of it as an over sized T-12. :o) Bill Lugg

Ric, Take a look at http://www.narrowgaugemodeling.com/floquil-paint/ if you need to replace some Floquil paint. Bill Lugg

Well, the tender is a SP narrow gauge SC-39-3 tank. It measures out to a little less than 2.5" long, 1" wide and 0.75 tall, so depending upon how I had to orient the thing in the tank, I think it woul

Well, for right now, I have to send my models to CraftCloud and I would be using the highest quality material they offer (Shapeways calls it Fine Detail Plastic, it's a resin based acrylic). I'm curre

For those that have produced models for 3D printing, what are your thoughts regarding including rivets in the model vs. applying Archer or Micro Mark rivets after the fact? If you're in favor of apply

Yes, Shapeways wanted $5 a piece for their basic material (used to be strong and flexible plastic), plus it was going to be printed in white as getting it in black added $2.50 each to the price. Incre