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Minebea 15mm x 15mm DCC question
Are these motors compatible with DCC over an extended period of use? Someone told me at one point in time that coreless motors didn’t like the pulse frequency modulation(?) method of speed control tha
Are these motors compatible with DCC over an extended period of use? Someone told me at one point in time that coreless motors didn’t like the pulse frequency modulation(?) method of speed control tha
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Plastic tea bags as screens?
Help. Am I hallucinating or was there a magazine article where plastic tea bags were used as window or door screens? Does anyone have tea bag tips that would save me from random tea purchases? Dusty B
Help. Am I hallucinating or was there a magazine article where plastic tea bags were used as window or door screens? Does anyone have tea bag tips that would save me from random tea purchases? Dusty B
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3 way servo controller
Does someone make a device equivalent to the 3 way servo controller previously made by Tam Valley Depot. Dusty Burman 623 261-8707
Does someone make a device equivalent to the 3 way servo controller previously made by Tam Valley Depot. Dusty Burman 623 261-8707
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Foam Scenery Help
I'm starting a sheet foam diorama for my stamp mill. I've never used foam. I have. a 2' x 2' piece of Owens Corning Foamular for a base and an assortment of construction and packing scraps. I have a 3
I'm starting a sheet foam diorama for my stamp mill. I've never used foam. I have. a 2' x 2' piece of Owens Corning Foamular for a base and an assortment of construction and packing scraps. I have a 3
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What's on the Workbench?
Earl, After seeing these views of your beautiful mill I'm even more motivated to finish my mill and move on to a larger version, not quite as large as yours though. See you at the park next Thursday n
Earl, After seeing these views of your beautiful mill I'm even more motivated to finish my mill and move on to a larger version, not quite as large as yours though. See you at the park next Thursday n
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· #10107
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What's on the Workbench?
Increased height difference by 1/2". Is the offset between the main structure and the lower addition too much to get 'stuff' from one section to the other. I do have my modelers license in hand. Dusty
Increased height difference by 1/2". Is the offset between the main structure and the lower addition too much to get 'stuff' from one section to the other. I do have my modelers license in hand. Dusty
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· #10096
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What's on the Workbench?
This is the mock up of Grandt Mill #1. Forgive the 3M High-Tech 'Magic' roof clamp and the foundation for the upper right side addendum. Still a couple of positional adjustments before foundation wall
This is the mock up of Grandt Mill #1. Forgive the 3M High-Tech 'Magic' roof clamp and the foundation for the upper right side addendum. Still a couple of positional adjustments before foundation wall
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· #10085
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SJM Co CONOCO Tank Car coupler conversion.
When I realized that the 705s weren't going to be a drop in I experimented with the 714 centering device. Like would the 714 box center with a solid coupler rather than a split coupler. I welded a 714
When I realized that the 705s weren't going to be a drop in I experimented with the 714 centering device. Like would the 714 box center with a solid coupler rather than a split coupler. I welded a 714
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FED 2-6-0 - look for ideas to fix derailing problems
This may just be a Senior moment but... I recall reading decades ago about someone using a wire draw bar with 2 - 90 degree bends. This pivoted in two pieces of tubing. One mounted horizontal and one
This may just be a Senior moment but... I recall reading decades ago about someone using a wire draw bar with 2 - 90 degree bends. This pivoted in two pieces of tubing. One mounted horizontal and one
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Economy Scenery Materials
So far using a kitchen strainer I've separated out the stuff which is powdered and very fine. I'm thinking plain old window screen and maybe hardware cloth for the next steps to get some variety? Of c
So far using a kitchen strainer I've separated out the stuff which is powdered and very fine. I'm thinking plain old window screen and maybe hardware cloth for the next steps to get some variety? Of c
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Economy Scenery Materials
Does anyone have experience using red 1/4" minus landscaping materials. Maybe more for cribbing back fill, tailings, overburden, tunneling waste and digging stuff than actual track ballast. Dusty Burm
Does anyone have experience using red 1/4" minus landscaping materials. Maybe more for cribbing back fill, tailings, overburden, tunneling waste and digging stuff than actual track ballast. Dusty Burm
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Dusty
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Western Rails HOn3 Thielsen Truck Review
Brian, I've already ordered a couple of pairs for examination and use but: 1. Any possibility of additional images from other angles. 2. What did you use as a lubricant. 3. Are there any lubricants to
Brian, I've already ordered a couple of pairs for examination and use but: 1. Any possibility of additional images from other angles. 2. What did you use as a lubricant. 3. Are there any lubricants to
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Dusty
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Wheel Manufacturer?
While desperately seeking MDC Trucks to examine I discovered a set of NWSL Wheels, part # 7314-4. The axels and bushings looked spot on. While the wheels were wider and plated the profile looked very
While desperately seeking MDC Trucks to examine I discovered a set of NWSL Wheels, part # 7314-4. The axels and bushings looked spot on. While the wheels were wider and plated the profile looked very
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Dusty
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Wheel Manufacturer?
I purchased 3 pr. of Grandt trucks off of Ebay. One pair had 3 axels of apparently non Grandt wheel sets. They appear to have brass wheels and brass flat ended axels with a plastic insulating bushing
I purchased 3 pr. of Grandt trucks off of Ebay. One pair had 3 axels of apparently non Grandt wheel sets. They appear to have brass wheels and brass flat ended axels with a plastic insulating bushing
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1.25" PVC Water Tank for a Grandt Stamp Mill
Materials. .020 x .060 scribed. Schedule 40 1.25" PVC. Zap CA - ACC. Tools. 6" square. Knife. Micro Quick Grip Clamp. ACC Applicators. Circle Square (for laying out joists and bents attached to bottom
Materials. .020 x .060 scribed. Schedule 40 1.25" PVC. Zap CA - ACC. Tools. 6" square. Knife. Micro Quick Grip Clamp. ACC Applicators. Circle Square (for laying out joists and bents attached to bottom
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Box Girders and 6000 Flat Car Loading
This week I was sorting thru misc parts (junk). Found some Micro Enginerring parts to build box girders. Actually Tower Struts. 28' long and 10" x 18" approximate. Any suggestions on how many on a car
This week I was sorting thru misc parts (junk). Found some Micro Enginerring parts to build box girders. Actually Tower Struts. 28' long and 10" x 18" approximate. Any suggestions on how many on a car
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Ordering from tjmodeltrains??
My experience with tjmodeltrains via Ebay has been wonderful! I put a bunch of stuff in my cart to see the shipping. I saw the quantity shipping discount on each item but still saw like $25 shipping o
My experience with tjmodeltrains via Ebay has been wonderful! I put a bunch of stuff in my cart to see the shipping. I saw the quantity shipping discount on each item but still saw like $25 shipping o
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Super Glue aka CA
I prefer a cautery pen or a wax carver. A bit easier to control and locate your weld. Google 'cautery pen battery'. Dusty Burman 623 261-8707
I prefer a cautery pen or a wax carver. A bit easier to control and locate your weld. Google 'cautery pen battery'. Dusty Burman 623 261-8707
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Trestle footings from Lego Slopes
My brother just turned me on to using 'Make It' fake Legos from Dollar Tree for corner reinforcers in styrene construction. Those things are very square all around, even the fakes. Does anyone have th
My brother just turned me on to using 'Make It' fake Legos from Dollar Tree for corner reinforcers in styrene construction. Those things are very square all around, even the fakes. Does anyone have th
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Wheel Cleaner Quick and Simple
With somewhere between 26 and 735 unfinished projects why not start another? While tuning and 'pairing' up some orphaned/salvaged Grandt 3'7" trucks, cleaning their wheels seemed like a wonderful fina
With somewhere between 26 and 735 unfinished projects why not start another? While tuning and 'pairing' up some orphaned/salvaged Grandt 3'7" trucks, cleaning their wheels seemed like a wonderful fina
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