I spent the better part of Saturday scratch building two utility poles and one cross buck for the Everett Avenue crossing. I’m guessing I had about six hours into the project and the cost of materials probably didn’t crack a buck. (lots of recreational play value per dollar!) On top of that, when I was […]
Author: Lmind1
Time Driven Layout Design
Added a post on my business site discussing the importance of letting time-related considerations drive your layout design.
Working With Powdery Soils
Working with powdery soils is difficult from the standpoint of getting a flat, smooth surface, free of ridges, bumps, and craters. There are two challenges. First is applying the material smoothly. Second is applying the adhesive without disrupting your application. To get a smooth application, avoid pouring the material from a cup. Instead, use a […]
The Quest For “Perfect” Research
As prototype modelers a large part of our job, and a fun part at that, is researching our prototype. Although there are a variety of sources for trying to pin down the elusive clue as to what the “typical” situation was in the area we model, by and large we are totally dependent upon photos. […]
All Done, Now What?
Following Up on a Successful Launch By far the biggest obstacle facing the entry level modeler is overcoming inertia, getting that first layout off the launching pad, and operating reliably. Doing so is an enormous achievement. Things flow much easier after hitting that first milestone. The primary reason I’m an advocate for smaller, simpler […]