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- Canadian National SD60f Build This thread will follow the construction of an SD60f. I will make it as detailed as possible. It will be a slow project, so if you follow it, you will have to be patient. This build will require an Aristocraft SD45, 2 pieces of aluminum angles 1/16” x 3/4” x 25 1/2”, 3 USA trains SD70 roof fans, and lots of styrene. You will need the SD45 trucks, electrical components, end plates/steps, fuel tank and air reservoirs. &nbs...
  
  SD60f Build
  Last reply by Joe Paonessa on July 15
  
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  I was looking for a way to add some more 1:20.3 box cars to my Fern Creek and Western Railroad without having to open my wallet up for more AMS or Bachmann Spectrum cars. I was taking a look at some of my Delton 1:24 box cars and thought about whether they could amount to anything in 1:20.3 scale. I have seen other people successfully convert these cars to 1:20.3 simply with a new paint job or with something like a complete rebuild. I decided to go somewhere in the middle. I completely detailed ...
  
  Upscale Delton Box Car: 1:24 car in 1:20...
  Last reply by Dennis Rayon on July 14
  
  Rolling stock
  
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  Rolling stock
  
  The Bachmann 3-truck Shay I have is still in factory colors, etc. so I feel the need to put on my roadname and beat it up a bit. Advice on tricking it out a bit (details) as well as weathering techniques are much sought after. To start, I painted it flat black: Current plan: Add number and roadname decals (Cedarcliff specials of course) Paint some of the "wood" surfaces some kind of brown, plus maybe an india ink wash to bring out the grain Add rust and g...
  
  Painting and weathering a Bachmann 3-tru...
  Last reply by John Caughey on July 10
  
  Motive Power
  
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  Talk about your locomotives here.
  
  This is my first post so I hope it is the correct place. I am modeling ET&WNC Narrow Gauge. Currently working on a Baldwin 4-6-0 from 1916. While doing research I found a book I wanted called "Blue Ridge Stemwinder: An Illustrated History of the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad and the Linville River Railway". The sellers I found online must think it is a collector's item and want north of $200 for a copy. I finally searched for the publishe...
  
  Narrow Gauge Ten Wheeler
  Last reply by Frank Matulewicz on May 14
  
  Reference
  
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  Discussion area for reference drawings and information.
  
  This is my first attempt at 3-D printing. Can you tell what this is to be used for?
  
  My First 3-D Print - Can You Tell What i...
  Last reply by Chris Kieffer on July 13
  
  Technical Modeling
  
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  Discussing techniques for using 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and other computer-driven modeling tools
  
  This last winter I decided to dabble a little in 7/8 scale. I build a four car train and bashed an LGB Porter up to 7/8 scale. I needed some figures. I contacted Shawn Viggiano and asked him where he gets his figures. He recommended James Barnett of Little Plastic People. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittlePlasticPeople?ref=hdr_shop_menu So I ordered a selection of undecorated figures and went to work. These figures are caricatures, not perfect representatives. I like them a lo...
  
  7/8" scale figures
  Last reply by John Bouck on June 26
  
  Figures
  
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  Make your own figures, or modify existing ones? Share your techniques with the rest of us.
  
  Back in the day in the hood!
  
  Mik's college days ?
  Last reply by " Rooster &qu... on April 18
  
  Annual Build Challenge
  
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  Every year LSC has a build challenge, in memory of a long term member Mik
  
  Well, this has been an interesting weekend. Photo bucket which had hosted my pictures since 2008 has become ransomeware and is requesting $500 to allow them to post here and the other fora I participate on. Now that is the cost of a very nice On30 locomotive with DCC and sound. I would rather use the money to purchase a locomotive. So................. I am restarting the thread for the original Kittom Lumber Company, a backwoods logging railroad set in 1910 on the Kentucky/ Tennessee border. I ...
  
  The "Original" Kittom Lumber C...
  Last reply by Tom Grabenstein on June 10
  
  O / On30
  
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  The smallest Large Scale
  
  I just received a photo of our 3-3/4 inch scale (on 7-1/2 inch gauge track), newly painted and lettered for her prototype sister. Came out very nice. Painted by the owner Dan O'Brien and lettered by a sign painter who works for Walt Disney Studios. AND yes, that is gold leaf outlining the lettering :)!
  
  Our newly outshopped and painted Porter
  Last reply by Ric Golding on July 9
  
  Other Scales
  
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  For discussion of any other scales. N? 1 1/2"? Sn3?
  
  Had to go to town on Friday, and stopped by the big box hobby and craft store to buy some copper rod for making hand rails. I noticed they had most of their airbrushes and accessories marked down for clearance. I picked up an Iwata Neo airbrush kit. It was originally priced at $239, marked down to $169, and was being cleared out for 50% of the lowest marked price. Paid $85 dollars plus tax for the kit. It came with airbrush, compressor, hose, three bottles of paint and a bottle of cleaner. Spent...
  
  Bought an airbrush
  Last reply by Daniel Collins on July 8
  
  Tools and Tips
  
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  Tips and Tricks for everything from X-Acto knives to Zona saws.

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