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  Toothpaste tubes
Posted by: ezdays - 05-03-2022, 01:58 PM - Forum: Tips and Tricks - Replies (7)

Just curious, but some time ago I wondered if there was a use for used toothpaste tubes so I collected a few. When cut open the become a thin, small sheet of pliable plastic that is silver on one side. I think I threw them away when I realized that for N scale, they scale as over an inch and a half thick and wouldn't work for what I wanted to do. They measure around 6" x 4" x .01".

I'm wondering if any of you have used this material for anything? I cut one up again thinking it could be used maybe as tin siding or roofing material or shape it for scenery. Not sure how it would glue up or hold paint, but I'll find out.

   
   

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  Weekly Photo Fun 4/29 to 5/5/2022
Posted by: tompm - 04-30-2022, 10:39 PM - Forum: Shutterbug area - Replies (3)

With the weather being nice I have not had a chance to get on the computer until now. Spent the day working outside and the evening recovering. So better late than never here is the Weekly Photo Fun.

Coal hoppers being taken to the Power Plant by a Reading GP30 (Bachmann) running long hood forward.

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  Bachmann 2-8-0 DCC sound install
Posted by: scribbelt - 04-25-2022, 07:55 AM - Forum: DCC - Replies (6)

Hello, I recently purchased a Bachmann 2-8-0 locomotive and I would like to install a DCC sound decoder.
It is a DC only locomotive, I would need some tips and suggestions on decoder choices and installation methods.

Thank you

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  Weekly Photo Fun thread 4/22 - 4/29
Posted by: UP SD40-2 - 04-23-2022, 04:20 PM - Forum: Shutterbug area - Replies (3)

I guess I start the thread this week, hope everyone is ok Icon_e_smile 
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  The latest twist on"your warranty has expired"
Posted by: FiatFan - 04-22-2022, 09:56 AM - Forum: Lower Berth - Replies (6)

My phone just rang with the caller id of Wellmark Blue Cross which is where I have my supplemental insurance.  When the recording started I was informed that the warrant on my car had expired.  They get more devious by the minute.  I wonder how many people answered the call expecting it to be about their health insurance?  End of rant!

Tom

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  Athearn pa parts
Posted by: jim currie - 04-20-2022, 10:16 AM - Forum: Lower Berth - No Replies

any one out there have a 1975 Athearn pa there parting out one of the ones i have  the worm housing  broke off one of the mounting tabs , the part number is 42007 . attached is drawing of the part.     
Jim

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  tompm's kitbuild 2022 challenge part 2
Posted by: tompm - 04-18-2022, 11:00 AM - Forum: Contests & Challenges - Replies (10)

Since the hot dog stand is on hold it time to move onto the second structure which is Mickey's Fruit Stand

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Here are the parts.

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I am not sure how or what exactly I am going to do with this kit. At first I did not like the trash pile and the abandoned building wall. However, I have come up with a couple of ideas.

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  Weekly Photo Fun April 15 to April 21, 2022
Posted by: Charlie B - 04-15-2022, 11:13 AM - Forum: Shutterbug area - Replies (8)

Filling the tank on the fly.     Charlie

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  3d printed drive wheels
Posted by: nachoman - 04-09-2022, 08:10 PM - Forum: Scratchbuilding and kitbashing - All Scales - No Replies

3d printed driver centers, and 3d printed brass tires.  All done thru Shapeways.  I then nickel plated the tires (really easy to do).  Total cost is about $10 per wheelset.  They came out excellent.  I should be able to 3d print an entire HOn3 2-6-0 for less than $100.



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  Weekly Photo Fun 4/8 - 4/14/22
Posted by: bdw9535 - 04-08-2022, 05:24 PM - Forum: Shutterbug area - Replies (3)

GP35 2350 is getting close to being retired by Conrail.

Bruce

   

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