Joe, Thanks Like your layout. I wish I had a room.:( Commodore, Wow, I'm flattered my layout made it into your subconscious! Thanks
I am planning on making my own decals, so this thread is helpful and timely! Scott
Started the bench work this week. I have never done this before, so constructive criticism is welcome. I am using whatever I have around. So for...
Mike, That looks awesome! You really captured the essence of the sketch. Leaving the plastic it's natural color makes it look like faded...
John, Nice paint job on the car carrier! I also like the ice cream truck and scene. Had you considered the motorized Marklin VW Bus? [ATTACH]
John, Looking good! I like the idea of using the hard lead and ruler. I just completed scribing deck boards on the scow I'm making in Z. I used a...
I have settled on this final version. It keeps the layout from being cluttered, still provides a interchange, and I can put a the bridge on the...
Rudy, Looks really good! Chris, Nice pictures! This was our first locomotive back in the late sixties. Ours was a Tyco HO product and it was...
Here are a few that I have found besides K4. https://modernrails.com/ https://circusdecals.ecwid.com/ Scott
Sumner, Another question I have, is how much height do I need underneath the layout to allow for the mechanism? Thanks, Scott
Mike, That turned out really well! What printer, what material, and what setting? Scott
Sumner, I checked out your site. Very cool! That lift sure is a sturdy workbench! I am lookin forward to be able to print the manual switch and...
Welcome to Z scale! I hope to inherit my dad's collection. But not too soon! SJ Z-man has already directed you to some very helpful sites. As a...
Robert, It's kinda like working on a house, you do all the prewall-in work, and it doesn't look like much progress. I can't wait till the sheet...
Joe, Regarding the incline to the bridge, someone on another site pointed out the same issue. I checked the rise/run and it's over 4% grade, even...
Dammmmmn Robert! What they all said! I agree with Commodore. I had missed some of the above. Update please. Scott
in2tech, Thank you! I do work in a art related field, product design. My job has required me to do a lot of drawings over the last 33 years. Many...
ZandT, Welcome to the TrainBoard! That sounds like that will be an interesting transition. Tuff to pull off in a small space. Here is a link to...
Joe, Thanks. I'm glad I sketched up the whole layout, it made me see some things I didn't when I was looking at just a top view. I thought it...
Thank you all for your input, it helped me settle on a layout design. I am going with the roundy round and include some sidings and an interchange...
