Operating accessories have lost their popularity in the last few decades. I think the push for ultra-realistic models and operations means these...
If Badger ModelFlex is a close match, use a good primer. That brand can be a hit-or-miss for me. I find some colors to be rather translucent and...
I really enjoy all my Genesis models. The F45 in my profile picture is Genesis. A major complaint most modelers have are the incandescent bulb...
You can also mess around with Vmid. There are options for using the full 28 speed curve, or just using a 3 point curve. In JMRI, you just click a...
Kato Untrack is nice, but their starter sets may be out of a 5-year old's league. Kato models aren't exactly starter locomotives, and even a...
I think your point about 'special tracks' will be hard to overcome. While all HO scale is 16.5mm gauge, pretty much all manufacturers will use...
All speed step CVs can be in between 0-255. I think the default for the top speed is 255. However, I am not sure what it looks like in the...
Yes, but it can be more time consuming. You might want to get the Tsunami manual and check which of the CVs are for the speed table, I want to say...
Speed matching? Go into the speed table and just drop each of the 28 steps down a few notches. The easiest way would be to set a top speed and...
Before the Pacesetter goes in for a clear coat, here is a look at some of the decals. The decal sheet on this model is very well done. There are...
The Stoughton trailers were pretty straightforward because the components I was leaving unmasked were raised details. I butt the the tape right up...
This trailer is probably a decent stand-in for that timeframe though. I like to use equipment auctions for reference photos, so sort by model year...
This model has been calling my name for years, and I finally picked one up at the shop today. It’s a Lonestar Models Wilson Pacesetter...
Does anybody know what year this scheme was introduced? On most containers these days, the 'Intermodal' part is green, but I have seen photos of...
I can't complain about those either. That's probably why the seller is top rated too. It seems like most sellers on eBay overcharge for shipping....
Here is another weird one. The price isn't that bad, especially from what we usually see on the eBay humor thread, but the title is what gets me...
Another thing to consider is how the models are stored. The Axian design lays the model on its side, while the Arrow tote sits the car upright on...
I enjoy shopping in-person. My strategy is to do my research before I go (I know what I want when I walk in), which is why I like stores that have...
Why would they want to go all-online if their online sales were so low? I would agree with the lack of direction. They want to manufacture...
It seemed to have worked a bit. I lengthened the sample times and changed a few other settings. It is still slightly audible, but not as much as...