I have a small layout, so am using AMI instant roadbed. Peel and stick. Quick, easy. [img]
It's not hard finding the screws. It was harder finding the N scale screwdriver to install them. [img]
After a pleasant distraction building a DPM kit (N scale), I return to the task of tracklaying and getting the scenery started. Have blocked off...
Foam insulation board, usually pink or blue in color from your local home improvement store. I'd suggest about 1" thick, then you can stack it as...
This week I have some tangible progress. While my original goals were to have track laid and some basic scenery (plaster, foam) in place, none of...
What is this, like week 3? Aaargh! Yesterday I decided I couldn't stand the 4% inclines and tore the entire thing down and started over. [img]...
Well, a dismal second report. [img] I've basically got nothing done in the last week, needed some additional supplies from the LHS, some of...
Jeff, Would a hot glue gun work for you? I agree with the Liquid Nails smell, I used that for my foam base/table adhesive and I can STILL smell it...
I'd offer that most abandoned trackage does not have much ballast visible. It's usually covered with higher grasses, tree debris and so on that...
Well, here's my first progress report from a week's efforts. I've got the mainline tacked and figured out. I have the WS risers giving me a rather...
I just came to N scale this fall after a long hiatus from HO. Today's N scale is nothing like the old days. There's some nice stuff out there and...
I'll add myself to this party. I'm in the process of just beginning a small layout (see trackplanning thread "N layout on a door"). After giving...
I'm another BL2 owner (2 units). Both of mine performed impressively out of the box. However, the one I've been using the most has suddenly been...
LOL! I haven't followed the original thread, but I wonder if the model manufacturers couldn't 'cheat' and do what the car model kit mfr's used to...
Here's what I've finally decided on: [img] How to make an oval not look like an oval. ;) The piers are temporary and are just to show the...
Couldn't agree more! [img] I've studied numerous plans on paper or on my monitor, but until I place them on the surface and try them it means...
I'm looking for input on some designs I've tried. Subject line says it all. Pictures of the 3 I've mocked up so far are here: Dwight's trackplans...
I think the purpose of the extra rails is, should a car derail on the bridge, the 'extra' rails would keep the truck and therefore the car itself...
Hi SR, I'm in a similiar boat, just getting back into it after a 20+ year abscence. What amazes me is the quality of modern N scale stuff vs. what...
Hey guys, On the subject of power supply, I've got lines on two: MRC Tec II Troller Autopulse Any preference? I know I could probably do better,...