Hi Flash, The models in the movies are manually controlled, although I've recently succumbed to the ease of R/C and am slowly converting my...
The big news in the world of gauge 1 live steam was the arrival last week of the long-awaited Accucraft K-28. There have been some initial QC...
Those are great phantom. I also model in large scale (1:20.3), and here are some of mine: [img] [img] [img] Currently working on a...
I thought I'd mention that Gary Woolard has posted some amazing photos of people's large scale outdoor layouts recently at www.mylargescale.com....
Hi Boxcab and Hemi, The live steamers are made by Accucraft. They burn butane, although some have converted theirs to coal-fired.
Here are a few from my layout: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Guys, basically Accucraft has produced many of the Rio Grande narrow gauge locomotives in 1:20.3 scale live steam (C-16, C-21, K-27 so far, K-28...
"I'm planning on getting a pair of live steam locos, if all goes according to plan, in 12 months time. I love to get a shay or two, Accu-Craft, I...
Here's some more live steam from a run in my yard this evening. I can vouch for ol #268 -- she was working hard, despite the absence of a plume.
Try Durham's "rock hard" water putty over newspaper. Stronger than hydrocal, carvable (sets in about 20 min), paintable. My favorate by far.
