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Post by neverland on Jan 9, 2021 19:05:45 GMT -5
Any idea of a fair price? The sky’s the limit. Z sales on eBay have taken off. Gonna add on to my house with the money. 🤣
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Post by neverland on Jan 1, 2021 10:11:47 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! Have you considered not soldering?
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Post by neverland on Jan 1, 2021 10:09:13 GMT -5
Metal wheels are a given, but too much weight and you get a significant wobble. I added a hobo to one of my 40’ boxcars & it ran fine. Added a bedroll and it rocked.
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Post by neverland on Dec 26, 2020 19:45:51 GMT -5
My Christmas weekend project was a easy choice as it was the only present that Santa (aka "The Postman" delivered in time for Christmas. And what better way to spend a Holiday weekend when your stuck Home Alone than to spend it working on a new Z scale project. So I started building The Z-Makers GE 44 Tonner. Like Rudy's other kits he has detailed instructions with pictures on his website that make assembly a breeze. But they are for a DC setup and I want DCC. So after taking some measurements I Realized that adding a decoder would be no problem. The TCS Z2 is such a prefect fit that If I didn't know better I would say it was special made to fit in the cab side on this model. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so here are a couple pictures View Attachment View Attachment As you can see I still need to add the truck side-frames Handrails paint and decals. I wanted to make sure it runs and operates smoothly before spending the time to add all those details. So far, so good its been on my test/break-in track running like a champ for the last half hour. The blue stuff you see under the LED;s and on the decoder is called "Fun-Tak" its made by locktite its like a sticky playdough A small dab of it was used to stick the decoder to the side of the chassis while I soldered the wires. I also used it to hold the LED's in place while I glued the wires to the top of the chassis. This was the first time I used "Fun-Tak" so I don't know how it will hold up over time but for short temporary use it was prefect and it will have a permeant spot in my train tools toolbox from now on. Fun Tak has been used by miniaturists for many years & it remains pliable & tacky. Miniaturists in earthquake country tack down their collections with this stuff because one trembler can reduce several thousand dollars worth of miniatures to rubble in seconds.
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Post by neverland on Dec 21, 2020 16:10:39 GMT -5
Some people like landscapes. Others like track. You’re going to have LOTS of track! 😃
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Post by neverland on Dec 16, 2020 20:54:03 GMT -5
What an improvement!
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Post by neverland on Dec 14, 2020 19:48:16 GMT -5
Archistories structures are beautifully proportioned and sit well alongside Miller Engineering’s brass structures. I have had challenges with both, but prefer them to plastic and 3D printing. It’s a personal choice. Not knocking anyone else’s. My layout has Miller, Archistories, Nansen & Stone Bridge sitting side by side & they each complement the other.
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Post by neverland on Dec 14, 2020 19:42:09 GMT -5
I think one could make the greatest structure ever and yet you'll still find people to take potshots at this and that. The dormers are vented and not glassed: View AttachmentSummary: Kudos to Frank Drees for an amazing design and kudos to Rob Kluz of Ztrack for making this kit come to life. Z scale needs more structures! Looks great! Taking potshots is a bit strong. I was merely questioning their purpose. Here in SE VA summers are hot & humid but I have never seen these types of dormers. It was purely information gathering & not intended to detract from the model.
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Post by neverland on Dec 9, 2020 17:55:39 GMT -5
And make sure your hands are clean because any dirt will transfer to the colored card stock.
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Post by neverland on Dec 9, 2020 8:24:12 GMT -5
Well it's location Ammannsville, Texas is certainly a small (now ghost) town. Speaking from an engineering standpoint I would expect the dormers purpose was for air circulation in hot places like Texas. So they would have been vented rather than glassed?
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Post by neverland on Dec 8, 2020 8:15:34 GMT -5
Actually the church looks very much like St. John the Baptist church in Texas With dormers. Interesting. Although I would not consider this church to be a small town church.
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Post by neverland on Dec 7, 2020 20:32:48 GMT -5
Quick question to the audience: Which season shall we model? Spring? Fall? or conservatively; Summer? Winter - in California? Best, Sven PS: This is "Indian Summer" Not fire season!
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Post by neverland on Dec 7, 2020 20:20:59 GMT -5
😎 A fun winter project! My layout is 2’ x 4’. Plenty big. Have fun!
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Post by neverland on Dec 7, 2020 20:18:31 GMT -5
Okay, I have a foolish question. What’s with the tiny little dormers on the main roof? They look like last minute add ons. No insult intended... it’s just a personal observation & taste. I’ve never seen this style here in the South. Maybe it’s regional? The rest of the structure looks really good.
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Post by neverland on Dec 7, 2020 20:13:16 GMT -5
Well done!
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