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Post by ztrack on Mar 8, 2020 19:39:52 GMT -5
This weekend, I installed the pallets I painted last weekend. I put 19 pallets on the REA module. I dispersed them around the module. Some on the dock or against the building. Others discarded along the edges of the scene. I am SO happy with the results!
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Post by ztrack on Mar 8, 2020 19:40:37 GMT -5
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Post by ztrack on Mar 8, 2020 19:42:35 GMT -5
Here is one on the dock. I created a pallet stack with matching colored pallets.
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Post by tjdreams on Mar 8, 2020 20:32:03 GMT -5
Well the weekend is about over so here is my Weekend Update Now this is not exactly Z scale in its self but its where I intend to work on and build all my future z scale projects. So: As part of my Computer desk to Workbench build I had ordered some Desktop Organizers from Hobby-Zone and some from CMR ProductsThese are on the expensive side so I've been buying a few at a time stretched out over several months. They come un-assembled but go together fairly easily. Last weekend I had started on them by building the shelves and this weekend i finished up assembling the drawers. Wood Glue, Rubber Bands, and some sandpaper were the only tools needed for Assembly. I only had a hand full of rubber bands so while waiting for the glue to setup I started building another Archistories Kit alternating between the kit and the organizer drawers while i waited for the glue to setup on the other. So I guess this is Z scale after all Oh and the colored plastic boxes on the shelves in the background are Crayon Holders that i picked up at a craft store for 0.49 cents a piece. They make great little parts holders. David
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Post by tjdreams on Mar 8, 2020 21:16:22 GMT -5
Now the 2nd part of this weekends project was to assemble and start installing the drawers I had cut parts for a few weeks back. These will be going in the computer Desk where the computer tower once sat. The drawers themselves are 13" wide and 23-1/2" front to back. Their will be 2 @ 1-1/2" deep, 2 @ 2-1/2 deep, 2 @ 3-1/2" deep and 1 @ 5-1/2" deep. Each is mounted on 75 lb soft closing 24" full open roller bearing slides to hold the weight of what ever tools i need. They also have 1/4" notches every inch down the sides and 3 more notches across the front and back so i can subdivide them to any size i want. As you can see I still need to get and cut some more divider boards. Which is no problem as 1/4" x 48" poplar boards are really available at the local lumber store for a dollar or two a piece depending on with. I also used Poplar for the drawer sides. I went with 3/4 inch stock so that when I cut the 1/4 " notches their would still be a solid 1/2" left for strength. Once all the Drawers are in and adjusted i will be adding 1/4" Oak draw front to dress it up and hide the slides. David
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Post by texrail on Mar 9, 2020 5:21:42 GMT -5
Here is one on the dock. I created a pallet stack with matching colored pallets. Rob, there are little flangers infront of the points of the (ATLAS?) switch. What is their porpuse? Best Ingo
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Post by pcbpoppy on Mar 9, 2020 8:35:13 GMT -5
My weekend was spent painting the T-TRAK-Z modules. Four 245/275mm corners, two quintuplet modules and the skyboards. Will start laying the track this week.
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Post by pcbpoppy on Mar 9, 2020 8:35:56 GMT -5
Also painted the skyboards.
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Post by BAZman on Mar 10, 2020 14:46:05 GMT -5
Upgraded my DC-DCC loco test and programming track. I had a spare display stand and needed something to quickly test a DCC loco or other DCC changes. Early on, I mounted 2 tracks, N (for the wifey) and Z for me. I mounted an NCE Power Cab panel (upside-down) up front to match their idiotic orientation of their manual. I added a green LED for DC 12 Volt power and wired the small red Cab Bus wire to the Track Power. This has worked fine at shows for sometime. Now, I wanted to include a separate DC test track as I no longer had the 195mm oval. I used a modern PWM module (available everwhere for $2) in back of of the Power Cab board and jumpered the DC power from the Power Cab board. This let me plug in either a 2.1mm or more common 2.1 power source. I mounted the remote Voltage adjust and, a Reverse-Stop-Forward Switch But all of these types of PWM do not go to true Zero volts (due how the adjustable voltage regulator IC works) so I also added a 12 Volt incandescent bulb (red) to assure the lowest non-zero volts (o.053 for mine). No DC motor should turn with this low voltage and its not critical. I just wanted to get relative 'speeds' at 9 & 12 o'clock. Then, I needed a USB connection to the Power Cab so added their USB interface board on top of the Power Cab Panel:
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Post by tjdreams on Mar 15, 2020 18:32:16 GMT -5
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Post by husafreak on Mar 17, 2020 0:23:33 GMT -5
DCC'd an MTL SD40-2. Wrote about it. Installed HTM LED lighting in some of my old Marklin loco's. Watched everything circulate my little layout for a really long time.
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Post by modelwarships on Mar 17, 2020 12:01:05 GMT -5
I have all my turnouts wire to the control panel. Don't laugh at the temporary makings. I am going to punch a larger one to give a more finished look. I am a little frustrated with the Rokuhan turnouts. They don't seem to throw consistently everytime. I sometimes have to throw them back and forth and I still get the occasional derailment from one that didn't fully activate. I'm wondering if my voltage is too low (6 volt wall wart). But I am afraid to fry them too. I remember someone had a circuit that sent a pulse and then cut out. I may need to do that myself.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2020 15:41:34 GMT -5
For myself I use the Kato "system" (thanks to BAZman, look at the third post) with 9v and 1800uF capacitors ; 6v are really too "weak".
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Post by ugeesta on Mar 22, 2020 9:29:01 GMT -5
It’s been almost a year since the move to Colorado. Finally got my table up and the cover made. I thought about redesigning a new layout but decided to re-erect what I took down. So, all the plexiglass elevated sections are laid out and ready to be glued back together. Hope to get that done today.
Then there the task of laying down the track. Since I soldered all the power leads to the track it’s going to be a jigsaw puzzle figuring out which piece goes where do I don’t have to drill new holes in the table.
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Post by rvn2001 on Mar 22, 2020 18:27:41 GMT -5
I've been repainting some Shorty passenger cars into Amtrak colors. I still need to do some touch-up and decals for the 2 passenger cars. I also decided to dive into modifying the MOPAC sleeper car I have into a diner car. The first step was to figure out how to get the car apart. Hint....the floor comes out.
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