Recent content by Tileguy

I am planning a modular system myself that will be Built lightweight for portability. I determined that having No bottom would be Bad for transport so my Plans are to use the 1x4 frame and notch (like you would for a drawer) and glue in a piece of 1/4" Birch Underlayment putting the extruded on...

Kieth/John.??? This is a really nice example of weathering. The peeling paint look is excellent. I am curious which technique was used for peeling paint affect. I have heard of 2..........One using rubber cement and scrubb pad followed by eraser............and a second using tempura paint...

Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed it.:) Good to see you willis, Its been awhile!! I must confess, i dont get in here too often and I cant tell you why either. Of all the RR forums i go to this one is actually pretty high up on the list of favorites...........Seems like before i get to it though...

Hi folks. i started a new Diorama recently and on completion of the Rockwork put together a small clinic on installing Rock castings and talus and the pinting and finishing techniques used. The rockwork is based on Canadian Shield/Great lakes area type scenery. If you like the looks of this...

Not sure that was a summary Willis, more like a short story ;) I happen to agree with Ryans assessment..........the hobby is not in trouble, the industry however is evolving as are many industries.The internet has insured that this had to happen. The print industries are scrambling trying to...

Thats the way it came out??? If you click on the thumbnail it comes up fullsize.I'm not sure why it posted as a thumbnail??It is eventually going to end up on an On30 layout which is in the process (a very slow process) I changed from N scale to On30 and just had to try my hand at scratching...

Well Ive got a ways to go before this shelf orphan is officially ready for the shelf, but heres where this last weeks puny efforts have been put. I really hate time constraints.Shoulda been born retired :D

Of course Mainline Actions kinda Fun too ;)

Bridges are cool :D Heres one I shot on saturday (never mind the date.I changed batter packs and didnt reset the date Grrrrrrrr I hate it when that happens,I still havent changed it LOL )

Well now, ive modeled in HO then N and now On30. They are all good and have thier strengths and weaknesses with HO probobly having the least amount of weaknesses due to popularity over the years. I have yet to try G scale but do own 1 piece of equipment(it sits there staring at me taunting me...

Thanks for the welcome Willis. I consider myself at amateur level in most aspects with more knowledge in some area's than in others.I consider wiring my weakest link for sure with construction methods my stongest(I am a contractor by trade). I am currently building an around the walls (3...

There are a lot of forums out there.Making this one stand out is going to take some doing. While its nice to have a wide variety of topics,getting really focused on 1 or 2 and covering those really well may help to bring folks from other sites. I am currently registered with 7 differant MR...