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Lining Your Model Train Tunnel

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 21/08/2008

It never fails. You go to see a friend's new model train layout. He fires it up and the next thing you realize you are enjoying the lights and the sounds coming from the set. The working crossing guards, lights and all are awesome. There is only one problem that you can see at all. When the train...

Learn About The Art of Photography

Author: Daniel Millions Subscribe to users feed

Published: 19/08/2008

The art of photography is something that many people all over the world have come to love and enjoy. It is not something that is just enjoyed as only a hobby any longer. The creativity and skill that is involved in being able to achieve a beautiful photograph, is something that has grown...

Building A Model Train Bridge

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 17/08/2008

One way to add a good deal of character to your model train layout is through the addition of a train bridge. This is an excellent way to showcase your skill as well. The materials that they can be made from varies greatly and mainly just depends on how much weight they will be carrying. By...

Building A Compact Model Train Layout

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 17/08/2008

If you love model trains but you are limited on space you will have to consider trying something a bit different. Why not build a compact model train layout? A compact layout will allow you to still enjoy the model trains you love so much while not taking up too much space. The first thing you...

Choosing The Right Model Truck Skill Level

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 17/08/2008

There are so many different types of model trucks available today. You can buy them with as many or as little working parts as you choose. You can also choose how easy or how difficult you would like them to be to assemble. So, how do you pick which one it is you want to start with? To do this...

Building Basic Model Train Parts From Plastic

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

Building your own model train sets can be very fun and exciting. It is a great way to show off your skill as well. You can build all kinds of features and these can each be challenging in their own way. One of the ways to build parts is to craft them from plastic. Once such sort of structure that...

Buying Your First Model Train Set

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

Have you been thinking about buying a model train set for yourself or for someone else close to you? If you have never bought a model train set before there are some things that you should know. Do you know the difference between HO scale and N scale? What about the benefits of using plaster for...

Got A Model Truck From Another Country?

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

Have you ever been cruising the Internet and saw an awesome looking model truck from another country and thought to yourself, "I gotta have it!" So you order the truck, wait the advised two weeks or so for it to arrive and opened it up just to find that all the instructions are written in German,...

How To Whittle Wooden Model Trucks

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

For as long as can be remembered there have been wooden models. This includes model trucks as well. There have been granddads whittling pieces of wood to make model trucks for as long as trucks have been around. Little did he know that he was helping to carry on a tradition that is age old? It is...

Displaying Your Miniature Model Trucks

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

Model collecting can be an excellent way to spend your time. It is an interesting hobby and can help you clear your mind. It is also a great way to relieve your stress. It can take up a good deal of your time and can take up a bit of space as well. With miniatures there is no exceptions. There...