Step #3: Start making vertical cuts as indicated on the template. Place the cut pieces on a piece of cardboard with double-sided tape. This will be used for painting the panels.

Step #3: Apply AI (which you prepared according to Brett's instructions on p. 2 of the instruction manual).

Step #3: Using the mark made by the razor blade, go to the chopper and finish the cut. It is easier to do this if you find the mark with the blade of the chopper first and bring the board down to th

Eric, that looks like a nice piece. I have 2 from MTH and one went back for repairs immediately. Programming them in DCC was a nightmare, so I finally gave up and run them as #3! As I don't run all

i made it as far as #3......

I appreciate all this input on figures, but it does engender some comment. I too, have CSS and wear a magnifier (#3, I think) OVER my 2.00 readers nearly all the time. I’ll support Karl – let’s grow u

Version three is as I suggested earlier just damp brushing with a fan brush. I use a windsor Newton #3 series J. Dip it in the craft paint and the dab off the excess on the edge of my paint cup (not d

My guess(hope) for the "missing kit, #313," is the final structure in the O-Scale Railroad Camp, The Boiler & Welding Shop.

Here's a couple of progress photos. Scenes are definitely not done. These shots give me a good look at any small things that need to be touched up...probably take off 1 more branch at the top of the

I think all of these castings are from casting kit #3.

I've decided that I think I will detail the inside. So, I have also decided to start on some of the castings.. These castings are from the O Scale #3 kit and the #4 kit. I kind of went through and pic

I used 2.1mm cannon plugs for quick connects. #3 I used a scrap of the background paper and double sided tape to hide the wire. #4 The screw to mount frame with keyhole hanger shown in pic 2. Pic

Thanks everyone. I started a bit of the siding. I went with #3 which was a very light dry brushing with an almost empty brush of white acrylic followed by black and grey CA (very small amounts. I foun

#3 and #10 are pretty much what I'm after.

#3: SWSM/CHB Pewter castings dipped in Midas Pewter Oxidizer

Next update, we'll take a look at the log haul machinery (which isn't part of the current kit #308).

Last picture, from the right going left, board #3, 7, 8, etc...I see just the rioght amount of paint, no bold stop and start lines, plenty of that wonderful detailed wood showing through but enough ev

Jim-glad to have you following along and I'm pleased to hear that you're picking up good information from the thread. No cedar shakes for the roof this time. I'm constructing this as an "official bu

Note: in the above 2 pictures, I've got the firebox resting on some pieces of scrap wood. That was to allow for the additional height that will result from the 4 metal feet (part #7) that get added l

The #3 NBW's are added in the locations spelled out on the template: