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by PBnJRR
Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Accucraft 2.5" scale Plymouth headlight
Replies: 4
Views: 2248

Re: Accucraft 2.5" scale Plymouth headlight

You might also try tinting the actual LED with some of the translucent paints from Tamiya. Laurie McClean a.k.a. scoopmmr on Youtube uses this technique to adjust the color of the surface mount LED's that he uses and I'm sure this tactic would be worth a shot. Just an idea...

Chris
by PBnJRR
Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Anti-matter is real: conclusive proof
Replies: 29
Views: 7924

Re: Anti-matter is real: conclusive proof

I suspect that, when finding "lost" items at a later time and place, one will discover that all the parts will be carefully packed in the socks that keep disappearing from my washer and/or dryer. They may even be found next to all the Lego bits that always disappear when Mom turns on the v...
by PBnJRR
Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Galloping Goose-My First project
Replies: 31
Views: 15656

Re: Galloping Goose-My First project

Looking good! I just got my set of castings a couple of weeks ago, and learned a bit about welding last weekend. I've been cleaning up the castings an hour or two at a time and am now just about ready to start assembling the hood and cab. Then on to the frame. If I can make mine look half as good, I...
by PBnJRR
Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Galloping Goose-My First project
Replies: 31
Views: 15656

Re: Galloping Goose-My First project

I've been curious about the design of the suspension on this goose. It appears that the rear power axle is fixed to the frame with no spring. Does this not cause undue stress to the track with the bulk of the weight on this axle? Is it comfortable to ride over less than perfect track? I have conside...