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This week we cover a lot of ground talking about Track and Turnouts #4’s through #20’s. We also discuss buildings and structures for the layout Plastic VS Wood Kits. Austin shares 2 new prototype bridges he is building for his layout along with cars and trucks. Mike Covers a new line of vehicles along with some 3-d printed models. We cover upcoming show dates and the newest stitched logos from Jelsma Graphix’s (Jelsma.com).
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I use # 10s on my main line and # 6s in yards and industrials I use code 70 track for main and controlled sidings I use code 55 for individual track and yard tracks. This is on my HO layout
Great work Mike. By the way, where Ashley, it’s been 2+ years since she’s been on the show.
Hello from Northern Ireland. Another great show. Love the puppy.
I never said "Wow" about a mass produced HO scale automobile before. . .but I said it when I saw those Ford station wagons.
hello ken its is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy and hi ken i love you what's neat this week thanks randy
I model British Railways 00 scale here in Toronto. I try to scratch build what I can and built a bridge made from matte board, laying out and cutting the span girders, braces and struts. When finished I painted and weathered it and it looks great
It depends on the kit and type of structures. I like the laser cut wood structures because now they are almost like putting a puzzle together, the way the parts fit. I also like the way they weather. Some types of structures are available only in plastic, but I tend to detail them with acrylic paints and so that they blend in better with wood or hydrocal structures.
Another great show. And now you have a new mascot.
I prefer to scratch build or laser kits. Don't care for shake the box kits.
I love your show keep up the great work thanks to you and James Regier i hope i spelled that right i managed to install leds for my ho scale santa fe fp45s and f45s you should take a look at the santa fe black bonnets from trainworld. I want to visit your layout someday that would be awesome.
I'm a sucker for Walther's cornerstone series of structures, they have a lot of great kits that I used on previous layouts and they're coming out with some great "new" industries this year.Also on my list is ITALA buildings that I want to try out as well as monster model works to name a few, I also like to kitbash and scratch build too, I started kitbashing with city classic's warehouse parts and pikestuff kits..
For structure, I switched from plastic kits to scratch build when I was doing HO, laser kit were quite expansive at the time. But now for 016.5, I only have a few structures, all scratch build. Most are in styrene.
Hello Ken and crew, I enjoy your show each week, I have a request, sometimes on various shows you or one of your guests mention different manufactures or items i wonder you could spell out their company's name or provide it as a link? This would help as well as get their name out there for more product exposure.
What is the website for the Cars Mike was talking about?
The Mercury sleeper is chromed because the real sleepers was stainless steel. All models on table are great.
Another great show. Thanks
Is Austin documenting his build anywhere? Like facebook group or page etc?
Sounds is fuzzy.
I have a question how the person that does the jacket from Neil schwerdt in west valley city Utah .
Thank you 😊
Is there a link to follow austin allards construction of his layout?
NMRA National Show
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Grapevine, TX
August 25, 2023 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
August 26, 2023 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
August 27, 2023 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mike Budde is always great to hear from!