Comments for Model Trains 101.com http://modeltrains-101.com All About Model Trains! Mon, 14 May 2012 09:59:30 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on How Do I Make Realistic Looking Water for My Model Train Layout? by Diane B. http://modeltrains-101.com/how-do-i-make-realistic-looking-water-for-my-model-train-layout#comment-1141 Diane B. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:59:30 +0000 http://modeltrains-101.com/how-do-i-make-realistic-looking-water-for-my-model-train-layout#comment-1141 There are various things that can be used to make fake water, even for model train layouts, etc. The most realistic ones are generally clear resins, and sometimes acrylic mediums, of various kinds but even that depends on the *type* of water you want --calm pond, waterfall, ocean, large river, rushing whitewater river, small brook, etc? Sometimes other clear liquids like polyurethanes, etc, can be used too. (I'm assuming you don't just want to use acrylic sheets, etc.) The areas where the faux water will be are often painted with green/brown/blue/whatever too, and the depressions shaped, before the clear liquids are added. And sometimes a bit of paint may be used after the liquids harden to pounce on whitewater areas, or the liquids may be tinted/mixed with bit of paint/etc before pouring (type of paint depends on the type of liquid used). Check out all the info and links though on this page of my site for more details on the possibilities above, the types of resin there are, and even more possible materials: http://glassattic.com/polymer/other_materials.htm (click on the sub-category FAUX WATER about 2/3 of the way down list at top of page) HTH There are various things that can be used to make fake water, even for model train layouts, etc.
The most realistic ones are generally clear resins, and sometimes acrylic mediums, of various kinds but even that depends on the *type* of water you want –calm pond, waterfall, ocean, large river, rushing whitewater river, small brook, etc? Sometimes other clear liquids like polyurethanes, etc, can be used too. (I’m assuming you don’t just want to use acrylic sheets, etc.)

The areas where the faux water will be are often painted with green/brown/blue/whatever too, and the depressions shaped, before the clear liquids are added.
And sometimes a bit of paint may be used after the liquids harden to pounce on whitewater areas, or the liquids may be tinted/mixed with bit of paint/etc before pouring (type of paint depends on the type of liquid used).

Check out all the info and links though on this page of my site for more details on the possibilities above, the types of resin there are, and even more possible materials:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/other_materials.htm (click on the sub-category FAUX WATER about 2/3 of the way down list at top of page)

HTH

]]> Comment on Model Trains for Beginners? by Glen http://modeltrains-101.com/model-trains-for-beginners#comment-1140 Glen Mon, 07 May 2012 09:36:36 +0000 http://modeltrains-101.com/model-trains-for-beginners#comment-1140 There is a lot of information out there, maybe too much. The National Model Railroad Association NMRA.com has a good site with a section for new modelers. Another site I would suggest is 2guyzandsumtrains.com Don't run out and buy a bunch of equipment until you have some idea of what scale, layout size, era, etc. Then again, you can always sell off things that no longer fit your needs. I advocate getting your feet wet with a rather cheap engine and some cars. Lay some track and run some trains. You will learn a lot of skills that will serve you well in the future; such as roadbed, track-work, wiring, scenery, structures. If there is a model rr club in your area try to visit and make friends. Happy railroading. Armchair aka Glen from Yuma AZ There is a lot of information out there, maybe too much. The National Model Railroad Association NMRA.com has a good site with a section for new modelers. Another site I would suggest is 2guyzandsumtrains.com Don’t run out and buy a bunch of equipment until you have some idea of what scale, layout size, era, etc. Then again, you can always sell off things that no longer fit your needs.

I advocate getting your feet wet with a rather cheap engine and some cars. Lay some track and run some trains. You will learn a lot of skills that will serve you well in the future; such as roadbed, track-work, wiring, scenery, structures. If there is a model rr club in your area try to visit and make friends.

Happy railroading.

Armchair aka Glen from Yuma AZ

]]> Comment on Q&A: Any Model Train Collectors Out There? I Need Expert Advice.? by Becky http://modeltrains-101.com/qa-any-model-train-collectors-out-there-i-need-expert-advice#comment-1139 Becky Thu, 03 May 2012 10:40:37 +0000 http://modeltrains-101.com/qa-any-model-train-collectors-out-there-i-need-expert-advice#comment-1139 dust does not affect the actual value. however, it might affect how much someone is willing to pay for it. would you pay more for a clean shiny used car, or a dirty, grimy one? try selling it locally on www.craigslist.com first. no fee to post from craigslist & no messing with shipping, b/c it's all local. sell it as a set, unless you have something very original and valuable that you could sell separately, while keeping the set in tact dust does not affect the actual value. however, it might affect how much someone is willing to pay for it. would you pay more for a clean shiny used car, or a dirty, grimy one?
try selling it locally on http://www.craigslist.com first. no fee to post from craigslist & no messing with shipping, b/c it’s all local.
sell it as a set, unless you have something very original and valuable that you could sell separately, while keeping the set in tact

]]> Comment on Q&A: Any Model Train Collectors Out There? I Need Expert Advice.? by corky842 http://modeltrains-101.com/qa-any-model-train-collectors-out-there-i-need-expert-advice#comment-1138 corky842 Thu, 03 May 2012 09:56:04 +0000 http://modeltrains-101.com/qa-any-model-train-collectors-out-there-i-need-expert-advice#comment-1138 The NMRA has a small guide... The NMRA has a small guide…

]]> Comment on Q&A: Any Model Train Collectors Out There? I Need Expert Advice.? by sophacles_selcahpos http://modeltrains-101.com/qa-any-model-train-collectors-out-there-i-need-expert-advice#comment-1137 sophacles_selcahpos Thu, 03 May 2012 09:02:01 +0000 http://modeltrains-101.com/qa-any-model-train-collectors-out-there-i-need-expert-advice#comment-1137 Hello. Dirt never affects the value. In some instances a certain patina is more desirable than something all shined up, so you'd be better off wiping only the grimiest parts with a mild detergent and warm water, being careful not to get any spillage in the electrical motors. A set will always fetch more than selling the pieces off individually, especially if it is in its original box and had the labels intact. eBay is a good site to sell it on but you've got to know its resale value before you can ask a fair price. Taking it to a dealer or an antiques appraiser would be best to first determine its worth. He or she might even buy it from you on-sight. Hello.
Dirt never affects the value. In some instances a certain patina is more desirable than something all shined up, so you’d be better off wiping only the grimiest parts with a mild detergent and warm water, being careful not to get any spillage in the electrical motors.
A set will always fetch more than selling the pieces off individually, especially if it is in its original box and had the labels intact.
eBay is a good site to sell it on but you’ve got to know its resale value before you can ask a fair price. Taking it to a dealer or an antiques appraiser would be best to first determine its worth. He or she might even buy it from you on-sight.

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