NIce start, John! Like the emphasis on the ones getting started. Any chance you might try some of the "cheap" methods used by the Budget Model Railways guys Mike & Douglas?
I don't know Mike and Douglas but I am definitely looking for "modeling on a budget" content. One in particular I want to do will be putting weight in N scale rolling stock because I have some rolling stock to do it and a cool new app to help me make it happen. The question is what cheap alternative to use for weight. I have some ideas about that too. So many ideas, so little time. I will get to it though!
hahah great job!! Very good information in this one. I for one will be buying some more tools. Thats how I am when I get something right on a model too lol. Game shows here I come.
I don’t really agree, I work in the smallest scale and don’t have a problem seeing anything. I might end up using a microscope every once in a while but that’s about it.
Hey john if I can suggest a really good place for tools is Jem and jewelry shows they have everything you could ever want!! Plus you can score points with your gf or wife on that!! Since you live in Cali there is some big ones there. If I'm not mistaken there is a tool company that goes to the ones in Cali Have a look
Absolutely! Jewelers require very precise tools, so they won't be cheap that way but they will be good tools that will probably last your whole life. I'm not sure how many points you will get from your wife, however, if you go and only buy expensive tools and no jewelry :))
I’ve really been enjoying these videos but I noticed in this one and another you say “CA glue,” and true beginners in the hobby world might not know that’s short for cyanoacrylate or superglue. You really don’t want to use a thick, gloppy glue on tiny objects.
You make a legitimate point, but it's easy enough to figure out what it is. "CA Glue" took about 2 seconds to type in on a search engine and this is what it returned: www.google.com/search?q=ca+glue&oq=ca+glue&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0l7.1423j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Great job John. Can’t wait to see more model railroading 101s, and other model railroad related reviews.
Thank you, and stay tuned. Lots more great stuff coming!
Nice going John--very informative and a nice follow on to the previous two sessions on tools. Two thumbs up
Thanks - I had a lot of fun doing it!
Brilliant video!!! Thorough and clear. Now I have to take your advice :-)
Cool glad you like it!
Very good video. I like the new approach.
Thanks. It will get better, too.
That was epic John. This video is a great resource, I'm bookmarking it.
Epic comment too! :D
well done John!!! See we don't need no Dan. just kidding. both of you do a great job explaining the how too's
Phillip wyman it's a sad day for TSG viewers and probably TSG as well
You had it right the first time. :D
It's always a good day.
Pardon my ignorance, but what happened? I'm looking around and not finding much information.
Sick new theme and episode! :D
Thanks - I like it too!
Nice job John, well done.
Thanks Joe we roll along.
Your videos are AWESOME! Thank you!
Glad you like them!
Just got the same pliers set......glad to see the show staying on and stay in N scale!! Boackroads
Thanks, Backroads. I keep things going. :D
Another awesome video. Thanks.
Thanks very much for watching!
What a great Video, really good advice, Thanks.
Thanks Peter - just trying to keep it real!
It sucks not seeing Dan, but I believe your Going to do great with these videos. Can’t wait to see more.
I thought it was quite refreshing :) thanks for watching!
tsgmultimedia your welcome I enjoy the videos on this page.
Enjoyed your video very informative.
That is the goal. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
NIce start, John! Like the emphasis on the ones getting started. Any chance you might try some of the "cheap" methods used by the Budget Model Railways guys Mike & Douglas?
I don't know Mike and Douglas but I am definitely looking for "modeling on a budget" content. One in particular I want to do will be putting weight in N scale rolling stock because I have some rolling stock to do it and a cool new app to help me make it happen. The question is what cheap alternative to use for weight. I have some ideas about that too. So many ideas, so little time. I will get to it though!
Great vid!!! 3/8" drill lolololol
Trying to look all serious. :))
Nice video John, I can't wait to see more
Excellent. More to come. Still working on next month's MR101. I might be ready to announce it on the podcast next week.
I emjoyed it, thanks
Glad you watched! Please share with your friends if you know anyone else who might enjoy it. :)
Great info
Thanks Todd. If you like this content, please share it with your friends! :)
hahah great job!! Very good information in this one. I for one will be buying some more tools. Thats how I am when I get something right on a model too lol. Game shows here I come.
For sure, Joe. One technique is to add a tool when you need it for a project instead of just buying a load of stuff all at once.
That is a financially smart way of doing it!!
When you actually work for your money you have to think that way. :)
Oh almost forgot. I'm still waiting for the fart sound for the horn you talked about in a past vid :)))
I just need a LokSound V4 decoder and a model to set it up with. I have the programmer and we already know I can make recordings.... :))
So, I guess we'll be traveling down the DCC beginners route together. I'm just starting to switch to DCC.
Cool. I hope some of my observations help you out!
I found you missed a tiny screw starter/ holder, to be invaluable for those tiny screws that big fingers can't hold.
I have used my needle-nose pliers for that.
Eyesight has nothing to do with working on N scale. You could have 20/20 vision and you still wouldn’t be able to see.
I see your point.
I don’t really agree, I work in the smallest scale and don’t have a problem seeing anything. I might end up using a microscope every once in a while but that’s about it.
Hey john if I can suggest a really good place for tools is Jem and jewelry shows they have everything you could ever want!!
Plus you can score points with your gf or wife on that!!
Since you live in Cali there is some big ones there. If I'm not mistaken there is a tool company that goes to the ones in Cali
Have a look
Absolutely! Jewelers require very precise tools, so they won't be cheap that way but they will be good tools that will probably last your whole life. I'm not sure how many points you will get from your wife, however, if you go and only buy expensive tools and no jewelry :))
I guess there's no USB programming track anywhere. I'd have loved to use my PC to program DCC.
I have a question. What's next?
Stay tuned. More good stuff to come.
no dan
1:01 fake, the hands were paid actors
I’ve really been enjoying these videos but I noticed in this one and another you say “CA glue,” and true beginners in the hobby world might not know that’s short for cyanoacrylate or superglue.
You really don’t want to use a thick, gloppy glue on tiny objects.
You make a legitimate point, but it's easy enough to figure out what it is. "CA Glue" took about 2 seconds to type in on a search engine and this is what it returned: www.google.com/search?q=ca+glue&oq=ca+glue&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0l7.1423j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
That is also a true statement of fact. One can only hope new hobbyists also pay attention to your oft repeated admonition.