I've tried similar ones from Michaels. There are some nice colors, but it's really hard to get a good dark metallic red. Most acrylic metallic reds are very light, and adding black to darken them also reduces the color saturation. The only reliable way I've found to get that rich, deep candy red finish is with Tamiya TS lacquer spray cans (either Clear Red or Pure Metallic Red over silver or gunmetal).
Thanks! I didn't make a video on the booth because there are already several in-depth reviews of it on TH-cam. Although mine was Paasche branded, it's identical to a commonly available unbranded model, which Barbatos Rex (an excellent channel that primarily covers model painting) did a full review on. In fact, it was that video that led me to buy mine. The video is called "Testing Amazon's Cheapest Spray Booth For Airbrushing".
I've got a question for you: I am designing a 5'x9' layout comprised of a 4'x8' section, a 1'x8' section, and a 1'x5' section all bolted together (in case you are wondering, the 4'x8' is already pre-built. I got it from a friend). My question is: how would you lay the track (tangent as well curves) and build the scenery (hills, valleys, etc...) so as to make easy to disassemble it, move it up the stairs, and reassemble it at a later date. Is terminating the subroadbed, cork roadbed, and track at two benchwork joints an acceptable solution? All the information that I have seen so far seem to recommend that it is not a wise idea to align track and roadbed joints with benchwork joints, and that it is better to overlap them. How would you do it, especially on grades?
It is usually better to overlap the joints, but it's not strictly necessary, and if the layout has to split into pieces, sometimes that just isn't an option. What I did on the W&SC was cut the rail at the edge of each section, and remove a few ties on both sides so I have room to slide a rail joiner onto the rail before connecting the layout sections. Then, once the sections are together, I can slide the joiner over the rail gap, and it keeps the rails perfectly aligned. Some tracks cross the gaps at angles and even on curves, and it works just fine. You can see it at about 6:49 in this video: th-cam.com/video/yfOS0kjmjB8/w-d-xo.html
I bought three IHC Mehanos around 1997. Two moguls and an 4 4 0 with the same frame as the moguls, one driver removed, but covered by the pilot truck. About 40 to 50 dollars new in a shop in Pensacola. They all ran flawlessly and didn't need rework or wiper pickups. They all matched each other in speed. My guess is those resold have been stored badly or abused by trainset users instead of benckwork layout modellers.
I gotta say, I love the name of the fishin boat, Im heavy onto CB (Citizen Band) radio culture, and my handle is The Big Bad Wolf" Nice to see representation lol
@@michaelramsey81 I do remember you mentioning that in an earlier vid. Either way, your layout has given me ideas for a layout myself. Cheers, and keep up the great modeling.
I've always found those interesting, but yes, models are hard to come by. The only one in HO that I know of was made by Mantua in the 1980s. I'd like to find one at some point.
In the kitbashing section of the Bachmann parts store, they have a full 4-4-0 chassis and tender chassis for sale. I figured you might be interested because you have an extra shell and tender running around now
Probably not, only because engines that long don't tend to do too well on 18" radius curves. If they made an Atlantic, I'd definitely consider that, but I doubt they will.
I am worried. I just bought an engine Identical to the your Bachmann that died. What motor? Idonno. It ran O.K. at the club. I will be more careful with it now.
We're those coaches from the red oak railroad? Also one thing I thought that may be neat would be if you made a red oak railroad boxcar and weathered it to look old almost as a memory from a previous railroad that's now gone
One of those is definitely on my "eventual projects" list. I have an order in for Bachmann's Virginia & Truckee #12 "Genoa", although who knows when those will actually become available.
Where are you located? I'm on Vancouver Island, and I rarely end up buying stuff from other modelers because shipping is usually more expensive than the item itself.
Mehano produced the steam locomotives for IHC and they are still very much in business. If you need parts, I'd recommend checking with them.
Do they still make parts for the older IHC steamers? I tried to look them up a while back, but their site seems to mostly list European trains now.
The ones that runs the best are the IHC Premier line in the purple box.
The company is based out of Slovenia so the fact that the north smerican stuff is being phased out doesnt surprise me. :/
@@sailormatlac9114 Yep, I've had a couple of those in the past. They seem to be slightly updated versions of the yellow-box ones.
Back to the future. I like this guy even more
It’s a great movie, and it’s my favorite too!
Walmart has a nice selection of metalflake acrylic . Apple Barn brand $.50 - $2.00 per 2 Oz.
I've tried similar ones from Michaels. There are some nice colors, but it's really hard to get a good dark metallic red. Most acrylic metallic reds are very light, and adding black to darken them also reduces the color saturation. The only reliable way I've found to get that rich, deep candy red finish is with Tamiya TS lacquer spray cans (either Clear Red or Pure Metallic Red over silver or gunmetal).
A good video regarding that spray booth would be nice; I just got into spray painting with a air brush and I really joyed your video regarding such.
Thanks! I didn't make a video on the booth because there are already several in-depth reviews of it on TH-cam. Although mine was Paasche branded, it's identical to a commonly available unbranded model, which Barbatos Rex (an excellent channel that primarily covers model painting) did a full review on. In fact, it was that video that led me to buy mine. The video is called "Testing Amazon's Cheapest Spray Booth For Airbrushing".
Also I really like the passngers cars it looks like one of those woodside passnger cars you see at strasburg railroad
Thanks! They're Roundhouse 50-foot Overland cars. I believe Strasburg uses the exact same ones to represent their real coaches on their HO layout.
@@michaelramsey81 yea I couldn't agree more
Those passenger cars are now really expensive. Don't get rid of them.
Yep, I've noticed. I plan on keeping them forever, or at least as long as I can find parts to keep them running.
@@michaelramsey81 Keep working on the layout, great potential and great stuff so far!!!
I've got a question for you: I am designing a 5'x9' layout comprised of a 4'x8' section, a 1'x8' section, and a 1'x5' section all bolted together (in case you are wondering, the 4'x8' is already pre-built. I got it from a friend). My question is: how would you lay the track (tangent as well curves) and build the scenery (hills, valleys, etc...) so as to make easy to disassemble it, move it up the stairs, and reassemble it at a later date. Is terminating the subroadbed, cork roadbed, and track at two benchwork joints an acceptable solution? All the information that I have seen so far seem to recommend that it is not a wise idea to align track and roadbed joints with benchwork joints, and that it is better to overlap them. How would you do it, especially on grades?
It is usually better to overlap the joints, but it's not strictly necessary, and if the layout has to split into pieces, sometimes that just isn't an option. What I did on the W&SC was cut the rail at the edge of each section, and remove a few ties on both sides so I have room to slide a rail joiner onto the rail before connecting the layout sections. Then, once the sections are together, I can slide the joiner over the rail gap, and it keeps the rails perfectly aligned. Some tracks cross the gaps at angles and even on curves, and it works just fine. You can see it at about 6:49 in this video: th-cam.com/video/yfOS0kjmjB8/w-d-xo.html
@@michaelramsey81 Thanks for the advice! I'll be sure to look at that video sometime in the near future.
I bought three IHC Mehanos around 1997. Two moguls and an 4 4 0 with the same frame as the moguls, one driver removed, but covered by the pilot truck. About 40 to 50 dollars new in a shop in Pensacola.
They all ran flawlessly and didn't need rework or wiper pickups. They all matched each other in speed.
My guess is those resold have been stored badly or abused by trainset users instead of benckwork layout modellers.
I gotta say, I love the name of the fishin boat, Im heavy onto CB (Citizen Band) radio culture, and my handle is The Big Bad Wolf" Nice to see representation lol
Thanks, lol. I actually meant it as a Doctor Who reference.
@@michaelramsey81 I do remember you mentioning that in an earlier vid. Either way, your layout has given me ideas for a layout myself. Cheers, and keep up the great modeling.
I wonder if you could build a 4-4-2 Atlantic. I've always wanted to see one modeled, but no one makes them.
I've always found those interesting, but yes, models are hard to come by. The only one in HO that I know of was made by Mantua in the 1980s. I'd like to find one at some point.
There is a Broadway Limited PRR Atlantic coming. There are also a couple of brass engines that don't go for too much.
@@williambabcoke248 I am going to invest in that as soon as it comes out,
In the kitbashing section of the Bachmann parts store, they have a full 4-4-0 chassis and tender chassis for sale. I figured you might be interested because you have an extra shell and tender running around now
Definitely tempting! Not sure I need two 4-4-0s though. I have plans to use the spare shell for a 2-8-0 kitbash at some point.
Love your videos man but man do I want to get a bachmann 4-6-0 high boiler after seeing yours
They are sweet little engines! Keep an eye on eBay - they turn up there pretty regularly.
Are you going to be buying any of the dcc ready Pacific’s from bachmann?
Probably not, only because engines that long don't tend to do too well on 18" radius curves. If they made an Atlantic, I'd definitely consider that, but I doubt they will.
Keep us updated on the IHC!!!
I definitely will! I'm planning to do a dedicated video on the project sometime in early 2022.
I am worried. I just bought an engine Identical to the your Bachmann that died. What motor? Idonno. It ran O.K. at the club. I will be more careful with it now.
We're those coaches from the red oak railroad? Also one thing I thought that may be neat would be if you made a red oak railroad boxcar and weathered it to look old almost as a memory from a previous railroad that's now gone
Yep, they're the same coaches I ran on the Red Oak. I really like the weathered boxcar idea - I might do that!
Nice
Hey i now that u already have a 4-4-0 bud can u try to make a 1860s like the B&O No.25 or the jupiter??
One of those is definitely on my "eventual projects" list. I have an order in for Bachmann's Virginia & Truckee #12 "Genoa", although who knows when those will actually become available.
Am glad you're back hope you had a good New years
ive got some spare tenders if you want them, also wondering if you would be interested in taking a look at one of my locos?
Where are you located? I'm on Vancouver Island, and I rarely end up buying stuff from other modelers because shipping is usually more expensive than the item itself.
@@michaelramsey81 Pennsylvania
@@HO_Scale_Modeler Probably more trouble than it's worth to ship stuff, then. Thanks for the offer though.