Scale models, Dioramas, Model Trains

Simple yet effective electrical connection for Micro Layouts

July 11, 2020August 17, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

I've recently built a micro layout - a small 22" X 15" layout that is packed with features - 2 standard gauge HO track and one HOn30 narrow gauge track. It is really a small space for HO Scale however, with little creativity, you can still have some good animation…

Miniature Scenery, Fast and Easy

February 16, 2020May 22, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

In my initial days of model railroading I found building scenery to be a tricky task. While my buildings, trains and vessels in my Wrightsville Port layout looked pretty realistic despite their small size, the scenery behind it always lacked finesse. However, I always overlooked it and moved on, because…

The Most Realistic Model Tree

December 28, 2019August 17, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

When I started making models, trees were the last things that I focused on. They were noting but extras, a mere background element that you just have to put there just because you cannot leave the place empty! I was not the only one. You see, I realized now that…

Introduction to JMRI – Computer Control for Model Trains

September 15, 2019August 17, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

It is difficult! But I am making progress Maintaining a YouTube Channel, a Facebook Page, an Instagram Profile and as well as a blog is difficult – especially when you still have to work your a** for the job that actually pays the bills, and build the models in the…

The Barge: Episode 3 – Fine Detailing

April 23, 2019August 17, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

It's the end of the road! The final episode of The Barge is now live on YouTube. I have to say it was quite an experience making such a detailed series, and a part of me is glad that it's over so that I can move on to the next…

N Scale Bascule Bridge: Finally It’s Done!

June 25, 2020June 4, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Part 1: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/ultimate-scrap-building-bascule-bridge-introduction/ Part 2: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/scratch-building-a-lift-bridge-in-n-scale-design/ Part 3: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/bascule-lift-bridge-the-concept-of-scrap-building/ Part 4: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/scratch-building-a-bascule-lift-bridge-the-rocking-truss/ Part 5: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/scratchbuilding-a-bascule-lift-bridge-the-tower/ Part 6: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/n-scale-bascule-lift-bridge-assembly/ Part 7: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/n-scale-bascule-bridge-installing-tracks/ Final Assembly and Concrete Counterweight The next step is to create the pivot joints for all the links. The first on the list is the rocking truss. In Photo…

N Scale Bascule Bridge: Installing Tracks

June 18, 2020June 4, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Part 1: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/ultimate-scrap-building-bascule-bridge-introduction/ Part 2: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/scratch-building-a-lift-bridge-in-n-scale-design/ Part 3: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/bascule-lift-bridge-the-concept-of-scrap-building/ Part 4: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/scratch-building-a-bascule-lift-bridge-the-rocking-truss/ Part 5: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/scratchbuilding-a-bascule-lift-bridge-the-tower/ Part 6: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/n-scale-bascule-lift-bridge-assembly/ Installing Track Finally! This is the most exciting part of the whole project where you start to get a feeling that you are near completion. However, this section is also the trickiest…

N Scale Bascule Lift Bridge: Assembly

June 11, 2020June 4, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Part 1: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/ultimate-scrap-building-bascule-bridge-introduction/ Part 2: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/scratch-building-a-lift-bridge-in-n-scale-design/ Part 3: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/bascule-lift-bridge-the-concept-of-scrap-building/ Part 4: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/scratch-building-a-bascule-lift-bridge-the-rocking-truss/ Part 5: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/scratchbuilding-a-bascule-lift-bridge-the-tower/ Till Part 5 I've covered how I've built the 3 main components of the Bascule Lift Bridge - the leaf (or the deck), the tower and the rocking truss. The below photo shows the progress…

Scratchbuilding a Bascule Lift Bridge: The Tower and the Leaf

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Part 1: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/ultimate-scrap-building-bascule-bridge-introduction/ Part 2: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/scratch-building-a-lift-bridge-in-n-scale-design/ Part 3: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/bascule-lift-bridge-the-concept-of-scrap-building/ Part 4: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/scratch-building-a-bascule-lift-bridge-the-rocking-truss/ Just to recap, so far I've shown how I've completed the base structure of the leaf and the rocking structure. Photo 15 below shows all that's done so far, and the links above will tell you how I've…

1 2 3 … 7 Next »