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Pine Trees: A Different Method

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Ultimate Red Pine Trees for less than 3 dollars a piece! I think making model pine or conifer trees is one of the most common model tree making topics in the miniature artist/hobbyist community. For most common target model scenes pines are possibly the most common trees. If you go…

An Alternative to Wire Armature Trees for HO and N Scale

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 by Kaustav

Kaustav

When it comes to model trees, wire armature trees are often considered the holy grail of tree making. Of course model makers have experimented with other methods for a long time - using sagebrush, other natural plants, seafoam, but nothing brings as much variety, flexibility and possibilities to the table…

Maintaining an N scale diesel locomotive

October 26, 2018 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Here is the last piece on the N Scale performance topics that I have been working on (If you have missed them, please use the navigation section below to find them) - maintaining an N scale locomotive, specifically cleaning wheels and cleaning truck mechanisms. Now, I only run diesels, so…

N Scale Track Maintenance – The Mundane Part of the Hobby

October 13, 2018October 13, 2018 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Every good thing has a darker side, Model Railroading is not exception. Maintenance of a Model Railroad is a topic that gives headaches to the best of model makers out there and is the source of frustration for may. And let's be honest, there is no way around it if…

Model Birds: A Master Stroke in Miniature Art

September 14, 2018September 14, 2018 by Kaustav

Kaustav

One of the most elusive creatures in the real world are the birds - they have been a wonder and fueled desires for the human kind from the dawn of consciousness and many of our today's achievements have taken inspirations from them. Certainly when I imagine any scene in a…