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  1. kgstakes
    I've been looking at laser cutting machines lately, and I'm not sure I'm ready yet for one but would like your comments on any laser cutter that you have used, wouldn't use, no way you would buy, etc. I would be using this machine for myself, no business, just different projects I would like to do. Mainly used for making structures and parts for building miniature furniture to scale horse drawn vehicles and possibly parts for boats or ships I might like to build. Let me know, one, are they worth the price for a hobbyist to own one and/or two too much money for not using on a day to day operation. Or even weekly for that matter. Like to see and hear what you think about owning a laser for building scale miniatures. Whether it be ships, buildings, RC, etc. Thank you for your time and look forward to any comments you may have.
  2. kgstakes
    Completed the spindle chair I've been working on. Had fun building it and turning all the turnings on the Taig lathe. Learned a lot about turning with this lathe and what not to do and what you can do with this lathe. Enjoy the pictures!!
  3. kgstakes
    Turning all done, chair glued up. Stain and finish next and then make the woven seat cushion.
  4. kgstakes
    Railroads had these weed burners back in the day of steam and newer versions today to keep weeds down on the roadways.
  5. kgstakes
    And every once in awhile the steam locomotives cinders would light a fire on the roadbed and clear weeds and sometimes bridges🤪🤪. That’s why you would see an inspection car running a mile or two behind the train to put out anything that caught fire.
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    very true years ago with steam locomotives and early settlements the landscape was totally different than it is today. i lived in Colorado for many years and places in the mountains that are treed now were bare mountains back in the days of steam and mining. i was just showing ideas and i forgot about the photos you were trying to create in miniature. you do nice work and look forward to the progress.
  7. kgstakes
    Very nice !!! You did a great build. I've been trying my hand at building some model A's 1/24 but they are no where close to what you have accomplished with the model. Again nice build.
  8. kgstakes
    Just some ideas for ground cover. Most is woodland scenics some trees are scenic express and the pine trees are made by me and the big tree behind the building is made from a sagebrush branch and then ground foam for foliage. Don't forget to add some branches or sticks as dead fall trees or dead standing trees. Makes the scene more believable.
  9. kgstakes
    ground up leaves and small sticks make great looking scenery. Ground foam (woodland scenics) and Scenic Express both have lots of scenery material to choose from. You can make your own trees or you can also buy them. I usually do a mix of scratch built trees and store bought trees. Your scenery looks great!! Keep up the good work, can't wait to see more.
  10. kgstakes
    Few more pieces done have just a few more and then glue up, put a finish on it and then start on seat cushion.
  11. kgstakes
    Test fit most of the pieces still have the small backrest pieces to turn. It’s coming out great, at least I think so for basically my first big ok small turning project.
  12. kgstakes
    Started assembling sides are together
  13. kgstakes
    Doing some more turning. Been learning more about this little lathe. What possible to turn (wood wise) and not possible to turn. Most important thing I’ve learned is constant pressure on tool post and very very light cuts. Seems for every two I get right, I’ve trashed 4-5 pieces. Here is a picture of what I’ve got done so far. Have 4 more spindles to turn and they are the smallest ones. Then figure out where all the holes go for the tenons on the spindles. And not mess any up🤪🤪.
  14. kgstakes
    Oops my bad, didn't look at the whole picture. Will look forward to many more posts of your model railroad,
  15. kgstakes
    If at all possible now, put a mirror inside the tunnel. It will make it look like the tracks continue. Angle or tilt it slighting so it doesn't reflect anything you don't want it to. Just a thought. Helps with the illusion that the railroad continues.
  16. kgstakes
    I just now came across your post about the railroad you're modeling. Man after my own heart - model railroading. All looks great so far, will continue to follow your progress. Your river boats will look good in the scene(s) when it's all completed. Thanks for sharing.
  17. kgstakes
    Paul Ron, When I was building my first scale horse drawn vehicle I thought how in the heck am I going to get a thin pinstripe. I tried the drafting pen and it worked !! Been using that trick ever since. Give it a try, it takes some practice (on scrap painted surface) but once you get the technique down, it looks a lot better than trying to use decals, or try masking for a stripe. Let me know how it works for you.
  18. kgstakes
    I used just regular old craft paint for striping. So if I messed up. It was easy to remove without any damage to the base color. After thinning the paint (in a spare jar) I would dip the pen in the jar to load it then wipe the outside of it on a cloth (careful not to press too hard or you might unload the pen) and then do your striping. Using a straight edge you have to have it off the part you want to strip or you run the risk of the paint running under your straight edge. The trim on the coach help me with this but you could easily glue small blocks on just enough to raise it and it will help a lot. free hand I’m not that steady anymore so some free hand stuff is a bit shaky but I got it done. i tried Vallejo paints and for some reason I couldn’t get it to work. I would think any paint should work just get the consistence right. You want it to flow out smooth but not too thin to where when you start it blobs before you strip. Hope that makes since. Hope this helps answer some questions you all have. Paint pens that you can buy are a good choice to, I just have done it this way before so I knew what to expect.
  19. kgstakes
    I've used this on other models and it works great - if you get the paint thinned enough but not too much. I couldn't tell you exactly how much thinner to paint but look for the consistence of ink or just a bit thicker. Just trail and error. Here's a video and some pictures of my pinstriping. Video.mov
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    This is looking great!! I been thinking about doing one of these models but first have to finish up the one model I'm working on. How is the overall build ? Would it be a good model to build for a second ship build ? I built the Mississippi Riverboat by Occre and that was my first build.
  21. kgstakes
    More turnings these are tiny 🤪 but I’m getting better.
  22. kgstakes
    Thank you for responding to my questions. I use containers with dividers for all my projects. Just makes things easier. Thanks again.
  23. kgstakes
    I've looked at this model to buy and build, how are the instructions and the parts? Looks great !! Any challenges?
  24. kgstakes
    The details are incredible!! Makes a nice model - looks real !!!
  25. kgstakes
    Question, what are the two upright pieces on the wing tips do? The details look great and the paint job is excellent. Great job!!

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