Thanks for this Pictures
Robert

Happy Thanks Giving!
Robert

I am glad I asked the question.  I think complete the church with these paints but I rather in the future use the model paints.  I will post the final project when complete.
Robert

Hi everyone.
As you may know I finished my first wood laser kit several weeks ago and  I recently started making my second wood kit just a few day ago. I am at the window part on that one. 22 windows take a while. So while I was waiting for all of the windows parts to dry I decided to open up the "Lifelike" little church.
I am gong to paint it the color of the little church my wife and I got married in.  A 1928 Sear and Robuck Catalog Church. The walls need to be brown with the windows being white and a multi gray roof.

Now here finally comes the question. Well  being in the evening hours the Hobbies shops are closed.  I looked at my paints, these are the sample paints that can be bought at Lowes or Home Depot and thought why not try them out. I have all of the colors I need here. The paints are latex eggshell interior. I looked everywhere and cannot find if the paints can or cannot be used on plastic. 

Well I tried an exterior wall and a window. Well two coats later they look great. I do see a few imperfections but they look like they belong there. I do not think I will do this with all of the models but this model was only $4.99 and said what they hey, lets give it a try.

I would love some feedback.  Thank you in advance.

Robert

Ray
Everything looks great.  I love the little red switcher!
Robert

Woody
I would love the advice if can post here.
Robert

mobilman44
Do you have a local Hobby shop near by?  They might have it in their personal stock for when they fix engines.  I looked at the schematic of your 2-8-0 and tried to figure out a part number so I could look for it on eBay but the one I think you  lost did not have a part number.  I think.

I agree with full maxx on that the company may want to figure out why the component failed. But the customer should come first in that if you want the screw only then just send the screw.

I hope it all turns out well.

Robert

Brad
To quote an over used quote. "I feel your pain".  I have been laboring over these switches over several months.   I have gone back and forth. And back again. And again on what to do.  I still at this very moment am convinced I can fix this EZ-track problems and move forward.  I have the same switches and also the DCC  crossover switches too. And thanks to the very kind and patient people here I have manage to get just about every switches to behave properly. I use the height gauge and i also use the "Truck" idea as well. But good luck!

ebtbob
I like the idea you have  may try it. Do you have any pictures?

Robert

Good to hear he is hanging in there!
Robert

PS Hi Bob if your get to read this!

I am so watching this auction. I wish it would go to a museum.  They should donate it!  It could be a deduction no?
Robert

I just found the article.  Sorry it was locked too.
It was only out a few days.  I love helping people out if I can!
Robert

Woody
I have a K4 I am curious on what you were going to add.  Was it the post of the engine Jumping the switches or not running well. I still need to fine tune my K4.
Robert

I am in the middle of breaking in my newest Engine a RIVAROSSI HO 4-6-4 NYC HUDSON. I have included a picture of it too.  Well I have to say I am impressed with it initially.  It navigating the track and switches beautifully. I ran it 20 minutes forward and now it is running 20 minutes backward. Now here is the great part.  No derailments! I am impressed with the they way the Pony wheels (is that term correct?) are installed.

Though there is one problem it is Horn hook and it looks like to convert it to Knuckle couplers. I looked at the kadee website and it looks like it is going to be a bit of work.  Well I also need to add sound and DCC  too.  The design will necessitate the Quick plug in the engine and a separate "sound" module with speaker in the tender.  This is after looking at the diagram on line.

I may have to rethink "switching" from the EZ Track now. maybe.

There is a train show here in TX tomorrow.  But I am not allowed to bring my wallet my wife said! I guess I could just go and look?

Robert

Jim
Nice Sites. Consider yourself Bookmarked. Looking forward to the updates! I tried to sign the guestbook but it did not allow me.  I will try my firefox Browser later.

Thank you

Robert

PS I just found a nice Rail Road club today. Called Texas Western Model Railroad club. Very nice club with nice people.  It is an hours drive each way and the dues are a bit for someone who would not get there to often but it was fun going to look today!