See a few of the model trains on display at the Fossil Rock Raiders Model Train and Craft Barn. The Raiders are opening the barn up on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20 from 11 am to 6 pm for their annual holiday display. The barn is located at 14410 Shade Road, about 15 minutes from Athens on Route 33. Admission is free, but donations and volunteers are welcome.
Feb
17
This is a model scale communications tower I built between October 2009 and January 2010. It is made of materials you would typically find in a hobby/electronics shop and a hardware store. In other words, built from scratch. It has steady burning lights (made from leds) and flashing lights (made from indicator lights) that simulate the Hughey & Phillips (formerly Honeywell) L-810 (TM) and KG-114 (TM) obstruction lighting respectively. It has all the cabling for the lights and the other cabling simulates the coaxial & waveguide cabling to the transmitter antennas and microwave dishes. The four microwave parabolic antennas are my best effort to simulate the radome covered antennas manufactured by Andrew-Commscope (TM). Other finer details such as the air circulating out of the side of the housing meant to simulate air conditioning to cool electronics that can get rather hot, grounding wires for the housing and tower, and signage have been added as well. It was built entirely by myself, including the basic electronics needed to power up the lighting. I have an interest in radio/tv/microwave engineering other interests of mine include astronomy, meteorology, and information technology. My name is Brian Vincent and I currently reside in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Feb
17
My Web Site: modelrr.oakviewresources.com Part 21: This is a multi-part blog where I make the scenery on the river scene on my model railroad. In this video I continue putting in the bridge abutments and then start gluing in surrounding rocks. Music Notes: The music on this video was recorded using Sonar Home Studio Ver 6.0. The drums and keyboards were played on an M-Audio Keystation 61 ES and/or sequenced in the MIDI Editor. The bass used is an SX Fretless Jazz Clone Modded with Dimarzio J Pickups.
Feb
16
My Ho Scale Model Train Collection Oporto Portugal JT 2010
Feb
16
Here we have 3 Southern Pacific F units pulling a reefer drag from track 2 to track 1. Waiting for track 2 is 6 Southern Pacific diesels in charge of a long merchandise freight.
Feb
15
My Web Site: modelrr.oakviewresources.com Part 19: This is a multi-part blog where I make the scenery on the river scene on my model railroad. In this video I stain the rock castings with acrylic washes. Music Notes: The music on this video was recorded using Sonar Home Studio Ver 6.0. The drums and keyboards were played on an M-Audio Keystation 61 ES and/or sequenced in the MIDI Editor. The bass used is an SX Fretless Jazz Clone Modded with Dimarzio J Pickups.
Feb
15
The Shinden soars in the German skies!! The 'Nuremberg International Toy Fair' is famous around the world as an exhibition of toys, hobby & leisure goods, and ZOUKEI-MURA will be displaying the 'Shinden' there! We want scale hobby fans from around the world to be able to see the 'Shinden' for real! Please be sure to come and visit the VOLKS/ZOUKEI-MURA Booth.
Feb
14
My Web Site: modelrr.oakviewresources.com Part:4 This is a multi-part blog where I make a skewed bridge for the river scene. The origial bridge I made got damaged and I needed to replace it. Music Notes: The music on this video was recorded using Sonar Home Studio Ver 6.0. The drums and keyboards were played on an M-Audio Keystation 61 ES and/or sequenced in the MIDI Editor. The bass used is an SX Fretless Jazz Clone Modded with Dimarzio J Pickups.
Feb
13
www.modeltrainlayout.info The term plus-size model refers to women who are larger than the standard size 8 in the US, who models apparel for female customers who are larger than the standard size in their respective countries. Plus-size models are similar to normal models, expect for the larger bust-waist-hip ratio measurements that they have. Aside from that, they need to have excellent skin, hair, teeth, and they must be photogenic. Personality and the X Factor is also important for model wannabes.