tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492838115204577522024-02-21T15:23:07.487-08:00Rich's Tips for Creating Model RR StructuresRich shares his knowledge and experience of assembling and detailing GCLaser's extensive line of model railroad structures in this blog.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11607470817106298817noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349283811520457752.post-38248557606593217262015-06-02T10:46:00.000-07:002015-06-02T12:59:37.126-07:00Creating Structures with The CUBE System<h2>
Design a Realistic Structure and Build it - The Easy Way</h2>
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GCLaser's modular building system makes it simple to design and build your own HO Scale backdrops, factories, warehouses, and small office structures. <a href="http://www.gclaser.com/ho-the-cube-system/">Check out the Cube System</a>. It offers tons of options for designing and creating structures, without the effort and time required to scratch build them. You decide which of the laser cut components to use; then glue the components onto the pre-cut and tabbed cubes. Multiple cubes may be joined horizontally or vertically; allowing you to build a structure as small as 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"; or as large as you want.<br />
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The CUBE System is comprised of: CORES, FACES, and ADD-ONS. The "cores" are the structure of the building. 45 styles of "faces" are available in cinder block, concrete, and brick; no painting required. 19 different "add-ons" complete your building. These include roofs, chimneys, stairs, parapets, corns, ladders, and more. The faces and add-ons are available separately; allowing for many design options.<br />
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We've created a series of videos explaining the pieces of The Cube System:<br />
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Part 1: The CUBE System; an intro to creating modular structures</h4>
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Part 2: The CUBE System; working with templates and FACES</h4>
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Part 3: The CUBE System; working with ADD-ONS</h4>
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Find out more about The Cube System on <a href="http://www.gclaser.com/ho-the-cube-system/" target="_blank">GCLaser's website</a>.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11607470817106298817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349283811520457752.post-88398710247169501732014-09-30T11:11:00.001-07:002014-09-30T11:12:52.684-07:00Tips on Creating the Hunters Stand KitThe Hunters Stand is a very easy and quick kit to build. It's also a great example of how I like to use markers to finish our structures and details. Check out the video for our tips on coloring and building the HO Scale Hunters Stand kit.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11607470817106298817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349283811520457752.post-24858499591559043822014-06-05T12:10:00.000-07:002014-06-05T12:10:15.427-07:00Weathering Structures with Chalks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonL4uXm5g_JnZyKu-u_zp7iZKyk10_cGftj_Teo6En9x_cLlzvHSvO0sfS99-IzbL6Th-ElQCLk1rNhIuCnEHWxP5HIFRt0s7y7iNFf7IpSZjZ-6yCETqHxpuo4QmbItdPGxDEk_Iw3qh/s1600/weathering-with-chalks.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonL4uXm5g_JnZyKu-u_zp7iZKyk10_cGftj_Teo6En9x_cLlzvHSvO0sfS99-IzbL6Th-ElQCLk1rNhIuCnEHWxP5HIFRt0s7y7iNFf7IpSZjZ-6yCETqHxpuo4QmbItdPGxDEk_Iw3qh/s1600/weathering-with-chalks.png" height="170" width="200" /></a>An effective way to add a weathered appearance to model railroad structures and details can be easily achieved with chalks. I like to use <a href="http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/110-2901" target="_blank">AIM Brand weathering powders</a> because they tend to stick well to surfaces. Artists pastels (not oil pastels) also work, but in my experience they do not stick as well.<br />
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Enjoy the video (our first!) about using chalks to weather our structure kits.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11607470817106298817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349283811520457752.post-92102621661801383672014-04-02T09:08:00.003-07:002014-04-02T09:08:41.956-07:00A Gluing TipI recommend using yellow carpenter's glue. I even use yellow glue to adhere the window acetate in place on our kits. I've found that using an A-West bottle applicator makes gluing much easier. They come in five sizes. I use the white #158-35 (.035 OD and .023 ID) and the black #158-50 (.050 OD, .033 ID). Give them a try. I'm sure that you'll like them!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11607470817106298817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349283811520457752.post-86376570758983662022014-03-25T14:22:00.002-07:002014-03-25T14:25:21.003-07:00A New Kit: The Duquoin Passenger House in H-O Scale<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Our latest build-up received some <a href="http://www.duquoin.com/article/20140228/News/140229183" target="_blank">local media attention</a>. The H-O Scale structure is <a href="http://gclaser.com/ho-scale-duquoin-passenger-house/" target="_blank">available as a kit</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11607470817106298817noreply@blogger.com0