10 Common 1.64 Layout Questions and Answers

New to 1.64 layouts? Start here with Your First 1.64 Scale Layout 1. What kind of styrofoam do you use and where do you get it? Foam board insulation for homes. It can be purchased from Home Depot, Lowes, a lumber yard, just about anywhere. 2. What do you make a farm layout out of? …

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Choosing the best scale

Choosing the best scale New to 1.64 layouts? Start here with Your First 1.64 Scale Layout Practically speaking, to make a farm or truck layout there is really only one choice. 1/64th scale.  The variety of models is unparalleled in both diecast trucks and farm models.  Having said that it is worth the exercise to…

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Model Layout Subroadbed: 4 Material Options

Model Layout Subroadbed: 4 Material Options New to 1.64 layouts? Start here with Your First 1.64 Scale Layout While making your model farm or truck layout directly on the plywood surface of your bench or table is certainly possible, and many model enthusiasts do it, for optimal flexibility and creativity it is highly recommended that…

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Your First 1/64 Scale Layout

Your First 1/64 Scale Layout When considering your first layout for diecast, there are some key ingredients to make the most of space and budget. The great thing about 1/64th scale layouts is the amount of creativity and flexibility that is offered.  First there is a great selection of farm and truck models in all…

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How to Start an Online Business

Side Hustle: How to Choose That’s Right For You What “side hustle” means I have a side hustle, do you? Seems like those two words, “side hustle” have been gaining tracking in the U.S. lexicon for a few years. Magazines, entrepreneurs like Gary Vaynerchuk have been preaching for people like you and me to “get…

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Absolute Beginner’s Guide to 3D Printing

3D printing for absolute beginners

How 3D Printing works 3D printing is not a new technology. It has been around since the 80s but it never really caught on in the consumer market until the 2000s. What is this technology and how does it work? The first thing a person needs to know is 3D is the absolute wild west.…

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Beginner’s Guide to Water Slip Decals

how to apply water slip decals

White vs. Clear Background Being involved in several diecast message boards on the web has me clarifying the same issue over and over regarding decals. There are a number of people that sell their custom decal service which I applaud. However, with only a limited number printers that can produce a good spot color, I…

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