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…
Read More7 Ways To Build Your Dream Model Farm or Truck layout At A Fraction Of The Usual Price
7 Ways To Build Your Dream Model Farm or Truck layout At A Fraction Of The Usual Price New to 1.64 layouts? Start here with Your First 1.64 Scale Layout If you have been a model farmer or trucker for some time you will understand that the costs can add up very quickly. Model tractors…
Read MoreYour 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…
Read MorePowerful Side Hustle Tools That Will Fuel Your Growth
I have spent a lot of time and money using tools to make my life and my business more efficient. Really, I just want to use tools that are simple and remove hassle. Especially the jobs I find a hassle. Good tools save time in the long run freeing us up to do the things…
Read MoreHow to Turn Your Side Hustle Into Meaningful Income
How to Start an online business New to online business? Have a thing you make but cannot find the right person to buy it? Start Here to learn more. How I went from some income to meaningful income In my opening article, How To Start An Online Business, I explained what a side hustle is…
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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…
Read MoreAbsolute Beginner’s Guide to 3D Printing
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.…
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide to 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…
Read MoreServicing the harvest fleet – how to build a service truck
The Service Truck The service truck is where a model crew can really take on its own personality. The harvesters are using a huge variety and styles of trucks to keep the combines rolling and fueled up. A good service truck is wicked important if the crew is any distance from parts and diesel. One…
Read MoreHow it’s made ~ IH 9900 on a DCP frame
Early this spring Steve asked me to create 3 mid roof IH 9900 cabs for him. Honestly I was a bit gun shy of this project as I was pretty full. The project sounded interesting as I had yet to do anything with that brand and style of cab so….GAME ON. The base cab I…
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