I finally completed a set of Yamato Koki

Ever since I was introduced to Yamato containers, I've wanted a set for my collection. I think this is a very cool set to have, and I may want another set in the future. The Koki are in a Casco YP-544 bookcase which I really like for storage. 

Happy Year to All

 

May all of your N scale dreams come true in 2025.

New arrivals from RG-Rokko

Yup another post-goodie package from RG-Rokko containing 

KATO 2016-C JNR D51 Hokkaido type (Giesel Ejector) 9,750 JPY

TOMIX 2702 JNR Yo 8000 (Tail Light)　/　￥1,920 JPY

TOMIX 8726 JNR Waki 10000 late model　/　￥1,120 JPY

KATO 8016 JNR Hoki 2200　/　￥720 JPY

KATO 8087 JRF Wamu380000　/　￥1,320 JPY

TOMIX 8737 JR Koki 104 (new paint / with Yamato Transport container)　/　￥1,760 JPY

CASCO YP-554 Freight cars Case Koki 12 Cars (Black)　/　￥1,710 JPY

I'm building a few Kofu Paper kits

It's been a busy week, with building several paper kits from Kofu and the Christmas holidays upon us. I decided to take a break from old Saint Nick and build some kits. I built a Locomotive kit from Kofu and a train mover trailer. I also built a single locomotive engine shed from Kofu. It seems that the kits I chose were rated as difficult to build by Kofu now I see why. I wont lie I struggled through all of them as none of them were easy. In the end I assembled them and they look like their real-life counterparts. No pics of the engine shed as it's going under renovation. 

Kofu Models Paper Engine Kit (Build Pics)

I finally got motivation to put together this little kit tonight after a long time being untouched for a while. Here are some of the build pics and on a Kato chassis.

Do you like glue like I do

After doing some research this week I found Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid glue is highly recommended so I got some. Its refillable, strong, clear and a whole bunch of other stuff. By accident I bumped into another highly recommended glue Aleenes Original Tacky Glue and I got 4 bottles really cheaply so I'm drowning in glue lol. 

A new delivery from RG-Rokko

Today, I picked up a delivery containing more Koki, of course, one with LEDs on it. I also got a Taki with LEDs on it, lol. I got a rescue car for my MOW train and some paper kits from Kofu. Finally, I ordered an EH500, which is a throwback from when I first got into Japanese N-scale trains. I'm trying to choke back the tears, lol. 

Aru 9 C Tank N scale DCC install

I wanted to shout out this Japanese N scale modeler for installing and lighting an Aru 9 N scale steam locomotive. I'm truly amazed by what he has done and want to replicate it on my Aru 9 0-6-0 steam locomotive.

http://www.unzan.net/2023/03/04/al_ctank/

Incoming goodies from RG=Rokko

Just a few things from RG-ROKKO that arrived today. 

GreenMax 4788 Multi-titanium 09-16 Totetsu Kogyo color　/　￥14,800 JPY(Paid)

Hogarakado C-4306 31f container U51A-39500 series type Nippon Logitem (2 pieces)　/　￥1,900 JPYｘ4：￥7,600 JPY

Hogarakado C-2553 20f container U31A type ACROSS (silver) (2 pieces)　/　￥1,300 JPYｘ4：￥5,200 JPY

Hogarakado C-3106 30f Container U47A Nippon Express Pelican　/　￥2,000 JPYｘ2：￥4,000 JPY

TOMIX 8743 JR Koki 350000 (Without Container)　/　￥1,600 JPYｘ2：￥3,200 JPY

TOMIX 8737 JR Koki 104 (new paint / with Yamato Transport container)　/　￥1,760 JPYｘ2：￥3,520 JPY

KATO 3059-1 JRF EF510-0　/　￥5,850 JPY

Omnifixo ftw

Today I purchased an Omnifixo Helping Hands tool to replace my 5 arm bandit lol. I have a typical helping hand device with the bendable arm and the alligator clips that seem to have a mind of their own at times. 

Enter the Omnifixo a non-arm device with a metal base and clamps that are more suited for smaller electronic work. I plan to use this on pcbs, smd work and general soldering of wires etc. I think this tool may give me a better shot at completing some of my projects.

I've already 3D printed some extensions for the clamps from Printables.com and cant wait to use them. Below are some YouTube creators who use the Omnifixo.