February 13, 2024

HDF base for styrene and set screws for the cutter inbound

Today I ordered some 1/4" 12x 19" HDF for the base of my styrene cutter from Etsy HDF is a high-density fiberboard similar to MDF, I also ordered an assortment of set screws.




















February 12, 2024

Are you tired of your styrene cuts not being straight well check this out.

I did a search on YouTube on how to cut styrene and came across this video. I printed the parts and purchased some parts from eBay then assembled the styrene cutter in the video. I need to get some MDF or something to mount it to and get some plexiglass for a straightedge. It doesn't look too bad considering I had to source the hardware to put it together. 

https://youtu.be/nHJtH79-LwU

February 11, 2024

Its back Multiple Tie Tamper 09-16 Totetsu Kogyo Color (w/Motor) (Model Train)

This is an oldie but goodie from GreenMax with hit-and-misses on the running quality of the Multiple Tie Tamper but I want one really bad because of FOMO lol. Hopefully, GreenMax has retooled the mechanics on this one or it's bound to become a shelf queen to lots of people. 

I wanted to link to this page on JNS started in 2016 when I guess the first Tie Tamper was released by GreenMax it's a good reference source.


February 07, 2024

The Car Collection Basic Set D (4 Cars Set)



To find this set is a dream come true with the drought of cars let alone Japanese Police cars.
 




February 02, 2024

Got a few things in the post today

I think I have enough styrene to build a small country thanks to a friend lol. I also got delivered an EF81 to go with my EF64 and EF200 locomotives. I also got some Kato Kei trucks with I like a LOT. and some other detail parts.  




Kato releases new Plug and Play N scale vehicles

Normally this wouldn't be newsworthy but Kato has released a Japanese Police car. I've been waiting for a police car from anyone Tomytec, MicroAce or anyone. So I reserved 2 of them due out in April.





My trip to Japan is live

 I made it back alive and no international incidents.