Midday Modeler – June 14th. 2023. David Popp is back hosting this week’s episode. The end is in sight for the competition of the project layout! David, Cody, Eric, Steve, and Mitch all give updates on the layout and various projects associated. Questions for the Crew? Post them down below in the comments section!
Midday Modeler – June 14th, 2023
By Vince C | June 15, 2023
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Question for Cody – did you consider priming/painting the inside walls of the Syzdek building black (in case you were to place lights in the building) before gluing the walls together?
Another fun video guys. I have a question though. That looks like a pretty useful little work light on Cody’s work bench. I was wondering what it is. It looks it has a name on it it but I could not quite read it.
Hi Mike – believe it is an OttLite
https://products.ottlite.com/p-342-13w-folding-task-lamp.aspx
With the conversion from construction to operation pending, and the possible close views of Free-Mo modules in action, any comments on the benefits/ drawbacks of more realistic 0.088 wheelsets on cars vs the standard 0.110 wheels. Especially for tank and hopper cars where trucks are more visible.
In the early years, mid to late 1800s very early 1900s, The fire protection tanks were required in cities like NY and Chicago on buildings over 6 stories. Once the electric pump came onto the scene most of these tanks were removed, although some are still used on large high rises not only for Fire protection but domestic water as well. In places where there are no city water supply many business will install a large under ground cistern’s or a pond for their fire protection systems.