Collection of Supplies and Sources

Hello All,

Since I have started getting into this modeling thing, I have been scouring the World Wide Web for Tips, Techniques, Sources, and Supplies. As I come across something I think might be useful, I make a quick copy of the URL or just jot down a keyword or term to refer to at another time. I just recall looking for any and all threads and links to something I found helpful.

So, with that said a DISCLAIMER: It’s a hodge podge of stuff with minor organization and possibly duplication or broken/outdated links.

If something makes no sense, just ask and I’ll tell you why I included it.

With that said, here is the list:

Diecast

http://www.onlytrains.com/model/railroad/DC.html

Scale Converter

http://www.gardenstatecentral.com/scale_calc.html

Scale Software

http://raildriver.com/products/cyclopedias/scale.print.php

Fraction/Decimal/mm Conversion

https://www.plumbingsupply.com/metric.html

Scenic

http://www.scenicexpress.com/

Durham’s Rock Hard Water Putty (Rock sculpting)

Sinta Board

IC-2000 Rubber-Toughened 1oz CA Adhesive Glue

Glue http://www.bsi-inc.com/Pages/hobby/ca.html

Thin CA http://www.hobbylinc.com/super-thin-ca-super-glue

Rust effects http://www.modernmasters.com/products.asp?mode=group&gid=68

Rust Painting Techniques https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8DmtnCI4lo

Floquil Hobby Paint http://www.micromark.com/floquil-grime-paint,6987.html

Floquil “Grime” for weathering (see Nautilus Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8DmtnCI4lo

ALL SCALES Structural - Beams, Truss, Columns http://www.oakridgehobbies.com/hobby-products-tools-paints-wood-metal-plastic-hobby-supplies/architectural-scale-model-building-supplies/all-scales-structural-beams-truss-columns.html

MINIATURE FLUORESCENT LAMPS http://www.brasilmicrostru.com/Flourescents.html

Miniature Bricks, Blocks and Tiles http://www.cementblockguy.com/

http://www.alangibsonworkshop.com/

Links and info about scenic materials http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=1400.0

http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=35.0

http://rbadesign.net/mworks/Experiments.htm

Awesome brick work by Marcel Ackle http://spannwerk.buntbahn.de/phpBB2/printview.php?t=1157&start=0&sid=01b747498450089d62619bd64d755509

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http://www.kostenloses-forum.com/board/bruchsteinmauer-,nxu,01642644nx1878,t,1541.html

Forex http://www.display.3acomposites.com/en/products/forex/characteristics.html

Rubber Plasti Dip http://www.plastidip.com/

Celluclay http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=celluclay&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=111802600048&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8494193689960408224&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_4yattkmzu3_b_p12

http://fichtenfoo.net/blog/in-progress-»-dagobah-diorama-»-trees/

Krylon Fusion textured spraypaint

Balsa Foam

Transfer Letters http://customrubontransfers.com/

http://www.pulsarprofx.com/index.html

Raised Lettering

https://plastruct.com/product-category/glues-tools-and-accessories/plastic-vinyl-letters/

Laser Board at Northeastern Scale Lumber

http://www.vectorcut.com/index.html

http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=277.0

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?94412-Polyester-Impregnated-Kraft-Paper&highlight=laser%20board

Micro LEDs

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T0603WM-20pcs-Pre-soldered-micro-litz-wired-leads-Warm-White-SMD-Led-0603-NEW/630387_32254919207.html

http://www.vishay.com/leds/leds-0402/

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=0402+led

http://microlumina.com/store/

http://www.instructables.com/id/LEDs-for-Beginners/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91fL9KKMFXg

http://www.daycounter.com/Calculators/LED-Tutorial-Calculator.phtml

Model Railroading Supplies, Tips, Tricks & Techniques

http://www.trainweb.org/danderso/tips/scenery-tips.html

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/7716

http://www.milliput.com/

http://www.bigscalemodels.com/tips/tipsfiles/scaleweld.pdf

http://www.009.cd2.com/members/how_to/nouaillier_a.htm

http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.html

Plaster and stuff

http://www.hirstarts.com/casting/us.html

http://www.shortlinemodelers.com/layouts-dioramas/scenery/creating-realistic-concrete

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_G5Ew6N5kM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zv8psWNL6A&feature=youtu.be

Silicone mold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOxqGB3XNPQ

Miniature hardware

http://www.grandtline.com/products/mrr/mrr%20details/augmentables.html

Model Railroad

https://www.walthers.com/

http://etraxx.com/micro-mimesis/utility-services/utility-pole-transformers/

http://www.hobbylinc.com/tichy-train-catenary-insulators-24-model-railroad-scratch-supply-8158

Cranes

https://www.reynaulds.com/catalog/dept_523.aspx

http://modeltechstudios.com/hoscalejibcraneindustrialloading-transfercrane.aspx

Military

https://www.megahobby.com/categories/model-railroading/ho-scale/military-models.html?sort=newest&page=2

https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/HO-Scale-Military-s/2666.htm

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/products.aspx?type=military&scale=1/87

http://www.eurotrainhobby.com/eth-arsenal-t-90-main-battle-tank/p8878c370

Plants

http://www.modelrectifier.com/brands-jtt-s/146.htm

https://www.jttmicroscale.com/

Detailed Building Kits

https://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/

Weathering

http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/university.html

http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/344/advanced-painting-and-weathering-of-details-with-kevin-oneill#latest

Casting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS2eGvqk0Nk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5SdcmXrMLA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ1A7ZjTsx8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_42850&feature=iv&list=PLB7D00770573C1683&src_vid=FQ1A7ZjTsx8&v=XPezK5RHgcc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSH19G_6Yeo

Seamless Mold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhIVAEvmTGA

LaserCutting

https://www.laseralliance.com/index.php?pg=custom_laser_cutting

Epoxy clay

https://www.avesstudio.com/shop/fixit-sculpt/

Fiber Optic Info

http://www.starshipmodeler.net/talk/viewtopic.php?t=82731&sid=11e3233c8ff2202cb8d644abc93fe4e2

http://thefiberopticstore.com/egmsc/

LEDs

https://www.unique-leds.com/

Tool, Wire, etc. Supplies

https://www.widgetsupply.com/

I’ve been trying to organize a list like this for a long time.

Thanks! Bookmarked!

thank’s stovk

most informative , put down in fav’s

steve5

Hello STOVK!

Well thanks a lot for that disclaimer - it made your post a lot more user friendly. Without it your post would indeed read a little bit funny. See, you’ve got that tendency to you that make your post feel a bit like you were praeching, or something like that, it’s really not so easy to describe. So maybe you might want to think about your writing style, that might help you to communicate better without triggering some unintended emotions in your readers. The above statement is meant as a feedback, so please take it as a gift, from me to you. I hope you can appreciate it, if not, please remember that I mean well.

BlackSheepTwoOneFour chimed in too, which is interesting - I think he now feels somehow personally connected to you.

Now about the list - while I appreciate the time and effort you put into it, and I’m sure many people will find it useful, I think you could make it even better by commenting each entry a bit more, so that our search engine here could have something to get a hold of. The list is also very long, that could make it troublesome to look it up, but I understand you wanted to make it comprehensive - I don’t realy have a good idea how to solve that in the moment.

Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

Thank, Stovk. Pinned in favorites! One rainy day I’ll grow through it. That’s a lot of links!

Thanks Stovk! Looks very interesting. I bookmarked it for future use.

Jim [cptn]

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Thank you for the suggestion. As time permits, I will see if I can organize it better and update the post at a later date. Thank you.

Hey STOVK;

Thanks for that list .Could you have made it more conversational ? It reminded me of a to-do- list from where I used to work . It’s alright though , Some very good info . Again Thanks !