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Comment on Does anyone know if Hobby Lobby sells ready-made cloth dolls? by jane doe

jane doe — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:01:54 +0000

I would think so. They sell everything. Just call and check.

Comment on is there no way to start a model train hobby without a lot of money? by Jim S

Jim S — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:39:05 +0000

If you are starting from scratch, you can get starter sets fairly cheap. I recommend HO guage. Engines and cars are very plentiful and relatively cheap, and probably the most popular. As someone else mentioned, classified ads are a good place to start looking as well as Craig’s List. Remember, you don’t have to do it all at once. Take your time and have a good time with it.

Comment on is there no way to start a model train hobby without a lot of money? by [ mitchell ]

[ mitchell ] — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:39:05 +0000

it is quite expensive, depending on what your aiming for, so corey is right, just add to it one bit at a time.

Trysave up for parts.when you have run out of money try and go on with some thing else that doesnt involve money. it could simply be planing ect

Comment on is there no way to start a model train hobby without a lot of money? by Patches6

Patches6 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:39:05 +0000

You can start by figuring out what guage (S or HO or engage) to name a few. Then start using your wanted classified ads. There are lots of fellow train collectors waiting to make a few dollars on used cars. You should also be knowledgeable of repair to these cars.

I like your idea of WW2 layout.

Comment on is there no way to start a model train hobby without a lot of money? by Corey G

Corey G — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:39:05 +0000

well im not completely sure but my grandpa is doing that and he just buys all the piece 1 by 1 all you need to do is get it started and when you have a few bucks laying around just add another piece to it

Comment on is there no way to start a model train hobby without a lot of money? by Lastdue

Lastdue — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:39:05 +0000

I model in G and N scale and I also like military vehicles as well. You’re right about the prices. They can be high. Sometimes you can find deals at train shows and on ebay but buying full retail can really eat up the hobby dollar. I don’t have an N scale layout but I do have an outdoor G scale layout. This was an N Scale train that I ran on Christmas day.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22021033@N06/3135636578/

I picked up most of the flat cars on ebay at about $5 each. (Watch the shipping charges). The trucks I picked up at Big Lots for $1 each and the tanks at Walmart for $2 each. The engine was a little pricey but it’s pretty much top of the line and you can certainly get others for under $50 if you shop around.

I started getting serious sticker shock on G scale so instead of spending a lot of money for a building or car, I started buying tools instead and then building cars and buildings. I got pretty good at it and I sometimes sell some of the bridges and cars that I’ve built.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22021033@N06/sets/72157604814841389/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22021033@N06/sets/72157605220541507/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22021033@N06/sets/72157604814879597/

I’ve also started building my own WWII military vehicles out of wood. These are roughly scaled for little green army men which would be about 1/32 to 1/35 scale. This on the low side of G scale as some of it is made in 1/32 scale.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22021033@N06/sets/72157614647571749/

The most expensive parts of these models is the glue and paint. I get the wood from a construction company when they clean up job sites.

Anyway bottom line is you can spend as much or as little as you want. Shop around and spend some time scratchbuilding and you can make your dollar go a long way.

Good luck and hope this helps.

Comment on I would like three phase supply at home for hobby-shop. What is the first stage of a conversion at home? by Albert T

Albert T — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:02:33 +0000

There are several types of converters based on your needs Solid state for smaller loads and rotary for larger ones. Cost is commensurate. If 3 phase is available on your street you can get your own service but the utility will charge you for the transformers. Google phase converter for sources. The fundamental economic advantage of 3 phase is diminished when using a converter, especially a rotary one as another motor has to run to run your load.

Comment on Why is having a sense of humor so gosh darn awful in this here joint? by Dear Dogma

Dear Dogma — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:39:03 +0000

The problem is some people think Stewie drinking horse sperm on family guy ( at 8:00 pm on a Sunday night) is funny, while I just wonder why you can’t even get away with garbage like that in the porn industry.

Comment on Why is having a sense of humor so gosh darn awful in this here joint? by Idiocracy Æ

Idiocracy Æ — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:39:03 +0000

No kidding. Everytime The Lesbomatic pulls some sense of humor out of her crotch, some fundie $hits a brick.

Comment on Why is having a sense of humor so gosh darn awful in this here joint? by Arobino

Arobino — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:39:03 +0000

The topic here (R&S) is something that is very important to everyone’s life so when it is ridiculed, people can get angry.