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alanwbelcher
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Kato HO Scale GP35 Soundtraxx Tsunami DCC Decoder Install
See how I installed a Soundtraxx Tsunami 2 decoder in my HO scale Kato GP-35. Products used include: Tsunami 2 decoder, NixTrains Decdoder Buddy, TCS KA-2 keep alive, sugar cube speaker & SMD LED's.
Music files:
Fast Feel Banana Peel by Alexander Nakarada
Overture to the Marriage of Figaro by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra
I Like Peanuts from Audionautix.com
Music files:
Fast Feel Banana Peel by Alexander Nakarada
Overture to the Marriage of Figaro by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra
I Like Peanuts from Audionautix.com
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Hike up Camel's Hump via Forest City & Burrows Trails June 13 2024
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On a sunny summery day I hiked up Camels Hump. I went up the Forest City trail to the Long Trail, then down the Burrows Trail. It was a pretty busy day, though the parking lot was less than half full. Most hikers were on the Burrows. There are many rock scrambles that put this old timer to the test.
Kato RS-2 HO Sound Decoder Installation
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This video shows how I installed a Soundtrax Econami DCC decoder in an HO scale Kato RS-2. I also installed a TCS KA-2 keep alive unit. I used a sugar cube speaker. Music is by Ben Tissot, at bensounds.com, Dreams and Acoustic Breeze, and Mozart's Overture to the Marriage of Figaro (Czech National Philharmonic)
Genesis CN GP40-2L Sound Decoder Installation
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This video shows how I installed a Soundtraxx Econami 21-pin sound decoder in my Athearn Genesis GP40-2L. I used a Nixtrainz Decoder Buddy, a TCS KA-2 keep alive and 2 sugar cube speakers. For the ditch light controls, the FX 3 or Aux 3 pad on the Decoder Buddy is controlled by F24 on DCC throttles. I wanted them to come on when the headlight is activated so I set CV 1.259 to 0. To access CV 1....
Mopar Model Madness
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Rehabilitating a couple of Mopar model cars that I bought on eBay, a Monogram 1970 Challenger T/A and a Revell 1967 Plymouth GTX. Music, Dreams by Ben Tissot, bensound.com.
AMT Richard Petty Dodge Dart Finally Finished
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In this video I finish a partially assembled & unpainted AMT Dodge Dart Latemodel Sportsman that I purchased recently. It's a decent model, though race cars aren't my thing. Only real issue was with the front end; the fenders are floating when it's built, so the hood has a hard time fitting. Before painting I suggest you file the sides a little to narrow the hood. Now, sit back & relax and I ho...
2003 Saab 9-3 Gets New Plugs
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The spark plugs in my 9-3 convertible were a few years old, so today I installed new ones. Everything went smoothly except I forgot that I left the feeler gauges in the house with my guitar set-up tools.
Saab 9 3 First Start 2022
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Getting my 2003 Saab 9-3 convertible ready for another spring/summer of driving fun. And starting for the first time in 6 months. Parts needed were a cabin air filter, engine air filter, and more time than I expected.
Corgi #238 Red Jaguar Mark 10 Restoration
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This time it's a red Jag MK10! Music is Acoustic Breeze from Bensound.
Revell Skip's Fiesta 70 VW Beetle Convertible
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In this video I assembled a Revell VW Cabriolet. It's makes for a pretty nice model, but has its problems. Music by Bensound, Acoustic Breeze
Last Run of GT 4444 on the NWV Model RR Club
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Running a CV train on the Northwestern Vermont Model RR Association HO model railroad, from Champlain Yard south to Arlington, then back to Champlain. The purpose is to take GT #4444 to the yard for its last trip, being replaced by CV #4549.
2018 VW Tiguan Gets New Fog Light Bulbs
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In this video I replace the factory Osram fog light bulbs with Osram Cool Blue Intense 4200K aftermarket bulbs. I also show how to replace the low beam bulb. After a few months with these I'm pleased with the brightness, color & all around performance of these bulbs. Some users complain about longevity of these bulbs, but it has been 3 months with no issues. I had Philips 5000K bulbs in the hea...
Building the Monogram Metal Flake C4 Corvette in 1/24
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I finish a Monogram Metal Flake series C4 Corvette kit that I purchased on eBay. Previous owner painted it and assembled the engine & drive train. I sand the body and re-finish & assemble the car in this video. Music from Bensound, Acoustic Guitar
AAPRCO Train Southbound @ Vergennes, Vt 10-1-21
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On a lovely fall day the AAPCO (American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners) headed from Burlington VT to Rutland to be picked up by Amtrak engines. This video shows the train passing the Vergennes depot. Music is "I Like Peanuts" from audionotix.com.
Building a Lindberg Dodge L 700
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This video shows some tips on how I built a Lindberg Dodge cabover truck. I'm saving the tank for another model. Music from Bensound.com Acoustic Breeze
19 Covered Hoppers on the NWV HO Model RR
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19 Covered Hoppers on the NWV HO Model RR
Don't Fence Me In! HO Cows Get Penned In
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Don't Fence Me In! HO Cows Get Penned In
HO Scale Maine Central 40' Pulpwood Car Kitbash
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HO Scale Maine Central 40' Pulpwood Car Kitbash
Vermont Railway Switching New Haven Jct April 7, 2021
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Vermont Railway Switching New Haven Jct April 7, 2021
Lightweight Spackling for HO Grade Crossing?
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Lightweight Spackling for HO Grade Crossing?
Maine Central on the HO Scale Newton Switcher
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Maine Central on the HO Scale Newton Switcher
Plugging Some Gaps in a Model RR Layout
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Plugging Some Gaps in a Model RR Layout
HO Scale Evergreen Turn on the NWV Jan 30 2021
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HO Scale Evergreen Turn on the NWV Jan 30 2021
Maine Central RS-11 Try-Out on the NWV
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Maine Central RS-11 Try-Out on the NWV
AMT 1929 Ford Model A Junkyard Restoration
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AMT 1929 Ford Model A Junkyard Restoration
Local Switcher at Evergreen HO Scale Model RR
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Local Switcher at Evergreen HO Scale Model RR
Local Switcher Operations on the NWV
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Local Switcher Operations on the NWV
Looks and sounds very, very nice. Great Job!!
Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it.
Very interesting. Mike
Thank you. I hope you learned a trick or two.
Great job
Thank you. Hope you found it useful.
Thanks for the video. I have the same truck with the tanker. It's good to know that it's going to be a challenging build.
Thanks for watchin', and for your comment.
Awesome video! Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Cool
Very nice!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Good job on a tough kit. I'm building this kit right now, and you aren't kidding... That ejector pin flash is a nightmare! Thanks for posting.
Good luck!
nice work and encouraging since I am running into the same challenges!..esp that front steering assembly…so far havent ‘broken’ it…
Good luck!
The engine fit together terrible for me
Sorry to hear that.
Fx3 corresponds to AUX1 on the Buddy board
Nice sound card installation, I have an N scale all wheel drive Kato diesel locomotive that's great compared to my front wheel drive Atlas.😊
Yes, I've found Kato engines are better runners than almost all others in HO or N scales. Have fun.
Excellent work, Wow . Your finish is amazing. Who needs an exhaust anyway . Fine 29 . SOOO KOOOOOLLLLLL . Mike .
Thank you very much!
Very nice work. Paint came out great . Full watch. Mike Espo .
Glad you like it. Have fun!
Used this video to replace mine with H11 yellow led's. Thanks for the help.
Glad it worked for you.
@darrenmurphy1046 can I ask what is the different between H8 and H11 ? Thx!
@@alanwbelcher can I ask what is the different between H8 and H11 ? Thx!
@@papayacheng H11 bulbs run at 55 watts vs 35 watts with H8 bulbs. So, the H11 will be brighter.
@@alanwbelcher i see, thank you so much
Great install! I just used a Decoder Buddy for a sound install in an Atlas Mp15dc with a Tsunami 2 decoder. Had to lengthen some wires also. 👍
Glad you liked it and glad your install went well. One of these days I'll invent a wire stretching tool. ;-)
That would be helpful! 😂
Factory fresh! Looks great!
Thank you!
That's why I stopped building plastic model cars---my hands shake!
Great job Alan! Very fine installation, locomotive demonstrations and programming tips! Thanks for the Decoder Buddy shout out too!!! Thanks also for sharing! Enjoy!!!
Right on! Sweeeeeeeet job 👊👀🤙
very cool cars. thanks for doing the voiceover with this!
Nice MOPAR restorations, looking 👍 good.😊
Thank you very much. Glad you like them.
Restoring those old kits is very interesting. The extra GTX parts were a great find! They both are looking great! Thanks for the video 😎👍
Thank you very much. Glad you like them. I really lucked out finding the spares.
Never use super glue on clear parts. Use Testors cement for clear parts.
Great point! I always use Micro Crystal Clear for windows.
Pin isn’t supposed to turn… the hub is supposed to turn around the pin!
Love your video!!!
Glad you liked it!!
I love that kit. Looks great! Thanks for sharing😎👍
Thanks for watching! The ramp truck is almost complete. I'm seeing blue in my dreams.
Awesome, Alan. I'm looking forward to see it with the truck. Is there a reason you don't use an accelerator with the super glue? I've never used one myself so I don't know much about them.
I’ve had mixed results and don’t want to take chances with damaging the finish on a nearly complete model.
Good job with this! We stumbled upon this display while waiting to board the train and were amazed that we knew nothing about it being there! These models are always much better when they actually recreate some local area specifics and the stories that go with them! Very cool and a hidden gem.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job on a difficult kit. I'll throw my 2 cents in and say I remember having the same problems. Not even mentioning the difficult mirrors on the doors. But it looks good on the shelf, and I have the exact auto carrier sitting behind it as you do. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the kind words. Have fun!
Is there a way to poke through the firewall without having to remove the battery
Thanks for watching my video. Short answer is no. The rubber grommet I went through was low & easy to find inside the car. I'd be concerned something higher could run into some important dash wiring and/or be difficult to find up behind the dash. Good luck! Report back if you find a better way, please.
Nice model, I like how you were able to melt and bend some of the parts with a soldering gun.
Thank you for your comment, and for watching my video.
Nice build and a very informative video. I just ordered my kit from shop goodwill,can't wait to start it. Thanks
Thank you for viewing my video. I love this model. Have fun!
Hey, great video! I've read a lot of discussions on forums and finally found a definitive answer. I planned on getting some 9-5 Aero seats and putting them into my 9-3. Do you think there is anything different with Aero seats and can I swap the seat back as well? There is not much information on this on the internet and I don't want to end up buying 2 seats for nothing.
Sorry, I just found your question. The only thing that kept me from using the seat back was the fact that this is a 2-door, so you need the folding mechanism. If you have a 4-door I don't think it will be a problem, but if you have a 2-door or convertible then you won't be able to get to the back seat.
Is there a kit for the Tucker?
Sorry, I don't know.
Salvage yards don't have any 9-3 cars anymore. I have been teaching for over a month with no luck.
Sorry to hear that. 11 years ago, when I posted this, they were pretty easy to come by. Last time I went to a pick & pull about 5 years ago, I found a good rear bumper for my car.
Very Nice! Always impressed with the MEC SW's... From Mountain Subdivision helper service (unusual assignment for a 'switch' engine), to their final hurrah, running paper mill trains to Bucksport, these EMD's proved their utility, and versatility, time and time again.
Nice job. I like to do this kind of restoration.
Thanks 👍 I've been thinking about doing more, just haven't found any junker kits lately.
I would have kept the H7 Phillips think the cool blue headlight looked way better but all down to personal choice helpful video 👍
Thanks for watching!
Nice paint, love your 2-tone work and foiling details on the body. The thing that caused most of the fitment issues stems from the source of the kit itself: beware of swap meet kits! This 58, you built with the chassis plate from the AMT '59 El Camino, and while they are similar, they are not the same. Did you stick the '58 chassis under your El Camino? Or did the seller pack 2 Elky chassis in the box accidentally? The giveaway is the fuel tank; station wagons and El Caminos share the curved tank as seen here. On a wagon the curve is to clear a spare tire well. Your front suspension is just a bunch of parts from both kits; I've never seen any problems with wheel alignment or tir-rod issues like you experienced here! You did good with what you had, for sure. You owe it to yourself to build a NEW, or at least unmolested copy of the '58. I'd love to see what you can do with it properly outfitted! It really is a decent kit.
Thank you for your words of encouragement. The previous owner had just thrown 2 kits into one box, so I don't know if it has the right chassis. I have another of these in my stash, so maybe some day.....
Use hodgepodge for gluing your windows into place on your model it's like Elmer's glue and it dries clear I don't understand why you assembled the chassis the front suspension and the rear suspension without painting everything individually and then glueing everything together on the chassis I like the color combination on the body but I don't like the turquoise color for the interior I mean it looks great but I would have gone yellow and white for the interior before painting the body test fit everything to make sure everything is fit properly and your suspension chassis the way it's supposed to sit and then paint the body because you're always handling the body to test fit and I always do it last but anyway have a great weekend keep on building and having fun
ModPodge
....and - of course you know that the SS was not introduced until 1961.....
Thank you for the information.
Can u provide links for the kit and euro switch
Unfortunately I can't. They were purchased from eBay 3+ years ago & were not listed by the time I posted the video, otherwise I would have shared the info. Try searching eBay.
What’s euro switch?
I’ve heard that particular truck is a tough build,I definitely want to get one after seeing your awesome truck! Great video! Amazing job!
Thanks 👍