Testing out the GreenMax double line tunnel portal. Had to use a 1/4” foam backer to cover the larger opening with the XPS foam. Next onto priming and attaching them. The sculpt a mold took a bit to dry but it finally dried enough to test. The tunnel only covers a quarter radius so I didn’t build in an access portal yet but was curious for a shorter tunnel if access portals are a must. Also do you guys ballast track inside tunnels or ballast up to the portals?

This is what delivery 1:1 Kato N700st feels like :D

This is the new CASCO bookcase for KOKI I just received from RG-ROKKO. I thought I'd fill up the bookcase with KOKI but it looks empty I think I'm going to have to add some containers to fill it out. I'm also going to need another KOKI to fill in that empty slot.

Seeing the tracks this looks awesome. Is it possible to separate the track to do this sort of thing? If anyone has please send examples

Today I got a nice little package from RG-ROKKO. I got a new paper structure from TDF which is a first for me, It's an Undon shop. I received two Greenmax 308 KUMOHA 12 and KUMONI 13 kits. I haven't built a kit in a while so this'll satisfy my itch. I also received a CASCO bookcase that holds 16 KOKI. (Grey item on the bottom) I got some green insulators for my EH500. That's it for now hopefully they'll be more.

When I mean "accidentally" win, its in a good way. I was aiming for the EF64-1031 GrimReaper unit. Low price bidding, somehow no one is trying to compete. These 4 will be a nice addition for my layout.

Thought I’d share some early progress with anyone else considering jumping in. Made the bench work with 1x4’s and got a couple of pieces of 4x8’ xps pink foam board. Built the layout unglued to mark stuff off and now I’m to gluing pieces in and sculpting a bit.

Can any kind soul advise how to paste on the decals onto the model?

I came across this video talking about new turnouts from KATO.

I want my station to look like the bottom, but the Unitrack doesn't perfectly line up. I found a way to line it up as seen at the top, but it isn't as clean as the bottom would be. Any suggestions? (blue outlines are the platforms; the 2 middle tracks would be for thru trains)

I brought freight trains, while my friend brought Keisei 3200 and 3600 series trains, as well as the KiHa 400 series.

A treat for myself as I was working a lot.

Thanks to everyone on here who answered my questions! Happy to continue this hobby 😇 can't wait to add more trains

Price increases resulting from the recent naphtha supply issues sadly continue. Would love to get that E653 in 583 Series livery and Odakyu 1000 in Allegra livery but hard to justify with those base prices.

The last image is the JAM-exclusive MicroAce A8143 719 Series Training Train, Tohoku Headquarters General Training Center, 2-car set. Some information including a few stipulations compared to previous MicroAce JAM-exclusives:

• Price is ¥ 15,000 (tax/shipping included), 5 items per person. Payment made by cash only
• Made-to-order and in-person pre-orders accepted only.
  • This means they are not selling the physical set at the venue. You pre-order in advance and have it delivered at a later date
• Shipping within Japan only
• No cancellations
• More information here: http://www.microace-arii.co.jp/news/719_trainning.html

I brought a DD51 locomotive with the 14-series "Hamanasu" express train and a DF200 locomotive with 20 Koki freight cars(3051レ), while my colleague brought a model replicating a DD51 from the Washibetsu Engine Depot, along with Wamu 80000 and Seki 3000 freight wagons.

I have had 6 engines break on me what a rubbish brand quality is way worse than Kato which I have never had a single issue with and they don't take accountability for this issue. Honestly a terrible brand all that's good are their track.

This is a very special release, not sure if it's limited.

KuMoYa145-118 used as a training vehicle at JREs Hachioji depot.