Fresh from Japan

I needed another chassis for my next Aru Brass model and decided to order it from Japan. It came in the same amount of time as if I ordered it from someplace in the USA. It cost the same as everyone in the USA was selling it for so it worked.

Is the styrene cutter complete?

Almost, There are some cosmetic things Id like to do it. But I'd say its ready to cut so that means I need to design stuff lol. 

Updates on the styrene cutter.

Some small updates on the styrene cutter, I got some set screws and installed them in the rod holders. I cut a piece of 6mm metal rod for the cutter and soon I'll attempt to shape the tip into a semi-blade with my Dremel tool.

EDIT: Collar stays have carried today as well as bushings. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to use the bushings. Considering I did such a janky job making a cutting bit it's pretty sharp I'm looking forward to my sharpening stone to make it even sharper. 

HDF base for styrene and set screws for the cutter inbound

Today I ordered some 1/4" 12x 19" HDF for the base of my styrene cutter from Etsy HDF is a high-density fiberboard similar to MDF, I also ordered an assortment of set screws.

Are you tired of your styrene cuts not being straight well check this out.

I did a search on YouTube on how to cut styrene and came across this video. I printed the parts and purchased some parts from eBay then assembled the styrene cutter in the video. I need to get some MDF or something to mount it to and get some plexiglass for a straightedge. It doesn't look too bad considering I had to source the hardware to put it together. 

https://youtu.be/nHJtH79-LwU

Its back Multiple Tie Tamper 09-16 Totetsu Kogyo Color (w/Motor) (Model Train)

This is an oldie but goodie from GreenMax with hit-and-misses on the running quality of the Multiple Tie Tamper but I want one really bad because of FOMO lol. Hopefully, GreenMax has retooled the mechanics on this one or it's bound to become a shelf queen to lots of people. 

I wanted to link to this page on JNS started in 2016 when I guess the first Tie Tamper was released by GreenMax it's a good reference source.

The Car Collection Basic Set D (4 Cars Set)

To find this set is a dream come true with the drought of cars let alone Japanese Police cars.
 

EF81-65 has arrived.

 

Got a few things in the post today

I think I have enough styrene to build a small country thanks to a friend lol. I also got delivered an EF81 to go with my EF64 and EF200 locomotives. I also got some Kato Kei trucks with I like a LOT. and some other detail parts.  

Kato releases new Plug and Play N scale vehicles

Normally this wouldn't be newsworthy but Kato has released a Japanese Police car. I've been waiting for a police car from anyone Tomytec, MicroAce or anyone. So I reserved 2 of them due out in April.