01-15-2011, 03:00 PM
Hey guys:
I'm going to be moving on to track laying at last and am starting to put all my ducks in a row. I'm modeling in HO, using Peco code 83 flex track and Peco turnouts on cork roadbed, with industrial spurs laid directly on foam, using the caulk method. I do have prior track laying experience but want to do a much better job this time. I know the NMRA gauge is essential, but I have a few questions about other tools:
1. Would the Micro-Mark tool set be worth buying? And does the ballast spreader tool really work?
2. My soldering iron isn't very good, so I'm considering an upgrade. I've never used a soldering gun before, would that be better than a conventional iron? I'd be doing electrical work with it too.
Thanks,
I'm going to be moving on to track laying at last and am starting to put all my ducks in a row. I'm modeling in HO, using Peco code 83 flex track and Peco turnouts on cork roadbed, with industrial spurs laid directly on foam, using the caulk method. I do have prior track laying experience but want to do a much better job this time. I know the NMRA gauge is essential, but I have a few questions about other tools:
1. Would the Micro-Mark tool set be worth buying? And does the ballast spreader tool really work?
2. My soldering iron isn't very good, so I'm considering an upgrade. I've never used a soldering gun before, would that be better than a conventional iron? I'd be doing electrical work with it too.
Thanks,
--O'Dave