One of the greatest joys I find in reading these posts is the variety of ways we can get something done. Oh sure you can properly do a Google search and find one already built but hey we are not that type. So much like the "What did you Do On Your Layout Today" thread I thought I would start one on alternative uses for common an some not so common tools, paints an assorted products.
For example I have found a number of uses for the old plastic kids meal trays. Everything from a pond or lake to easy to use wash/paint trays. And recently I was building some stage monitors cases and discovered a product by Rust-oleum. It is called Leak Seal and it is spray on rubber coating. It works great for roots, streets and anything you want to have that certain look that paint just cannot quite add. Spray it on a building and then add a little modeled colored blast and you have a percent Tar and Gravel roof look. If you are modeling a tank cat this would be ideal for the thick tar coating you see over the top of the tank and extending down the sides, to prevent the caustic materials from damaging the tank car.
As for tools, I was reminded recently by Jim Barrett, Run 195 * August 2003, that the tool we find in the Weller soldering kits makes a great tool for tuning up my O-22 switches. The one with the red handle and the slotted end and pointed end. I know yo have one of these in your tool cache.
Ok, so there is a start lets see what we can build no and just maybe save one another from having to buy that over priced model or seldom used tool.
I look forward to your responses...
jeff
