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Modeling Under a MicroscopeNMRA FVD Clinic – November 20, 2016Presenter: Brian M. Williams
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About the Presenter: Brian M. Williams
Micro-Layouts
Z-Gauge, T-Gauge and smaller
HOf 2’ Gauge Portable Railroads / Decauville / Feldbahn
Royal Trains
Era I Steam
Military Miniatures
Lego Trains
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About Microscopes
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Why Use Magnification ?
Assemble kits with precision
Diagnose mechanical problems with ease
Paint tiny details more accurately
Getting older and eyes just ain’t what they used to be
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Why Use a Microscope?
Higher magnification
Steadier at higher magnification levels
Adjust magnification level
Built-in lighting
Optional Camera
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Types of Microscopes
Cheap Expensive
LEICA A60 S 5x-30x - $1739www.microscopecentral.com
Omano OM24L 20x-40x - $179www.microscope.com
Amscope SM-3B 7X-45X - $329www.amscope.com
American 570 7X-42X - $195www.ebay.com
AOMEKIE AOM005 20X - $47www.ebay.com
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Working Under a Microscope
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Microscopic Work: Bobber Caboose
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Microscopic Work: Bobber Caboose
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Microscopic Work: Bobber Caboose
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Microscopic Work: Koppel Feldbahn
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How Small is Too Small ?
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How Small is Too Small ?Faberge Imperial Egg depicting Trans-Siberian Railway presented by Tsar Nicholas II to Alexandra Feodorovna (Kremlin Armoury Museum, Moscow)
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How Small is Too Small ?1:300 “ZZ” Scale - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_scale (Bandai)
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How Small is Too Small ?1:900 ? “TY” Scale - www.tiny-trains.net (Tim and Laura Dillon)
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How Small is Too Small ?1:35200 ? - https://youtu.be/OKui9F1u334 (David Smith 2009)
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Thank-you !
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Questions ?
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Other Tools to Consider Assembly & cutting jigs made from Lego
Carved Toothpicks
Jewelry Industry tweezers, files and oilers
• Lego is well suited for box dioramas due to the ease with which minifigs are posed