How to Make a Model Train Village : Landscapes for Model Train Village

[kutzbill]

Is this a home made or a commercial hot wire. Since my budget is so thin, I think I could make one. I have several transformers. Do you know how many watts and what voltage this is?

I should be able to make a rheostat and I have up to a 24V DC transformer at up to 200 watts. I was thinking old guitar strings would work.

Anybody have any input it is very welcome.

[MsHolidayLights]

Good points! Wonder why prior comment refers to a Hot Wire properly returned to its holder? That is one fun tool giving great results.

[mightydesign]

I want to be able to put my table up against the wall in my garage so it wont take up any room. How can I make sure my mountains made of crumpled up paper and plaster cloth stays secure in place?

[farmerkristian]

what a complete load of bollocks!

[KeopsJunior]

You are the best helper for hobby trains of youtube. thanks for all your tips!

[trainz2007]

good thanks

[mecrazy5]

Expert village? he leaves a hot wire on styrofome switched on or cooling down. enjoy you burning family if you do this method.

[viper70snk]

what do you call that carving tool you're using? Not the hot wire, the red tool to carve the foam?

[denebutube]

Folks building a 4 by 4 village are not likely to buy a hot wire appliance. The alternative of a hack saw blade and foam smoothing tools should have been discussed.

[Kman781]

Thanks man, good tips!