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HO Scale Chain Link Fence

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 After watching Luke Towan's Chain link fence video I was inspired to create my own version.  Since not everyone has soldering skills or styrene readily available I decided to create a 3d printed version. Here's a comparison of the materials used in the different methods: Metal: 18 Gauge Galvanized Steel Wire  Nylon Tulle  Solder (60% Tin 40% Lead) Flux  Super Glue (Thin and Gel versions)  32 Gauge Jewelry Wire  Rustoleum Winter Grey Spray Paint  Dull Coat  Styrene: 0.8mm Styrene Rod  Plastic Cement Nylon Tulle  Super Glue (Thin and Gel versions)  32 Gauge Jewelry Wire  Rustoleum Winter Grey Spray Paint  Dull Coat   3D Printed: 3d Printed posts (thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4712473 ) (Uses approximately 290mm of filament for 60 scale feet) Nylon Tulle ( Amazon ) Super Glue ( Amazon )  Thread or 32 Gauge Jewelry Wire  Silver or Grey Spray Paint  ( Michaels ) Dull Coat  .One ...

Keeping up with shipping demands

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Every available shipping option has been put into service to keep up with the shipping demands this holiday season, even after the holiday season has come to a close.

Logging Cars in Action

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 I've been using the logging cars with my Mantua 2-6-6-2 articulated logger and it has been working very well. I plan on making a couple more but given the size of my layout any more than 12 would be overkill. I have 3 other RoundHouse skeleton logging cars and if I get those running that brings me to 7 total. If I print 3 more that would give me the option if having 2 trains of 5 cars each. If anyone is interested getting a logging car, I'll send a free print to the first 5 people that leave a comment here and once the  Vine & Branches YouTube channel reaches 10 subscribers. You will be responsible for shipping costs.