Model Train Media | Ben_Fehr | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/members/rbmk/activity/ Activity feed for Ben_Fehr. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:28:22 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 646efb0390a1d8e1391a425de46cdb0e Ben_Fehr posted an update in the group 3D Printing for Model Railways: I 3D printed all three of these buildings for my […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4798/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:42:36 +0200 I 3D printed all three of these buildings for my layout. The two on the left were 3D models I paid for (they’re pretty inexpensive, and most of the money goes to the creators). The one on the right is a custom remix I created of the one on left. I created and printed all of the interior detail for all three of them. There isn’t a drop of…

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]]> 0 e0b86dd110d5f8155fcac64dfa68417e Ben_Fehr posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4785/#acomment-4797 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 23:48:16 +0200 Thank you, Oscar! Love this platform and looking forward to what’s to come!

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Behind the scenes I’m working hard to grow Model Train Media even further — building partnerships and improving the platform step by step. 💪

A big thank you to everyone who […]

]]> cd12835173d9ee6962420c72d3eb19a0 Ben_Fehr posted an update: Finally got my Rapido GE 44 Tonner preorder today. […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4779/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 02:11:56 +0200 Finally got my Rapido GE 44 Tonner preorder today. I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while. And the Rapido manual is fantastic and hilarious (as always). ❤

]]> 0 cecbf0e77e9ea0cc69f3fec27e300ded Ben_Fehr posted an update in the group 3D Printing for Model Railways: When I converted this steam locomotive to DCC, I […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4755/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:08:18 +0200 When I converted this steam locomotive to DCC, I designed and printed a reverse headlight to hold a 3mm flat top led. Not SUPER prototypical-looking, but I think it turned out pretty well. If anyone is interested in it, let me know – I’ll upload it to thinginverse and post a link.

]]> 0 ec4223db8d6018039239e06870ec0ec8 Ben_Fehr posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4575/#acomment-4742 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:40:56 +0200 This is my 4’x10′ HO layout that I’ve been working on for a couple of years. Excuse the mess around it…it shares space with my office/studio/workshop. It’s (extremely) loosely based on the town I live in in the late 1950s/early 1960s. It started as DC, but I added in DCC about 6 months ago and made it switchable between the two. Thanks… Read more

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Hi everyone,

Starting today and running until next Sunday, I thought it would be fun to launch something special: I’m sharing a photo of my own layout — and I’d love to see […]

]]> 8072017bb8a5d0588de9ef1a48c9240c Ben_Fehr posted an update in the group Weathering: Not great lighting, but I think this was the best of […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4697/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:41:01 +0200 Not great lighting, but I think this was the best of the bunch I weathered. Stock photo for comparison.

]]> 0 695347254fccc6a5ec9d4d14a6da58ec Ben_Fehr posted an update in the group Weathering: Here's my first go at weathering a set of open hoppers. […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4696/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:33:41 +0200 Here’s my first go at weathering a set of open hoppers. I think they turned out okay…but I definitely have a long way to go toward making it look more realistic.

I did a base coat of translucent white to give the black finish a faded look. I used a variety of different methods next, but mostly stuck to streaking the sides with acrylic and…

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]]> 1 284560eabf0a9c063f05389d71ebc9b8 Ben_Fehr posted an update in the group 3D Printing for Model Railways: I designed and printed a set of these platforms for […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4677/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:01:52 +0200 I designed and printed a set of these platforms for adding loads to the Walthers Trainline Offset 4 Bay Hopper cars. Download it here if it would be useful to you! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7158252

]]> 1 555441715a19e2068b26f750bf9a6b5b Ben_Fehr posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4383/#acomment-4393 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 02:11:57 +0200 I’m really loving the platform so far!

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🌍 Community Check-in + Exciting Goals

Hi everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well! 🚆 I’d love to hear from you:
👉 How are you doing?
👉 And how do you like the platform so […]

]]> 2422716fc7eaa3edf865ef031e0a179d Ben_Fehr posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4081/#acomment-4154 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 02:12:07 +0200 Looks great!

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Carbolic acid wagons accumulate rust in the harsh environment. Discolouration is a regular occurance.

]]> 5db3352ff2469d4b01215f9547748d65 Ben_Fehr posted an update: Pro tip! If you're going to put your newly-sprayed […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4153/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 02:11:13 +0200 Pro tip! If you’re going to put your newly-sprayed rail car in the oven for a low temp cure:
1. Make sure the oven is ACTUALLY set to low temperature
2. Don’t walk away and get distracted by something shiny

Follow me for more helpful tips 🤣

]]> 1 854be1cbe822e6a0d72151e090f2ba5b Ben_Fehr posted an update in the group Weathering: I'm just getting started with weathering my rolling […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4019/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:14:00 +0200 I’m just getting started with weathering my rolling stock and am looking for inspiration. Show me stuff you’ve weathered!

]]> 4 b075aa69ad426bcf3f63e08e8a373d7d Ben_Fehr created the group Weathering https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4018/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:13:03 +0200 0 fb8f96bea96673bb58a0e94afa1d43fe Ben_Fehr posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4006/#acomment-4017 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 02:59:22 +0200 Thank you!!!

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🚆 New Update: Search Made Easy!

Good news!
From now on you can:

🔎 Search for members by name — find your friends or even your favorite content creators.
🔎 Search in social groups […]

]]> f620c51fb9af65a43a222e8d61784351 Ben_Fehr posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3786/#acomment-3996 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:49:49 +0200 @Roundhouse_Rambler Thank you!

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I’ve designed a couple of 3D-printable models for my HO-scale layout this year, and have put the models up for free to download from […]

]]> 961d93a20720e7cb887094f4ebd0a320 Ben_Fehr posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3964/#acomment-3995 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:45:56 +0200 Thank you! I love this platform, btw… you’re doing a fantastic job with it!

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Is there a way to search groups? If there isn’t, is that something that can be added? I was thinking of creating a new one for Weathering but […]

]]> 3c2bf49641c88d7aeed04a14abc0004a Ben_Fehr posted an update in the group Bug Reports & Feedback: Is there a way to search groups? If there isn't, is […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3964/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:18:57 +0200 Is there a way to search groups? If there isn’t, is that something that can be added? I was thinking of creating a new one for Weathering but was trying to figure out if a group for it already existed first, and I didn’t see a way to search

]]> 3 3738eae2618021b7ebab0c8381a4ac3b Ben_Fehr posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3928/#acomment-3941 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:32:34 +0200 I just got started modeling a couple of years ago after I’d gotten into steam locomotives. I found that I loved watching the running gear go round-and-round when a steam engine is in motion, and I wanted to have my own version of that at home. I found it calming and relaxing and a great way to unwind from my somewhat high-pressure job.

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Hi all, i would love to know how people got started modeling. What was thier first creation? Also some good things to first try and make […]

]]> cd4bc57f2392f736aad2b78c98e87adf Ben_Fehr posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3801/#acomment-3917 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:58:44 +0200 Interesting! I’ve never heard of voltage reducers being used in that way. Do you run them 1 per LED or does one control the brightness of multiple LEDs?

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I’m relatively new to modeling, but I’ve been an analog electronics hobbyist for years. So when it came time to do lighting for my layout, I just sort […]

]]> a7b208637090888471b400bf48b3d8c7 Ben_Fehr posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3801/#acomment-3804 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:19:46 +0200 @RobsTrains Do you use LEDs or bulbs off of the 12v? If LEDs, do you just use standard resistors to control the brightness?

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I’m relatively new to modeling, but I’ve been an analog electronics hobbyist for years. So when it came time to do lighting for my layout, I just sort […]

]]> 6749479b4daf4b05f9eb2d5d6ccf79b7 Ben_Fehr posted an update in the group Scenery Lighting: I'm relatively new to modeling, but I've been an […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3801/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:33:11 +0200 I’m relatively new to modeling, but I’ve been an analog electronics hobbyist for years. So when it came time to do lighting for my layout, I just sort of just did my own thing with a custom built analog controller separate from the track power/train control. I’m curious, though…what does everyone else use for their lighting systems, and…

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]]> 4 1f066fd82a1b0e5df113a4f13cc167e2 Ben_Fehr created the group Scenery Lighting https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3792/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:34:56 +0200 0 a952399dc800e0bf63b12e74d8d4520c Ben_Fehr posted an update in the group 3D Printing for Model Railways: I’ve designed a couple of 3D-printable models for my […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3786/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:10:43 +0200 I’ve designed a couple of 3D-printable models for my HO-scale layout this year, and have put the models up for free to download from Thingiverse. They are models of a modern-style house (patterned after my own home) and a midwest-style corn crib. I’ve gotten good feedback on the design and the ease of printing them, so go grab them if…

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]]> 2 920dc9057ea704c77c734a2c01b5e5a2 Ben_Fehr posted an update: I've designed a couple of 3D-printable models for […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3605/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:21:47 +0200 I’ve designed a couple of 3D-printable models for my HO-scale layout this year, and have put the models up for free to download from Thingiverse. They are models of a modern-style house (patterned after my own home) and a midwest-style corn crib. I’ve gotten good feedback on the design and the ease of printing them, so go grab them if…

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]]> 0 a7e0cbb72efcac04876d0396088ad8be Ben_Fehr posted an update: Heya, everyone! What a cool idea for a social […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3601/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:58:44 +0200 Heya, everyone! What a cool idea for a social media platform…I’m looking forward to seeing where it goes. 😊

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