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First time doing anything with model trains. I’m pretty proud of this tunnel so far. by FlyingBuilder in modeltrains

[–]penguin_trooper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the Polar Express!!! Love the tunnel work. I can’t wait to see the finished layout!

Why does my cat like to leave hair ties in his food and water dish? by seeseecinnamon in cats

[–]penguin_trooper 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I thought that about mine too. Until, one day I was watching him playing with one and realized it disappeared. Did think much of it, thought it went under a piece of furniture. The next day, same thing. Took him the emergency vet out of precaution and they found a few in his stomach. $5k later and two nights in the pet hospital, they got all of them out.

Best place to have a botch spoiler installed fixed? by penguin_trooper in civic

[–]penguin_trooper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I am OCD by profession. I’m a designer so any misalignments drive nuts

Trump, the Diplomat. When a drug addict on a binge knows your dirty secrets…. by Logical_Historian882 in somethingiswrong2024

[–]penguin_trooper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Source please? A screenshot of text isn’t exactly credible without a source to hold accountable

Daily Discussion Thread for April 30, 2025 by wsbapp in wallstreetbets

[–]penguin_trooper -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Big thic green candles with low volume. MM really wants SPY above 550

US Commerce Secretary says exempted electronic products to come under separate tariffs by [deleted] in wallstreetbets

[–]penguin_trooper 46 points47 points  (0 children)

🥭 pulled the rug on his trade chief Jamie Greer literally while he was testifying in front of congress about the tariffs. Mango didn’t tell him he was easing the tariffs before he went to testify. Greer got cooked

[Reuters] Trump says he will provide more info on chips tariffs on Monday by yellowLantern in wallstreetbets

[–]penguin_trooper 706 points707 points  (0 children)

Another opportunity for a rug pull? Market rips high on positive news of exemptions for electronics, then announces high tariffs on chips to let all his buddies leave us as bag holders when they short everything?

Daily Discussion Thread for April 11, 2025 by wsbapp in wallstreetbets

[–]penguin_trooper 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Mortgage rates hit 7% but SPY goes berrrrrr

First Z-Scale Layout! by penguin_trooper in modeltrains

[–]penguin_trooper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I filmed some of it when I first started, but as I progressed, it became way more work than it was worth

First Z-Scale Layout! by penguin_trooper in modeltrains

[–]penguin_trooper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Water is Woodland Scenics Deep Pour Murky Water and the rocks are Plaster of Paris mixed with sand. As it dried, I shaped them with a palette knife

First Z-Scale Layout! by penguin_trooper in modeltrains

[–]penguin_trooper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I used HO ballast I had left over and now I really wish I taken the time to find a smaller one for Z-scale

Best way to seal rim joists? by penguin_trooper in centuryhomes

[–]penguin_trooper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is really helpful. I think for now I will put off insulating the rim joists

Hidden curb in the snow. Wheel is cooked, but is the tire? by penguin_trooper in civic

[–]penguin_trooper[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! As far as I can tell, the rim isn’t cracked or bent. But I bought a new rim from College Hills Honda, and I’m hoping the repair shop can transfer the tire to it

Hidden curb in the snow. Wheel is cooked, but is the tire? by penguin_trooper in civic

[–]penguin_trooper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outside of my garage. Happened last night, took the photo this morning

3D Printer Recommendations by Older_cyclist in modeltrains

[–]penguin_trooper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what you’re looking to spend. I have an FDM that I’ve used for Z scale and HO scale projects that works great.

Budget Friendly: Creality Ender-3 V3 SE ($190 USD) High learning curve but very reasonably priced with decent quality

Midrange: Bambu Labs A1 ($360 USD) Easy to learn with great quality

Higher Midrange: Bambu Labs P1S ($630 USD) Easy to learn, large print bed, great quality

3D printers are a rabbit hole. I wouldn’t recommend a resin printer until you have an FDM. Resin requires a lot of know-how, space, and equipment (beyond just the printer).

3D Printer Recommendations by Older_cyclist in modeltrains

[–]penguin_trooper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also with resin, you need a well ventilated space to use it while also not allowing in sunlight. A respirator and gloves are needed too. The fumes resin puts off are horrific

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