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Scratchbuilding, Marx-style

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:00:41 +0000

I saw a modern-production Lionel box car in a hobby shop one weekend. I wanted it, but I really wanted it in Marx 3/16 style, so it would look right with my Marx #54 KCS diesels pulling it. But I

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A penny-book author’s take on secondhand sales, physical and digital

Dave Farquhar — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 10:00:05 +0000

There was talk on Slashdot on Friday about reselling digital media, and typical sky-is-falling predictions saying that secondhand sales will drive down prices and drive artists out of business. “Look!” some say. “There are used books on Amazon that sell

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The best glue for paper models

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:35:36 +0000

If you’re looking for the best glue for paper models, you’ve come to the right place. To build a paper model that lasts, use a pH-neutral PVA bookbinder’s glue. My wife, who has a master’s degree in art education, specifically recommended Books

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Another take on Google’s digital library

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:33:39 +0000

CNN has an interesting analysis of Google's attempts to digitize millions of books.

I still argue this project can only be a good thing.

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