The latest update to the Workbench section is a copy of the Instruction sheets for the USS Arizona plastic model by Revell/Monogram. You will find it on the Models Instruction Sheets page.

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Check out this latest update to the Workbench section.

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Go to the Workbench section to find out about new content.

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Update to Trains Content.

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More updates to Trains and Workbench.

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Updates to Trains and Workbench.

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Check out these two areas for updates Trains and Workbench.

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Many of the "To Do List" items below are nearly complete. Also see an update in the Trains area.

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Here is a list of things I'm working on at the moment.

• Federal Standard Color Matching Guide part2 PDF
• Model RR Color Pallet version 2.0 for PS
• Model Military Colors Pallet for PS
• US Navy, WWII painting specifications
• Drawings of HO Test Track PDF
• Drawing of Modelers' Workbench PDF
• Model RR Paint Mixing Guide
• Trains Dictionary
• The USS Arizona Construction Guide

On the Drawing Board:

• Drawings of O Gauge Test Track PDF
• Drawings of Display Cabinets PDF
• Drawings of Mini Portable Workbench
• More Model Construction Guides

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Update042106: I have added several bits of info to the Trains section. And I am now at work on a second Photoshop color pallet of Model Military colors. This is not as accurate as my Federal Standard Pallet but will work for those that want a good  representation of the military colors from around the world and of a certain time, WWI to modern day this will do nicely.

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UpDate 021606: US Navy, WWII painting specifications coming soon to the Ships area.

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UpDate 020906: We have a new area called Trains and it has a few bits of info to start out with. And we have a new Hints - Tips section over on the right of this page.

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The Ships Area is now open. And to start off we have a Build Article devoted to the Arizona.

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I am working on a new pallet containing swatches of fluorescents (warning signs and barriers) and new metal, earth, etc.... colors. Expect to see this soon.

Part2 of the Military Color Reference Guide is in progress but it looks like at least a month of prep work so be patient.

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Update110805: Go to Files NET and download the FS Color Pallet for Photoshop.

The Federal Standard Color Pallet for Photoshop is complete. It only needs to be zipped, then I will post it for download.

I also have compiled the PDF book comprising the first half of the Military Color Reference Guide. But having a modem connection this 40meg file will have to wait for upload.

The second half is in the works so try to be patient until the complete guide is ready. In fact the second half of the book is the more intrinsic because it contains many charts. These charts reference for example older FS numbers and other military color standards.

In essence this complete guide is a box modelers color reference and at the same time a reference for the Photoshop FS color pallet I have created. So both PDF books will be must have.

I will eventually upload both parts of the Guide for download but you can order them burned to CD, including the PS color pallet for the low cost of $5.00 S&H.

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Keep in mind that there are limitations because of scanning and the way Photoshop itself interprets the scan. In particular with metallic and glossy colors but I have tried for the best interpretation. That said you will at the least have a much more realistic 2D or 3D representation with this FS color pallet than without.

I'm also working on the a PDF version of the very in dept manual that is the source for the paint chips.

In the near future I will be posting a text version of a model railroad paint formula mixing guide. This is a text version but I planning to convert it to spreadsheet format and compile a Photoshop color pallet. I'm not sure if I have enough recourses to put a color pallet together but the spreadsheet is just a matter of setting aside the time.

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