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Launch a hobby

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Scouting programs are good places for adolescents to learn such hobbies as flying model rockets, building model railroads, racing radio-controlled cars, racing slot cars and building and flying model airplanes. The costs and equipment necessary for different hobbies are listed.

Author: Schleicher, Robert
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1996
Evaluation, Recreation, Hobbies, Scouts and scouting, Scouts (Youth programs)

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Simulate snow

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A winter landscape for a model train layout should be built from scratch rather than using existing scenery. Plaster of paris or artist's gel can be used for permanent snowdrifts. Temporary scenes can be made using baking powder.

Author: Schleicher, Robert
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
Decoration and finishing

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Laying railroad track: three easy steps to smoother-riding model trains

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The steps in laying a model railroad track are to cover the area under the track with glue, keep the track in place with pins and pour and shape ballast around the track.

Author: Schleicher, Robert
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
Design and construction

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Subjects list: Railroads, Model, Model railroads
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