Hello All,
Since I have started getting into this modeling thing, I have been scouring the World Wide Web for Tips, Techniques, Sources, and Supplies. As I come across something I think might be useful, I make a quick copy of the URL or just jot down a keyword or term to refer to at another time. I just recall looking for any and all threads and links to something I found helpful.
So, with that said a DISCLAIMER: It's a hodge podge of stuff with minor organization and possibly duplication or broken/outdated links.
If something makes no sense, just ask and I'll tell you why I included it.
With that said, here is the list:
Diecast
http://www.onlytrains.com/model/railroad/DC.html
Scale Converter
http://www.gardenstatecentral.com/scale_calc.html
Scale Software
http://raildriver.com/products/cyclopedias/scale.print.php
Fraction/Decimal/mm Conversion
https://www.plumbingsupply.com/metric.html
Scenic
http://www.scenicexpress.com/
Durham's Rock Hard Water Putty (Rock sculpting)
Sinta Board
IC-2000 Rubber-Toughened 1oz CA Adhesive Glue
Glue http://www.bsi-inc.com/Pages/hobby/ca.html
Thin CA http://www.hobbylinc.com/super-thin-ca-super-glue
Rust effects http://www.modernmasters.com/products.asp?mode=group&gid=68
Rust Painting Techniques https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8DmtnCI4lo
Floquil Hobby Paint http://www.micromark.com/floquil-grime-paint,6987.html
Floquil "Grime" for weathering (see Nautilus Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8DmtnCI4lo
ALL SCALES Structural - Beams, Truss, Columns http://www.oakridgehobbies.com/hobby-products-tools-paints-wood-metal-plastic-hobby-supplies/architectural-scale-model-building-supplies/all-scales-structural-beams-truss-columns.html
MINIATURE FLUORESCENT LAMPS http://www.brasilmicrostru.com/Flourescents.html
Miniature Bricks, Blocks and Tiles http://www.cementblockguy.com/
http://www.alangibsonworkshop.com/
Links and info about scenic materials http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=1400.0
http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=35.0
http://rbadesign.net/mworks/Experiments.htm
Awesome brick work by Marcel Ackle http://spannwerk.buntbahn.de/phpBB2/printview.php?t=1157&start=0&sid=01b747498450089d62619bd64d755509
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http://www.kostenloses-forum.com/board/bruchsteinmauer-,nxu,01642644nx1878,t,1541.html
Forex http://www.display.3acomposites.com/en/products/forex/characteristics.html
Rubber Plasti Dip http://www.plastidip.com/
Celluclay http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=celluclay&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=111802600048&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8494193689960408224&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_4yattkmzu3_b_p12
http://fichtenfoo.net/blog/in-progress-%c2%bb-dagobah-diorama-%c2%bb-trees/
Krylon Fusion textured spraypaint
Balsa Foam
Transfer Letters http://customrubontransfers.com/
http://www.pulsarprofx.com/index.html
Raised Lettering
https://plastruct.com/product-category/glues-tools-and-accessories/plastic-vinyl-letters/
Laser Board at Northeastern Scale Lumber
http://www.vectorcut.com/index.html
http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=277.0
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?94412-Polyester-Impregnated-Kraft-Paper&highlight=laser%20board
Micro LEDs
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T0603WM-20pcs-Pre-soldered-micro-litz-wired-leads-Warm-White-SMD-Led-0603-NEW/630387_32254919207.html
http://www.vishay.com/leds/leds-0402/
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=0402+led
http://microlumina.com/store/
http://www.instructables.com/id/LEDs-for-Beginners/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91fL9KKMFXg
http://www.daycounter.com/Calculators/LED-Tutorial-Calculator.phtml
Model Railroading Supplies, Tips, Tricks & Techniques
http://www.trainweb.org/danderso/tips/scenery-tips.html
http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/7716
http://www.milliput.com/
http://www.bigscalemodels.com/tips/tipsfiles/scaleweld.pdf
http://www.009.cd2.com/members/how_to/nouaillier_a.htm
http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.html
Plaster and stuff
http://www.hirstarts.com/casting/us.html
http://www.shortlinemodelers.com/layouts-dioramas/scenery/creating-realistic-concrete
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_G5Ew6N5kM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zv8psWNL6A&feature=youtu.be
Silicone mold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOxqGB3XNPQ
Miniature hardware
http://www.grandtline.com/products/mrr/mrr%20details/augmentables.html
Model Railroad
https://www.walthers.com/
http://etraxx.com/micro-mimesis/utility-services/utility-pole-transformers/
http://www.hobbylinc.com/tichy-train-catenary-insulators-24-model-railroad-scratch-supply-8158
Cranes
https://www.reynaulds.com/catalog/dept_523.aspx
http://modeltechstudios.com/hoscalejibcraneindustrialloading-transfercrane.aspx
Military
https://www.megahobby.com/categories/model-railroading/ho-scale/military-models.html?sort=newest&page=2
https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/HO-Scale-Military-s/2666.htm
http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/products.aspx?type=military&scale=1/87
http://www.eurotrainhobby.com/eth-arsenal-t-90-main-battle-tank/p8878c370
Plants
http://www.modelrectifier.com/brands-jtt-s/146.htm
https://www.jttmicroscale.com/
Detailed Building Kits
https://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/
Weathering
http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/university.html
http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/344/advanced-painting-and-weathering-of-details-with-kevin-oneill#latest
Casting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS2eGvqk0Nk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5SdcmXrMLA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ1A7ZjTsx8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_42850&feature=iv&list=PLB7D00770573C1683&src_vid=FQ1A7ZjTsx8&v=XPezK5RHgcc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSH19G_6Yeo
Seamless Mold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhIVAEvmTGA
LaserCutting
https://www.laseralliance.com/index.php?pg=custom_laser_cutting
Epoxy clay
https://www.avesstudio.com/shop/fixit-sculpt/
Fiber Optic Info
http://www.starshipmodeler.net/talk/viewtopic.php?t=82731&sid=11e3233c8ff2202cb8d644abc93fe4e2
http://thefiberopticstore.com/egmsc/
LEDs
https://www.unique-leds.com/
Tool, Wire, etc. Supplies
https://www.widgetsupply.com/