Heiwa the Lynx 🏳️⚧️🚂
@heiwatheengineer.bsky.social
21+|Pandemisexual and Poly|Trans|Woman|Furry|Die-Hard Nintendo, Sonic, and Train Fan (particularly Thomas)|Artist and Spriter|SFW but no minors plz
Banner by Christopher Jenkins
Banner by Christopher Jenkins
I hate this
January 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM
I hate this
This junction does occasionally get crowded, being a choke point. Very rarely I get the opportunity to record these instances of three trains passing each other, because it happens so quickly!
December 16, 2025 at 1:54 AM
This junction does occasionally get crowded, being a choke point. Very rarely I get the opportunity to record these instances of three trains passing each other, because it happens so quickly!
There were a lot of Christmas trains that day too, including this one!
December 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
There were a lot of Christmas trains that day too, including this one!
Also got some from last week!
December 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Also got some from last week!
Another one, just old
I still really love how I did this consist
I still really love how I did this consist
December 15, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Another one, just old
I still really love how I did this consist
I still really love how I did this consist
I was today years old when I finally noticed Bluesky increased their video size limit, so have my train from yesterday streetrun
December 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I was today years old when I finally noticed Bluesky increased their video size limit, so have my train from yesterday streetrun
Today was nice at the club today
December 14, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Today was nice at the club today
Does anyone have a 3D printable file of this face for Thomas? The Season 7 one I don't exactly like
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Does anyone have a 3D printable file of this face for Thomas? The Season 7 one I don't exactly like
Been a bit since the last update on my HO US Tour Thomas: I finally got to making sure his whistles look right, especially the US Tour one. The brass part of it though looks rough, but the more I think about it the more I could salvage it. Also fitted the bell to get a feel now that it's painted.
November 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Been a bit since the last update on my HO US Tour Thomas: I finally got to making sure his whistles look right, especially the US Tour one. The brass part of it though looks rough, but the more I think about it the more I could salvage it. Also fitted the bell to get a feel now that it's painted.
To my custom modellers out there, how does one mask the gold parts to make it look like the pic on the right?
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
To my custom modellers out there, how does one mask the gold parts to make it look like the pic on the right?
The end of James, The Really Splendid Engine be like:
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The end of James, The Really Splendid Engine be like:
How are my mutuals doing tonight?
September 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
How are my mutuals doing tonight?
So I am trying to see how to wire directional lighting to my custom Thomas (pic of the circuit board for a KA). LEDF, Aux4, Aux3, and LEDR look like they need to be soldered in, but I don't know where the positive and negatives go for the LEDs. For context, I am doing DCC and have a decoder too.
September 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
So I am trying to see how to wire directional lighting to my custom Thomas (pic of the circuit board for a KA). LEDF, Aux4, Aux3, and LEDR look like they need to be soldered in, but I don't know where the positive and negatives go for the LEDs. For context, I am doing DCC and have a decoder too.
HELP HELP CALL THE POLICE
- Annie, probably idk
- Annie, probably idk
August 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
HELP HELP CALL THE POLICE
- Annie, probably idk
- Annie, probably idk
New engine acquired, I am glad that I got it. Kills two birds with one stone, allowing a modern diesel to pair with my T1, and I allows some extra power alongside my CP engine. I had tried to file a complaint about the state of the handrails, as this is not acceptable for a model like this.
August 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
New engine acquired, I am glad that I got it. Kills two birds with one stone, allowing a modern diesel to pair with my T1, and I allows some extra power alongside my CP engine. I had tried to file a complaint about the state of the handrails, as this is not acceptable for a model like this.
The practice model is now complete! I had to use clay to mask out the windows and make sure no Tamiya paint leaked, but removing them left this residue. Any ideas on what to do to prevent this are welcome. The drophead idea, while feasible, does need more tuning to be within NMRA standards as well.
July 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The practice model is now complete! I had to use clay to mask out the windows and make sure no Tamiya paint leaked, but removing them left this residue. Any ideas on what to do to prevent this are welcome. The drophead idea, while feasible, does need more tuning to be within NMRA standards as well.
Another thing is that the drophead coupler is finished, kinda. I need to sand down the jutting end of the pin I fashioned out of a piece of wire, but otherwise it's good to go! I am also working on a second one, and with the experience I got, it has been a breeze. Need to see how to glue them.
July 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Another thing is that the drophead coupler is finished, kinda. I need to sand down the jutting end of the pin I fashioned out of a piece of wire, but otherwise it's good to go! I am also working on a second one, and with the experience I got, it has been a breeze. Need to see how to glue them.
So a few things have been going on in the background, I have been practicing painting for Annie and Clarabel! Specifically, I painted the failed print to give myself a glimpse on how the coaches will look. Right now, I just need to put on the satin clear coat before moving on to the Tamiya paint.
July 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
So a few things have been going on in the background, I have been practicing painting for Annie and Clarabel! Specifically, I painted the failed print to give myself a glimpse on how the coaches will look. Right now, I just need to put on the satin clear coat before moving on to the Tamiya paint.
He's being shipped to a max security prison
July 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
He's being shipped to a max security prison
One out of two drophead knuckle couplers is now done. Honestly, it was satisfying to see it able to swing back. I do envy though with British O Scale modelers being able to order these factory-made, while we OO/HO modellers need to kitbash these. Also excuse my voice, I'm recovering from bronchitis.
June 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
One out of two drophead knuckle couplers is now done. Honestly, it was satisfying to see it able to swing back. I do envy though with British O Scale modelers being able to order these factory-made, while we OO/HO modellers need to kitbash these. Also excuse my voice, I'm recovering from bronchitis.
Got a minor update: after a second attempt sanding and grinding through metal, I now got a drop head coupler! It's not finished yet, however, as it still needs to be shimmed enough for clearance of the hook in addition to finding the proper 21 gauge wire to hold it together for swiveling up or down.
June 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Got a minor update: after a second attempt sanding and grinding through metal, I now got a drop head coupler! It's not finished yet, however, as it still needs to be shimmed enough for clearance of the hook in addition to finding the proper 21 gauge wire to hold it together for swiveling up or down.
To those also wondering, I did also record the Mark 1s during their first test run. Ignore my snickering, I still find the sight of my Canadian Pacific diesel pulling these English coaches to be amusing.
June 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
To those also wondering, I did also record the Mark 1s during their first test run. Ignore my snickering, I still find the sight of my Canadian Pacific diesel pulling these English coaches to be amusing.
The reason why I am making drop heads as I now received prints for my Annie and Clarabel! Unfortunately though, there seems to be an issue with Annie's file, causing her windows to print out warped. I got in touch with the creator of these tho to rectify the issue. They will also have screw-links.
June 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The reason why I am making drop heads as I now received prints for my Annie and Clarabel! Unfortunately though, there seems to be an issue with Annie's file, causing her windows to print out warped. I got in touch with the creator of these tho to rectify the issue. They will also have screw-links.