Re: For Sale - SMMW 44-ton Diesel Loco Phase I Kit
Matt,
What drive is recommended for this kit?
Thanks
Ed Sauers
On Sun, Feb 16, 2025 at 7:37?AM Matt Hogan via <Matthew.Hogan1804= [email protected]> wrote: Group,
Selling my SMMW 44-ton Phase I kit.? Make offer.
Kit instructions and prototype photos copied from mini disk to 5.25" CD.? Will include printed kit instructions, if requested.
Bonus: River Raisin detail parts!
Shipping 13oz from 17522.
Photos below.
Thank you,
Matt Hogan
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For Sale - SMMW 44-ton Diesel Loco Phase I Kit
Group,
Selling my SMMW 44-ton Phase I kit.? Make offer.
Kit instructions and prototype photos copied from mini disk to 5.25" CD.? Will include printed kit instructions, if requested.
Bonus: River Raisin detail parts!
Shipping 13oz from 17522.
Photos below.
Thank you,
Matt Hogan
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I did a group shot of my SW1 2025 collection. 2 are brass. I painted 4 of them in this photo. ? Thank You,
Bill Lane
Modeling the Mighty Pennsy, PRSL & Reading in 1957 in S Scale since 1987
See my finished models at:
Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale! ? See my layout progress at:
Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society
It's FREE to join!??
Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL
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On Feb 15, 2025, at 7:19?PM, Bud Rindfleisch via groups.io <BlackDiamondRR@...> wrote:
? Anthony, ? ? Airhoses?on railroad?cars are typically 22 inches. They surely don't bend easily?in freezing?weather! ? ? Bud Rindfleisch
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Anthony, ? ? Airhoses?on railroad?cars are typically 22 inches. They surely don't bend easily?in freezing?weather! ? ? Bud Rindfleisch
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I don't normally spend a lot of time doing model railroad viewing, but the tour of Craig's Sn3 layout was an informative and enjoyable hour. His modelling is superb and I like the way he thinks about layout design and the hobby in general. The phrase "well done" is inadequate. Thanks for the link Brooks.
Jim Martin?
Craig Wright's presentation
of his C&TW Sn3 layout that was presented recently on a narrow gauge
forum is now available for viewing on YouTube:
I think it's fair to say Craig's layout is among the finest ever
built in any scale at any time in the history of our great hobby.? His
presentation is worth watching.? The layout is an inspiration.? Simply
stunning!
Brooks Stover
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That’s a good explanation of technique. I just want to say that the biggest advantage of using water base is its ability to dry very quickly using a hair drier on every coat.?
Water dries by evaporation through air movement via the hair drier. Sure, a little heat is fine but not a lot.
Surface prep is the same as any model water base paint.?
Using a pill bottle to mix in has the same surface tension as most plastic models. Putting just several drop in the bottle and then start adding tap water a little at a time. Stir and then tilt the bottle for the paint to coat the inside and then watch how it leaves a coat on the wall.You’re looking for a consistent somewhat see through coat. Make sure there is no lumps or little bitty chunks that look like dirt specs. If so you need to start over as you may have not mixed the paint well enough before your pour.?
You will need to turn up your air to get the droplets to atomize.?
The glycerin is for some of the heavier pigmented paints. I use straight water on all the colors first.?
Have fun with it. I can talk to this subject all day but won’t.
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On Feb 14, 2025, at 8:45?PM, rxman46321 via groups.io <rxman46321@...> wrote:
?Found the video. It 32 oz of water. Here it is. https://youtu.be/_cxuULWCmZI?si=b7-Sq5Tn0IORuc77 On Fri, Feb 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM, Tom Lennon via groups.io <milepost169@...> wrote: Hi Griff, clarify for me.
8oz. Water 6 drops dw rinse 6 drops glycerine? ?oz. acrylic paint Can't wait to try it out. Tommy Just saw a YouTube that recommended NOT using windshield wash.
His formula was water, ,8 oz I think, 6 drops of dishwasher rinse and a similar volume of glycerine.
The dishwasher rinse acts as a surfactant.
Griff? On Thu, Feb 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM, J. Kindraka via Tom: Glycerine is a carbohydrate, not an oil.? I believe it is in a group of what are called "sugar alcohols".? It is completely soluble in water.? Google it!?? Google probably has a more succinct explanation than this
wobbly bodied, shaking hands, poor visioned, S-Scale, model building microbiologist can provide... ?.
BTW, I sent a private note to Mike S.? I would hardly call his Frisco model "just another boxcar" - really nice work Mike! Jim Kindraka Grand Rapids, MI On Thu, Feb 13, 2025 at 1:51?PM Tom Lennon wrote:
I jest Mike, but isn't glycerine an oil? Is it water soluble?
I also watched a YouTube video that recommended using windshield washer fluid. Took me a couple of hours to disassemble the airbrush and clean out the solidified acrylic...but I'm still having fun. Tommy?
-- Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
https://www.youtube.com/@mikesscale3149
Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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Re: Different coupler types on the same layout
By my reckoning, the distance between cars using standard 802 mounting is about 3.5 scale feet be it AM, PRS or SHS.? Is 3/32nds of a real inch really worth worrying about??
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My eyes went out of calibration some time ago.
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Rich G(ajnak)
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Re: Different coupler types on the same layout
< Prototype distance between car ends is 3’> ? Bud, I agree.? However that is not what I’ve observed with 802s.? I believe you can tinker with the 802 to get it to the 3 ft spacing.? But out of the box, without altering, I don’t think so.? Also for me is the cost.? The #5 family of couplers is significantly cheaper.? And then there is the variety of shank length and coupler placement on the shank.? Another thing is the newer ‘whisker’ design for the centering spring. ? < the uncoupling pins on the 5's are too short if you are using magnetic uncoupling> ? No need to bend the pin down if you use duel magnets for your uncoupling ramps.? See attached photos… ? Tom Stoltz in Maine
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You might think that having 10 SW1 might be enough. But maybe not. I have 2 more I would like to make – Southern and Conrail. ? I am not in any hurry but if you have any preferably unlettered SHS SW1 # 00442 you want to sell I could be interested….. ? Thank You,
Bill Lane
Modeling the Mighty Pennsy, PRSL & Reading in 1957 in S Scale since 1987
See my finished models at:
Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale! ? See my layout progress at:
Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society
It's FREE to join!??
Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL
?
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Re: Different coupler types on the same layout
As I don't do a lot of switching, I've cut back on replacing AM's Snap-Lock couplers with 802's.? I'll replace them occasionally, especially locomotives, but othrwise I'm in no hurry.
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Rich G(ajnak)
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Re: Different coupler types on the same layout
I have a mix of 802's and #5's, although they look nice and are more common the uncoupling pins on the 5's are too short if you are using magnetic uncoupling.? You can bend them down to where they will activate but they lose their lever arm and won't fully open.
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Found the video. It 32 oz of water. Here it is. https://youtu.be/_cxuULWCmZI?si=b7-Sq5Tn0IORuc77
On Fri, Feb 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM, Tom Lennon via groups.io <milepost169@...> wrote: Hi Griff, clarify for me.
8oz. Water 6 drops dw rinse 6 drops glycerine? ?oz. acrylic paint Can't wait to try it out. Tommy Just saw a YouTube that recommended NOT using windshield wash.
His formula was water, ,8 oz I think, 6 drops of dishwasher rinse and a similar volume of glycerine.
The dishwasher rinse acts as a surfactant.
Griff? On Thu, Feb 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM, J. Kindraka via Tom: Glycerine is a carbohydrate, not an oil.? I believe it is in a group of what are called "sugar alcohols".? It is completely soluble in water.? Google it!?? Google probably has a more succinct explanation than this
wobbly bodied, shaking hands, poor visioned, S-Scale, model building microbiologist can provide... ?.
BTW, I sent a private note to Mike S.? I would hardly call his Frisco model "just another boxcar" - really nice work Mike! Jim Kindraka Grand Rapids, MI On Thu, Feb 13, 2025 at 1:51?PM Tom Lennon wrote:
I jest Mike, but isn't glycerine an oil? Is it water soluble?
I also watched a YouTube video that recommended using windshield washer fluid. Took me a couple of hours to disassemble the airbrush and clean out the solidified acrylic...but I'm still having fun. Tommy?
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Tom
I believe it's to taste and how it sprays.
On Fri, Feb 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM, Tom Lennon via groups.io <milepost169@...> wrote: Hi Griff, clarify for me.
8oz. Water 6 drops dw rinse 6 drops glycerine? ?oz. acrylic paint Can't wait to try it out. Tommy Just saw a YouTube that recommended NOT using windshield wash.
His formula was water, ,8 oz I think, 6 drops of dishwasher rinse and a similar volume of glycerine.
The dishwasher rinse acts as a surfactant.
Griff? On Thu, Feb 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM, J. Kindraka via Tom: Glycerine is a carbohydrate, not an oil.? I believe it is in a group of what are called "sugar alcohols".? It is completely soluble in water.? Google it!?? Google probably has a more succinct explanation than this
wobbly bodied, shaking hands, poor visioned, S-Scale, model building microbiologist can provide... ?.
BTW, I sent a private note to Mike S.? I would hardly call his Frisco model "just another boxcar" - really nice work Mike! Jim Kindraka Grand Rapids, MI On Thu, Feb 13, 2025 at 1:51?PM Tom Lennon wrote:
I jest Mike, but isn't glycerine an oil? Is it water soluble?
I also watched a YouTube video that recommended using windshield washer fluid. Took me a couple of hours to disassemble the airbrush and clean out the solidified acrylic...but I'm still having fun. Tommy?
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FS: River Raisin GE 44-tonner
Probably my favorite prototype, but I am ambivalent about needing three of these (plus three SMMW kits and a Penn Heritage and two LWS).
So to see whether anyone wants one more than I do, here is a strict mint (I don't think I've even test-run it), asking $475 and shipping.
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Re: Different coupler types on the same layout
My reason for starting off with?#5 couplers was the fact that I had a lot of them after changing over from HO..
I do use the 800 series on cars that I take to the club display.
Ken G. ?
On Fri, Feb 14, 2025 at 5:57?PM Bud Rindfleisch via <BlackDiamondRR= [email protected]> wrote: I don’t get why some use the HO #5 couplers to get “closer” coupling. Prototype distance between car ends is 3’ other than modern day cushion draft couplings. I’ve found that the 802’s give that prototypical 3 foot distance. As a retired 31 year railroader I sure appreciated that amount of room to go between to couple air hoses, anything less would’ve been difficult, even before I put on the added weight!? ? ?Bud Rindfleisch
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Re: Different coupler types on the same layout
Hi Bud, What’s the average length of an air hose?
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On Feb 14, 2025, at 5:57?PM, Bud Rindfleisch via groups.io <BlackDiamondRR@...> wrote:
?I don’t get why some use the HO #5 couplers to get “closer” coupling. Prototype distance between car ends is 3’ other than modern day cushion draft couplings. I’ve found that the 802’s give that prototypical 3 foot distance. As a retired 31 year railroader I sure appreciated that amount of room to go between to couple air hoses, anything less would’ve been difficult, even before I put on the added weight! ? ? ?Bud Rindfleisch
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Re: Different coupler types on the same layout
I don’t get why some use the HO #5 couplers to get “closer” coupling. Prototype distance between car ends is 3’ other than modern day cushion draft couplings. I’ve found that the 802’s give that prototypical 3 foot distance. As a retired 31 year railroader I sure appreciated that amount of room to go between to couple air hoses, anything less would’ve been difficult, even before I put on the added weight! ? ? ?Bud Rindfleisch
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Does anyone have contact info for Chris Rooney?
Thanks
Ed Sauers
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Gaylord Gill in April 2025 MODEL RAILROADER
The April 2025 digital edition of MODEL RAILROADER is out.? Why the April issue is out in mid-February isn't clear (!) but there's a nice 1/2 page photo of Gaylord Gill's layout in the TRACKSIDE PHOTOS feature.? Gaylord's is the first of about 8 photos I collected and submitted to MR.? ?Thanks to all those who offered images!? 72,000 readers will see Gaylord's nice photo...and Eric left the link to the NASG website in the caption we prepared so maybe we'll generate some 'traffic' to the site.
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My offer remains open to assist anyone who wants to submit a photo to MR.
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By the way, I noticed the April issue has shrunk to 68 pages, down about 10% from 76 pages in March.
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Brooks Stover
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Bill Lane
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