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Re: New Reading
Hans, I dislike informing you of this but Shapeways filed bankruptcy July 2. In the article that I had read the lenders froze all shipping and is holding finished goods and STL files as assets. Mike
By Michael Lytle · #171269 ·
G&W NYC brass caboose (19000 series)
Gents........ Here is a G&W Models imported brass Samhongsa-built NYC 19000-series caboose.? Formerly a bare brass beauty, it now has paint, decals, working marker lights, couplers, weathering,
By Ed Loizeaux · #171268 ·
NYC experimental box car
Gents........ Shown here is a PRS 50' box car painted in a NYC experimental scheme. I believe only two prototype cars were painted like this before the NYC decided it was not to their liking.?? As
By Ed Loizeaux · #171267 ·
Re: New Reading
Dear Bill, beautiful Diesels. One question (don't want to open a seperate thread for this): Did you ever design a 3D printed part to close the pilot section of an AM RS11 as you did with AM's
By Hans von Draminski · #171266 ·
Re: differences between scale and hi-rail
Scale Trains.com, Inc. that has taken over the SHS line that MTH took over from them, also provides scale trucks and couplers in their cartons. Their cartons proudly display the name ¡°S-Helper
By rogerls@... · #171265 ·
Re: differences between scale and hi-rail
No Chris,? I would guess that actually most past KITS could be put together either way.? Many past hi-rail builders just left off the pieces that weren't necessory. (sometimes also interfered). With
By Bob Werre · #171264 ·
Vintage cars in 1/64
Hello to all. When I watch videos about S scale layouts I see some beautiful model cars crowding the streets. A search in the bay will get me not that many results when looking for classics of the
By Hans von Draminski · #171263 ·
Re: differences between scale and hi-rail
SHS cars (there are many of them out there mint in box) come with additional scale wheels in a little bag that also contains truck plates. Those replace the ones that are part of the AF couplers.
By Hans von Draminski · #171262 ·
differences between scale and hi-rail
For those manufacturers that make both versions of a car, is the difference only wheelsets and couplers? Or are there more differences? Is it only American Models that makes both?
By Chris Fauxturkey · #171261 ·
Re: Overland F-7 Drive
To illustrate definitively that Omnicon produced F unit drives, here is the schematic from the instruction sheets (I'd tried to scan it but the orange paper wouldn't work). Essentially all NWSL
By JGG KahnSr · #171260 ·
Re: Halliburton car
This is a really nice looking model. I can't justify one ever showing up on the branch-line that I model but I'm tempted to get one. Many thanks to Pre-Size for getting these out there. While on a
By Paul Weyer · #171259 ·
Halliburton car
This is a cool car. I might have to engage Builder Bob. The key to the look is getting the tanks painted crisp and straight. Thank You, Bill Lane Modeling the Mighty Pennsy, PRSL & Reading in 1957 in
By Bill Lane · #171258 ·
S Scale Facebook group
I have not promoted this group here in a while. This is quite the active S Scale group I also manage. https://www.facebook.com/groups/895926834480385 There is some member crossover to I/O but LOTS
By Bill Lane · #171257 ·
Re: Lift rings
Still looking to buy some but I found 1 new pack. I wanted to continue with what I started. ID is about .020. They are small! Working on this now. http://www.lanestrains.com/S_Scale_Norfolk_
By Bill Lane · #171256 ·
Re: Lift rings
Not sure Ben, never measured them. I use 0.015" rod for railings and hand grabs, it fits the eyebolts nicely. I would imagine you could use up to 0.020", but doubt much larger would go through. Jim
By J. Kindraka · #171255 ·
Re: Lift rings
Jim, What is the inside diameter of the SSA eyebolts? Ben Trousdale
By Ben · #171254 ·
Re: Overland F-7 Drive
Jim: Thank you for correcting my errant comments about the OMI and RRM models and drives. This refreshed my memory and removed some of the cob webs. I was just trying to help-Jace if he wanted to
By William Morris · #171253 ·
Re: Lift rings
American Models has E-8 lift rings. Check out the E-8 engine tab. Ron
By Ron Kemp · #171252 ·
Re: Lift rings
Did you ask BTS if the part would be rerun? Not sure of your application or the shape of the BTS part, a picture would have been helpful. DPH sells EMD EyeBolts, part #SSA172. I have used them for
By J. Kindraka · #171251 ·
Re: Lift rings
Try San Juan models Paul [email protected]> wrote:
By Paul Vaughn <pev.sn3@...> · #171250 ·