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Re: Just out of the paint shop

 

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Very nice!
Thanks for posting the picture.?
Mike Swederska?

On Dec 3, 2024, at 11:02?AM, Tom Lennon via groups.io <milepost169@...> wrote:

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Really nice looker Paul, well done.
Tommy

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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16

Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
Re: Just out of the paint shop

 

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Really nice looker Paul, well done.
Tommy
Re: Just out of the paint shop

 

Thank you Paul for sharing. Nice!
Hugh
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Just out of the paint shop

 

Hi All,
? ? ? ? ?Thought I'd share a shot of the #100 with you, Shes painted with Tamiya acrylics with the exemption of little dry brushing weathering with some Rub 'n Brush paint to bring out the detail in some parts.? ??

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Re: Shapeways returning

 

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Don't forget those companies that tried to step in and fill the gap when Shapeways disappeared. And considering all the negative things I have heard the last couple of years about Shapeways I would desire to support the newer companies.

Ian McKinley


On 12/3/2024 8:54 AM, Bill Hawk via groups.io wrote:
Interesting.
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Gonna have ALOT of trust to rebuild.
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Bill
On 12/03/2024 9:03 AM EST Tom Lennon via groups.io <milepost169@...> wrote:
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I just got a letter from Shapeways.
Tommy

Virus-free.
Re: Shapeways returning

 

Interesting.
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Gonna have ALOT of trust to rebuild.
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Bill

On 12/03/2024 9:03 AM EST Tom Lennon via groups.io <milepost169@...> wrote:
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I just got a letter from Shapeways.
Tommy

Re: Shapeways returning

 

Tom thanks for sharing, good to hear!
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Shapeways returning

 

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I just got a letter from Shapeways.
Tommy
Re: American Models Steamers

 

The tire for the Steamer is the same for of the AM Steamers that were produced.?
American Models Steamers

 

Hi All,

I am not certain of this but I suspect that all AM steamers use the same diameter wheels, about 75".? That way the same tyres can be used.? To have them produce 63" drivers would require all new tooling.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Cheers,

Andy Malette
Re: S Scale Track Works - Switch Kit

 

Pete and Roger...thanks.?
Re: S Scale Track Works - Switch Kit

 

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Constant checking with an NASG track gauge is critical to any turnout.

Roger Nulton

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Pete Silcox via groups.io
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 6:55 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [S-Scale] S Scale Track Works - Switch Kit

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I have? a set of those casts,they are a good design and accurate .? But be sure to file a sharp taper to the switch point to?match the bent stock rail.? ?When you run your finger along the gage side of the rail toward the point it should be smooth, no bump. A wheel flange will derail if it strikes the switch point.? ?The frog guard rail should be set about 2/3 of its length ahead?of the frog point , to force and guide the flange away from the actual point.? Don't put the turnout in the spiral of the curve? and keep the superelevation?constant thru turnout switch ties.

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Pete Silcox

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On Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 5:18?PM Charles Malinowski via <bmry1905=[email protected]> wrote:

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Friends.

My home (switching) layout is in need of a realignment of its one curve to accommodate my 0-8-0 locomotive (Overland) ?and I slightly-screwed-up my installation of a Fast Track No 6 turnout that connects to the east entrance to said curve.

So I decided to give S Scale Track Works Code 100 - Number 6 switch kit a try.

The online ordering was quick and easy.? One week later the well packed kit arrived via the US Postal Service.

I inspected the three casting and they look great.? My current schedule will not permit me to install this fine looking kit until February...I will update.

Take care.

Charles

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Re: S Scale Track Works - Switch Kit

 

I have? a set of those casts,they are a good design and accurate .? But be sure to file a sharp taper to the switch point to?match the bent stock rail.? ?When you run your finger along the gage side of the rail toward the point it should be smooth, no bump. A wheel flange will derail if it strikes the switch point.? ?The frog guard rail should be set about 2/3 of its length ahead?of the frog point , to force and guide the flange away from the actual point.? Don't put the turnout in the spiral of the curve? and keep the superelevation?constant thru turnout switch ties.

Pete Silcox

On Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 5:18?PM Charles Malinowski via <bmry1905=[email protected]> wrote:

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Friends.
My home (switching) layout is in need of a realignment of its one curve to accommodate my 0-8-0 locomotive (Overland) ?and I slightly-screwed-up my installation of a Fast Track No 6 turnout that connects to the east entrance to said curve.
So I decided to give S Scale Track Works Code 100 - Number 6 switch kit a try.
The online ordering was quick and easy.? One week later the well packed kit arrived via the US Postal Service.
I inspected the three casting and they look great.? My current schedule will not permit me to install this fine looking kit until February...I will update.
Take care.
Charles
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Re: Off the work bench..for now

 

Hey Mark,?
Jenks blue!!!!!? Very cool. It is funny that you just posted a picture of the post 1963 paint job. I was thinking of pulling my Jenks blue diesels off the shelf and running a couple Jenks blue trains. Sort of miss the all blue.?
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Great stuff!! Can't wait to see your layout.??
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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16

Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
S Scale Track Works - Switch Kit

 
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Friends.
My home (switching) layout is in need of a realignment of its one curve to accommodate my 0-8-0 locomotive (Overland) ?and I slightly-screwed-up my installation of a Fast Track No 6 turnout that connects to the east entrance to said curve.
So I decided to give S Scale Track Works Code 100 - Number 6 switch kit a try.
The online ordering was quick and easy. ?One week later the well packed kit arrived via the US Postal Service.
I inspected the three casting and they look great. ?My current schedule will not permit me to install this fine looking kit until February...I will update.
Take care.
Charles
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Re: Off the work bench..for now

 

Comparison before and after shots would be great to see.
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Bill

On 12/02/2024 1:19 PM EST Brian Jackson via groups.io <jackson-standard@...> wrote:
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Those are really gorgeous models, Mark. They are an excellent demonstration of how to take off-the-self rolling stock and turn them into real models.?
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Brian Jackson
Springfield IL

Custom resin printing offered

 

I've gone thru MANY 1-liter bottles of the newly formulated GreyV5 on the Form4 printer and must say it is more robust, easier to clean, with FAR fewer failed prints than the Form3 with GreyPro combo I used for 4 years.? The Form4 is truly FormLabs' first resin production printer and I'm thrilled to be using it to offer parts that could otherwise not be produced easily/cheaply/quickly ... like ladders, grabs, and Apex roofwalks.
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If you have an existing STEP or Parasolid file you want printed on this machine, contact me off-list to discuss.? I also offer CAD help for quick-turn projects if you provide ALL of the info to create a file.

Jim King
(828) 777-5619
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Jim King
Re: Off the work bench..for now

 

Mark,

What's the source for the grab irons up the ends of the Geeps?

Brooks Stover
Re: Off the work bench..for now

 

Those are really gorgeous models, Mark. They are an excellent demonstration of how to take off-the-self rolling stock and turn them into real models.?
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Brian Jackson
Springfield IL
Re: Off the work bench..for now

 

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Excellent work!? So much AM stuff, is simply open the box put in window glass; run it!? You've done much more, so showing the modified models would be great at contests and modular setups appealing to specific modelers who can at least appreciate what has been done.

Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx



Three nearly finished, still to be weathered, for more room for new projects. The caboose started out to mimic Mr. Stovers "good enough" but ended up going down the rabbit hole. All windows were either moved or enlarged. The GP's
have 3D fuel tanks, steps, and plows for the MP192.
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