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Re: New ACF Twin Covered Hopper Kit?
David?what did the MP use them for? I ask because many were used for cement service, for which they would have been used on home rails or not far from them, due to the cement typically being a local
By Ted Larson · #176447 ·
Re: S Scale switching layout plan
Before deciding on a switching layout plan I suggest that there are some questions to be first asked; especially: - Big city vs small town, or something in between - What part of the country;? ?My
By Ted Larson · #176446 ·
Re: Seeking AM plug door photo
I have seen several replies regarding the Jersey Central plug door; These are the ones that I seek photos of; 2503 New York Central
By Ted Larson · #176445 ·
Re: Granite plate
Agree.? That should be fine even for a lot of machining work.? Using granite cutoffs, especially sink cutouts, is certainly mentioned in amateur machining circles. Granite cutting boards and pastry
By Charles Kinzer · #176444 ·
American Hi Rail
Were sideframes made for the American Hi Rail Dash8-40CW? If yes does anyone have some that could be for sale? Worst case is I could get 1 and copy cast it. Thank You, Bill Lane Modeling the
By Bill Lane · #176443 ·
Re: For Sale SMMW GE 70 Ton
I already have my pair of SMMW 70T kits (albeit from the first run with modified Athearn drive), so I am not a potential customer for more, but I'd say this was a good price, particularly with the
By JGG KahnSr · #176442 ·
Re: Granite plate
Should work fine for modeling, same with plate glass; no real need for a machinist surface plate. Every serious modeler should have a surface plate (even if such a makeshift one) and surface
By JGG KahnSr · #176441 ·
Re: Paint for airbrushing
While not railroad specific, I have had good luck with Mission Models paints. ?They have several colors that work for boxcar reds, such as MMP-014 Red Oxide and MMP-015 Rotbraun. Their MMP-014
By Charles Weston · #176440 ·
Re: Paint for airbrushing
You are probably going to get a lot of opinions, and it seems most brands and most methods of thinning, and most air brush needle sizes seem to work fine for somebody, and such and such air pressure
By Charles Kinzer · #176439 ·
Re: Paint for airbrushing
I have been using mission models paints and have been happy with those.
By Jeremy Lighthouse · #176438 ·
Re: Paint for airbrushing
If I can find it, I'll forward you an email on the topic I got from Mike Swederska. His work is on the cover of the current issue of the Dispatch. Former auto body shop owner, and only uses water
By Tom Lennon · #176437 ·
Granite plate
I've been looking for a granite plate for laying out work for a while. My wife and I stopped in to a kitchen supply showroom for some countertop samples so I asked them if they sold any of the odds
By robf06 · #176436 ·
Paint for airbrushing
Hello all, I have quite a few 3D Central cars to paint and I have not used an airbrush in 20+ years.? I know that certain brands have gone out of business and one was what I used for airbrushing
By SDL39FAN · #176435 ·
For Sale SMMW GE 70 Ton
Hello all, I have for sale a Smoky Mountain Model Works GE - 70 Ton kit.? ?It is?Kit No. 64-DSL-13 ... 70-tonner "A" body (no front grill, round headlights). New in Box and all parts are still in
By SDL39FAN · #176434 ·
Re: Kelvin White, Modeler in the UK
I once sat next to Kelvin on a convention bus tour, had a great time talking with him as my mother in law was a WWII British war bride. I sold him an SHS E-L SW-9 I had. Rest In Peace friend.
By Bud Rindfleisch · #176433 ·
Re: S scale Tight Lock couplers?
Hans, Yes... by "IM" I do mean Inventive Models. Once they have another run of the couplers done, the ebay ad will populate with the couplers that have become available. As for a magnet... I
By John Degnan · #176432 ·
Re: Magazine cover
Well, we all are scratch builders. Building a steam loco and working in the artistic medium of brass is two very different subjects. Mike Swederska
By Mike Swederska · #176431 ·
Re: Smoky Mtn Model Works update
By Joseph Balcer · #176430 ·
Kelvin White, Modeler in the UK
For those who knew him, I'm sorry to pass along the sad news that Kelvin White has passed away. More information has been sent to the NASG website for posting. Jim Kindraka
By J. Kindraka · #176429 ·
Re: Smoky Mtn Model Works update
Jim, thanks for the update. Just curious what the longest length S-scale car that you can produce with your Form4? Appreciate it! Jack
By C J Wyatt · #176428 ·