I am interested in buying, for a reasonable price, any of the following kits.

Sunshine #49.1 or 49.3 C&NW, 1923-25 & 1927 modernized USRA clone boxcars

Sunshine #39.1, 39.2, 39.3 SLSF, 147000-149499, 16000-163999 narrow board 8'6" IH Howe truss boxcars

Sunshine #103.8, 103.9 GM&O, 7500 series 10'3" IH Mather boxcar

F&C,  Kit 508 - New Haven Class NE Caboose with Decals

 

Aaron Gjermundson

Here is the Dick Blick link that gives us some explanation of "Gouache," the various lines it carries and colour charts for the respective paint lines: Gouache - Art Supplies at BLICK art materials - Art Supply Store

Bill Welch

Thank you, professor. However it works, it’s good stuff.

Nelson Moyer

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Not “gauche.” Gouache.

Gauche may make someone snicker. Look it up.

Schuyler

Dick Blick carries PanPastel, colored pencils, and a variety of products useful for painting and weathering. While not freight car related, gauche is great for mortar effects in plastic brick. It comes in several mortar colors, and it’s the best product I’ve found yet for mortar lines. We have a store in Iowa City because the University of Iowa is located here, and the art department faculty and students are major customers.

Nelson Moyer

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Thanks Bill! I see there’s a store in Iowa City – great for Nelson and two locations in the Twin Cities – closer to me.
I did see one in a shopping complex a couple miles up Naperville Rd from the Isle host hotel while we were eating at the Chilis nearby, but none of those I went to dinner with had heard of the place or had any interest in checking it out.
Clark Propst
Mason City Iowa

included the links so you know what to look for. Both of these companies are well known and respected in the artistic community. Dick Blick is a great source for things that can be used in painting and weathering. We now have one in Tampa.

Bill Welch

Not “gauche.” Gouache.



Gauche may make someone snicker. Look it up.



Schuyler



Dick Blick carries PanPastel, colored pencils, and a variety of products useful for painting and weathering. While not freight car related, gauche is great for mortar effects in plastic brick. It comes in several mortar colors, and it’s the best product I’ve found yet for mortar lines. We have a store in Iowa City because the University of Iowa is located here, and the art department faculty and students are major customers.

Nelson Moyer

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Subject: [STMFC] Re: thinning acrylics


Thanks Bill! I see there’s a store in Iowa City – great for Nelson and two locations in the Twin Cities – closer to me.
I did see one in a shopping complex a couple miles up Naperville Rd from the Isle host hotel while we were eating at the Chilis nearby, but none of those I went to dinner with had heard of the place or had any interest in checking it out.
Clark Propst
Mason City Iowa

included the links so you know what to look for. Both of these companies are well known and respected in the artistic community. Dick Blick is a great source for things that can be used in painting and weathering. We now have one in Tampa.


Bill Welch



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I picked up one of the American Model Builders C&O boxcars with the Deco ends.  It came with a decal sheet of rblt repak data (white on blue) and also a larger black on white printed sheet showing same.

Jeff Aley says:

“ From what I understand, the Cocoa Beach Hilton was unaffected by the storm. I’m not aware of any of the local favorite restaurants that were impacted, either.”

Jeff is correct. The Hilton at Cocoa Beach suffered no damage with the exception of one air conditioning unit which used to reside on the roof. I speculate that it is now on the Melbourne Airport Hilton’s roof. Well, something landed on that roof during the storm. We were occupying the 8th floor at the time and….The beach hotels had to evacuate so we camped out in the Melbourne Hilton. They get credit, they let people bring their dogs. It was like going to a dog show. Anyhow, some people believe that A/c unit is somewhere on Merritt Island. Anyhow, it has been replaced.

Jeff continues with:

“ I expect you will NOT hear from Mike regarding other accommodations in the area, because we want to encourage people to stay at the Hilton.”

Well, I did check and every hotel between Port Canaveral and Melbourne Beach were swept out to sea…some coming ashore in Ireland. And, the same goes for all restaurants. Well, I’m just trying to fit into the election season…heh. Heh…Wonder if anyone from the FBI is…

“ As others pointed out, the Prototype Rails benefits (like most meets) by selling “room nights”. If we don’t sell room nights, then the hotel charges us more for the facilities (ballroom, clinic rooms, etc.). And if the hotel charges us more for the facilities, guess what? – we have to pass along the higher costs to the attendees in the form of higher registration charges.”

So, by staying at the Hilton, you help keep the registration down to $35.”

All true. One yr we had a vendor that intended to stay down the road somewhere and wanted to know the cost of a table. I said, $5 thousand.

Oh well,

Mike Brock



Regards,



-Jeff









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Mike:



What is the situation in Cocoa Beach following Hurricane Matthew? I know many of the hotels beachside in Daytona took a beating. I assume the Hilton is OK, but how about the hotels/motels I can afford? I usually stay at the Motel 6 up closer to Canaveral. Also, what about the eateries in the area? I plan on being there this year but want to know what I am facing as far as accommodations are concerned.



-- John

Yes, there is a Dick Blick near our Lisle hotel. There is also one not difficult to get to in Saint Louis for those going to Collinsville RPM. I hit it last year coming from the airport. Their website is one of the best.

Dick Blick carries PanPastel, colored pencils, and a variety of products useful for painting and weathering. While not freight car related, gauche is great for mortar effects in plastic brick. It comes in several mortar colors, and it’s the best product I’ve found yet for mortar lines. We have a store in Iowa City because the University of Iowa is located here, and the art department faculty and students are major customers.

Nelson Moyer

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Subject: [STMFC] Re: thinning acrylics


Thanks Bill! I see there’s a store in Iowa City – great for Nelson and two locations in the Twin Cities – closer to me.
I did see one in a shopping complex a couple miles up Naperville Rd from the Isle host hotel while we were eating at the Chilis nearby, but none of those I went to dinner with had heard of the place or had any interest in checking it out.
Clark Propst
Mason City Iowa

included the links so you know what to look for. Both of these companies are well known and respected in the artistic community. Dick Blick is a great source for things that can be used in painting and weathering. We now have one in Tampa.


Bill Welch