Yep, I use Dupont V-3608s. I don't know the difference between the two (3602 and 3608). Both are low-VOC thinners. Tim O'Connor

Tony, I think Andy was being ironical... and I can say that here, because iron is used in freight car construction. Tim O'

Andy Carlson wrote: Um, Andy, don't know how to break this to you, but those rules are about the handling of FREIGHT CARS. Perhaps we will have to await a ruling from the powers that run the

Lee, I use DuPont 3812S enamel reducer with Testors Modelmaster and other enamels, but with Dullcote I have had excellent results using ordinary paint store lacquer thinner. Richard Hendrickson

Much talk about thinners. I have been using DuPont V-3602S acrylic lacquer thinner with all solvent based paints (haven't tried Trucolor paints yet) for years. Have sucessfully mixed Scalecoat and

Enough of this rules stuff. when will the Sheriff restore order? We need to return to FREIGHT CARS! -Andy Carlson Grinning from ear-to-ear. Ojai CA ________________________________ To:

Guys Let me say that I was deeply disappointed that WrightTRAK was not able to make the Lisle show. Let me explain exactly what has transpired. First off, Gary is buried up to his, well you all

I like the challenge involved. It adds realism into what otherwise is either fantasy or an intellectual exercise. Well done Dan! Bill Welch

Bill, Tony and list members, Yes, the quiz's are difficult. However, I wanted Lisle attendees to get a "taste" of what Jerry Stewart and I faced every day when we had to make decisions on "where" to

Company is still in business. Randy did purchase a new laser. Yes, the freight cars were too new for this list. I did much of the research and tired of spending more time writing instructions for

Glad to hear that Lisle went well, someday. Have plans to paint some New York Central hopper cars and would like to know if any have a suggestion on the red color they used and best choice to

On the N&W B-1 box cars, when was Norfolk ampersand Western changed to Norfolk AND Western? Lou Whiteley Lawrenceville, NJ

Joe Nevin wrote: I don't thin it, but Richard does. I know he uses lacquer thinner. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

I can answer that one. Dullcote is a lacquer, and can be thinned with ordinary lacquer thinner purchased at your local hardware store for a lot less than you'll pay for Testor's thinner. Richard

Tony - Let me add my thanks as ell. Just one question, when you cut the Dullcoat 50/50 do you use Testor's thinner, or something else? Joe

Not that I've heard. Cut back severely, yes, because their laser is shot, and a new one is expen$ive, but still selling the wheel mask AFAIK. And if they get a new laser (or access to one) they can be

Good references: Mainline Modeler 9/1992 -- Mont Switzer modeling article Mainline Modeler 6/1992 -- another modeling article Mainline Modeler 4/1991 -- prototype information and

Gene I think Modeler's Choice closed its doors. Bill Raia was there Saturday only. Bill Welch

Dick Bale wrote: You might to correct this, as the meeting was held at Lisle on this one year. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA

From the November edition of MRH due out next Monday... "The RPM Conference, formerly known as the Naperville RPM Meet, may get its old name back. After two years at nearby Lisle, Illinois, the