From the guy who can't see red -- the ART book came out recently. This really rounds out the coverage of the major refrigerator lines, except for FGE. But now comes a modeling question. There are

Let me clarify one issue. The “metal rot” problem is with "Pot Metal” (Zamac being one brand) … various alloys of (mostly) zinc and various other metals. The exact mix varied from supplier to

At best you’re just delaying the inevitable. It’s NOT a ‘surface’ problem that can be removed by brushing. You may remove the surface dust, but the problem is internal and will continue. The

I have been successful in salvaging some trucks and car sides ( old !! Roundhouse & Ulrich metal kits) by lightly, (key word) removing the white powder with a soft toothbrush and painting them

Just ordered some paint last week and got it right away no problems. Did everything through there web site. Bill Vaughn

Greetings, Has anyone here had recent contact with Minuteman Scale Models? I've tried several times using various methods to inquire about an order I've been billed for but have not received. No

Is it the old Marx/Model Power 10 panel gon? I think it would work for the 10 panel gon. I think B&LE had one or a few. I have a car diagram for an Ex-NSS car in my B&LE set. I am not sure if it is a

FWIW, eBay does have a process to block sale of infringing items. It's called VERO for the Verified Rights Owner Program. Most if not all of the companies that participate in this have gross

I have finished the project car from the St. Louis RPM and have updated my blog with a post about it that can be accessed at the link below. Cheers, Ted Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media P.O. Box 392,

Richard DID make use of the Roundhouse cast metal 41 foot low sidegondolas. Could it be one of those? If not, Tyco and Mantua andAHM all made "40 foot" gondolas. Perhaps Richard used those as kitbash

I think I saw these parts for sale on trainz auctions a couple of weeks ago Doug Pillow

Bob Witt wrote: You must have misunderstood him. He had a two-part article in _Prototype Modeler_ about all the cars that could be built FROM this model. What he did often say is that the stock

If one goes back far enough it could be from a cut down Athearn Blue Box 50-ft gon. Bob Witt P.S. Although I do recall Richard stating nothing could be built from this model.

Well said. Apology apparently not needed but appreciated. End of story. Nice theme for Talk Like A Pirate Day 😏 Hope you share some photos of steam era freight car models you have! Dave Sent from

One time several years ago I saw a New Haven item for sale on ebay. The photo of the item was from my website! Of course, the seller was selling a boxed item while the one in my photo is modified,

The listings in questions have been removed and the request of the IP holders for these models have been honored. I apologize for the hassle this has created. As info, I was not the first entity to

Yes indeed. The seller is in full apology mode. The pitchforks can be returned to the barn. Thanks for the support everyone Pierre

Before everyone breaks out the pitchforks this guy did mention he was selling items from a collection he'd purchased. I also just checked and he removed all the various resin, Westerfield, F&C etc..

In this case it seems the seller knew what he was doing and is complying. I wonder, though, if the seller contested this with the complainant and ebay would you be required to prove they were pirated

Already done, and the seller as emailed me and apologized and is addressing the issue Pierre Oliverwww.elgincarshops.comwww.yarmouthmodelworks.com On 9/19/18 2:41 PM, BRIAN PAUL