I can definitively state that you do NOT want to use Paasche bottles. The threads don't seem to tighten properly, and the gaskets don't seal. I use empty recycled Model Master (glass) or Tru Color

Would listers remind me once again for what bottles and caps what I look for when hunting for spare ½, ¾, 1.0 oz paint bottles. I use and reuse these bottles (particularly the smaller sizes, but

Might suggest that one of you contact Ron Sebastian at Des Plaines Hobbies. He has carried Dennis' product for many years, and may know what is going on. Dave Strahlendorf

Thanks Tim, I'll keep my fingers crossed. There are more I need. Bob C

Mark just got back home from a multi-week vacation in Portugal. Tim O'Connor -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

No, these cars were built in 1941. No direct knowledge of the Tichy decals but those that have talked about them say the are very thick and difficult to get to settle down. Bill Welch

I've also not had any luck. Sent a check in june. Hope Mark is okay.

Hello all, I have a sunshine minikit for the EJ&E 60400-60899 series cars. But I have the white decals (as bhilt) not the orange ones as repainted. I've turned up a set of Tichy decals for the 61216

I hope someone can give me information on Wabash Custom Decals. I ordered some over a month ago but haven't heard anything from them and get no response to emails and phone calls. Thanks, Bob

Jon, Xylene and xylol are two names for the same chemical, also more descriptively named dimethylbenzene. Jack Mullen

Thanks for a great photo and a really interesting history Garth. In S scale I may try finessing a Pacific Rail Service car to this. Chris Rooney

Hi Jon, As far as I know they are they same thing – dimethylbenzene. They are three isomers depending on the position of the second methyl group in relation to first on the benzene ring (1,2, 1,3

Also looks like this is a NO in CA thing like MEK!:-( -- Jon MillerFor me time stopped in 1941Digitrax Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI UserSPROG UserNMRA Life member #2623Member SFRH&MS

Is there any difference between Xylene and Xylol. Can't seen to find anything and both are listed together on some cans such as Xylene/Xylol. -- Jon MillerFor me time stopped in 1941Digitrax

I have used Floquil Glaze as others here, for a simi-gloss finish. I have had it along with Floquil High Gloss setup in bottles. But all my other Floquil is fine, have 200+ bottles and some in the

Lester, thanks for the information on your experience reconstituting Floquil. I have a stash of about 80 bottles so you provided information I can potentially use. Gene Green Out in the west Texas

A bit pricey for what is obviously a copper selenium bath for cold temp blackening. Search for "J-3498" or "Antique Black" on flea bay where you can get 2 ox bottles for ~$2 plus shipping. Or spring

Hi James, I have used Clear Coat as a top coat also. Jerry

well they do say visual acuity worsens with age.. touche Tim !☺

Jerry, I have used Floquil Glaze as a base coat for decals and Clear Clear as a topcoat as the latter seems to have a very good ability to hide the edges of thick film decals