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Re: Evaluation of available models for each RR (wasWalthers USRA hoppers)

Terry and all; I didn't mean to sound flippant about this task. I know that one should "put their money where their mouth is" on these matters, as so many people seem to want to just get information,

By Gatwood, Elden <Elden.Gatwood@...> · #40827 ·

Re: NYC freight cars; was Walthers USRA hoppers

Elden Gatwood asked: "Is there somewhere we can obtain a list of available models versus NYC classes (sorry, "lots"?), so we could educate ourselves as to what to buy and/or how to modify

By benjaminfrank_hom <b.hom@...> · #40826 ·

Re: NYC freight cars; was Walthers USRA hoppers

CASO; Is there somewhere we can obtain a list of available models versus NYC classes (sorry, "lots"?), so we could educate ourselves as to what to buy and/or how to modify it? Thanks! Elden

By Gatwood, Elden <Elden.Gatwood@...> · #40825 ·

Re: It's the sheathing...

To all budding "groove fillers" I would offer a word of caution: if urethanes are not attacked in any way by solvents, and then by default, by the various putties and fillers, then there will not be

By Ted Culotta <tculotta@...> · #40824 ·

Re: It's the sheathing...

I have often thought about doing so probably using Sanyo Gunzi (SP?) filler. I believe they make 2 products: a filler and a surfacer. Jerry Glow may future.

By jerryglow2 · #40823 ·

Re: Essential freight cars in RMC

The X26C is imminent. I did artwork for decals and had an in-progress casting of a side that was used to confirm fit of the artwork to the model. I don't know anything about the X29B, and while I

By Ted Culotta <tculotta@...> · #40822 ·

Re: Ratios

On Mon, 25 Apr 2005, Armand Premo wrote: "Group : I have approximately 300 freight cars.I am trying to replicate a system operating in 1948.I would like to have some idea of the ratios by road for

By Richard White · #40821 ·

Re: Essential freight cars in RMC

Andy, Martin Lofton already has the new masters for the X29B and X26C from Frank Hodina on hand. Frank passed them to Martin prior to Martin's California trip. They will be offered as flat kits,

By Thomas M. Olsen <tmolsen@...> · #40820 ·

Re: BLI K7A: Why and Wherefore? (was Essential freight cars in RMC)

Ben, The Precision K7 was so bad that they did not sell well! In fact, when the NMRA had their National Convention at Long Beach Ca. a number of years ago, Precision brought several skids of them

By Thomas M. Olsen <tmolsen@...> · #40819 ·

Re: It's the sheathing...

Walter Clark wrote: "On my next resin kit I'm going to try filling in the grooves with thinned putty of some sort. I've got several different brands and may just try each on a different section of

By Benjamin Hom <b.hom@...> · #40818 ·

Hopper and Stock Cars

A year or so ago I bought one of the Intermountain PRR USRA twin hoppers (the price was right), and I blissfully proceeded to build it BEFORE checking the Teichmoeller (which I have, so there was no

By Justin Kahn · #40817 ·

Re: Walthers USRA Hoppers

Greg, It might very well be true that NYC modelers do not buy factory painted freight cars. I personally have only bought NYC factory painted models since Branchline, Intermountain and Red Caboose

By Richard Murray · #40816 ·

Re: Milwaukee Ribside Boxcars

Lou Nigro asked: "Just purchased a couple of Ribside Models 40' Milwaukee Boxcars. Can anyone advise what the color scheme on these cars should be for a 1940's era car?" Mineral red overall. Also

By Benjamin Hom <b.hom@...> · #40815 ·

Cof Ga ventilator box

That is indeed a beautiful model of the Cof Ga ventilator box that is on the STMFC photo site. Is this a kit that is available? If so, does anyone have contact info? Larry King

By lrkdbn · #40813 ·

Milwaukee Ribside Boxcars

Hi, Just purchased a couple of Ribside Models 40' Milwaukee Boxcars. Can anyone advise what the color scheme on these cars should be for a 1940's era car? Thanks, Lou Nigro

By zeke92591 <loumickie@...> · #40812 ·

Re: Techniques

Schuyler, I've not done any steel running boards, but for the wood (especially when I've used the resin castings that come in Sunshine and Westerfield kits) I mix up a little 5 minute epoxy. I've

By Walter M. Clark · #40811 ·

Re: Ratios

Armand Premo wrote: Armand, I assume that you are modeling the O&LC Division of the Rutland - correct? I know you have a lot of wheel reports for Alburgh Yard around 1948. Ratios by road are

By Tim Gilbert <tgilbert@...> · #40810 ·

Re: It's the sheathing...

On my next resin kit I'm going to try filling in the grooves with thinned putty of some sort. I've got several different brands and may just try each on a different section of the car side, then

By Walter M. Clark · #40809 ·

Re: Walthers USRA hoppers

By CASO <caso@...> · #40808 ·

Ratios

Group : I have approximately 300 freight cars.I am trying to replicate a system operating in 1948.I would like to have some idea of the ratios by road for this period.I have also discovered that I

By armprem · #40807 ·

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