Fred, Note that none of the Kadee PS-1s represent cars built from 1947 through 1949. These cars did not have stiffening panels in the end roof sections. Cars built in 1947 and 1947 also lacked the

The main way people get in trouble in baking models is that they rely on the oven temperature gage or a thermometer put into the oven. These devices just measure the air temperature in the

Denny, I use Scalecoat I over Floquil Zinc Chromate primer all the time and have never had a problem. What I like about the Zinc Chromate is that what ever you spray it over, it covers well with a

Greg Martin wrote: In Oregon? As if! Guess you must be a really patient guy <vbg>. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

<schuyler.larrabee@...> wrote: thinner is lacquer thinner, doesn't impression, but willing to learn. But "lacquer thinner" is just a generic name for a blend of toluene, xylene, and other rather fast

I for one would like to see more coverage of late 19th century equipment on the PRR. I think that's a lot of material that could be tapped and would be really interesting. and now I'll go back into

Denny's question certainly stimulated a good deal of discussion. Dennis, asserted that Scalecoat I is an enamel. Really? It's thinner is lacquer thinner, doesn't that suggest it really is a

the model Like many great ideas, how simple and direct and no doubt, effective! Thanks. SGL

Ben, it's an arch bar truck with a Pilcher trussed side frame. See the 1922 Car Builders' Cyclopedia, p. 628. Richard Hendrickson

Tony writes: Greg Martin wrote: Tony Thompson< Com'on Tony stop rubbing it in... That's why I have to fade to the 60 watt bulb which is roughly equivalent to a really good sunny summer day

Denny, I bake mine in the sun or under a 60 watt bulb with the model under a clear plastic cake cover that you get in the grocery store. It is far safer and it gives it dust free drying environment.

Dennis: I have been painting with Accupaint for 20 years and used a hair dryer to accelerate the drying process. It also produces a glass- like finish. Gene Deimling Los Gatos, CA (Accupaint).

Finsishing up an article for the November-December issue of The B&O Modeler on Class W-1 and subclass hoppers and came across some odd trucks. I've uploaded a detail photo in the STMFC files

With the added benefit that multiple light coats are less likely to hide detail, too. -- Thanks! Brian Ehni From: Bruce Smith <smithbf@...> Reply-To: <STMFC@...> Date: Wed, 6

I think Doc mentioned Scalecoat I paint somewhere along the line. Scalecoat is an enamel, not a lacquer, as the resin film gains its strength from molecular cross linking. A Scalecoat finish can

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the STMFC group. File : /B&O 334344 Class W-1A Truck Detail.JPG Uploaded

Ok gang, I can't take this any more! An incandescent bulb can be just as dangerous as an oven to the plastic. My experience with acrylic paints is that they dry very rapidly ALL BY THEMSELVES

If a model is available of the same material it might be wise to try this light box with that first. I would hate to ruin a model after hours of work getting just right. Might also consider trying a

Richard's and Dennis's comment cement my own lurking suspicion that I just might be playing with fire, and I am glad to know for the first time that a measured 130º F. is the top safe temperature.

Hi Denny, Once, about 20 years ago, I tore apart an AHM PRR 1938 12 Roomette-5 Double Bedroom sleeping car to rebuild it into a 1948 12-4 sleeping car. The model was completed with the exception of