One question that I have always had about model "primers" is are these true "primers" or only paint the color of typical primers? Are they only intended to paint items leaving the appearance of

Hi Doug, From memory it was an overcast day. I tried to play with it a little bit in Photoshop but stopped as I did not trust my decisions. Even with my colorblindness I can see the purple but I have

Are the step like parts on the right side of the dome strap meant to be used as steps in conjunction with the grab iron on top of the strap? Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock

Photo: National Soap Company Tank Car LBRX 201 A 1948 photo from the Tacoma Public Library Digital

Photo: Boiler Loads A 1948 photo from the Tacoma Public Library Digital Collections: http://cdm17061.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p17061coll21/id/15644/rec/1807 Description: "Two

I have to say that Rapido’s ERIE FA2s are very well detailed (with one minor exception). That’s at least in part because I saw Bill Schneider at the Springfield (MA) train show while Rapido was

There’s a book on PGE wrecks called “In the Ditch.” A fascinating read. Find it on Amazon. Bob Thompson

Gents, this is all very useful and well timed for my use. I always like a light grey, dead flat primer to be able to really see the surface and make sure it's clean, putty is smoothly sanded, etc. I

Craig, The 50 cars reassigned AA 250-299 ca. 2-55 were the former WAB 89550-89599, built ca. 1-50 having diagonal panel roofs. These were the last 50 cars of original series WAB 89300-89599, which

Bill Smith wrote: Just like coal mining, lumbering today is extremely mechanized. Both harvesting and the lumber mills themselves only need to employ very few people today. The idea to "bring

Ray Breyer wrote: Ray, I didn't mean to appear to contradict what you said about LPTC. I just didn't want readers to think that ALL changes into "X" reporting marks happened in 1926. Tony

Mine were allegedly shipped March 30 to 1 April, and have yet to appear in Newton MA. That’s 12-14 days by Canadian mail and USPS.. Hoping for them today. Schuyler

In theory at least, the information may possibly be found atthe PA State Archives in Harrisburg, for the Standard Steel built cars,and the H&B cars *may* have information somewhere in the

I have been using the Tamiya light grey primer multiple on my current SP O-50-13 project to check detail removal from original shells and the fit of new domes and hand rails. The grey highlights any

Doug Harding commented: "That is the only known photo of the car “Egg”. Unfortunately we cannot make out the car number. It is a Live Poultry car, ie LPTC reporting marks. Most Live Poultry cars

Bill did you change the lighting you shoot under? The photos look to have a purple cast to the body color. Does not look like the ModelFlex Maroon Tuscan Oxide Red that I have used. Doug

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Here is a Great Northern truss rod boxcar inspired by a circa 1954 photo by the late Bruce Meyer built w/a Westerfield kit I ordered when Al announced he was retiring and selling his business. i

Folks, Since we are talking about primers I want to mention the product that Badger makes, it’s called Stynylrez. The primer comes in three colors, black, white and gray. It goes on very

Ed, it is possible the fascia boards were added to reinforce the tops of the siding boards. Vibrations tend to pop nails. Could it be that while the bottom of siding boards popped loose because of