I have a string of old Athearn Blue Box PFE ice cars (not ice service) I am upgrading as a past time. Most date to the 1970's and 80's so are rough representations of a PFE R-40-23 car. I am using

I hated orders of magnitude. Even 10 times would not exactly be rare. Sending messages out between meetings at work allows little time for review and editing. Dave Sent from Dave Bott' iPhone

All this chatter about compressors, well, the Campbell-Hausfeld has done me well for about 20 years (so far). Just be sure to use black iron pipe nipples and t's with a standard quick connect, buy the

When my lab at Drexel Med shut down several years ago, I managed to acquire a compressor designed for dental offices - not silent, but not much louder than a refrigerator. Has a typical squat tank,

My brother owns a sheet metal fab shop. I had him build me a booth using the January 1988 Model Railroader plans. The MR plans are set up to show how you can make your own out of sheet metal, using a

I bought this three gallon 1/3 horsepower air compressor at Harbor Freight a few years ago. It's a little noise but I fill the tank up to 80 PSI then shoot at 25-30 psi. While the unit has a gauge, I

Thanks gentlemen, I'll give it a try. Attached are the doors I'm looking for. I should have attached these yesterday. -- Fenton Wells 5 Newberry Lane Pinehurst NC

Dave, you don't happen to teach math, do you? (GRIN) Chuck Peck

A little patience on eBay and you can find great compressors with tanks. I got a high end Iwata compressor (silent with tank, regulator, moisture trap, the Shark?) from an auto detailer who taught a

Be cautious w/the Hobby Lobby offerings. I just looked and none of the compressors they show have a reserve tank. My experience is that the reserve tank eliminates any pulsing. A steady stream of air

Here is the link w/the stock number for the anticipated kit: Atlas HO 40' Postwar Box Car w/6' Door Atlas HO 40' Postwar Box Car w/6' Door Item# Road Name Road Number HO 40' Postwar Box Car

Discussed before 5/22/16: Several years ago I bought a tankless compressor from Michaels with a 50% off coupon - still was around $100 as I recall. 4 years ago I bought one of Harbor Freight's

Hi Fenton, Here is the link to them on Atlas’ website. You’d need to register (top of page) before you can but IIRC. http://shop.atlasrr.com/p-4064-ho-7-youngstown-doors-2.aspx cheers Dave

I've had one for about six years now and the only problem I had was having to replace the fittings which were diecast zamac. Used it to install about 800 sf of 3/4" oak flooring besides having it

Link to the Atlas/Branchline kit: Atlas HO 40' Postwar Box Car w/6' Door Tom Madden Atlas HO 40' Postwar Box Car w/6' Door Item# Road Name Road Number HO 40'

Ron, When you are ready to invest, go online and print out a 40% off onecoupon from Hobby Lobby and buy the one that best fits you, they have several.IF it were me it would be a Pasche as they have

Some sites have Factory returns with New Waranty, very good deal. Bill Welch

Yes they are kit form with both roofs and four different ends. I bought 3 of the 6-foot door kits and was very happy. Seems like some folks cannot navigate to Atlas. Tomorrow when have some time I

I've been using an airbrush since 1970, probably painted 400 to 500 cars with them, first using cans of Propel until I could afford an airbrush. My first couple hundred freight cars that I painted

I bought a Campbell Hausfeld fromwww.aircompressorsdirect.com after Bill Welch and Matt Herson both recommended them to me. I've been very happy withit. It's not an expensive brand, and if anything