Anyone have experience with this for making molds? Is it still made? Ed Mines

The platforms around the domes of tank cars, or around valve bonnets of high-pressure cars, can be an interesting challenge to model. The topic has surfaced on this list a number of times. I had the

I now realize that my practices are not the norm. From the start I begin spray painting by using a test piece of scrap cardboard to see how the paint I’m using handles and what is the better

I am going to buy the 10 gram size myself. Bill Welch

Mike, read the painting primer on the Tamiya web page. http://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/feature.php?article-id=35#.VWhot5Mo4-U Keep in mind that this primer refers to rattle cans where the user

Interesting find. I typically buy the LHS rebranded stuff it not great, but it is cost effective when you end up throwing away half the bottle every time. I'll have to give it a try.

Nelson Moyer asked: "Interestingly, Tru Color said brake fluid was very efficient about removing their paints, but they didn’t say anything about substrate survival. What are the effects of short

This "CA" was recommended on a military related modeling Blog. The fact that ir is warranted and they have paid attention to "nozzle clogging" attracted me. I enjoyed reading "The Science"

Nelson, I have never personally stripped resin, but I wouldn't use Brake Fluid. I would try 90% Isopropyl Alcohol. And you can test it on the side of the car in single area to see it is going to

You state two problems. I addressed your first. " and I ended up with flat grainy sides from " I've been airbrush painting since the late '60's. Your finish problem is not pressure related. That will

Bill, I’m using 25 psi for undiluted Tru Color after the reefer side fiasco at 30+ psi, but I’ve only painted a Rock Island caboose since the reefer side problem. Clearly, I need to do some

---In STMFC@..., <elombard@...> wrote : Hello Everyone, I have uploaded a spreadsheet that tabulates all USRA Single-sheathed cars built NEW as well as all so far uncovered that were renumbered or

Nelson I am using their D&RGW Freight car red, a reddish brown. Polyscale had several boxcar colors (including a Zinc Chromite that I use for PRR) and while Modelflex is my main paint, I have decided

about removing their paints, but they didn’t say anything about substrate survival. What are the effects of short time exposure of resin and styrene (Evergreen) to brake fluid, and are all brake

Bill, Which Poly Scale color or mix are you going to use on your CB&Q models? I struggled with that for a couple of years, and finally decided to wait for Tru Color to release TCP-240, CB&Q Freight

A Little bit of more research confirms that this is animal feed. Malt sprouts consist of dried sprouts and rootlets produced during the malting(germination of sprouting) of barley for brewing. Sprouts

As I prepare to paint a couple of Speedwitch CB&Q models with some discontinued Polyscale acrylic paint (I prefer working with acrylics) I was thinking about Nelson's question regarding paint

Those should fit commercial betacam decks. Check with your local TV news department. They may possibly have an old unit or two if they haven't gone or have very recently gone to digital recording. Tim

I want to build a model of a weed sprayer with roof-top sprayer guns in addition to the track-level sprayer arms. My problem is coming up with something to use for the topside sprayer guns. I thought

Howard Garner wrote: I think Howard is right that the malt was for feed. The Door County Coop, the consignee for this load, sells (and has sold for many years) feed, farm supplies and propane. I