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Re: Modeling techniques - Resin casting - suggestions for reading

One could look at it as barbaric, or just simple. It works well for home casting. It aids the flow of the resin on the surface and causes no discernable effect to the surface finish of the molded

By Kurt Laughlin <fleeta@...> · #103287 ·

Re: Modeling techniques - Resin casting - suggestions for reading

You gotta tell us more, Steve... What resin, what rubber, what's the problem. It is possible to mold usable simple parts using five minute epoxy in molds made of silicone bathtub caulk... I described

By soolinehistory <destorzek@...> · #103249 ·

Re: Modeling techniques - Resin casting - suggestions for reading

Dennis Storzek: Thanks for the kind words, but I'm not sure just what paper you're referring to. The ones I remember from the 1990's are all obsolete, because the more casting and mold making you do,

By pullmanboss <tcmadden@...> · #103248 ·

Re: Modeling techniques - Resin casting - suggestions for reading

Dennis, If only I could describe my many problems in just a few words ... ;-) Dennis and all who have replied - on and off list - thanks for the comments - more will be welcome. I think I need to

By steve_wintner · #103247 ·

1950 ORER boxcar listing

Hello Gents, I ran across a file of 1950 ORER boxcars from Larry Ostresh & Mike Aufderheide - I took the liberty of correcting & adding some info to the Soo line cars. (Hope no one

By steve_wintner · #103246 ·

Lisle Presentations

I wanted to let folks know that a list of presentations for Lisle (Naperville) is at: http://www.railroadprototypemodelers.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&Itemid=59 See you

By Bill Welch · #103245 ·

Re: Today's Validation of P.T. Barnum

What I'd really like to hear is a comment from Al Westerfield who is stated to have provided the olt in left field decals that are so obviously based on the old New Rork, New Haven & Hartford

By Don <riverman_vt@...> · #103270 ·

Re: Today's Validation of P.T. Barnum

If the pictures are accurate the paint job, its not the best job. Incomplete reporting marks? I guess its like in rare coins, an error adds to the value. :-) Paul Deis Windsong Music pdeis@...

By Paul Deis <pdeis@...> · #103244 ·

Re: Modeling techniques - Resin casting - suggestions for reading

Talcum powder? That sounds absolutely barbaric. That's the stuff the white metal casters put on those truck tires they use for molds. The purpose is to put a layer of dust to keep the metal from

By soolinehistory <destorzek@...> · #103243 ·

Re: Today's Validation of P.T. Barnum

A quick glance at the sides left me almost believing that someone had put freelanced lettering on a Westerfield USRA DS boxcar. The single sheathed ends (with very shallow framing members) and the

By Pieter Roos · #103242 ·

Re: unusual shaped brakewheel ...

thanks, i'm trying to see if i could get some done to TT scale and model etch doesn't do this. thanks though. B.

By Benjamin Scanlon · #103241 ·

Last Call for NEFF RPM!

Greetings all; this is the last call for the 2011 NEFF RPM Meet, taking place this coming Saturday, 9 AM – 6PM, October 1, 2011 in Bridgewater, NJ. We have a great day of clinicians lined up, a

By bnpmodeler · #103240 ·

Re: Finds from 1990

I remember when Sunshine Models was in Salinas, CA. Bought their first 5 or 6 kits from them. Still have them, 2 are built, 1 under construction, 2 awaiting rebuild. Rich Christie To:

By Rich C · #103238 ·

Re: Today's Validation of P.T. Barnum

Point well taken Ben. Fred Freitas To: stmfc@... Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 11:00 AM Subject: [STMFC] Today's Validation of P.T.

By Frederick Freitas <prrinvt@...> · #103237 ·

Re: Finds from 1990

Pierre,The catalog was printed when Champ Decals was located in Fresno,Ca Armand P

By Armand Premo · #103236 ·

Re: Finds from 1990

Pierre,The 1950 catalog does not list prices.I checked some of my own earliest Champ Decals printed when they were located in Cleveland,Ohio.The prices on the envelopes range from 30 cents to 45 cents

By Armand Premo · #103235 ·

Re: Finds from 1990

I may have told this story on the list before but probably only in private conversations. When we lived in the Chicago area, our town was pretty snooty. If you let your grass grow higher than 12"

By Al and Patricia Westerfield <westerfield@...> · #103234 ·

Re: Finds from 1990

Armand, Really curious. What's the average price for a decal set? Pierre Oliver

By Pierre <pierre.oliver@...> · #103233 ·

New Glue Purveyor

In thumbing through the latest issue of "Scale Military Modeler International" I came across mention of glues from a British company, "Deluxe Materials." They are distributed in the U.S. by

By Bill Welch · #103232 ·

Re: Finds from 1990

Just found a 1950 Champ decal Catalog.Issue # 1 Armand Premo Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [STMFC] Re: Finds from 1990 Actually, her name is Susan. The smell

By Armand Premo · #103231 ·

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