Jim, The idea of using white glue as a binder with dry chalk is a good approach to try. It seems that the "hazing" effect of the colored liquid would flow randomly quite well. The idea of having some

Paul, I have used eye-shadow makeup for quite a few years. In my opion, eye-shadow makeup is similar to using Bradgon weathering powders. It does not need to be coated after applied; however, if

Rich Orr wrote: Gee, Rich, I've solved that problem by having way more cars than can fit on the layout, thus necessitating regular and frequent swapping. <g> Tony Thompson Editor,

Just as a passing comment, there were a number of 19th century railroads which used the Wagner plug door beyond the PRR. Among them were the CP and SP, with a substantial box car fleet between

I have used make-up with varying degrees of success. Old mascara tubes are good for oil streaks especially if you remove several rows of bristle from the brush. I do like to use "metallic light

rwitt_2000 wrote: Thanks, gentlemen. A discussion about early plug doors at message 32975, 7/28/2004, indicates the door hardware on GA 8018 is similar to the PRR XL cars, just reversed to open to

Hi, I've been using chalks for weathering for over 20 years now. It's not the only weathering I do but very few cars go to the layout without some chalk on them. At first I applied the chalks dry

I think Styron is a kind of plastic or maybe a plastics manufacturer. Or perhaps William Styron was cheap and travelled by freight train to save money. Jim Pickett

GUYZ,                You can use cheap cosmetic colors from the ladies section if you like. I've used up the set my daughter had with good results. Some colors are very useful for

I've used pastel chalks (oil-based) for decades and never over-spray them with Dullcote. However, I do my initial weathering with an airbrush, some (such as sun-fading) when I initially air brush the

Which articles are these? I should have them someplace, but... From what I recall, they are less than useful for modeling. There have been several articles about the Soo car fleet published over the

It's just a natural progression of Jim's age. First HO, then O, now 1:1. His eyes are finally going... :) Either that or he forgot to renew his support for SolidWorks... Jim, nice work. Mike

Forwarded from Eric Hansmann (eric@...): -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- Time is ticking away on the low hotel rate for the Central Ohio Prototype Modelers Meet in Marion,

I started looking at these records this AM and already have a question. The very first train has 2 car loads of "styron". A check of the internet tells me he is "a writer born in 1925"; but for some

Chris, Myself and many others are having great success with Bragdon weathering powders. I believe that the rust colors (3) are actually powdered rust, anyway they all adhere nicely and there is

The question about using inexpensive ladies makeup, eye shadow, rouge, I don't know exactly what--has been something I've wondered about, too. Perhaps someone out there has experience with this. I

Just a quick question about chalks for weathering. What is available for weathering-chalks that don't disappear after a flat-spray, final cover? I use chalks, but, just trying to perfect the

Folks, we are approaching the last few days for folks to make their reservations at the Comfort Inn for the first ever Central Ohio Prototype Modelers Meet to be held April 22-24 at Marion Union

Location: Strasburg PA Fire Company 203 W. Franklin St. Strasburg PA 17579 Saturday, April 10, 2010 Time 9:am to 1 pm Admission $5. Wives and children under 17 free Active military with ID

In the second photo in this group of four there is a PRR Class XL with its Wagner door; and of course opening to the left. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/hec.10147 Bob Witt