I bought the AMB wheelset jig and used it; it is easy to use and makes of job of painting wheelsets a bit easier; however, I recently purchased some micro-brushh applicators and now use these

My oh my, Scott. Mark Morgan Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

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AMB/Laserkit's wheelset jig works very well. I use it frequently. My only problem with it was that it is made from acrylic and is difficult to assemble. MEK does not work and ACC only somewhat.

The "small parts vendor" was Pike Stuff which was Tony Wenzel's line. I do not know if it still is. Don Valentine

Accurail offers a single-sheathed box car (#7203) lettered for SL-SF 34328, lettered built 1936, re-weighed 1951with 6-panel sides, wood doors, Dreadnaught ends, ladders (instead of grab irons), a

Actually I just checked the P-B-L site and both the flat backed and rounded back flush cutters are available for $21.95 and 19.95 respectively. They also have a a Stainless Steel flush cutter for

Spoke with Mr. Hawkins and he confirms these to be the closest choice! I have assembled one RibSide and understand they are not quite right! Must say that my preference is american made but some

I had to touch up a few spots, and used Scalecoat oxide red with a little Scalecoat BC red #1 mixed in. I know that probably doesn't help if you're not a Scalecoat guy. I'd really like to be a Floquil

Thanks for the tip, Chuck, I purchased one of the rtr! Surprised to see the paint missing, contacted ExcatRail and no response. Maybe they are busy working on another rib car :-) Mark

I keep a few sets of old trucks handy in which to paint wheelsets. Any overspray on the treads is immediately removed with a pipe cleaner moistened in lacquer thinner. Jerry

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American Model Builders offers the wheel painting jig. Scroll to the bottom of the page. http://laserkit.com/laserkit.htm Evan Leisey Bennett, CO

If you want to make your own I Have a photo in the grouops photos section in the Ned Carey's models

I believe that Modelers Choice also has a wheelset paint jig. John Greedy

Guys I need to paint a postwar GM&O boxcar I checked RPC 3 but that gives an Accu-paint formula and Accu-paint is very difficult to find these days. Any thought? I prefer water based paint. Brian J.

Tony's PFE book shows U.S. Steel Products trucks on the R40-4s. Is this a AAR cast side frame truck (Bettendorf)? Also the IM model photo of the B&W scheme PFE car shows wooden running boards and ice

http://www.rgspemkt.com/WheelMask.html Bill, This is what I use. It is a great tool. Bob

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Bill, Try this link... http://www.laserkit.com/laserkit.htm Go to HO Scale... then Wheel Masks Happy Modeling Bill Keene Irvine, CA