Recently we had a thread on the Unicel cars. I just ran across an article about the car design in the magazine _Modern Railroads_ for October, 1950, p. 27. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature

Jim King wrote: think opinion Jim, I gather you are taking exception to my comment that your CofG boxcar kit wasn't significantly better than what Frank Hodina could do. It was an opinion, not a

another I found useful in my re-work of an Atlas PS-2 Covered hopper, drill the holes into the ladder stile not at the corner but to the opposite side and leave the one on the corner trimmed short

It's possible he sold out of them. Molds are only good for so many copies and then new molds must be made from masters. That is the point when Martin says "That's that!" for some kits, because he

Tim, I wrote the Lofton's about these and they don't have any to sell by mail. But I'll ask at Naperville. Anyone have a mini kit for the Monon they'd like to sell? Mike Aufderheide ---

I believe the ACF covered hopper mini-kits are still available. There were some on sale at Naperville last year. Also still for sale are AAR alternate-standard 2 bay offset mini-kits for C&O, NKP, NP

I was the one responsible for creating CAD files and stereolithography patterns (plus molds, castings, instructions, boxes, et. al.) for the CoGHS' HO ventilated boxcar. Without divulging their

Ed, Was this the mini-kit offered by Sunshine a while ago? Mike Aufderheide --- Ed Hawkins <hawk0621@...> wrote: __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors'

for those interested in car research of New York Central equipment; there is a treasure trove of information buried in the Penn Central collection at the PA state archives in Harrisburg,

Tim - One thing you should realize is that I have lots of SP fans asking for lots of different cars. Although it isn't firmly set in stone I've kinda promised Tony Thompson an old side dump gon as

Curt, Seam caps are those lateral metal stampings that cover the joint between roof panels -- as seen for example on most box car roofs. Sunshine actually makes a nice mini-kit for the Santa

Okay, what are seam caps and how does one tell that from a distance? Curt Fortenberry

Tony, in all fairness to you, I don't understand how anyone could interpret your original statement other than that there is an implied obligation to share one's labor. In fact, Martin has masters for

List, Does anyone here own a copy of Morning Sun's "Grand Trunk Western in Color", Volumes 1&2? Do they have enough freight car content to be worth purchasing, or are they more of a general overview

Actully Bruce it is a good topic for the group... Tim offers one solution and that is one that works well. Here's another I found useful in my re-work of an Atlas PS-2 Covered hopper, drill the

Let me make an additional comment regarding disagreeing and personal attacks. The STMFC is a forum in which members are expected to disagree with the judgements of other members. Note that the group

Andy Carlson wrote: I regret that Andy is upset about this. I completely understand his view that no one "owes" anything and that no one has to work for "free." (his words, not ones I used

Or even if they ARE supposed to be stand-off drop grabs, I snip out the horizontal molded "shelf" and glue .010 styrene or wire between the remaining standoffs... see my PM car

Andy Carlson writes: Hmmm. This reply seems just fine. " Tony , What is your Uh oh. This obviously is in violation of the group's rules. As you all know, such personal attack violations will not be

NO TONY, I essentially said not everyone wants to work for no compensation, and no one should expect that pattern makers owe the hobby their free labor. And the 100 hours is a hypothetical situation.