I have two RTR models that I am adding details to make more accurate. Just because I bought RTR models does not mean that I don't model. Sometimes the RTR model offers a better canvas to work

wrote: Those folks that call themselves modelers but refuse or do not support those companies that supply us with out outstanding kits are a problem in this hobby. It seems to me that there are an

I agree with you 100%, this is a hobby not a job. This is something we do because we enjoy it and it gives us pleasure and relaxation. Attitude and skill are important whatever we are talking

Ben I have to agree 100% with your assement of where we stand today. Those folks that call themselves modelers but refuse or do not support those companies that supply us with out outstanding kits

Ted Culotta wrote: Every model railroader should be sent to a boot camp for military modelers so that they learn about all the tools they'll need to have in their arsenals like airbrushing,

have in Heck not just this or resin/PE kit building but rust, weathering, fading, duplicating tarps, glass... I have learned more interesting modelling techniques from the military modellers and

I just received a number of these trucks from your Canadian supplier. Thanks for the reference! I agree they are nicely tooled but so far I can find only one prototype example of their use is this

Every model railroader should be sent to a boot camp for military modelers so that they learn about all the tools they'll need to have in their arsenals like airbrushing, decaling, etc. So many of

I mentioned that I had info on this series of box car. I read through the material which is several inter railway correspondence letters that were attached to the AFE files. Gene Green was kind enough

Al Westerfield wrote: Right on. No Westerfear allowed here . . . <g>. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2942 Linden Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Shawn - There were still 500 in 1967 and some ran through PC to CR. I have a photo of one in MOW in 1980. BTW, although the G22 is easy it won't really give you a real resin experience. It's too

Hank Englisch said: A very logical description. But logic often fails to explain railroad practices. We need to know what actually was done, not what now appears logical. Tony Thompson

The best tweezers I ever had came from a diamond merchant in Amsterdam. Beautiful feel, slight knurling to hold things steady. Look under Jewelry Tools in the yellow pages or on the

Gentlmen There was a modeler who had 3 or 4 Reading boxcars that I believe he had kitbashed using Westerfield kits as the basis. Any idea how I might be able to contact him, or if you are a member

Perhaps painting the surface of running boards would not be wise. Much like the error of painting a wooden ladder - you don't see the flaws developing in the wood because they are hidden by paint.

List, Okay, so the Westerfield G22 kit is a good way to break in to resin kit-building. Looking at Al's catalog, I'd say that Kit #1524, the G22B rebuild, would be a good addition to my late 1950's

Ed Mines wrote: "The only other double door box car I can think of with Creco doors is RDG, an even smaller lot than the NKP cars. These RDG cars are gems - flat roof, Alan wood roof walks AND CRECO

Hi Marty and all, Yes, there are two letterboard lengths. The prototypes of the stockcar classs of the Intermountain kits were all built when the lettering on the cars was A.T. & S. F., As the

Jim, All, Please pardon the off-topic post. I'm in Portsmouth, New Hamsphire for a few days and have negoiated a day to chase trains with the wife. If anyone can suggest neat places to go within a

Pierre Oliver asks: "Forgive my ignorance! Who is SC&F? Do they have a website?" Not yet...although one is being developed. In the meantime, I have placed information about SC&F on the Prototype