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metal cars filler-a quick and easy method
Andy Carlson
I have shared this following technique many times before on this list, but the ease, perfection in results and simplicity need to be mentioned again. If the hole to be plugged is in a smooth cylinder area, simply stretching Scotch Tape over the opening, making sure that it is taut, will allow backfilling with epoxy (I recommend J.B.Weld original). I use a toothpick to get to the corners, which will be visible through the tape, making for a plug which is ready for primer and color after peeling off the tape. Witness marks are very difficult to detect. More time almost in removing the adhesive left behind from the tape (I use my thumb in a rubbing motion). This technique will be found useful in many ways (Pluging a caboose window opening). J.B. Weld is available at EVERY auto parts stores and big box hardware stores. -Andy
On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 05:37:51 PM PDT, steve_wintner via groups.io <steve_wintner@...> wrote:
What is the base metal? They make a variety of solders, including for white metal. So that might be an option. But. Milliput is a 2 part epoxy putty, which has fine grain. That'd likely be my choice if you can get inside. Goosh it on from inside, then file the outside flush. If you can get inside, I guess I'd try the brass screw trick. Hold it in with solder or CA, then file flush. |
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Re: metal cars filler
steve_wintner
What is the base metal?
They make a variety of solders, including for white metal. So that might be an option. But. Milliput is a 2 part epoxy putty, which has fine grain. That'd likely be my choice if you can get inside. Goosh it on from inside, then file the outside flush. If you can get inside, I guess I'd try the brass screw trick. Hold it in with solder or CA, then file flush. |
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Re: PRR H30 decals
did PRR lettering change at some point ? - the cars have different lettering On 10/5/2021 7:00 PM, Chuck Cover
wrote:
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Re: PRR H30 decals
Chuck Cover
I did a review of the Rail Shop PRR H30 model in the PRRT&HS publication TKM No.78, Autumn 2011, which included some construction photos. I have now built 2, they are nice kits. Photo of finished cars on the layout are attached.
Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM PRR’s Shamokin Branch 
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Re: PRR H30 decals
James Brewer
On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 4:39 PM Matthew Hurst <handbt33@...> wrote:
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Re: PRR H30 decals
Matthew Hurst
Hello Clark, He needs to look up Mount Vernon Shops. John Frantz does great work. Regards, On October 5, 2021, at 4:32 PM, "Clark Propst via groups.io" <cepropst@...> wrote: A friend is starting on a Rail Shop Pennsy H30 hopper kit and needs decals. I told him to check K4 and I called a company doing PRR decals - "Middle Division"? I'm sure he'd appreciate any help. He models 68 so he prefer later black lettering. Thanks alot, Clark |
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PRR H30 decals
Clark Propst
A friend is starting on a Rail Shop Pennsy H30 hopper kit and needs decals. I told him to check K4 and I called a company doing PRR decals - "Middle Division"?
I'm sure he'd appreciate any help. He models 68 so he prefer later black lettering. Thanks alot, Clark |
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Re: ATSF BX-11 model
I recommended this car and the related website to Rapido about five months ago. The documentation is very good.
Seems like something that has a ready market. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA |
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Re: Building B&O M-26b boxcars
Excellent work as usual, Eric!
Thanks!
From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of Eric Hansmann <eric@...>
Upgraded Red Caboose HO scale boxcar kits are featured in the latest Resin Car Works blog post. B&O M-26b prototypes are targeted for the model details.
Eric Hansmann |
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Building B&O M-26b boxcars
Eric Hansmann
Upgraded Red Caboose HO scale boxcar kits are featured in the latest Resin Car Works blog post. B&O M-26b prototypes are targeted for the model details.
Eric Hansmann |
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Re: Sunday's ebay listing
Bill Keene
When I have purchased a couple of Clark’s offerings I have told him that he can keep the Kadee couplers as I use Sergents and would just be tossing the Kadees. Better that they go to another use than the trash can.
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Cheers, Bill Keene Irvine, CA
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Re: Sunday's ebay listing
Clark Propst
Or, just leave them off! Brian Ehni |
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Re: metal cars filler
ed_mines
I would solder or epoxy a piece of shim stock to the inside of the car before adding the putty. |
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Re: Sunday's ebay listing
Robert Ellis <bobjel67@...>
Personally, I like Sergents. My heirs can worry about selling them. On Mon, Oct 4, 2021, 16:18 BRIAN PAUL EHNI <bpehni@...> wrote:
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Re: metal cars filler
WILLIAM PARDIE
Years ago I learned from Paul Jansen to tap and put a screw in the hole. Then cut and file to shape. This applied primarily to brass locomotives, but the concept applies to any medium. Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone |
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Re: metal cars filler
Maybe eBay and buy a replacement car if it’s that important to you.
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Or if you can get inside solder metal to the inside of the hole and fill the viewing side of the hole with bondo and sand and refill and repeat till it disappears Just my thoughts Fenton On Oct 4, 2021, at 4:41 PM, Ray Hutchison <rayhutchison2@...> wrote:
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metal cars filler
Ray Hutchison
Report: Athearn metal tank car is presently in surgery. What is the best filler/putty to use on a 3/8" hole in metal siding for the old Athearn cars??
Looking forward to the advice... Ray Hutchison |
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Re: Sunday's ebay listing
Wait to see who the buyer is, then change to suit…
Thanks!
From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of "Clark Propst via groups.io" <cepropst@...>
Choosing a coupler for a item you plan to sell is tough. I refer Kadee scale head style. Others prefer the old standby #5. Some like to trim the trip wire, others like it. I forgot to add uncoupling levers so I'll paint the spring while I'm at it. |
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Re: Sunday's ebay listing
Clark Propst
Choosing a coupler for a item you plan to sell is tough. I refer Kadee scale head style. Others prefer the old standby #5. Some like to trim the trip wire, others like it. I forgot to add uncoupling levers so I'll paint the spring while I'm at it.
Clark Propst |
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Re: Tru-Color for CP Mini Box and 1932 Box Car.
Mansell Peter Hambly
No. Any of the boxcar colors would work but Scalecoat CP boxcar brown/red is the best.
Mansell Peter Hambly COQUITLAM, B.C.
Sent from Mail for Windows
From: Scott
Sent: October 4, 2021 11:41 AM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: [RealSTMFC] Tru-Color for CP Mini Box and 1932 Box Car.
Hello,
Please, excuse the cross posting. Would Tru-Color TCP113 CP Tuscan work for these models from Funaro? Not a CP expert by any stretch.
Thanks Scott McDonald
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