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Re: Emery Boards (was Pan Pastels)
Tony,
I have used a file card, but it never got all the gunk out and eventually the files were ruined. Emery boards are much cheaper than new files. They are also handy for tight
Tony,
I have used a file card, but it never got all the gunk out and eventually the files were ruined. Emery boards are much cheaper than new files. They are also handy for tight
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Garth Groff <sarahsan@...>
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#149579
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Re: Emery Boards (was Pan Pastels)
Um, I have a file card for fine-toothed files and it cleans them just fine.
Tony Thompson
Um, I have a file card for fine-toothed files and it cleans them just fine.
Tony Thompson
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Tony Thompson
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#149578
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Re: Emery Boards (was Pan Pastels)
Tim,
I use "feathered" toothpicks for fine detail painting on figures (especially for eyes). I shave mine down with emery boards, a very useful and rarely noticed tool. Emery
Tim,
I use "feathered" toothpicks for fine detail painting on figures (especially for eyes). I shave mine down with emery boards, a very useful and rarely noticed tool. Emery
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Garth Groff <sarahsan@...>
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#149577
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Re: Application techniques for Pan Pastels
Me too! Also various paint brushes, sometimes damp with eitherdistilled
water, or alcohol. Or a flat toothpick which can be trimmed with aknife
to a sharp point or "feathered" with a file. Just
Me too! Also various paint brushes, sometimes damp with eitherdistilled
water, or alcohol. Or a flat toothpick which can be trimmed with aknife
to a sharp point or "feathered" with a file. Just
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Tim O'Connor
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#149576
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Re: Shell tank cars in the northeast
Hi Brian,
You can always do one of the Shell RPX cars that became UTLXwith the acquisition of the fleet. Shell had a number of ACF type 21 8000gallon cars. See
Hi Brian,
You can always do one of the Shell RPX cars that became UTLXwith the acquisition of the fleet. Shell had a number of ACF type 21 8000gallon cars. See
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Steve and Barb Hile
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#149575
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Re: Shell tank cars in the northeast
8k X-3s were fairly uncommon: 1,675 in two styles, versus 4,150 6k tanks and 12,349 10k tanks.
David Thompson
8k X-3s were fairly uncommon: 1,675 in two styles, versus 4,150 6k tanks and 12,349 10k tanks.
David Thompson
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David
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#149574
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Re: Shell tank cars in the northeast
List,
Thanks to everyone that offered information. It seems what I REALLY need is another UTLX tanker. Now if someone would make with an 8K X-3....
Cheers,
Brian LaManna/Moncton, NB
From:
List,
Thanks to everyone that offered information. It seems what I REALLY need is another UTLX tanker. Now if someone would make with an 8K X-3....
Cheers,
Brian LaManna/Moncton, NB
From:
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Brian LaManna
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#149573
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Sunshine Models BREX plug door reefer
Hello-
I am offering for sale one Sunshine Models resin reefer kit. It is new, purchased in Naperville so no shipping labels, and it has never had its contents disturbed. I will ship it wrapped with
Hello-
I am offering for sale one Sunshine Models resin reefer kit. It is new, purchased in Naperville so no shipping labels, and it has never had its contents disturbed. I will ship it wrapped with
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Andy Carlson
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#149572
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Re: Application techniques for Pan Pastels
I've been applying them with Micro Brushes which provide a lot of control
since the brush head is so small.
Jack Burgess
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2017 1:54 PM
To: STMFC@...
Subject:
I've been applying them with Micro Brushes which provide a lot of control
since the brush head is so small.
Jack Burgess
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2017 1:54 PM
To: STMFC@...
Subject:
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Jack Burgess
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#149571
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Roommate at Collinsville, IL
I have a room reserved Thursday, June 22-Saturday June 25th at the Super8 in Collinsville, IL, next door to the Gateway Center during the St. Louis area RPM meet and need a roommate. The shared cost
I have a room reserved Thursday, June 22-Saturday June 25th at the Super8 in Collinsville, IL, next door to the Gateway Center during the St. Louis area RPM meet and need a roommate. The shared cost
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Jared Harper
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#149570
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Re: Application techniques for Pan Pastels
I have been applying the Pan Pastels primarily with a paintbrush, one dedicated to the Pan Pastels because they are different in consistency and application style than chalks (pastel chalk scraped
I have been applying the Pan Pastels primarily with a paintbrush, one dedicated to the Pan Pastels because they are different in consistency and application style than chalks (pastel chalk scraped
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A&Y Dave in MD
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#149569
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Interesting roof paint failures
Slightly beyond ourera, but the URTX reefers in this
Slightly beyond ourera, but the URTX reefers in this
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Steve and Barb Hile
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#149568
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Re: Application techniques for Pan Pastels
Schuyler,
This link has several tutorials and tips to get you started: http://weatheringtechniques.com/
Scott Haycock
To Steam Freight cars, of course.
I know quite a few of you all have been
Schuyler,
This link has several tutorials and tips to get you started: http://weatheringtechniques.com/
Scott Haycock
To Steam Freight cars, of course.
I know quite a few of you all have been
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Scott H. Haycock
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#149567
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Re: Application techniques for Pan Pastels
I bought a bunch of the foam applicator's for the different handles that Rob demonstrated at one of the earlier Naperville meets. I sometimes also just use regular paint brushes.
I try to vary the
I bought a bunch of the foam applicator's for the different handles that Rob demonstrated at one of the earlier Naperville meets. I sometimes also just use regular paint brushes.
I try to vary the
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Brian Carlson
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#149566
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Application techniques for Pan Pastels
To Steam Freight cars, of course.
I know quite a few of you all have been using Pan Pastels for weathering. I finally bought a few basic colors and have been playing with them. I thought I’d
To Steam Freight cars, of course.
I know quite a few of you all have been using Pan Pastels for weathering. I finally bought a few basic colors and have been playing with them. I thought I’d
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Schuyler Larrabee
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#149565
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Re: Weathered Roof - PFE Reefer
Interesting, Bob. I’d speculate that the dark area around the ribs is condensation. The ribs are exposed to the cold inside the reefer, and are comparatively cool on the exterior. Those two
Interesting, Bob. I’d speculate that the dark area around the ribs is condensation. The ribs are exposed to the cold inside the reefer, and are comparatively cool on the exterior. Those two
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Schuyler Larrabee
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#149564
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Weathered Roof - PFE Reefer
This is a link to a photo from the Center for RailroadPhotography & Art:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotoart/25558915051/sizes/k/
Caption: "An eastbound Union Pacific freight
This is a link to a photo from the Center for RailroadPhotography & Art:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotoart/25558915051/sizes/k/
Caption: "An eastbound Union Pacific freight
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thecitrusbelt@...
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#149563
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Re: Shell tank cars in the northeast
In addition Shell Oil had 68 cars in reporting marks SCAX until 1956.
John Riddell
In addition Shell Oil had 68 cars in reporting marks SCAX until 1956.
John Riddell
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John Riddell
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#149562
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Re: Permanent Heaters—(BAR Insulated Boxcars)
One thing I forgot is the kerosene fuel tank. I will have to search my stash for my F&C kit.
Rich Christie
One thing I forgot is the kerosene fuel tank. I will have to search my stash for my F&C kit.
Rich Christie
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Rich C
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#149561
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Re: Permanent Heaters—(BAR Insulated Boxcars)
The sides from the Accurail 8500 series reefer would work with sill tabs cut into the sill. New ends would be needed as the prototype (at least the BAR 2000 series) had 1R/2/4 ends. It looks like they
The sides from the Accurail 8500 series reefer would work with sill tabs cut into the sill. New ends would be needed as the prototype (at least the BAR 2000 series) had 1R/2/4 ends. It looks like they
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Richard Townsend
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#149560
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