Dennis Storzek: Thanks for the kind words, but I'm not sure just what paper you're referring to. The ones I remember from the 1990's are all obsolete, because the more casting and mold making you do,

Dennis, If only I could describe my many problems in just a few words ... ;-) Dennis and all who have replied - on and off list - thanks for the comments - more will be welcome. I think I need to

Hello Gents, I ran across a file of 1950 ORER boxcars from Larry Ostresh & Mike Aufderheide - I took the liberty of correcting & adding some info to the Soo line cars. (Hope no one

I wanted to let folks know that a list of presentations for Lisle (Naperville) is at: http://www.railroadprototypemodelers.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&Itemid=59 See you

What I'd really like to hear is a comment from Al Westerfield who is stated to have provided the olt in left field decals that are so obviously based on the old New Rork, New Haven & Hartford

If the pictures are accurate the paint job, its not the best job. Incomplete reporting marks? I guess its like in rare coins, an error adds to the value. :-) Paul Deis Windsong Music pdeis@...

Talcum powder? That sounds absolutely barbaric. That's the stuff the white metal casters put on those truck tires they use for molds. The purpose is to put a layer of dust to keep the metal from

A quick glance at the sides left me almost believing that someone had put freelanced lettering on a Westerfield USRA DS boxcar. The single sheathed ends (with very shallow framing members) and the

thanks, i'm trying to see if i could get some done to TT scale and model etch doesn't do this. thanks though. B.

Greetings all; this is the last call for the 2011 NEFF RPM Meet, taking place this coming Saturday, 9 AM – 6PM, October 1, 2011 in Bridgewater, NJ. We have a great day of clinicians lined up, a

I remember when Sunshine Models was in Salinas, CA. Bought their first 5 or 6 kits from them. Still have them, 2 are built, 1 under construction, 2 awaiting rebuild.   Rich Christie  To:

Point well taken Ben.   Fred Freitas To: stmfc@... Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 11:00 AM Subject: [STMFC] Today's Validation of P.T.

Pierre,The catalog was printed when Champ Decals was located in Fresno,Ca Armand P

Pierre,The 1950 catalog does not list prices.I checked some of my own earliest Champ Decals printed when they were located in Cleveland,Ohio.The prices on the envelopes range from 30 cents to 45 cents

I may have told this story on the list before but probably only in private conversations. When we lived in the Chicago area, our town was pretty snooty. If you let your grass grow higher than 12"

Armand, Really curious. What's the average price for a decal set? Pierre Oliver

In thumbing through the latest issue of "Scale Military Modeler International" I came across mention of glues from a British company, "Deluxe Materials." They are distributed in the U.S. by

Just found a 1950 Champ decal Catalog.Issue # 1 Armand Premo Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [STMFC] Re: Finds from 1990 Actually, her name is Susan. The smell

Hello Steve, One reference that may be helpful is the article "Making more than one" by Tom Piccirillo from the May 2002 "Model Railroader," page 64. I haven't made a lot of parts myself, but

For specific questions you might try: casting@... Many knowledgeable folks there.   CJ Riley Bainbridge Island WA ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent: