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Automotive Restoration high gloss lacquer reducer
This firm sells High Quality lacquer reducer (Automotive paint shops name for lacquer thinner). I just bought a one gallon can with free shipping to California for $47.95. If a modeler were to use thi
This firm sells High Quality lacquer reducer (Automotive paint shops name for lacquer thinner). I just bought a one gallon can with free shipping to California for $47.95. If a modeler were to use thi
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Flat Black
"Lacquer Thinner" is much like blended wine--it has 3-4, perhaps more, components. The blends determine the quality and the traits in what they are designed to provide. Almost all lacquer thinners can
"Lacquer Thinner" is much like blended wine--it has 3-4, perhaps more, components. The blends determine the quality and the traits in what they are designed to provide. Almost all lacquer thinners can
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Andy Carlson
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Brass freight car noise - NOT TRUCKS
Years ago I had a model railroader friend who was annoyed by the sound box vibrations from his brass fleet. I suggested aquarium Silicone caulk applied inside the car body in an 'X' pattern on each si
Years ago I had a model railroader friend who was annoyed by the sound box vibrations from his brass fleet. I suggested aquarium Silicone caulk applied inside the car body in an 'X' pattern on each si
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Andy Carlson
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SOLD, no longer available-castings for a 1916 built WP 40' SS box car-blems
Hello-The castings for the Western Pacific 40' SS HO box car have been sold. Thanks, -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
Hello-The castings for the Western Pacific 40' SS HO box car have been sold. Thanks, -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
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Andy Carlson
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Offered-castings for a 1916 built WP 40' SS box car-blems
Hello- I am finishing up some improvements to the patterns of a Western Pacific 40' SS HO box car. Some of my early resin test shots have come up with enough parts which I can offer for sale to someon
Hello- I am finishing up some improvements to the patterns of a Western Pacific 40' SS HO box car. Some of my early resin test shots have come up with enough parts which I can offer for sale to someon
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Andy Carlson
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Photo: SFRD 13000 - Stainless Steel Reefer (1946)
Or, maybe the 1st "San Juaquin Valley" shipment of oranges, as their becoming commercial citrus growers came long after Southern California's. -Andy Carson Ojai CA On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 12:03:2
Or, maybe the 1st "San Juaquin Valley" shipment of oranges, as their becoming commercial citrus growers came long after Southern California's. -Andy Carson Ojai CA On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 12:03:2
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Andy Carlson
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looking for a source for Youngstown early post war (wide seam panels) corrugated 7' opening doors for 10'6" double door boxcar project
I think the original poster mentioned a 1945 build date interim improved Youngstown door which is not made in 7' width by anyone. The 5/5/5 version was the famous SP "Overnight" door. Southwest made t
I think the original poster mentioned a 1945 build date interim improved Youngstown door which is not made in 7' width by anyone. The 5/5/5 version was the famous SP "Overnight" door. Southwest made t
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Andy Carlson
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Tru Color and Accupaint: was Vallejo box car red from micro-Mark
MYTH: "Accupaint is actually a variety of ink". Answer--Accupaint is a lacquer and years ago the myth that the product is an ink started. It simply is not true. I spread this rumor also before being i
MYTH: "Accupaint is actually a variety of ink". Answer--Accupaint is a lacquer and years ago the myth that the product is an ink started. It simply is not true. I spread this rumor also before being i
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Andy Carlson
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Tru Color was ] Vallejo box car red from micro-Mark
Bruce- You may be suffering from the volitiles gassing off right past the lid (Tru-Coloe and AccuPaint use plastic bottles with often porely sealing lids. A real problem with AccuPaint over the years.
Bruce- You may be suffering from the volitiles gassing off right past the lid (Tru-Coloe and AccuPaint use plastic bottles with often porely sealing lids. A real problem with AccuPaint over the years.
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Andy Carlson
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Experimentation on modeling inside details of Youngstown doors
Hello- With my intent years ago to model thin 2-sided Youngstown Steel Doors in HO I gave it a try last week. This is my first casting with this thin molded YSD. This photo is of the back side of an H
Hello- With my intent years ago to model thin 2-sided Youngstown Steel Doors in HO I gave it a try last week. This is my first casting with this thin molded YSD. This photo is of the back side of an H
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Andy Carlson
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Monon 3680
Baby boomers of my age have a special understanding of the letter 'M'. My selection is the Monon with their funky gondola. Half way there! Enjoy, -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
Baby boomers of my age have a special understanding of the letter 'M'. My selection is the Monon with their funky gondola. Half way there! Enjoy, -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
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Andy Carlson
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Illinois Terminal of Decatur, Illinois
I have a model RR friend who lives in the home town of the IT. So this is my pick for "I". Enjoy it as much as I do. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
I have a model RR friend who lives in the home town of the IT. So this is my pick for "I". Enjoy it as much as I do. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
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Andy Carlson
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Hammond Little River Redwood railway
This RR was home based on the spit separating North Humbold Bay, CA from the Pacific Ocean. The roundhouse and some other structures survive to this day and a young museum group is being quite active.
This RR was home based on the spit separating North Humbold Bay, CA from the Pacific Ocean. The roundhouse and some other structures survive to this day and a young museum group is being quite active.
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Andy Carlson
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Georgia RR
Folks that know me are probably guessing I would do Great Northern for the letter 'G'. surprise-surprise! (Thank you, Gomer!) Again, no thank you is needed. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
Folks that know me are probably guessing I would do Great Northern for the letter 'G'. surprise-surprise! (Thank you, Gomer!) Again, no thank you is needed. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
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Florida East Coast Lo
Whew! Almost nothing to offer in the letter 'F' department. Good old FEC pulls through. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
Whew! Almost nothing to offer in the letter 'F' department. Good old FEC pulls through. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
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Andy Carlson
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Erie flat car
Boy, I am sure glad that my new niche is paying off so well. Again, no need to thank me for this labor of love. A Erie flat car. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
Boy, I am sure glad that my new niche is paying off so well. Again, no need to thank me for this labor of love. A Erie flat car. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
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Andy Carlson
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D&H Gondola
I sure hope my sources don't dry up because this is fun! Again, no thanks are necessary. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
I sure hope my sources don't dry up because this is fun! Again, no thanks are necessary. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
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CN gondola
More in my ever increasing efforts to supply the list with content. enjoy! -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
More in my ever increasing efforts to supply the list with content. enjoy! -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
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B&O 17000
Allow me to join onto this upcoming trend. B&O #17000. A mostly steel box car. Please, no need to thank me, I do it for love. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
Allow me to join onto this upcoming trend. B&O #17000. A mostly steel box car. Please, no need to thank me, I do it for love. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA
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Andy Carlson
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coil gondola shipping early problems
Thanks Todd- Yes, that is the name I (now) remember. It isn't as nicely done as the later P2K 52' gondola, but still a well received car from me back then. A P2K gondola would have finer posts and mak
Thanks Todd- Yes, that is the name I (now) remember. It isn't as nicely done as the later P2K 52' gondola, but still a well received car from me back then. A P2K gondola would have finer posts and mak
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