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Lead weight
What does it cost, and how available is it? Google turns up something called Tung Fu, used for fishing weights, and danged if I can find how many ounces you get for a price than ranges from $8 to $12.
What does it cost, and how available is it? Google turns up something called Tung Fu, used for fishing weights, and danged if I can find how many ounces you get for a price than ranges from $8 to $12.
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scale drawing question
Beware that photocopiers may not give the exact (181.25%) enlargement you specify. A safety check is to draw a line of known length (say 10 HO feet) on the HO drawing. Then measure the length of the l
Beware that photocopiers may not give the exact (181.25%) enlargement you specify. A safety check is to draw a line of known length (say 10 HO feet) on the HO drawing. Then measure the length of the l
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kaolinite
blindog@... wrote: [snip] [snip] I was on Amtrak's California Zephyr when it was rerouted through Ogden/Sherman/Cheyenne to Denver because of a rock slide in one of the Colorado canyons. So
blindog@... wrote: [snip] [snip] I was on Amtrak's California Zephyr when it was rerouted through Ogden/Sherman/Cheyenne to Denver because of a rock slide in one of the Colorado canyons. So
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UP Head End Box Cars
We've discussed before that head end cars could be seen anywhere in the country, regardless of the owning railroad. IIRC this was because the cars were part of the Railway Express pool. UP had some ca
We've discussed before that head end cars could be seen anywhere in the country, regardless of the owning railroad. IIRC this was because the cars were part of the Railway Express pool. UP had some ca
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Tank car advice
I infer from this thread that the various (UTLX, etc.) fleets were at least loosely connected with specific cargos (SHPX for corn syrup) or businesses (GATC to supplement oil company fleets, etc.) Is
I infer from this thread that the various (UTLX, etc.) fleets were at least loosely connected with specific cargos (SHPX for corn syrup) or businesses (GATC to supplement oil company fleets, etc.) Is
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color photo NWX reefer
You may have hit the nail on the head with your comment about your seven year old washing your truck. No reflection on your daughter - I suspect that a half-hearted attempt had been made to wash the c
You may have hit the nail on the head with your comment about your seven year old washing your truck. No reflection on your daughter - I suspect that a half-hearted attempt had been made to wash the c
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Mystery O Scale Reefer
Max Gray and U.S. Hobbies both imported the same model, identified as #246 Freight Reefer. I've uploaded two photos of into the folder Mystery O Scale Reefer in the files section: End view: http://tin
Max Gray and U.S. Hobbies both imported the same model, identified as #246 Freight Reefer. I've uploaded two photos of into the folder Mystery O Scale Reefer in the files section: End view: http://tin
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Rod Miller
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File Uploading Confusion
Hi, A couple of photos that were recently uploaded were very large. I deleted them and replaced them with smaller files. Sorry for all the bandwidth. Message to explain the files will arrive soon. Rod
Hi, A couple of photos that were recently uploaded were very large. I deleted them and replaced them with smaller files. Sorry for all the bandwidth. Message to explain the files will arrive soon. Rod
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Preweathered Model Comment
Hi, In O scale, Weaver offers pre-weathered versions of AFIK all of its product line (which for most volume manufacturers in O is available either in 2-rail or 3-rail). See: http://www.weavermodels.co
Hi, In O scale, Weaver offers pre-weathered versions of AFIK all of its product line (which for most volume manufacturers in O is available either in 2-rail or 3-rail). See: http://www.weavermodels.co
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3-D printers in the news
Hi Elden, Gatwood, Elden J SAD wrote: [snip] I beg to differ. Please visit http://www.proto48.org/ No football field required <grin>. IMHO, in O scale, as in N scale, a "football field" isn't required
Hi Elden, Gatwood, Elden J SAD wrote: [snip] I beg to differ. Please visit http://www.proto48.org/ No football field required <grin>. IMHO, in O scale, as in N scale, a "football field" isn't required
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3-D printers in the news
A friend Bill Brisko went into the business of making model parts using this technology. Please see http://www.pacificlocomotive.com I have no business connection with him other than being a satisfied
A friend Bill Brisko went into the business of making model parts using this technology. Please see http://www.pacificlocomotive.com I have no business connection with him other than being a satisfied
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Wine Tank Cars
In the photo of GATX 417 There are some things dangling underneath the car. Six things, six compartments. I wonder if they are caps for the drains, fastened to the car with chains. Why would they have
In the photo of GATX 417 There are some things dangling underneath the car. Six things, six compartments. I wonder if they are caps for the drains, fastened to the car with chains. Why would they have
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Who Produced the First Resin Kit in HO?
Hi A.T., Your post says Clouser produced seven different freight cars. What were they? The bio in 48/ft. doesn't say. The only Clouser car I have knowlingly seen is the 50 foot 8 foot single door AAR
Hi A.T., Your post says Clouser produced seven different freight cars. What were they? The bio in 48/ft. doesn't say. The only Clouser car I have knowlingly seen is the 50 foot 8 foot single door AAR
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Air hose bracket and air hose part
Simulating the hose with flexible material is easily done in O scale. PSC sells kits that contain all the parts. For those of you using rigid hoses, you can come up with something that will give by jo
Simulating the hose with flexible material is easily done in O scale. PSC sells kits that contain all the parts. For those of you using rigid hoses, you can come up with something that will give by jo
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Allied Full Cushion Wheel Diameter
Thank you Richard (and Bruce). Rod Richard Hendrickson wrote:
Thank you Richard (and Bruce). Rod Richard Hendrickson wrote:
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Allied Full Cushion Wheel Diameter
O scale dept. time. Precision Scale's #9129 Allied Full Cushion (AFC) kit has 33" diameter wheels. Weaver Models' troop sleepers (TS) have 36" diameter wheels on their AFC trucks. Which is correct? Se
O scale dept. time. Precision Scale's #9129 Allied Full Cushion (AFC) kit has 33" diameter wheels. Weaver Models' troop sleepers (TS) have 36" diameter wheels on their AFC trucks. Which is correct? Se
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MILW Ribside Boxcars
For those of you who want to play in O scale, Rails Unlimited offers several one piece bodies molded in urethane (IIRC) that build up into very nice models. They also offer decals for the cars. http:/
For those of you who want to play in O scale, Rails Unlimited offers several one piece bodies molded in urethane (IIRC) that build up into very nice models. They also offer decals for the cars. http:/
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Bead/grit blasting
My $.02 worth: Using low abrasive media such as aluminum oxide or baking soda is not a practical way to remove paint. Coarser grits and/or higher pressures can damage the model. I prefer to strip pain
My $.02 worth: Using low abrasive media such as aluminum oxide or baking soda is not a practical way to remove paint. Coarser grits and/or higher pressures can damage the model. I prefer to strip pain
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masking (Painting) freight car trucks
Tim, can you be more specific as to what this stuff is. Is it the same goop that is used to glue enclosures in junk mail, etc? Thanks Rod
Tim, can you be more specific as to what this stuff is. Is it the same goop that is used to glue enclosures in junk mail, etc? Thanks Rod
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MDT Flat Cars & Tank Trailers
Microscale printed decals for the O scale Overland SP GS-3 and -4 models. It is possible that they printed other decals for Ovl. Rod Miller Richard Hendrickson wrote:
Microscale printed decals for the O scale Overland SP GS-3 and -4 models. It is possible that they printed other decals for Ovl. Rod Miller Richard Hendrickson wrote:
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