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MEK Substitute and current plastic cements
I was at my local Home Depot in Bloomington, IL and they had all the MEK on clearance and had MEK substitute fully stocked. I bought 3 quarts at $6 a piece, should last me til retirement. MEK may not
I was at my local Home Depot in Bloomington, IL and they had all the MEK on clearance and had MEK substitute fully stocked. I bought 3 quarts at $6 a piece, should last me til retirement. MEK may not
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what to do with all those leftover freight car trucks?
Here are the YSD in gondola, I'm sorry I don't recall the source of the photo.
Here are the YSD in gondola, I'm sorry I don't recall the source of the photo.
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IC loadings in Maroa, IL and others, 1920
The folks that model "early" times need some love this morning. Nice little snapshot of car loadings on the IC in Maroa, IL and few other small IL towns circa 1920. https://books.google.com/books?id=w
The folks that model "early" times need some love this morning. Nice little snapshot of car loadings on the IC in Maroa, IL and few other small IL towns circa 1920. https://books.google.com/books?id=w
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Cornel University collection
Great shot of freight cars but many more contextual pictures of freight yards, siding, grade crossings etc. Very valuable for modeling even if the subject is not your "home" road. Thanks for sharing t
Great shot of freight cars but many more contextual pictures of freight yards, siding, grade crossings etc. Very valuable for modeling even if the subject is not your "home" road. Thanks for sharing t
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Easy way to fold Yarmouth ladder styles.
Here is where I got mine. This is the one Pierre recommends, I think he even had a few for sale at the Chicago RPM https://thesmallshop.com/collections/photo-etch-bending-tools They're also available
Here is where I got mine. This is the one Pierre recommends, I think he even had a few for sale at the Chicago RPM https://thesmallshop.com/collections/photo-etch-bending-tools They're also available
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Railroad Prototype Cyclopedia Reprints
I bought one of the reprints of #20 recently . With the price of what people are paying on ebay for #21-24 there is definitely a market. Anyone on here have any pull to get that done? $143 for #23 $12
I bought one of the reprints of #20 recently . With the price of what people are paying on ebay for #21-24 there is definitely a market. Anyone on here have any pull to get that done? $143 for #23 $12
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Accurail Nickel Plate Rebuilt Hopper Kitbash
Elliot, I used Microscale rivet decals. Look for a line of rivets that has similar spacing to ones you need to replace or you are trying to match in the prototype photo. Once its painted and weathered
Elliot, I used Microscale rivet decals. Look for a line of rivets that has similar spacing to ones you need to replace or you are trying to match in the prototype photo. Once its painted and weathered
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Large wheel made by Otis Iron & Steel Company
Definitely NOT a tractor/steam traction wheel. Size, thickness of rim, weight and design are not feasible for a steam traction engine of any era.
Definitely NOT a tractor/steam traction wheel. Size, thickness of rim, weight and design are not feasible for a steam traction engine of any era.
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Auto Frame Loads In Gondolas
Also another link using the Speedwitch 41’ 6” gondola which were used for auto frames as well. This series ended up on the GM&O. http://prototopics.blogspot.com/2017/05/building-dt-7000-series-gon-or-
Also another link using the Speedwitch 41’ 6” gondola which were used for auto frames as well. This series ended up on the GM&O. http://prototopics.blogspot.com/2017/05/building-dt-7000-series-gon-or-
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Auto Frame Loads In Gondolas
Here’s a link to modeling auto frames with a DT&I car. http://dti.railfan.net/Model_Building_Articles/Freight_Cars/DT&I_9100s_Model/G31DFrameRackInstr.html Matt Smith Bloomington, IL
Here’s a link to modeling auto frames with a DT&I car. http://dti.railfan.net/Model_Building_Articles/Freight_Cars/DT&I_9100s_Model/G31DFrameRackInstr.html Matt Smith Bloomington, IL
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Flatcar Load: Conning Tower Tube
Here’s an article describing the conning tower tube of the Iowa class. https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/iowa-class-battleships-had-vault-like-conning-towers-bu-1737002503 The description appears to j
Here’s an article describing the conning tower tube of the Iowa class. https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/iowa-class-battleships-had-vault-like-conning-towers-bu-1737002503 The description appears to j
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Flatcar Load: Conning Tower Tube
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fabulous freight cars
Similar to the former WLE cars that ended up on the NKP. Here is one in NKP MOW paint. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LkKs4G77yVrZonjynNKU1N-DTSFPWnAq
Similar to the former WLE cars that ended up on the NKP. Here is one in NKP MOW paint. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LkKs4G77yVrZonjynNKU1N-DTSFPWnAq
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Accurail gondola
Mike, You can get an Accurail version with the logo you are referencing. Here is the link. http://www.accurail.com/accurail/ART/3700/3703_2.jpg
Mike, You can get an Accurail version with the logo you are referencing. Here is the link. http://www.accurail.com/accurail/ART/3700/3703_2.jpg
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CGW 92000 Series Boxcar Color (Chicago Mini Kit 2017)
Ed, Thank you! That is exactly what is needed to complete my build! Matt Smith
Ed, Thank you! That is exactly what is needed to complete my build! Matt Smith
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CGW 92000 Series Boxcar Color (Chicago Mini Kit 2017)
I've seen some variation in the colors of the CGW 92,000 Boxcars people are building. Some are more brown and some are more red. I don't have a lot of knowledge of CGW paint practices circa 1951. Can
I've seen some variation in the colors of the CGW 92,000 Boxcars people are building. Some are more brown and some are more red. I don't have a lot of knowledge of CGW paint practices circa 1951. Can
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CB&T Shops ladders
Clark, well that’s some news. Mine came in a C&BT box with no paper work. Well that’s good because there should be plenty of parts around. Cutting the ends off was easy and the resin ends fit flawless
Clark, well that’s some news. Mine came in a C&BT box with no paper work. Well that’s good because there should be plenty of parts around. Cutting the ends off was easy and the resin ends fit flawless
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CB&T Shops ladders
Does anyone know of a source of ladders for CB&T shops boxcars. Working on the Chicago RPM mini kit and 3 of the ladders are broke. I’d use other ladders but the CB&T kit pieces have the nice curved p
Does anyone know of a source of ladders for CB&T shops boxcars. Working on the Chicago RPM mini kit and 3 of the ladders are broke. I’d use other ladders but the CB&T kit pieces have the nice curved p
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GM&O 72,000 Flat as built info.
Thanks Tim O' Connor The B&W picture I have appears to have a lighter base color so I was thinking a shade of freight car red. I didn't want to assume though being its a builders photo and sometimes t
Thanks Tim O' Connor The B&W picture I have appears to have a lighter base color so I was thinking a shade of freight car red. I didn't want to assume though being its a builders photo and sometimes t
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GM&O 72,000 Flat as built info.
Looking for information on the GM&O 72,000 Commonwealth Flats as built 3-51. I only have one grainy picture and its hard to tell, #1 Color #2 Type of truck used. Any information or data is appreciated
Looking for information on the GM&O 72,000 Commonwealth Flats as built 3-51. I only have one grainy picture and its hard to tell, #1 Color #2 Type of truck used. Any information or data is appreciated
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