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A NEW EPIPHANY ON YARMOUTH LADDERS
I have been a big fan of Pierre's ladders since they came out. At first (like many) I had some difficulty executing the bends. With practice I mastered this procedure. Properly placing the styles in t
I have been a big fan of Pierre's ladders since they came out. At first (like many) I had some difficulty executing the bends. With practice I mastered this procedure. Properly placing the styles in t
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SEEKING HELP ON UP B-50-20 50' BOXCAR BRAKE RIGGING
I am seeking clarification on the brake rigging for the Union Pacific B-50-20 boxcar. This is being done from a Westerfield kit. The underframe has a single center beam (Bettendorf I believe). A photo
I am seeking clarification on the brake rigging for the Union Pacific B-50-20 boxcar. This is being done from a Westerfield kit. The underframe has a single center beam (Bettendorf I believe). A photo
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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NYC FREIGHT CAR LETTERING PEACTICE
Most photos of NYC boxcars in the 1950's show a small triangle with (I believe) paint data on the lower left side of the car. Is there a date when this proctice was initiated? Thanks in advance for an
Most photos of NYC boxcars in the 1950's show a small triangle with (I believe) paint data on the lower left side of the car. Is there a date when this proctice was initiated? Thanks in advance for an
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Rapido Pre-production NP DS boxcar
It seems as though when a new model comes out we (myself included) are quick to note everything that is wrong with the model. We tend to forget without the efforts of the manufacturers we would not ha
It seems as though when a new model comes out we (myself included) are quick to note everything that is wrong with the model. We tend to forget without the efforts of the manufacturers we would not ha
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Stock car interiors painting
If the car is a resin kit it would be best to prepaint both the interior and exterior of the car prior to assembly. At this time beddng could also be added to the floor of the car. If it is an Intermo
If the car is a resin kit it would be best to prepaint both the interior and exterior of the car prior to assembly. At this time beddng could also be added to the floor of the car. If it is an Intermo
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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INSTALLING YARMOUTH CUT LEVERS
I have used a rather involved method of attaching Carmer cut levers that goes back to the Freestate product. I try to make all of my rolling stock as "bulletproof" as possible. I turn mounting posts w
I have used a rather involved method of attaching Carmer cut levers that goes back to the Freestate product. I try to make all of my rolling stock as "bulletproof" as possible. I turn mounting posts w
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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PHOTO HELP NEEDED
Morning All: I am looking for a photo of the "B" end of the Northern Pacific 1000 series boxcars. I hope someone will be able to help. Thanks: Bill Pardie
Morning All: I am looking for a photo of the "B" end of the Northern Pacific 1000 series boxcars. I hope someone will be able to help. Thanks: Bill Pardie
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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UP A-50-4 AUTO CAR
Terry Metcalfe did a great article of this car in his UNION PACIFIC MODELER Volume Two. It might be hard to find as I believe this was done in the 80's but I'm sure that there are some out there.. I m
Terry Metcalfe did a great article of this car in his UNION PACIFIC MODELER Volume Two. It might be hard to find as I believe this was done in the 80's but I'm sure that there are some out there.. I m
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Scalecoat I and Scalecoat II
Many, many years ago one of the earliest custom painters was a company called Terry Industries. Among their claims to fame was that they produced the FBI shield for the TV program with Efferin Zimbala
Many, many years ago one of the earliest custom painters was a company called Terry Industries. Among their claims to fame was that they produced the FBI shield for the TV program with Efferin Zimbala
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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High Detail semi-scale wheel sets by IMRC
HI Andy: Hope all is going well I will take two 12 packs of Intermountain's new wheels. I believe that I have your address and will mail the check tomorrow. Bill
HI Andy: Hope all is going well I will take two 12 packs of Intermountain's new wheels. I believe that I have your address and will mail the check tomorrow. Bill
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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WOODEN BRAKE STEPS
As we work on detailing our models it seems to become a case of "the farther you go - the farther you go. This seems to become more and more true with the great detai photos that we find in the FOCUS
As we work on detailing our models it seems to become a case of "the farther you go - the farther you go. This seems to become more and more true with the great detai photos that we find in the FOCUS
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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M-15K Additional Detail
Thanks to all who came to my aid for my question on the Files section. I will wotk on this later today when I get home. Before leaving this morning to Work On My Body I accessed the PDF for Focus On F
Thanks to all who came to my aid for my question on the Files section. I will wotk on this later today when I get home. Before leaving this morning to Work On My Body I accessed the PDF for Focus On F
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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B&O M-15K brake arrangement
As one of the recipients of the M-15K kit at Naperville this year I have followed this discussion with great interest. I now need to reconsile this information to modeling. Regretfully the photos of t
As one of the recipients of the M-15K kit at Naperville this year I have followed this discussion with great interest. I now need to reconsile this information to modeling. Regretfully the photos of t
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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BRAKE WHEELS AND HOUSING
Just when I was getting Proper Trucks under control the topic shifts to brake wheels and housing. I have followed the recent post on the top;ic and they leave me a little mystified. I have several of
Just when I was getting Proper Trucks under control the topic shifts to brake wheels and housing. I have followed the recent post on the top;ic and they leave me a little mystified. I have several of
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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B&O Wagon Top Covered Hopper
Is there a back issue of the B & O publication that has comprehensive (photos / plans) coverage of this unique B & O covered hopper? Thanks: Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Is there a back issue of the B & O publication that has comprehensive (photos / plans) coverage of this unique B & O covered hopper? Thanks: Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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SHPX Tank Car Decals
Years ago I did a SHPX tank car and had to cobel several decal sets at the time in order to get the "Minton WT 00,000" lettering. This resulted in mismatched sizes in the Capy and WT lettering. Does a
Years ago I did a SHPX tank car and had to cobel several decal sets at the time in order to get the "Minton WT 00,000" lettering. This resulted in mismatched sizes in the Capy and WT lettering. Does a
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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PENNSYLVANIA X-26 BOXCAR PHOTOS
A few weeks ago a gentleman posted detail photos of the Pennsy X-26 boxcar on the PRR PRO Yahoo group. When I attempted to access this group on Firday a massive computer compromise was triggered. I wo
A few weeks ago a gentleman posted detail photos of the Pennsy X-26 boxcar on the PRR PRO Yahoo group. When I attempted to access this group on Firday a massive computer compromise was triggered. I wo
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Models at Naperville
I personally felt that there were more models this year than last. Last year seemed to be very sparce in this area. The absence of some very prolithic modelers no doubt was a factor. John Spencer who
I personally felt that there were more models this year than last. Last year seemed to be very sparce in this area. The absence of some very prolithic modelers no doubt was a factor. John Spencer who
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Additional Naperville Note
Morning Dick: It's always good to see you at one of the meets. You bring a,wealth of informatoon to the table. In reviewing my notes I seem to have missed your recommendation on which kit to use as a
Morning Dick: It's always good to see you at one of the meets. You bring a,wealth of informatoon to the table. In reviewing my notes I seem to have missed your recommendation on which kit to use as a
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Additional Naperville Note
Sorry Gary. I'm not privy to that information Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Sorry Gary. I'm not privy to that information Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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