You may be interested to know that some of the patterns for what Martin and Ted do, both kit wise and mini kits, come from people on this list. I have done three roofs, and a set of gondola ends for T

In my research on the FGE/WFE/BRE companies I have managed to find what I would characterize as some highly specialized and technical books that have been digitized as a part of the ambitious "Google

I am looking for two Sunshine kits and wondering if anyone on this list has examples they have decided not to build and would like to sell. # 39.7 IGN/NOT&M 40-foot Howe Truss boxcar, wood door, inden

I think Dennis meant Harbor Freight instead of "Horrid Freight." I have used baking soda in the summer in Virginia with good results. I was using it outside. I liked it as it was cheap and easy to con

On the Perth Military Modeling site under their new products is a new concept using heavy laser cut paper for details like light guards on armor vehicles to achieve a more accurate rendition. This loo

Actually I have been in touch with John and he is down to one blast media booth and is holding it for me. It sounds like his supplier is no longer. He does have blast media. Bill Welch

Although I would have appreciated something with separately applied grabs, this could be useful if they do the versions with heap shields also. Bill Welch

Dennis, does Accurail intend to offer this with heap shields? Bill Welch

Rob I could not find this item on the GMM website or a part number similar to it Bill Welch

Dennis is correct. Heap shields for the cars we are talking about, BTW well illustrated in several volumes of RP CYC, were a single piece of steel. Regarding the MDC/Roundhouse part to create a heap e

Another gentle abrasive material are pulverized walnut shells. I remember seeing a show about repairing and upgrading Army and Marine HUMVEE's and they were using this material to remove paint. I have

Is there a resource on-line that has an up-to-date list/description of Stan's offerings? Bill Welch

In a periodic update from Central Hobby Supply they mention they will carrying models from Exact Rail Models. Although too modern for all but the "Rubber Era"* modelers among us, they do represent a n

Panicked by the idea of not being able to get more 40-ft boxcars for harvesting rivets, I contacted Athearn's Parts dept. and found it would not be problem to get more. In addition to this backup supp

Thank you Dennis, I am aware of the "Archer" rivet decals. I use the harvested rivets for more custom kinds of applications like reinforcement or fish plates or when I am making my own tack boards. An

The L&N also thousands of clones with brake wheels and cast side frame trucks. Bill Welch

This message is about N&W hoppers Bill Welch

If Michael Jordan is on this list, could you please contact me at: fgexbill@... If someone on the list knows Michael, could you have him contact me. He has an FGEX Log Book. The last addre

Do Jay Williams and Michael Gruber, purveyors of Freight Car Photos (mandatory content) have email addresses?s Bill Welch

Dear Andy: I have never had any business courses but as a consumer I have always found it handy to know what it is I am purchasing, that is, mentioned in a non cryptic way rather than having to do res