|
Calling All Chemists - Somewhat OT
Gary I am not not a chemist or sure about the various plastics; however, I did use bubble wrap as shown in the one box. I read an article on car damage using the bubble wrap so going back to my old sy
Gary I am not not a chemist or sure about the various plastics; however, I did use bubble wrap as shown in the one box. I read an article on car damage using the bubble wrap so going back to my old sy
|
By
frograbbit602
· #180161
·
|
|
grab iron ladders
George I like the stops and will add to my jigs. Thanks for sharing. Lester Breuer
George I like the stops and will add to my jigs. Thanks for sharing. Lester Breuer
|
By
frograbbit602
· #163958
·
|
|
grab iron ladders
Clark I would use 2x2, I use .020x.020” Evergreen strip styrene, for the stile near the corner and a 1x2 for the other stile, the side toward the center of the car over the corrugation. Lester Breuer
Clark I would use 2x2, I use .020x.020” Evergreen strip styrene, for the stile near the corner and a 1x2 for the other stile, the side toward the center of the car over the corrugation. Lester Breuer
|
By
frograbbit602
· #163886
·
|
|
Details On The Road
Very nice. Lester Breuer
By
frograbbit602
· #163827
·
|
|
Canopy Cement
Brian you have the wrong glue type. The bottle, yes there is a 2nd one in the back, in the photo is what you want. Lester Breuer
Brian you have the wrong glue type. The bottle, yes there is a 2nd one in the back, in the photo is what you want. Lester Breuer
|
By
frograbbit602
· #161939
·
|
|
Northern Pacific Stock Car 80163
Tim the only decals I am aware of are the those available from the Northern Pacific Historical Society. Lester Breuer
Tim the only decals I am aware of are the those available from the Northern Pacific Historical Society. Lester Breuer
|
By
frograbbit602
· #161738
·
|
|
AMB wheel masks
No mask. After I install the wheel sets in painted or unpainted side frames I brush paint them. I lay the loaded brush on the wheel and by turning each wheel paint it in seconds. I may have to touch u
No mask. After I install the wheel sets in painted or unpainted side frames I brush paint them. I lay the loaded brush on the wheel and by turning each wheel paint it in seconds. I may have to touch u
|
By
frograbbit602
· #160608
·
|
|
[ResinFreightCarBuilders] RI Hopper decals
Steve, “Thank You” for the information and equipment diagram in your post. Lester Breuer
Steve, “Thank You” for the information and equipment diagram in your post. Lester Breuer
|
By
frograbbit602
· #160485
·
|
|
Railroad Model Craftsman
Steve a Minnesota friend sent me an email asking the same question as you are as he had the same experience - wrong magazine and no subscription. He checked and found the magazine label had his correc
Steve a Minnesota friend sent me an email asking the same question as you are as he had the same experience - wrong magazine and no subscription. He checked and found the magazine label had his correc
|
By
frograbbit602
· #160337
·
|
|
Poultry Cars
Dan may I suggest you can make the mesh cover all the coups on one side of the attendants quarters. I have built the coups using styrene for the floors placed in sides ( a bookcase look with top or bo
Dan may I suggest you can make the mesh cover all the coups on one side of the attendants quarters. I have built the coups using styrene for the floors placed in sides ( a bookcase look with top or bo
|
By
frograbbit602
· #159521
·
|
|
Poultry Cars
I know the discussion is wire; however, I want to suggest another alternative. When building the poultry cars I have built I used bridal vale material purchased at a local fabric store as I could get
I know the discussion is wire; however, I want to suggest another alternative. When building the poultry cars I have built I used bridal vale material purchased at a local fabric store as I could get
|
By
frograbbit602
· #159462
·
|
|
Poultry Car videos
Doug Thank You for sharing the poultry video sites. The view of the cages is really neat. Were you able to get a individual photo of the “Tango” car in the second site? I tried; however, failed. Leste
Doug Thank You for sharing the poultry video sites. The view of the cages is really neat. Were you able to get a individual photo of the “Tango” car in the second site? I tried; however, failed. Leste
|
By
frograbbit602
· #157483
·
|
|
Old member with new email
Hello Mike or Jeff, On the old site STMFC site on Yahoo my email was frograbbit602@... and now I would like that to change to rforailroad@... which is how I set up my account on Groups.i
Hello Mike or Jeff, On the old site STMFC site on Yahoo my email was frograbbit602@... and now I would like that to change to rforailroad@... which is how I set up my account on Groups.i
|
By
frograbbit602
· #155805
·
|
|
DSS&A Box Car 17065
I have completed an upgrade of a Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Box Car, DSS&A 17065, purchased from the Soo Line Historical & Technical Society that was painted and lettered by Bev-Bel. The upgrade i
I have completed an upgrade of a Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Box Car, DSS&A 17065, purchased from the Soo Line Historical & Technical Society that was painted and lettered by Bev-Bel. The upgrade i
|
By
frograbbit602
· #155743
·
|
|
this MUST be shared.
Craftsmanship at it’s finest. Thanks for sharing. Lester Breuer
Craftsmanship at it’s finest. Thanks for sharing. Lester Breuer
|
By
frograbbit602
· #155688
·
|
|
Duluth, South Shore And Atlantic Box Car
I have completed a Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Box Car, DSS&A 17077, a Resin Car Works kit. I have posted photos and writeup including part details, paint, etc. on my blog I started to share photos
I have completed a Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Box Car, DSS&A 17077, a Resin Car Works kit. I have posted photos and writeup including part details, paint, etc. on my blog I started to share photos
|
By
frograbbit602
· #155676
·
|
|
a stronger solution
Tim, May be adding Butyl Cellosolve to the current Micro-Sol to increase strength? Just a thought if you are willing to experiment. Lester Breuer
Tim, May be adding Butyl Cellosolve to the current Micro-Sol to increase strength? Just a thought if you are willing to experiment. Lester Breuer
|
By
frograbbit602
· #155534
·
|
|
Poultry Car
I as others believe this is a poultry car. On the second poultry car photo that Bob said the car might be like. The research I have done states the bottom tank was used for feed and water in the tank
I as others believe this is a poultry car. On the second poultry car photo that Bob said the car might be like. The research I have done states the bottom tank was used for feed and water in the tank
|
By
frograbbit602
· #155396
·
|
|
Poultry Car
Eric the tank under neat is for feed for the poultry. Under the running board is a tank for water. Both tanks had access by attendant from his middle quarters. Lester Breuer
Eric the tank under neat is for feed for the poultry. Under the running board is a tank for water. Both tanks had access by attendant from his middle quarters. Lester Breuer
|
By
frograbbit602
· #155395
·
|
|
Illinois Central Box Car upgrade
I have upgraded an Illinois Central Box Car, , IC 16203, an Accurail-5th Avenue Car Shops kit. I have posted photos and writeup including part details, matching paint, etc. on my blog I started to sha
I have upgraded an Illinois Central Box Car, , IC 16203, an Accurail-5th Avenue Car Shops kit. I have posted photos and writeup including part details, matching paint, etc. on my blog I started to sha
|
By
frograbbit602
· #155323
·
|