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T-Section Trucks
I've used a similar technique on a resin deck, except starting with a light grey base. Weathered wood often appears grey or silverish. I used browns and tans over it, then a unifying wash of black. As
I've used a similar technique on a resin deck, except starting with a light grey base. Weathered wood often appears grey or silverish. I used browns and tans over it, then a unifying wash of black. As
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Etched brass parts was Re: [RealSTMFC] Frisco “Sawtooth” boxcar photo
I suppose one could etch a simple L with the holes. Design it for one peaked roof, file it to match the radial roof if needed. Then use a short stub of styrene to support the center of the L, under th
I suppose one could etch a simple L with the holes. Design it for one peaked roof, file it to match the radial roof if needed. Then use a short stub of styrene to support the center of the L, under th
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steve_wintner
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Group of automobile boxcars May 31, 1949
That looks like one of the Soos centered door boxcars - which I thought were used almost entirely for loading huge rolls of paper. ( The doors weren't offset to the left like most double door cars. )
That looks like one of the Soos centered door boxcars - which I thought were used almost entirely for loading huge rolls of paper. ( The doors weren't offset to the left like most double door cars. )
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steve_wintner
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Banned from Interchange - was Re: Real or no?
Fair point Tony. We are likely straying off topic, so I'll be brief - there are shades of grey. Known was perhaps not fair for that particular case, "suspect" perhaps. We aero guts usually view it as
Fair point Tony. We are likely straying off topic, so I'll be brief - there are shades of grey. Known was perhaps not fair for that particular case, "suspect" perhaps. We aero guts usually view it as
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Banned from Interchange - was Re: Real or no?
I guess I'd take a bit of the other view. Truss rods worked just fine for decades, so I don't see a well maintained truss rod car as putting workers at risk, especially in limited service as Larry poi
I guess I'd take a bit of the other view. Truss rods worked just fine for decades, so I don't see a well maintained truss rod car as putting workers at risk, especially in limited service as Larry poi
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steve_wintner
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NH Boxcars
Smokebox did decals for the orange one. http://smokeboxgraphics.com/decalspre2k.html The instructions cover some of that info I think. Stephan
Smokebox did decals for the orange one. http://smokeboxgraphics.com/decalspre2k.html The instructions cover some of that info I think. Stephan
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steve_wintner
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Digital Caliper Recommendation
It's not ideal, but the conversions 3.5 mm =12 inch and .011 = 1 inch are carried around in my head, for use with my various digital and dial calipers.
It's not ideal, but the conversions 3.5 mm =12 inch and .011 = 1 inch are carried around in my head, for use with my various digital and dial calipers.
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steve_wintner
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Brass freight car noise - NOT TRUCKS
Loudspeakers are often stuffed with fibrous batting. Crutchfield, for one, sells it. I'm sure others do too. I'd expect cotton or wool to serve, cheaply, and not degrade for a few decades. Steve
Loudspeakers are often stuffed with fibrous batting. Crutchfield, for one, sells it. I'm sure others do too. I'd expect cotton or wool to serve, cheaply, and not degrade for a few decades. Steve
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A better pin vise
I should Google more and spout off less. https://www.micromark.com/High-Precision-Micro-Pin-Vise That's the one. Steve
I should Google more and spout off less. https://www.micromark.com/High-Precision-Micro-Pin-Vise That's the one. Steve
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A better pin vise
I bought several over the years. Eventually I gave up and dropped the cash for the Starretts. And they are fantastic. I do have one other that is great, a very small one that only open up to about .02
I bought several over the years. Eventually I gave up and dropped the cash for the Starretts. And they are fantastic. I do have one other that is great, a very small one that only open up to about .02
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steve_wintner
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2-56 tap drill (was Re: UMM Tools)
I'm pretty confident McMaster Carr has what you want, for a reasonable price.
I'm pretty confident McMaster Carr has what you want, for a reasonable price.
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steve_wintner
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UMM Tools
Oh, interesting. The ones I have aren't a loop. The are an open end, more like your needle. Allows me to reach in and drop a dot of CA right around the grab wire just above where it enters the hole. T
Oh, interesting. The ones I have aren't a loop. The are an open end, more like your needle. Allows me to reach in and drop a dot of CA right around the grab wire just above where it enters the hole. T
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steve_wintner
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UMM Tools
They offer a number of different tools for folding and forming photoetched parts. I think the also offer etched tools for applying CA, which are well worth the money. Steve
They offer a number of different tools for folding and forming photoetched parts. I think the also offer etched tools for applying CA, which are well worth the money. Steve
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Tichy USRA boxcar underframes
Bruce, elaborate please. I assume this the USRA single sheathed car?
Bruce, elaborate please. I assume this the USRA single sheathed car?
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steve_wintner
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] ACC problems
I've always assumed keeping it in the fridge was an attempt to keep it in a lower absolute humidity environment, though it may also be about lowering reaction rate. Dessicant should help too.
I've always assumed keeping it in the fridge was an attempt to keep it in a lower absolute humidity environment, though it may also be about lowering reaction rate. Dessicant should help too.
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steve_wintner
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Tamiya primer (was [RealSTMFC] Painting brass)
Gents, this is all very useful and well timed for my use. I always like a light grey, dead flat primer to be able to really see the surface and make sure it's clean, putty is smoothly sanded, etc. I h
Gents, this is all very useful and well timed for my use. I always like a light grey, dead flat primer to be able to really see the surface and make sure it's clean, putty is smoothly sanded, etc. I h
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Model brake component size comparison to prototype
High quality castings for aircraft engines are usually "investment cast" which is pretty much lost wax by another name. A variety of materials can be used - wax, plastic, stereo lithography or other 3
High quality castings for aircraft engines are usually "investment cast" which is pretty much lost wax by another name. A variety of materials can be used - wax, plastic, stereo lithography or other 3
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steve_wintner
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CMO 20040 Express Box
Nice thing about those trucks is the styrene sideframe. Easily modified. (Delrin bearings, styrene sideframe)
Nice thing about those trucks is the styrene sideframe. Easily modified. (Delrin bearings, styrene sideframe)
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steve_wintner
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REA questions
Based on Sunshine's instructions for their 6100 series, I believe both schemes are 1952+. REX 6275 looks like it may be in the scheme introduced in 1952.
Based on Sunshine's instructions for their 6100 series, I believe both schemes are 1952+. REX 6275 looks like it may be in the scheme introduced in 1952.
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steve_wintner
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wire source
Is .0145" close enough ? ;) Eileen's emporium has all sorts of stuff, e g. 0.37 mm brass wire. Yes, ordering internationally is probably not ideal, but ... https://eileensemporium.com/index.php?option
Is .0145" close enough ? ;) Eileen's emporium has all sorts of stuff, e g. 0.37 mm brass wire. Yes, ordering internationally is probably not ideal, but ... https://eileensemporium.com/index.php?option
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