I have 3 of these kits that I found when packing for a move. I remember buying them back when they came out in the 60s or 70s. Are the ends and roof on these worth saving? Scott Haycock

One of Charlie's photos (#242) shows a dark handrail with a white ladder... Scott Haycock

Richard Townsend wrote: Without seeing the photo could the cars have been being loaded on the ship as new cars being delivered to the island from the manufacturer? The photo was actually a short excer

Folks, I was watching a TV program that included an old newsreel segment of a box car being loaded into the hold of a cargo ship. The program, History Channel's new series about the Bermuda Triangle,

For that, you might look at one of those pointy Dremel grinding stones and do it by hand, or use a pin vise. Scott Haycock

Bill, This is an example of the type I use for general work, although I have a set that has smaller ones. If you just want one, this is probably what you'll find. https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-3-4

I think you're right, Andy. At first glance, I thought it looked like a buckle-strap. Scott Haycock

I don't think any modifications have been made to that truck. The cab is narrower than the bed or the footboard and front fender. The boards are just resting on the fender, and appear to be strapped t

Dave, Beautiful models, as usual! Will these eventually be available as kits? Scott Haycock

Folks, One of my projects is based on a photo of an ex- C&O steel hopper converted to a wood chip car with wood extensions. The extensions have cross-ties in three locations, across the top. Has anyon

Great model Charlie! I have one of these (from an undec. kit) to build. I'll use this image as a reference when I paint and weather mine. Scott Haycock

If these were shingles, they may not be ruined. the weight may be causing the shims to fan out a little on the ends of the bundles, causing that warped look. I've seen this effect using cedar shims- s

These look like cedar shingles to me also. They still package them this way. The bundles are held together with cross sticks and bailing wire ties. The weight of all that wood on top is compressing th

Bill, Smokebox Graphics has 2 re-weigh data sets that include a lot of small lettering including some brake test graphics. I doubt they are railroad specific, but may do if you find nothing else. Scot

My idea was posted for those who may have vision problems; color blindness, etc., as a possible way to get closer to a color that they maybe having a hard time matching. I never intended to imply any

I think being able to use RGB values in the pursuit of the colors we want can have an important role for anyone trying match a book picture or photo, and more. Toward that end, I'm using online catalo

There was an article somewhere in the past about a modeler (narrow gauge, IIRC) who's solution to this dilemma was to model everything as it appeared in photos- he modeled in B&W. Scott Haycock

Details west; https://www.detailswest.com/ I can't find Detail Associates online. If you know your parts numbers, Google them- you may get lucky! Scott Haycock

Once again I apologize, Too many things going on at once. Scott Haycock

I apologize for the delay-I was in the middle of.... As I wrote, I'm interested in The Frisco color guide, The copy of RPC 15, and, now that I've had a minute to look at your list, I'd like the copy o