As a point of information, regarding Naval Guns, I'd like to suggest that those interested visit the following web site: http://www.eugeneleeslover.com/GS-USN-PAGE.html Mr. Slover was still alive when

Dennis Storzek wrote: <That's a good question. Somewhere I recall seeing a drawing (which I <can't find with just a cursory search) that called these "explosives card boards". <snip> <Dennis One place

Expanding briefly on Ben's comments, this subject has been kicked around on the PRR Modeling and PRRPro(ject) lists a couple of times over the past couple of years. Bruce Smith is presently on vacatio

Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for the Red Caboose Boxcars!! I think there are enough out there to make a fair sized train. <G> In fact, I think there would be enough to do the complet

To STMFC List, I'm in need of one, preferably two, Undec. Red Caboose #RC-8001 Square Corner 10' IH AAR 1937 Boxcar kits. I will pay up to $30.00 each for "mint" kits, or trade $40.00 to $45.00 (each)

For covered loads ---- Wipes, like the wet ones used for, well, you know --- work great. Don't buy Huggies unless you want little Teddy Bears and Rattles covering that large, industrial load. Generic

Schuyler wrote: <<Robert Federle gave the first answer, here's the second: You have paint, I'm sure. A dab on the <<tools you want to keep straight will assist. Since I am forever picking up the Phill

Hi Fellow Rivet Counters, Last December, there was discussion on this list about available window screen material. Back around message 77676, Bob Chapman worte: << Does anyone have a favorite product

I've been using Detail Associates Alco FA/PA Century Type "Lift Rings" (Walthers Part # 229-1106) as an easy way to model roping staples, without having to bend them from scratch. So far, they just "p

Hi, Having just released some new flat car load kits, I want to include some "Do Not Hump" signs with the instructions. This got me to wondering about when the first signs would have started to appear

When I posted before, I just gave the URL for BC Enterprises. Here's the link to their eBay store which currently has 332 kits listed!! http://stores.ebay.com/BC-Enterprise-Hobby_FUNARO_W0QQcolZ4QQdir

Hi Frank, You wrote: somewhere freight I get my F&C kits from BC Enterprises, usually through their eBay store. Following is the link to their site: http://www.bcenterpriseinc.com/kits.htm They usuall

Schuyler wrote: I know that John explained this, but I find the "keeping the cars in the correct orientation" isn't a credible answer. But what are the characteristics of the "Walthers thread" (and wh

Tom, You are correct and that is a valid point. Dave checks the polarity prior to punching out the glad hands. I had wondered how he managed to maintain this until I saw "Modern Marvels" (I think that

Following this thread with interest,?I'm just as hung up on the subject(s) of air hoses and cut bars/levers as Denny and Jack. I've been using (gasp) Detail Associates air hoses for quite some time. B

Rob, David Braun, formerly of PSC, now owns The Back Shop and does brass investment casting from plastic masters. He has a complete site with lots of stuff on it, but also has a page that answers a lo

Keith emailed back that he has almost all of the equipment to do brass casting - the operative word being "almost". He suggested the following in the meantime. Precision Scale Company? Talk to Mark Mo

Here's the link to Wiseman Model Services - http://www.locopainter.com/ I've known Keith Wiseman for quite a few years. 'Never thought to ask him about "lost plastic" casting in brass. So, I fired off

I go along with the lamination AND heat forming ideas, but combining them. We've had to do a lot of styrene and plexiglas forming in the contract/custom model building half of AMB. I've tried this bef

How about a 16" navel gun for my Milw. flats. Bill Vaughn Everyone seems to be enjoying this thread --- and if Mike (our moderator) will indulge another question --- the gun flats were not only used t