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Movement of Naval Rifles - and more
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
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
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Explosive Card Board - Drawing
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
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
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John Hitzeman
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Gun Barrel Flats
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
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
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John Hitzeman
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Plenty o' BxCrs - Thanks to everyone
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
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
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Red Caboose Boxcar Kits Needed
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)
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)
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John Hitzeman
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Covered Gon/Flat Car Loads
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
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
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Ramblings
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
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
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Screen Material Now Available, Direct From AMB
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
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
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Roping Staples in HO (Towing Loops/Roping Loops)
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
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
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Do Not Hump Signs
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
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
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John Hitzeman
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F&C Kits -eBay Store URL
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
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
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Source for F&C Kits
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
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
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WKW's Magic Thread, Thread
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
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
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Magnetic Glad Hands
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
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
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Air Hoses - what to do ---
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
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
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Brass Castings From Plastic
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
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
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Wiseman, Casting? - Not.
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
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
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Wiseman Model Services
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
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
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Forming Styrene
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
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
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Gun Barrels - Paint question
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
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
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