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Photo: Loading Treated Water Pipe (1935)
Interesting information, William. Thanks. Matt Goodman Columbus, Ohio Sent from my mobile
Interesting information, William. Thanks. Matt Goodman Columbus, Ohio Sent from my mobile
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Two boxcars
Nice job on the wheel color - black with a bit of sheen to suggest oil. Rail color looks good as well. Matt Goodman Columbus, Ohio, US
Nice job on the wheel color - black with a bit of sheen to suggest oil. Rail color looks good as well. Matt Goodman Columbus, Ohio, US
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Weathering thoughts
I use Dullcote through an airbrush, and subscribe to the wet application to allow leveling, but not as heavy as demonstrated in the VLS video. I have applied Dullcote that thick via their rattle can,
I use Dullcote through an airbrush, and subscribe to the wet application to allow leveling, but not as heavy as demonstrated in the VLS video. I have applied Dullcote that thick via their rattle can,
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Wood sheathing differential weathering reasons
Thanks for this, Andy. In the past couple of weeks, I’ve attempted to replicate this “dark board” effect using a micro brush and dark or extra dark versions of Pan Pastel's Umber, Burnt Sienna or Iron
Thanks for this, Andy. In the past couple of weeks, I’ve attempted to replicate this “dark board” effect using a micro brush and dark or extra dark versions of Pan Pastel's Umber, Burnt Sienna or Iron
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Scalpels
Thanks for writing about this, Lester. I purchased a scalpel handle and #11 equivalent blades from a UK seller on Ebay a year or two ago. Around the same time, I also purchased two Olfa knives: A Desi
Thanks for writing about this, Lester. I purchased a scalpel handle and #11 equivalent blades from a UK seller on Ebay a year or two ago. Around the same time, I also purchased two Olfa knives: A Desi
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Digital Caliper Recommendation
And a third on the Mitutoyo. Mentioned in passing in this thread was the battery life question. One of the reasons I chose the Mitutoyo was it’s claim that it had better power management, leading to b
And a third on the Mitutoyo. Mentioned in passing in this thread was the battery life question. One of the reasons I chose the Mitutoyo was it’s claim that it had better power management, leading to b
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Aluminum Sleeve Bearings in STMFC
All, on another list I subscribe to, there was a discussion of a triangle symbol painted on cars that had lubricating journal pads installed (this was the N&W). One respondent briefly noted that durin
All, on another list I subscribe to, there was a discussion of a triangle symbol painted on cars that had lubricating journal pads installed (this was the N&W). One respondent briefly noted that durin
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Boxcar Dimension Questions for a Decal Project
That advice and information helps a great deal. Thanks Dave. Matt Goodman Columbus, Ohio, US
That advice and information helps a great deal. Thanks Dave. Matt Goodman Columbus, Ohio, US
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Boxcar Dimension Questions for a Decal Project
Thanks for the help Howard.
Thanks for the help Howard.
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Boxcar Dimension Questions for a Decal Project
All, My father recently got the itch to reproduce a 1907 American Strawboard boxcar (as seen here and here) and has given me the job of researching decals. I used Photoshop Element’s perspective crop
All, My father recently got the itch to reproduce a 1907 American Strawboard boxcar (as seen here and here) and has given me the job of researching decals. I used Photoshop Element’s perspective crop
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inside running rail of the curve will be accompanied by an addition guard rail
Dennis, as usual, shares interesting information. Enough so that I went back to the Cyc., which mentioned the repositioning of the low (inner) side guard rail relative to the high side running rail (t
Dennis, as usual, shares interesting information. Enough so that I went back to the Cyc., which mentioned the repositioning of the low (inner) side guard rail relative to the high side running rail (t
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inside running rail of the curve will be accompanied by an addition guard rail
A bit more information from a Railway Maintenance And Maintenance Cyclopedia (1929) is attached. There’s a couple more pages of detail, if you’re interested in various rules, practices and vendors of
A bit more information from a Railway Maintenance And Maintenance Cyclopedia (1929) is attached. There’s a couple more pages of detail, if you’re interested in various rules, practices and vendors of
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Photo: Assorted Boxcars (NYC, MC, PRR & Wabash)
Duke’s advertising collection is quite good. My town of residence is pretty well covered, though unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of close-up freight car photos like this one. Regardless, they are gr
Duke’s advertising collection is quite good. My town of residence is pretty well covered, though unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of close-up freight car photos like this one. Regardless, they are gr
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Photo: Boiler On NYC Flatcar
Agreed on the “no rusty wheels”. I’ve been working on prototypically modeling/weathering wheel faces for solid bearing trucks recently. Every time I think I have an accurate and easily reproducible me
Agreed on the “no rusty wheels”. I’ve been working on prototypically modeling/weathering wheel faces for solid bearing trucks recently. Every time I think I have an accurate and easily reproducible me
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Photo: Boiler On NYC Flatcar
The radial lubrication streaking on the left most wheel face caught my eye. Probably from a leak through the rear seal while standing still. Matt Goodman Columbus, Ohio, US
The radial lubrication streaking on the left most wheel face caught my eye. Probably from a leak through the rear seal while standing still. Matt Goodman Columbus, Ohio, US
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Match and Strawboard Making
Thanks Eric - I’ll take a look through. It might fill out some of more details on strawboard in general. The ownership part is turning out to be a real rabbit hole - mainly thanks to Barber being invo
Thanks Eric - I’ll take a look through. It might fill out some of more details on strawboard in general. The ownership part is turning out to be a real rabbit hole - mainly thanks to Barber being invo
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Match and Strawboard Making
Mr. Barber also has a connection with another relatively “behind the scenes” industry - strawboard production (one of my areas of interest). Mr. Barber’s formed the Portage Strawboard in 1882 - not to
Mr. Barber also has a connection with another relatively “behind the scenes” industry - strawboard production (one of my areas of interest). Mr. Barber’s formed the Portage Strawboard in 1882 - not to
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Coupler Mounting Screws
Interesting. I’ve seen 4-40 shears on wire strippers, but not 2-56. The former works, but requires cleanup. Ironically, my full size strippers will cut down to the 4-40, whereas the smaller strippers
Interesting. I’ve seen 4-40 shears on wire strippers, but not 2-56. The former works, but requires cleanup. Ironically, my full size strippers will cut down to the 4-40, whereas the smaller strippers
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Extreme Tank Car Modeling
Bruce, maybe you’ll find this useful for your idea. http://www.columbusrailroads.com/new/pdf/accident%20reports/crash%20steamroad%2019410915.pdf Matt
Bruce, maybe you’ll find this useful for your idea. http://www.columbusrailroads.com/new/pdf/accident%20reports/crash%20steamroad%2019410915.pdf Matt
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Virginian Freight Cars
Dennis; re: paint, I see your point. The mid eighties were the period that paint on the roofs and hoods of cars (automobiles) performed very poorly (flaking, fading and otherwise failing). Thanks for
Dennis; re: paint, I see your point. The mid eighties were the period that paint on the roofs and hoods of cars (automobiles) performed very poorly (flaking, fading and otherwise failing). Thanks for
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