I have upgraded two Pacific Fruit Express (PFE), Refrigerator Cars 47269 and 47312, PFE Class R-40-23. If you are interested in the upgrade of these reefers including changes, addition of parts not in

I have added a new post on uncoupling brake lever brackets that shows how I make my own brake lever brackets by bending them from wire or fabricating them from Evergreen styrene. In addition, it provi

Of the resin kits to be built, Sunshine Models Standard Brands, Inc. vinegar wood tank car, SBIX 1641, was the needed addition to the current freight car fleet. Therefore, I built what I consider a co

I have upgraded a Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) 70 Ton, 2 bay, covered hopper, C&O 1013, Class LO. The upgrade of C&O 1013 covered hopper includes changes and addition of parts including wire grabs and ladd

I am attaching a photo of a C&O class “LO” hopper model gifted me. Number and other lettering appear to be accurate for a 70 hopper in the series the hopper is in. I am asking if the black color is co

My opinion, Promotion to sell the crane and show an example of load it can lift. In my opinion, the two men are not under the flat car being lifted. A photo perspective. My guess the person scanning t

Fine, fine build Fenton. Lester Breuer

I see models from different manufactures of IC metal side refrigerators with yellow paint and green lettering on sides and some with black, or boxcar red or green ends and roof. Did any of these schem

I have transferred Clover House dry transfers to decal paper many times. I just lay the dry transfer carrier sheet on the decal paper on a flat firm surface ( I have a plate glass surface on my workbe

I decided to add additional refrigerator cars to the fleet. I have built the second of three Branchline Trains reefers being added . If you are interested in the build of Union Refrigerator Transit Li

Wondering if someone has information as to why the two names? Lester Breuer

Brian the MRH color chart for Floquil Oxide Red is suggesting Vallejo Game Air 72.712 as a close match and not exact. I have not used Vallejo Game Air so can not comment. However, MRH also suggests Mo

I decided to add a couple of refrigerator cars to the fleet plus I wanted an easier build. I have built the first of two Branchline Trains reefers . If you are interested in the build of Union Refrige

After a resin stock car build, I wanted an easier build. A couple of InterMountain Milwaukee Road boxcars were the solution. If you are interested in the build of MILW boxcars 35044 and 35000 includin

Excellent build Fenton. Lester Breuer

Of my resin kits to be built, the Rock Island wood stock car 75050 was the best addition to the current fleet. Therefore, I built it. If you are interested in the build of Rocket Express Models Rock I

Of my resin kits to be built, the Rock Island wood stock car 75050 was the best addition to the current fleet. Therefore, I built it. If you are interested in the build of Rocket Express Models Rock I

Donald yes it can, just my way of doing it as the dental pick is much stiffer than a pin or needle. And, when you have a good number supplied by my dentist ( years back), as Bill mentioned, you look f

Many have found the nozzle does close on some of the super glues as once in a while on the Zap I use. I would like to share a tool I made to clear the nozzle. It is a dental pick with a straightened e

Fine model work. Thanks for sharing. Lester Breuer