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(Not A Freight Car) Slanted Loading Dock
Almost looks like a shed that was converted to a dock. Interesting details on car end and trucks too. Mark Kraus
Almost looks like a shed that was converted to a dock. Interesting details on car end and trucks too. Mark Kraus
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Tackboard dimensions
Hi mikM and all. Yes it's the cars referenced in Cory' s and Clark's books. I'm using the Funsro and Carmerlengo kit 8040. The kit has both the steel center, comprised of 2 "C" beams and the truss rod
Hi mikM and all. Yes it's the cars referenced in Cory' s and Clark's books. I'm using the Funsro and Carmerlengo kit 8040. The kit has both the steel center, comprised of 2 "C" beams and the truss rod
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Tackboard dimensions
Hello I am working on a Pittsburg Shawmut & Northern boxcar with Hutchins ends. The kit did not include tackboards so I will scratch build them. So far iI have been unable to find any dimensions so I
Hello I am working on a Pittsburg Shawmut & Northern boxcar with Hutchins ends. The kit did not include tackboards so I will scratch build them. So far iI have been unable to find any dimensions so I
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Looking for a better Miter Box—Help Please
Mine has a wide slot too. I usually just hold the blade tight against one side of the slot when making cuts. I've toyed with splicing in some styrene in the slot to make it narrower but havent needed
Mine has a wide slot too. I usually just hold the blade tight against one side of the slot when making cuts. I've toyed with splicing in some styrene in the slot to make it narrower but havent needed
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inexpensive pin vice/extra collets/cheap vs expensive wire drills
Hi. Do you mean the bets are off center Or crooked when you look at him from the side. If off-center you can't do much. If crooked,you have to fiddle to get them straight. Hope this helped! mark k.
Hi. Do you mean the bets are off center Or crooked when you look at him from the side. If off-center you can't do much. If crooked,you have to fiddle to get them straight. Hope this helped! mark k.
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Rosters
How about the Pittsburg, Shawmut and Northern ? Mark
How about the Pittsburg, Shawmut and Northern ? Mark
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tank car placards for models
Hi Jim You could use a label and just not press it all the way home. On plastic it should not be a big problem, especially if you cut it a little larger than the placard holder so you can grab it with
Hi Jim You could use a label and just not press it all the way home. On plastic it should not be a big problem, especially if you cut it a little larger than the placard holder so you can grab it with
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Mold release...
Hi Jack I use a fresh piece of evergreen styrene - what ever scrap I have on hand. I cast with alumilite. I can usually get 10 or more castings before it begins to stick and I turn it over or use anot
Hi Jack I use a fresh piece of evergreen styrene - what ever scrap I have on hand. I cast with alumilite. I can usually get 10 or more castings before it begins to stick and I turn it over or use anot
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1925 photos around Omaha
Great Pics - I like the gate on #16 and the way the model Ts are parked on #37.Thanks Mark EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOODJoin me
Great Pics - I like the gate on #16 and the way the model Ts are parked on #37.Thanks Mark EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOODJoin me
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Modelling IC and Erie RR "signature" hopper cars...
Hi Frank You are right. I was going by the title that come up in the google bar and the title of the document. I didn't look at the cover of the ebook. Thanks for pointing it out Mark at: browser id=0
Hi Frank You are right. I was going by the title that come up in the google bar and the title of the document. I didn't look at the cover of the ebook. Thanks for pointing it out Mark at: browser id=0
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Modelling IC and Erie RR "signature" hopper cars...
Just in case you were not aware, this book is available on line at: You'll need to copy the entire line ending in M1 into your browser or google it in the books section. Good Luck! Mark http://books.g
Just in case you were not aware, this book is available on line at: You'll need to copy the entire line ending in M1 into your browser or google it in the books section. Good Luck! Mark http://books.g
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Army tanks on flats
Hi all, I just googled Table of Organization and equipment and came up with 549,000 hits, one of which was pertaining to WWII. Really interesting in that everything that was carried is listed. I don't
Hi all, I just googled Table of Organization and equipment and came up with 549,000 hits, one of which was pertaining to WWII. Really interesting in that everything that was carried is listed. I don't
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Towing Loops / Roping Staples
Hi Jim Great Pics. I noticed at the bottom of Photo 1 there seems to be a drawing that would include the dimensions of the puller. Any chance you could post the entire page with the drawing?? It would
Hi Jim Great Pics. I noticed at the bottom of Photo 1 there seems to be a drawing that would include the dimensions of the puller. Any chance you could post the entire page with the drawing?? It would
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Air Brush Compressor pressure regulator and water trap
I don't know if this has been mentioned but you can also buy an inline water trap. You cut your line to the air brush in two and insert the trap. I've used mine for years without problems. Mark wrote:
I don't know if this has been mentioned but you can also buy an inline water trap. You cut your line to the air brush in two and insert the trap. I've used mine for years without problems. Mark wrote:
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Walthers P2K Mather box car question
Hi Jim, You could probably add it to your MOW fleet. They're a nice kit and relaxing to put together. Mark wrote: am late 1940s great by shops) in the
Hi Jim, You could probably add it to your MOW fleet. They're a nice kit and relaxing to put together. Mark wrote: am late 1940s great by shops) in the
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1930s train of coal hoppers - video anachronisms?
Hi Jon I guess it depends on how picky you want us to be. These are really, really picky: 1. The vehicles don't move at all for around 2 minutes in the first scene - maybe a traffic jam but you can't
Hi Jon I guess it depends on how picky you want us to be. These are really, really picky: 1. The vehicles don't move at all for around 2 minutes in the first scene - maybe a traffic jam but you can't
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Removing Lettering from Intermountain HO Freight Cars
Hi John I'd start by seeing if decal setting solution will remove them - likely not since I'll bet the car was stamp printed when made. If that doesn't work, try to locate an ink eraser ( the gritty o
Hi John I'd start by seeing if decal setting solution will remove them - likely not since I'll bet the car was stamp printed when made. If that doesn't work, try to locate an ink eraser ( the gritty o
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AH&D Steam Crane...
Hi Jack YOu may want to contact Rio Grande Models. If I recall, they have an AH&D Crane of this vintage Mark Kraus appearance than the 1926-vintage YV crane... part
Hi Jack YOu may want to contact Rio Grande Models. If I recall, they have an AH&D Crane of this vintage Mark Kraus appearance than the 1926-vintage YV crane... part
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Layers of great stuff in that Delano photo
Thanks Mike Very comprehensive response Mark
Thanks Mike Very comprehensive response Mark
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Helium Related Car
Hi Its in the files section under helium. An easier way to locate the pic is to just tap the link under the announcement that a file has been added to the list. Good luck! Mark I have searched the Pho
Hi Its in the files section under helium. An easier way to locate the pic is to just tap the link under the announcement that a file has been added to the list. Good luck! Mark I have searched the Pho
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