Mark Pierce said: self-report out-of-state purchases and to pay sales tax on them. I don't consider that a sales tax because in my mind a sales tax is on the seller (who usually has itemized it on the

John Golden says ... "Let's spend our time talking freight cars." John, I agree. And, as always, I thank you for your comments. I think that my concerns have been adequately addressed by Mike Brock wh

Jeff Aley says ... "Gang" ... Sorry, Jeff, but I am not a member of a "gang." Jeff goes on to say with regard to the "Mainline Modeler" thread that "this thread is terminated." Why, Jeff? Why is it te

Ok. I'll bite. Probably too cute for words but, Tony, which prototype is it? I think that we have seen this before but I don't think it would hurt to see it again. So, Tony, stand tall, front and cent

Charles Etheredge says ... Oh dear Charles, that one? The Staggerwing Beechcraft? Yes, it is a STMFC era airplane. And, it is indeed an awesome airplane, but it is also one that leaks oil into the dri

Tim O'Connor says ... http://content.lib.utah.edu/USHS_Shipler/image/88058152382002_39222000700570.jpg Hi Tim, Think Convair ... That is my first guess ... DC-3s were tail draggers and the animal in q

Mike Brock is back ... and says ... I took copies. Mike, really? You went to the wreck track? Did you? And you found something of interest? Hooray for you. Yes, I would like to see the photos. I would

Kert Peterson says ... love OK, how about the Sergent Engineering coupler? It is scale-size. http://user.icx.net/~sergent/ Roger Miener at Tacoma WA USA

Richard Hendrickson, who knows exactly about what he speaks, says ... Apparently the Yes, Bill Schaumburg did take that risk. That is why I renewed Railroad Model Craftsman for three more years. Ted C

Mike Brock wonders about brews ... called out there Ahh, those beers, eh? Well, they are called good, better and excellent - and some are even better than that. So is the coffee, by the way. Roger Mie

Clark Propst says ... barley - set out Thanks for that, Clark, but ... what is the Landmesser list ... where is the Landmesser list ... how do I get to see the Landmesser list? Thanks in advance for t

Richard Hendrickson talks about pigments for paint ... were made black. that Yep, I read something like that some years ago in a publication called "The Old House Journal." That accounts for reds, bla

Ted Culotta says ... Ted, for the REALLY small stuff, I use a binocular (stereo) microscope. Go to http://www.meijitechno.com/ and click on EM Stereo microscopes - top row - far right. Mine is a "EMZ"

Schuyler of the Larrabees sez ... OK, fine. But Schuyler, apart from what it looks like, does it *work* like the real thing? Roger Miener at Tacoma WA USA

Tony Thompson, - after indenting two spaces (wonder why that happened?) - and ever the wit, says ... the For accurate models and paint schemes? Nah, too complicated all the way around. However, when i

Tony Thompson says ... Or a lawyer ... oh, and yes, no <g>. Roger Miener at Tacoma WA

Tim O'Connor, who knows a thing or two about building a model, says ... Tim, this looks to be your opportunity to hit the big time. Hie thee self off to a quiet corner and carefully craft the 7 or 8 m

Len Allman says ... Really? I suppose yes, really. How sad. It was safe when I was there. It was safe back in the 50's and 60's when I was there. Again, how sad. I leave it to all of you to determine

Schuyler G Larrabee says ... Maybe he'd Eh, well, er, Roger Miener (Note, it's "Mie" and "Mei") is about to comment. Ergo, as to the NMRA thing, I can confirm that discussion is in fact happening and,

Mike Brock reports ... found its flange was Mike, exactly how did you measure the flange? From what point - to what point? And, what tool was used to make the measurement? Roger Miener at Tacoma WA