Folsk, Just a little catch up from the last project <G> I grit blasted my 3 USRA boxes adn then added the rivets on the end of the sides using Archer dry ...
... FYI. I have the decals for these cars now. A portion of the set had to be reprinted due to a printing error, but they are all set now. I'll be adding...
Bruce, I cannot find this file. Paul Lyons Laguna Niguel, CA ... From: Bruce Smith <smithbf@...> To: virtualmodelers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, 5 Mar...
Paul, I think you're missing the last bit on the word wrap. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/virtualmodelers/files/USRA%20box%20cars/ P&LE%20USRA.jpg If that...
... Paul, The company is Archer Fine Transfers http://www.archertransfers.com/ The rivets were in their Surface Details line, but the ENTIRE line has been...
... Two hours, tops. Sit down, do it, and see how easy it really is. You'll be amazed. Regards, Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media 645 Tanner Marsh Road, Guilford,...
I agree. the more you do it, the faster you get. Bill Welch ... From: virtualmodelers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:virtualmodelers@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Ted...
See, that's the problem - I haven't had to do it that much. The last time I glued rivets it took me about 2 hours to glue on 8! <VBG> The dry transfers...
Ted, I'm using your decals to finish my Northern Specific NP flatcar and my old eyes just aren't good enough, even using a magnifier. It would be very helpful...
Tom Stolte of Oddballs Decals once suggested using a marker pen on the backside of the decal sheet to create contract for precise trimming. I've never tried...
I've tried the black marker on the back trick and it helps a little when you're working with white on white. I've had a couple of sets where the decals are...
I received my kit fairly quickly, and I'll be starting it as soon as I finish a small structure project. I'm going to do the car in red for the early 1950s....
Scott Pitzer wrote: "Like a lot of Sunshine kits, the weight data doesn't look right, but I can substitute something from another set. Let's see, here's a ...
Of course anyone who's been into freight cars for more than six months has piles of extra weight data letterin around (although I hope it isn't screwy stuff...
My kit has prototype data relating mainly to the 6700 series (which had riveted plates on the ends of the bolsters and crossties) and the 5200 series (on which...
Would Anyone have a suggestion on what Kit Brake wheel would be closest to the prototype for the Northern Specific 52' Flat Car Kit? The Proto 2000 50 Foot...
AOL EmailThis mp3 was pretty funny, I could actually see a commercial like this. Sponsored by the NMRA vesties? Comments reply to me thanks. Best Regards, ...
Gang, Almost 6 months to the day after I ordered them, my two Swift Reefers arived from Martin <G> (kits 24.22, 2500 series and 24.4, 6700 series). Hopefully...
Did the WarEmergency boxcars have "rivets" or nut/bolt heads on the supporting structure? Can anyone answer this for a guy who is building one in S Scale?? ...
Hello, I thought I'd introduce myself, then start with a newbie question... I'm getting back to modeling after about 18 years, when I graduated high school and...
... Randy: The underframes were painted as specified by the railroad when they purchased (or built) the equipment. Unfortunately for us, it varied from...
Frankly, I have forgotten where we are in terms of group projects. However, with fall approaching, many of us will have more indoor time, so maybe someone who...
When the Sunshine Swift wood reefers appeared to be delayed in delivery, I suggested people might want to do any wood reefer, whether resin or plastic, as a...
Yes, it went something like that. So, any ideas on the next project. Maybe we should do Ted's SP or PE gon. How's that for a plug! Regards, Tom ... From:...
I'd be happy to try one of the gons. I'll probably need a good bit of advice though...but I have to start somewhere, huh? Randy ... project. Maybe ... whether...
Swift reefers were the last project I recall voting on. I didn't participate since I didn't have any Sunshine kits on hand and didn't feel like waiting 6 ...
I will admit that I did finish either of the first two project even though I have all cars. I have two Norwest NP reefers well on the way to being finished...
Hi everyone, I just received my first Sunshine kit in the mail yesterday. It is a Milwaukee Road 1939-1940 Rib Boxcar (kit #41.3). I plan to build it as it...
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