Does anyone know what Sunshine Models charges for shipping decals? I want to order some chalk marks decals using an order form from one of my kits but it...
I send a SASE. Bill Welch ... From: virtualmodelers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:virtualmodelers@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Charles Lindsay Sent: Tuesday, October...
All, Would anyone know if any of the new Walthers Proto 2000 8K tank cars are prototypically correct? When Likfe Like made the cars, they seemed to only make...
... Eric, I believe that Richard has said these are correct schemes. Now, the issue of what date the scheme is correct for is significant. I had not realized...
Good morning Group, Please understand that as you read this I am not criticizing but rather trying to offer some perspective. I have always felt that this...
... Thom, Yes and no. Yes, I am thankful for the variety, detail and accuracy of today's models... but no, I think it is very important to point out how the...
You are sure correct here Bruce, most of the schemes being offered on this run of K-brake versions of the AC&F type 21 8k tank cars are the original delivered...
Jerry, Good Point. Are there Decals available for COSX, and Phila Quartz cars circa Late 1940's? Thanks, Eric Jerry <jrs060@...> wrote: You are sure...
While we are on the subject of Tank cars. Would anyone know if the Athearn Three dome cars are correct for the companies modeled? I found a pic of a Shippers...
Eric Thur wrote: "While we are on the subject of Tank cars. Would anyone know if the Athearn Three dome cars are correct for the companies modeled?" Eric, the...
... Eric, To add to Ben's comments: While the model is bogus, the Spencer Kellogg car lettering is absolutely correct for an AC&F three dome Type 27 car ...
Well Eric, for COSX in the late 1940's you are going have to change the cars lettering for sure. I would say you would have to start with the Champ set,...
I apparently shut off email from Virtualmodelers for a vacation and forgot to turn it back on. I just rediscovered it. Bob, I'm very interested in a Protype...
I made a mistake a few years back, thought these would work for the Baltimore and Ohio! Some research shows that Reading, PRR, NYC, D&RGW, and others may have ...
RDG... no PRR... no D&RGW... no NYC... no ATSF, SP, CNW, CofG, NC&StL, WAB, SOU, WP... yes See the Athearn web site. Athearn produced a better model of this...
... B&O M26? Mine finally made it through the paint shop after John Hitzeman of AMB cut me some "X29" running boards. I used the suggested "pre war" roof...
Well, it's obviously been awhile since we started a project. How about some nominations for new things. Once we collect some, I'll create a poll and we can...
How about the Wabash box. I'm itching to start that one! D ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss...
... Folks, Brianna and I would like to nominate the Speedwitch 70 ton New Haven flat car kit. Here are my reasons: -we have not done a flat in this group (and...
I went through my stock and found one. I would like to do it as a TOFC. I need to know how to model the mech. for the trailer though. I think that I will back ...
Bruce, While I would love to keep it specific to the NH flat (the sound of cash registers ringing in my head), what about any resin flat, with the added idea...
... Ted, You know my feelings on this <G>. I think that building specific cars results in more discourse and discussion as we nail down the fine points, while...
Hi All, Don't want to distract you all from the current modeling topic (I vote for any resin flat--as I haven't purchased the NH flat kit yet-- sorry Ted). You...
How about an F&C 6800 series ACF 1790 Cu Ft 10 Hatch Covered Hopper appropriate from late 30's on depending on he roadname. Has the group built a Cov hopper? ...
Hello Bob, I was one who responded to your initial inquiry - Please send me the info package. I will be bringing a small display diorama and about 8 to 10...
... How about Fowler / Fowler-clone box cars...? East-West, CA+US, 1920's-'50s... "Thousands of Fowler cars were built for the CP, CN, CNW, M&StL, TH&B, and...