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RE: Kadee (#1- Scale) RC Coupler Install
Is this problem of not uncoupling caused not by the knuckle, but rather the action of the servo. If you look closely at the picture it seems that the servo is pulling the entire coupler to the right instead of opening the knuckle itself. If the knuc ...
by bnsfconductor in Product Reviews on 21 May 2013 07:01 PM
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RE: Floquil RIP
Any options for water based paints? I liked using Polly Scale because it was water based, and easy to use in a variety of water soluble products. I think Model Master line is not a water based product? Craig
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 21 May 2013 10:53 AM
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RE: Origin of Black Dust?
Did you run any cars behind the engine or just the engine it self? Craig
by bnsfconductor in Public Forum on 13 May 2013 06:56 PM
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RE: Diesel Bash Support - Outsourcing?
I've been thinking.. You might be able to use the messed up hoods as detail parts for the kitbashed hoods. So you're thinking of filling the gap where the center hood was with a styrene patch. But that patch is going to look bare compared to the gr ...
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 11 May 2013 04:23 PM
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RE: Diesel Bash Support - Outsourcing?
Don't say you've ruined parts! I'm sure you didn't mess them up too bad... Use the two you cutup (and think you messed up) to practice learning the skills you need to successfully build the ones you want. I bet if you posted some pictures (when ...
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 11 May 2013 07:38 AM
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RE: Diesel Bash Support - Outsourcing?
Posted By parkdesigner on 10 May 2013 10:01 AM the real problem is, sadly, I have *never* had success with cut/sand/fill with plastic and stuff like Squadron Green. Just never. My goal here is to find someone who will take my coin, and ge ...
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 10 May 2013 01:52 PM
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RE: Diesel Bash Support - Outsourcing?
Humm... What exactly are your projects? Just because you're away from home doesn't mean you can't work on projects. Think small steps instead of larger ones. Traveling for 60 days at a time, I'm guessing your checking your luggage so you should ...
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 10 May 2013 08:43 AM
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RE: Phase 3 Construction of the BRR begins
Posted By Greg Elmassian on 08 May 2013 02:11 PM Dirk, is the difference between a spur siding and a single ended siding that the latter is parallel to the main line? Greg Greg, Per Dirk's request: I'll add my two cents and information.Per ...
by bnsfconductor in Track, Trestles, Bridges and Roadbed on 09 May 2013 09:57 PM
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RE: USAT auto carriers, mini review and some disturbing results
Greg, You might want to change your page to read "Overview" Based upon a 89' flat car. I'm not sure what the model scales out to be, but the prototype is 89'. I believe it's 20' 2" from the top of the rail to the top of the car as well. Craig
by bnsfconductor in Product Reviews on 09 May 2013 02:12 PM
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RE: BN GP30 Build
Posted By DKRickman on 01 May 2013 06:23 PM the control stand inside the locomotive... USAT molds it as: centered, notch eight, transition handle in neutral, full independent, and released automatic.... Humm interesting way to charge the air brake ...
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 01 May 2013 07:09 PM
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RE: BN GP30 Build
Posted By DKRickman on 01 May 2013 06:15 AM That's looking sharp, Craig. I'm glad to see you going the extra mile and improving the details. These large scale models can really show off the details, so it's great to see htem done so well. It's ...
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 01 May 2013 08:15 AM
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RE: BN GP30 Build
Here's some more details to enjoy. The original brake cylinder I chucked it up in my dremel, and turned down the piston a bit to represent a released piston. A little more work and its looking better Adde ...
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 01 May 2013 04:32 AM
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RE: Here's one for the books!
He sure doesn't know how to get off moving equipment! Don't ever put the leading foot down first! Always trailing foot hits the ground first that way it pulls you away from the tracks, and you don't stumble..
by bnsfconductor in Public Forum on 30 Apr 2013 03:15 PM
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RE: BN GP30 Build
Kevin, Most likely it was a GP30 rebuild. The BN upgraded the GP30 fleet to have more up to-date microprocessors, etc. Most of them got reclassified as GP39's, but they still retain that classic GP30 streamline look.
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 29 Apr 2013 10:56 AM
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RE: BN GP30 Build
Thanks! The last two months have been crazy trying to get everything finished for grad school, and the trains got pushed aside. Hopefully I can find a job sooner than later, and really relax! But now at least I have time and space to work on my mode ...
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 29 Apr 2013 08:31 AM
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RE: BN GP30 Build
Project is back on track after being derailed by grad school. Now that I'm officially done I can spend more time working on modeling projects. So I spent the better part of the day working on the cab. Before: After: The crew gained a total of 1 ...
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 27 Apr 2013 09:40 PM
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RE: Repainting an LGB loco
AHH the horror the Red box brigade just fainted when you said you were stripping a LGB piece! ;) Go for it I don't care! :) I'd try 90% denatured alcohol before I tried brake fluid. The 90% stuff works much better than the 70% stuff. I've used br ...
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 11 Apr 2013 05:17 PM
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RE: First locomotive for beginner
A GP 38 will pull just fine for your first loco. I stalled out my GP9 (same motor block) with 33 cars on a 4% grade in the rain (aluminum rail). You should have plenty of power with the GP38. A locomotive fleet can be slowly acquired, second hand ...
by bnsfconductor in Beginner's Forum on 09 Apr 2013 07:10 PM
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RE: Why doesn't anyone make any detailed military transport stock?
Posted By Pjhinde on 04 Apr 2013 08:54 AM One question I have in relation the the hobby for those who have been in it for many years is: Most of the stuff (track, engines, cars, etc) have been greatly reduced in price according to all the web ...
by bnsfconductor in Rolling Stock on 04 Apr 2013 09:39 AM
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RE: Advise on styrene
For large 4'x8' sheets of styrene look up plastic suppliers in your telephone book. Most communities have some sort of plastic supplier. Some have better prices, and selection than others. When I picked up 2 4'x8' sheets of 1/8" and 1 1/16" thick, ...
by bnsfconductor in Buildings on 30 Mar 2013 01:04 PM
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RE: G scale modern reefers...do they exist?
I'm sure you could scratch build one or two Marty! :)
by bnsfconductor in Rolling Stock on 26 Mar 2013 08:19 PM
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RE: G scale modern reefers...do they exist?
If the OP is talking about these Then the answer is no one currently makes them in large scale. But BLMA does make them in HO scale so it shouldn't be too hard to up scale them.. http://www.blmamodels.com/cgi-bin/webstore/shop.cgi?ud=BQgHAAAJAgI ...
by bnsfconductor in Rolling Stock on 23 Mar 2013 09:11 PM
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RE: DMS Ry, One Man's Journey - Track and layout
I think Dirk told me he was using Super glue.
by bnsfconductor in Track, Trestles, Bridges and Roadbed on 22 Mar 2013 08:18 PM
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RE: DMS Ry, One Man's Journey - Track and layout
Your using stainless spikes not steel spikes, right? For a long term study of handlayed track read this thread over at LSC. www.largescalecentral.com/forums/topic/18636/abandonment-amp-salvage Here's a picture from the thread Stainless spikes ...
by bnsfconductor in Track, Trestles, Bridges and Roadbed on 21 Mar 2013 05:12 PM
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RE: Modifying my USAT GP38
What did you use for the glass in the all weather window? I'm thinking about replacing the stock windows with something thinner... The beacon looks nice too! Craig
by bnsfconductor in Model Making on 21 Mar 2013 05:00 PM
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