Sandro, While Kato did release their corrugated SS passenger cars lettered for the CP it wasn't quite the 'prototypical, train' effort that they...
Um, But aren't the seasons between LA and Sydney "reversed"? I spent a month in Sydney during August and it was wet, cold and kind of miserable...
Pete, Bill and Russ, Excellent and amazing efforts, all! I play at 1/72nd WWII subjects time to time and of course that seems "easier" than...
Which brings up something I can't quite remember? Espee took delivery of the AC9 series appx. 1939 (IIRC) and they were shipped cross country w/o...
The Atlas site explains that HO models are shown for representations but also includes an N-scale 'preproduction model':...
LT, I've had a 'back burner project' forever to model the C&O RSD12s and I was going to follow an old article (I believe it was for N&W versions)...
Dang, Almost sounds like you'd have to use a 28" diameter wheel on the inboard ends with a 33" diameter wheel on the outboard ends to get the...
Pete, As you know I've always admired your ships and in past conversations I've related how much I would like a Liberty Ship as part of my...
Yup, The AC9s were simples and while originally coal fired they were later converted to oil and you'd see them with a couple of tender styles....
SW, Thanx for the kind words. Huh, 79.00/set, wish I'd paid that for all of mine! Don :D
LongTrain, Are you sure you're over the WP FTs so quickly? Here let me tempt you again! [img] [img] Glad to help! [img] Don :D
Verne, Thanks very much for your extensive, informative and well documented (superb photos) 'review' which will allow folks to form their own...
Forgive me please- For bringing up a negative note but I was involved in preparing the original "Atlas Forum Cars" and launched them on their...
Howdy Big Belt Buckle Hombre! You know me, I only complain about the complaing! [img] Don :D
Well, Thanks to those who reassured me that no matter what my personal choices are it shouldn't be too much to ask for a lil 'civility and...
That's an issue that perplexes me repeatedly. I have no problems with anyone wanting to 'advance' the hobby or anyone else who wants to stay with...
Mark, As someone who does some painting for friends I always stay out of threads asking for a Custom Painter but I'm glad you made your decision...
PSG, The smoke lifters are simple brass sheet, cut and shaped. The sections of handrails are brass wire using various Kato Mike stanchions which...
Ahh, the joys of kit bashing. Personally I find it very hard to take a steam engine out of the box without doing something to it to get closer to...
Colonel, That's because we model different eras! For me it's still in revenue service. Um, I guess it hasn't even come out of the shop yet...
