27,000, 3,000 gal Tetraethyl lead scratched tank cars for comparison

Bobby pitts Feb 3, 2022

  1. Bobby pitts

    Bobby pitts March 30, 2022 In Memoriam

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    TEL was a very dangerous compound, but it was a great anti -knock compound, s 2021-10-02_05-46-39~2.jpg 2021-10-02_05-45-17~2.jpg so eyes were closed until the mid seventies, when it was outlawed.
     
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  2. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Awww, it's so cute... The baby TEL car is out for a stroll with daddy.... :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
    All kidding aside, that's excellent modeling!
     
  3. Bobby pitts

    Bobby pitts March 30, 2022 In Memoriam

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    Thank you sir, I appreciate it!
     
  4. Mike VE2TRV

    Mike VE2TRV TrainBoard Member

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    Wow! Nice!:cool:

    And quite a stunning comparison. Cocktail weiner vs the foot-long...:p

    Seriously fine modeling.
     
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  5. Bobby pitts

    Bobby pitts March 30, 2022 In Memoriam

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    Thank you Mike!
     
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  6. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    That is quite the interesting comparison. :)
     
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  7. Bobby pitts

    Bobby pitts March 30, 2022 In Memoriam

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    Thank you Boxcab!
     
  8. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member

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    Great cars Bobby.
     
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  9. Bobby pitts

    Bobby pitts March 30, 2022 In Memoriam

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    Thank you Tom.
     
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  10. BNSF FAN

    BNSF FAN TrainBoard Supporter

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    Sad news. I saw on another board that Bobby Pitts passed away about two weeks ago. Didn't know him but he for sure built some fantastic tank car models. RIP Bobby :(
     
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  11. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member

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    Wow. That is sad. He did some world class modeling.
     
  12. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Wow, that's shocking! I had no idea, but his fantastic modeling work spoke for itself. :(
     
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  14. Mike VE2TRV

    Mike VE2TRV TrainBoard Member

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    Another fine modeler and an all-around good guy.

    Rest in peace, Mr. Pitts. You will be sadly missed.
     
  15. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    This is very sad news. What a talented man. His models are such things of beauty. Rest in peace. Condolences to his friends and loved ones. :(
     
  16. fordy744

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    Indeed a loss to the hobby!
     
  17. gmorider

    gmorider TrainBoard Member

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    I like the fine results on his work. Sad news. Loss to all of us.
     

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