{S-Scale List} building older kits

Dave Engle and I discussed this issue, but I would like to get the views of additional members of the group I have the following older kits and have thought of assembling them. First group is four KINSMAN seven-paneled box car kits. I have specific candidates from the prototype world for

{S-Scale List} Man Wrong?

If a man is alone in a forest, is he still wrong? Ted Larson Only if he models in HO. Ed L. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of

{S-Scale List} Re: building older kits

--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it really worth my time to bother with the cars? Clearly, the Perma-Bilt kits are not up to today's standard, but they also look fairly good from four feet away. Hi Tom, I built a couple a few years ago, since I've

Re: {S-Scale List} Man Wrong?

According to wives, any man, anywhere, anytime is automatically and by definition, Wrong, regardless of the scale he models. Roy Inman From: Edward Loizeaux [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:22:47 -0700 To: List, S scale S-scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Man Wrong? If a

{S-Scale List} Spending Time....

Is it really worth my time to bother with the cars? snip the Perma-Bilt kits are not up to today's standard, I invite comments if anyone has some thoughts on the matter. Tom Hi Tom... Some interesting questions you pose. A subjective question deserves a subjective answer -- or something like

Re: {S-Scale List} Man Wrong?

It seems to me like a man is always wrong wherever he is! (My wife made me write this!) Chuck Smith, http://www.trainweb.org/chucksmith On matters of style swim with the current. On matters of substance stand like a rock. Thos. Jefferson (may be paraphrased) - Original Message -

{S-Scale List} Re: PS-1 ladders

--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bud Rindfleisch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Awhile back I started one of my Kaslo kits for the PS-1 box. I also didn't like the looks of the flat etched ladders. I found some 1/32 brass angle stock in the KS rack at the hobby shop On a similar issue,

{S-Scale List} car weights

Hi: I have looked thru my junque but cannot find the formula for determing how many ounces a car should way for its length. anyone able to provide a quick reminder. thanks [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: {S-Scale List} Man Wrong?

Hi All, I have heard Ted's statement written as If a man says something, and no woman is there to hear him, is he still wrong? Sorry for lack of S scale content. Jamie Bothwell Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/

Re: {S-Scale List} building older kits

I have built some Quality Craft and Kinsman kits. I put the basic body together, then cover it with .010 styrene. Now you can add all styrene parts, angles, zee's. hat sections, or what ever. About 15 years ago, I did 6 Thrall All door box cars (Quality Craft). They look very good and I

Re: {S-Scale List} car weights

Alex Binkley wrote: Hi: I have looked thru my junque but cannot find the formula for determing how many ounces a car should way for its length. anyone able to provide a quick reminder. thanks www.nmra.org scroll down to Standards and Recommended Practices...

RE: {S-Scale List} car weights

Hey There Alex, Here is the NMRA web page for Recommended Practices – Car weights. The formula for S-Scale is: 2 ounces plus ½ ounce per inch of length. http://www.nmra.org/standards/rp-20_1.html Good Luck, Bill Reply from Bill Porter -Original Message- From:

{S-Scale List} Re: building older kits

Hi Tom; Assuming you want the specific prototypes mentioned, and like building, I'd go for it. Especially replacing the wood that is supposed to be metal with styrene, and using better details from Grandt and BTS and Tichy (grab irons and rivet castings) you can certainly get close to current

Re: {S-Scale List} building older kits

I don't see any reason not to build them. If there is no equal in plastic, you have the chance to build something that very few people have. Upgrading the kits to todays' standards is just part of the pleasure of building. Manfred [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

{S-Scale List} 2007 1:64 Scale Calendar - Last Call!

Last Call! I have enough photos to do the calendar, but only 3 people have sent them all in. You currently have 3 days left to get photos in. I mostly have Sn3 photos at this time Any Sn2 out there, S standard gauge, Trolleys, etc Pat Turner, Contest Editor 1:64 Modeling Guide