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by FLtenwheeler
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:59 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: USRA Hopper Car Push Pole Pocket 1.5 scale
Replies: 4
Views: 48076

Re: USRA Hopper Car Push Pole Pocket 1.5 scale

Hi Ken

I need to make some adjustments to fit the Sprayberry USRA hopper cars.

I will post when they are ready.

Tim
by FLtenwheeler
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: CNW J class Mikado
Replies: 121
Views: 230740

Re: CNW J class Mikado

Here are some pictures.


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by FLtenwheeler
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: CNW J class Mikado
Replies: 121
Views: 230740

Re: CNW J class Mikado

I have received some of the castings for the Coles trailing truck. I have been working on them so I can show progress.

I need to resize some pictures so I can post them here.

Tim
by FLtenwheeler
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:55 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 1.6 C&NW 0-8-0 project
Replies: 1
Views: 262

Re: 1.6 C&NW 0-8-0 project

Can you please provide pictures of the project.

Tim
by FLtenwheeler
Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Pattern Making
Replies: 9
Views: 1240

Re: Pattern Making

Hi

I have done it using the Repro the Dave Trainman used and it works great.

BC 8002 Kwik Kast II

https://polytek.com/products/bc-8002-kw ... hane-resin



Tim
by FLtenwheeler
Sun Feb 18, 2024 4:29 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Ridge Live Steamers camper Parking
Replies: 0
Views: 546

Ridge Live Steamers camper Parking

I hate to inform everyone the Ridge Live Steamers is out of camper spots with electric hookup. If you don’t have a confirmed reservation we will most likely not be able to accommodate your trailer.

Tim Meyer
RLS President
by FLtenwheeler
Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:34 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade, Wanted, Free!
Topic: Bridgeport Series 1 CNC Mill For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 357

Re: Bridgeport Series 1 CNC Mill For Sale

Sorry about that. $7,500 and it is located in Tampa FL.

Tim
by FLtenwheeler
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Paint prep
Replies: 7
Views: 720

Re: Paint prep

I have seen aircraft set for years with Alodine and then get painted without a problem.

Tim
by FLtenwheeler
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:02 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Paint prep
Replies: 7
Views: 720

Re: Paint prep

As an aircraft painter would etch and alodine the aluminum. Tack rag. Then apply epoxy polyamide primer. Or you can use Scott-brite then wash the part with water until you have a break free surface let it dry. They use a tack rag to wipe the surface. Then the self etching primer. I like PPG DP-40. A...
by FLtenwheeler
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Ties for 501C3 Railroad
Replies: 1
Views: 527

Ties for 501C3 Railroad

Hi

The Ridge Live Steamers has 4 Boxes -1 tie of 7-5/8”x15/16” base Accu-Tie ties that we cannot use. They can be picked up at the Ridge Live Steamers track site. You must be a 501C3 organization.

Tim
by FLtenwheeler
Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:34 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Ridge Live Steamers Winter Meet
Replies: 0
Views: 594

Ridge Live Steamers Winter Meet

The winter meet is just around the corner February 22,23 and 24. I know that the Back Shop, Tom Bee, Iron Horse Supply, Live Steam Parts, Wayne and Sharron Godshall, Howard Gorin and I am sure other suppliers will be in attendance. A food truck will be on site Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I hope t...
by FLtenwheeler
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Tom Bee at Ridge Live Steamers Meet
Replies: 0
Views: 592

Tom Bee at Ridge Live Steamers Meet

Hi All

The Tom Bee trailer will be at the Ridge Live Steamers winter meet.

Tim