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    R-T-R is one thing, but..???

    R-T-R is one thing, but can anyone figure the megabucks Rivarossi is spending on advertising [Dec MR]: -full color ads for "trainset quality" cars with talgo trucks & horn hook couplers. -full color ads for plastic steam locomotives with either horn hook couplers or European hook-and-eye...
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    Power Tools

    I agree on the Dremel type tool being next I would choose..I bought a used Dremel flex shaft from a gunsmith buddy about 30 odd years ago, and it's a great tool. I also agree on the Sanding Center..it's a really versatile tool, and once you get used to it, you'll find it can be used on styrene...
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    OMG - It's snowing!!!

    Hey Val....TROC [The Rest of Canada] still gets a chuckle that your Mayor Mel actually had enough Federal "pull" to get the ARMY to come and help clear your last major snowstorm a couple of years back....just a chuckle though...we're not jealous, even those of us that get way more snow than...
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    What detail parts would you like to see?

    In HO, I'd like to see more cast plastic 1940's-1950's detail items, in NORTH AMERICAN design: [Unpainted is no problem ]... -gas station items like pumps and oilcan racks, tires ,etc. -news vendor stands , phone booths & vending machines. -switchstands and various sized electrical...
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    Thanks to all of You Gaugers!

    Kyokushinkai Karate was founded by Masutatsu Oyama. He defeated 52 bulls barehanded, beginning in 1953, killing three outright, and snapping a horn off of 48 of them. Needless to say, this is not what animal rights groups care for...but Jon-Monon would appear to have pretty effective security...
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    How long have you been modeling?

    Been in Model Railroading for 55 years. Started at age 5 with British OO windup, then Trix Twin OO [AC 3-rail], then Marx. Last 47 years are in HO. regards / Mike