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Okay my main modelling inability is trying to build, modify, or sometimes run/operate electrically powered model locomotives and their mechanisims. I am in posession of three unbuilt Grandt line "O" scale 3 foot gauge Porter kits complete with motors. At the time of acquisition I modelled in HO...

On an extremely long (intergalactic proportioned) shot. Does anyone happen to know or know of a source that shows the cross section/profile of the lengthwise horizontal top rail of a 1919 Gregg Company Confluente model export railway car? Cheers from the Heart of the Continent MT Hopper

Hello DrGeologist, Since you are also a railroader I thought I might ask you this question. As a modeler I am interested in the colour of soils and rocks. Rocks aren't always a problem but even though one knows the rock colour, the soil colour can vary quite a bit,( I presume dependent upon the...

Thank you useful information indeed. The second cited instance points out the problems with regard to pitch and sheet size. It acknowledges the problem with American sizing. I should imagine that the American sheeting would be the source for Cuban Mills of the period. Cheers from the Heart of...

ps In their defence I will credit the "ripple counters" with spurring me on to try and make my models more accurate or at least more credible. My objection is, if they are such founts of knowledge how come they aren't sharing in forums such as this one? (Read with tongue in cheek). Now I shall...

Hello CIDCHASE and Mountain Man, I also wouldn't be surprised to find a "ripple counter". With my luck such a person would show up after I'd spent months building the mill and it would go something like......"Say, Cute mill. But did you know that in Cuba in 1937 they changed from 1 inch ripple...

I should have seen that reply coming Dave. Good one! Cheers from the Heart of the Continent MT Hopper

Hello Dr. Geologist, Glad to hear your able to have a little R 'n R time. That bucket loader appears to be quite the kit! One word of caution from (gee! It was only ten years ago!) field experience. Always hold a cloth over the lower area when removing and replacing male childs diaper (Look! A...

I have discovered several different widths and lengths but cannot find out which ones are applicable to my time period. 3ft wide by 6,8,10,12ft long. 26 inches wide by 6 ft long. 35" wide by 6 ft long. Then there is the issue of ripple iron sheet for siding and 10/3 for the roof. When did 8/3...

Can anyone tell me the width and lengths corrugated iron siding was available in during the 1930's and 1940's? Even the Corrugated Iron Club (Yes there was such a club) didn't post width and length dimensions. I am guessing that the siding during the time period I'm looking at would have been...

Can anyone tell me what width and length corrugated sheet metal came in during the 1930's, 1940"s? Thanks MT Hopper

Pan Out Dr G Was this info of any use?? MT

Thanks TinGoat, Had a look and they seem to offer some very nice items. Cheers from the Heart of the Continent MT

Hello all. Still pursuing the elusive modelling material for a sugar cane plant. Am experimenting with shredded paper glued to a central toothpick. Tedious but "might" do for field edge plants. Stay tuned. Cheers MT

Thanks all I will check out Michaels and aquarium supplies. Cheers MT

Does anyone have a technique for modelling the actual sugar cane plants in O scale? Cheers MT Hopper

Hi loadmat. When you first log onto the zealot site you will notice a medium blue coloured bar with heavy black print and headings such as FAQ and members list etc.. Keep going to the left and you'll see a heading Downloads, this is where you'll find the sub heading commercial and civilian...

Hello Dr.G. For your Huletts Unloader see following sites: daveayers.com/Modelling/Steel_Huletts.htm on the right hand side part way down click on the plan shown for a full screen look Bearco.marine.com sells blueprints and kits for the Huletts Railroad Line Forums There is a nine page article...

How about "The King of the North" about the hobos trying to take the full ride on the train in the '30s. Ernest Borgnine as the excessive force conductor and Lee Marvin as the seasoned hobo. MT Hopper

Hello sumpter250. Thanks for the direction. Looks really good! I agree about the methodology for doing multiple parts. It even applies at times to painting ,well at least in the case of my painting for my sons' Warhammer figures armies anyway. Deano, I'd like to thank you too for the photos...