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Yes indeed, yellow and orange are especially transparent colors. They should always be primed with white. Floquil doesn't make a true primer in white but the white color should work fine. If you do want a true white metal primer try using one of the white primers for painting those metal role...

Since We Are "Shedding" :D :D Just a quick snap of mine. 22 x 25 with heat, AC and carpet....but no "lounge" :eek: which is sometimes needed quickly :eek: :D :D

Soak the pencil in water overnight. The wood should just crumble off. BTW see Freddy's post....a large art supply place usually has leads in various sizes and hardnesss.

Second on what Freddy said. Also if you can find a round "lumber pencil" (not the ones with blue or red lead) they will work.

BTW....be sure to shape the end that runs against the commutator of the motor.

No kidding on the fix :eek: :) Just be sure its hard lead.....not the soft kind they gave you to write with in the second grade :D :D Pencil lead and motor brushes (for the most part) are nothing but hard graphite which is electrically conductive :thumb:

I find more good stuff for modeling at Big Lots and the Dollar Store than I do at the LHS. Except for their super glue which "stinks on dry ice"...Get that at Wal~Mart

The Robber Barron Reveals All!! Get a bottle of Model Master Silver Chrome Trim. Mix it well. To apply it to the chromed areas load your brush heavily and just flow it on...DO NOT try to brush it. Not as good as foil but passable :) :thumb: A "nutter" good trick.....If you can't get the...

Essentially, Con-Cor N and HO passenger cars are made by Rivarossi (at least they were). Good quality and detail. The wheels on some though left something to be desired and were better replaced. BTW...All of my relatives live in Alexandria, VA.

Down and Dirty Fix If they are the drop in kind the lead from a hard lead pencil will work. If its too big just "size" it with a piece of sandpaper.

I know what it is....you're off on another road trip and you don't want me to go :cry: :D :D :D But you're welcome to the VW Bus anyway :D :D :D Hurry Back My Friend :)

:D Sandpaper or a wire brush will work. OR....just make a new one if it gets too "groady"

Design From The Robber Barron Shops Save yer bucks :D ....This one will work better :) Leaving the measurements up to you!!! :) :D

Chemistry Class The ferric chloride that you buy at Radio Shack is actually a dilute solution of ferric chloride and water. This forms a brown foul smelling liquid which is used to etch copper based metals. Its base after being combined with water is hydrochloric acid. It was never intended...

Best Birthday Wishes to the both of you :) :) :thumb: Errol, Our CEO, Ezra P. Terrible, has planned a birthday bash for you aboard his private Pullman. 7PM at the station. Dinner, cigars and brandy. He wanted strippers too but I told him that might offend our Lady member!! :D :D :D :D...

Careful With This Stuff Fred, I know that you know about this as you are familar with electronic circuit boards but for those who want to try this method I thought I might post this: 1. Wear eye protection. The etchant will sometimes "sputter" when it comes in contact with the metal...

If I view the day's posts, make a post and then go back to view the day's posts most of them have gone away :confused:

Don't Feed The Pink Bunny Feeding that Enegizer Bunny will put you in the poor house real quick :D :D If you have a Big Lots in your area they have Fuji (same as the camera company) 9 volts...2 for $1.49. Have the highest rating of any on the market. :) :wave:

Fyi Guys, Be aware that a 9V Rechargable battery is not 9 V. Its actually 7.5 volts and charges at 10 -10.5v. They are made up of 6 1.25v cells. (6 x 1.25 = 7.5) Most 9v devices will operate at the lower voltage. Since nic-cads normally charge at 2.5 - 3.0 volts above rating you must...

Back when we were told that we had to limit our picture size we were also told that animated signatures and avatars were prohibited. Has that restriction been lifted? May we now use them even if they are not linked from other web space? Ain't complaining....just curious. :wave: