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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by blue aster</i> <br /><br />Years ago when I was modeling HO trains I learned how to build my own autoracks and 89' trailer flats using rubber molds and polyester resins . I was thinking of building the 5 platform articulated trailer flats in G guage for my railroad . This idea started when I saw Aristocrafts 53' trailer van trains. These would look great on my homebuild flats.I will have to scratchbuild 3 platform masters and then build a dam of plastic around them and fill the mold with the master in it with rubber . After a few days to cure you take out the original master car and you have a mold . You have to be carefull when you build the original car that any pieces that will hang up on the mold when you try to releace it are omited and put on later .Today there are much better choices for plastic you put into molds than polyester . Anyhow I guess my question is where would I get pictures , measurements , etc on these cars . <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />I'd like to see that too. It would be fun to learn that skill!
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