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Finding a source for Hydrocal

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Posted by rogerhensley on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 10:10 AM
I prefer it for the gray color. If scenery gets chipped, you don't have white starring at you. It mixes and sets up just like Hydrocal.

I got mine from a commercial builders supply house.

Roger

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Posted by edo1039 on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 6:04 PM
you might want to check also,small amount.
1/2 Gallon - Dry
Walthers Part # 785-1201, p. 400 Walthers 2002 HO Scale Reference
A scale, $7.98, currently in stock at Walthers
Ed OKeefe Summerfield,Fl "Go New Haven"
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:09 PM
Thanks Roger, I wqill check it out. Why do you prefer it to Hydrocal? Where is it available?
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:06 PM
Thanks very much for the info Vic.
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Posted by rogerhensley on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 9:41 AM
Also, you can ask for UltraCal 30. It is a different manufacturer and is slightly gray in color. I prefered it when I was using hardshell.

Roger

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 1:38 AM
Tommy Gilberts hobby shop in Gettysburg stocks 50 lb. bags. Call them at 717-337-1992 or E-mail at tghbyshp@cvn.net. If Gettysburg is too far for you to drive, they may send you some.

Matt
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 1, 2002 6:55 PM
Send an e-mail to: usg4you@usg.com and request the name and location of the dealer/distributor nearest you.

Also check with a ceramic supply place. They sometimes have it and use it to make ceramic molds....Vic
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Finding a source for Hydrocal
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 1, 2002 3:42 PM
Used to be able to find in bulk (50lbs. plus) at a building products place now closed for several years. Need a source in Eastern PA. Any ideas?

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