Hi Folks - I have a couple of Scenemaster and Bush-Gmbh fire ladder trucks that really are made for showcases but I want to occasionally set up a scene. Ladders & outriggers can be very stiff. What's good for lubricating parts for anti-friction: silicone, graphite??? Once in place they won't be moved until put away for next time. Thanks
Dextron III Mercon automatic transmission fluid. A single drop of it, then slide the two items back and forth to distribute it well.
Or, a suitable plastics-safe hobby oil.
Graphite is black and I'm guessing your fire truck ladders are not. I suppose you could consider it smoke weathering, but most fire trucks are pretty clean.
Labelle 106, with which I just lubed my GP-7, advertises itself as plastic compatible. That implies that some greases are not. If I had silicone, I would test it on a scrap piece.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Paul D,
Take Your pick........I personally use the #134 Teflon Lubricating Powder, also the #106 Plastic compatible grease with PTFE for RC equipment and all models that require lubing for yrs. without any problems. The grease and powder are both white, which when used correctly look clear in some cases. Click on link:
http://www.labelle-lubricants.com/Labelle-Robotic-Flyer.html
Take Care!
Frank
Thank you, Gentlemans . . . and do those who use Labelle buy direct, as from the link to their site?
I usually order from Walthers or Hobbylinc when need be, along with other items that I may need. They both last a very long time.......just about all hobby dealers carry it and I believe some Big Box stores do to. RC Model cars, trucks, airplane etc. dealers.
https://www.walthers.com/
http://www.hobbylinc.com/model-trains
I agree with Frank on the powdered PTFE.
You can get the Labelle from MB Klein:
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Lubricants-s/965.htm
or if you deal with Amazon you can find it there, too. Significantly larger quantities as well.
https://www.amazon.com/MICROLUBROL-OMNIFLON-XDL-Lubricant-APPLICATOR/dp/B017C159RS/ref=lp_13880588011_1_1?srs=13880588011&ie=UTF8&qid=1504408791&sr=8-1
Good Luck, Ed