I think cognac is not the right choice.
I think something clear would be better: Gray Goose vodka. I know it works for me.
Ed
peahrens Just get the one of the gold (not the cheaper brass) solvent cars that drip cleaning fluid onto a pad. And instead of lacquer thinner, use cognac, as that has a better solvent and also smells better.
Just get the one of the gold (not the cheaper brass) solvent cars that drip cleaning fluid onto a pad. And instead of lacquer thinner, use cognac, as that has a better solvent and also smells better.
Louis XIII works great for this purpose.
T e d
SouthPenn In the April issue of Model Railroader, there is a Reader's Tip that explains how he had his rail gold plated. No more rail cleaning!
In the April issue of Model Railroader, there is a Reader's Tip that explains how he had his rail gold plated. No more rail cleaning!
Well, there's a problem there. The plating is going to wear off pretty quickly. Not to mention, all yer buddies are gonna think you're a real loser, 'cause they'll think you're using brass rail.
The proper way to go is to got your rail made with solid platinum. It is VERY unreactive. And, of course, the right color. And, BEST OF ALL, it's (currently) cheaper than gold. Unfortunately, it's also kind of soft, so you'll be having your "welded rail" trains out pretty often.
The best way is to "gleam" your track, but instead of doing the burnishing step with a stainless steel washer, substitute a gold coin that can be obtained from the advertisers on the TV business channels. The best ones are the rare ones, but some of the commemorative issues are good quality also.
If you do that, the reality is you will occasionally still need to do some cleaning, but only once or twice a year. Just get the one of the gold (not the cheaper brass) solvent cars that drip cleaning fluid onto a pad. And instead of lacquer thinner, use cognac, as that has a better solvent and also smells better.
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
I just bought a gold bar to use for this very process.
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I think you posted this thread one day early!
-Kevin
Living the dream.