Frank53 wrote: Nice bridge, it will look sweet with a couple of trains heading in opposite directions over it. This feature shown below is a particularly nice touch that appeals to me:
Nice bridge, it will look sweet with a couple of trains heading in opposite directions over it.
This feature shown below is a particularly nice touch that appeals to me:
That is the best feature on the bridge, but hey it is a dang good lookin bridge and if I ever get a permanant layout set up I know the first thing I am designing into it.
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Blueberryhill RR wrote: jefelectric wrote:Chuck, You could have saved the $12.00 shipping, if you had come to York and picked it up. That's a great thought, John. Maybe next April.
jefelectric wrote:Chuck, You could have saved the $12.00 shipping, if you had come to York and picked it up.
That's a great thought, John. Maybe next April.
I like that idea, too.
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Chief, have you considered using one of these for your lift out section? Of course you would have to paint it a more respectable Rebel Grey Finish.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
I have a few products from my auto repair days.
PPG makes a metal cleaner DX579, a phosphoric acid solution that cleans and neutralizes the metal, and residue from welding or soldering.
For the galvanized stuff I use a similar product called galvalume.
Both of these are from way back, so it may not be around any more.
Your bridge is "Galvannealed", similar to galvanized, but re-heated after the hot-dip zink coating. This process helps the coated metal accept welding better than the galvanized steel.
Here's some additional information: http://www.ussteel.com/corp/sheet/coated/coatneal.htm
Kurt
Ole Timer wrote: Beautiful bridge ! but ... watch using laquer thinner to wipe her .. will probably eat into the base paint and make a gooey mess !!! I usually use rubbing alcohol on clean items to remove oils from hands that cause fisheyes .
Thanks for the tip. The bridge arrived with only a mill finish. It is Galvalum, not Galvinized. There is a light manufacturing oil on it. I will clean it before priming it. Finish coat will probably be Krylon paint in a gloss Dark Blue.
Chuck
Chuck,
I really like the bridge. I've seen their products at York and have been impressed. Lots of different sizes available too. Hope it paints well for you. Keep the pictures coming to show us your progress.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
ChiefEagles wrote: YANKEE BLUE BELLY BLUEWhat else for Ohizo. Beautiful Ohio Blue ( or Blueberry Blue )
YANKEE BLUE BELLY BLUE
What else for Ohizo.
Beautiful Ohio Blue ( or Blueberry Blue )
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Buckeye Riveter wrote: wrmcclellan wrote: I think I will paint it " Blueberry Blue "....but of course! Would any other color even be considered!Chuck, I thought you might paint it Scarlet and Grey.
wrmcclellan wrote: I think I will paint it " Blueberry Blue "....but of course! Would any other color even be considered!
I think I will paint it " Blueberry Blue ".
...but of course! Would any other color even be considered!
Chuck, I thought you might paint it Scarlet and Grey.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm ?? Are those Ohio State colors??
wrmcclellan wrote: I think I will paint it " Blueberry Blue "....but of course! Would any other color even be considered!Chuck - just wash it with mild dish detergent and water and dry it quickly and thoroughly to avoid any rust forming. You can also wipe it down with some laquer thinner to flash off any residues not removed by the detergent wash. A primer coat might be wise.
Chuck - just wash it with mild dish detergent and water and dry it quickly and thoroughly to avoid any rust forming. You can also wipe it down with some laquer thinner to flash off any residues not removed by the detergent wash. A primer coat might be wise.
Thanks for the advice, Roy. I appreciate it.
Regards, Roy
Wow, that sure is nice Chuck !! Big, too !! In case you don't use it, I have a good place to put it !!
I can see the trains going through her now !!
Thanks, John
dochoot wrote:What do you plan on washing it with before you paint? I forget but they mentioned something in particular.
In answer to your question.....I looked in the product packaging and on the Manufacturer's webpage and could not locate any information on this subject.
Would you share, what you heard with me?? Thanks.
;-)
Sweet bridge - I'll add this link to my "wishlist" folder....
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Thanks, Guys.
I plan on using a Krylon paint on it.
Tip.....If you order from the Manufacturer, the price is $5.00 higher, than one of their distributors.
I got mine from Patrick's Trains in Wheeling, W.Va. Shipping was only $12.00, instead of $17.00 from York, PA. So, I saved a cool $10.00 in the process.
Price was $79.95 plus $12.00 shipping for the double wide.
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
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