02-26-2011, 12:45 AM
Michael,
I've been thinking about a fleet of flat cars - maybe around 10 total. Would making a mold and casting be worthwhile, or would scratching all 10 be a better option? I really want to get into casting, but I don't think I have anything I want enough copies of to make economically viable. I figure scratching 10 flat cars won't take too long if I use commercial castings for the stake pockets and other hardware. Any advice would be appreciated.
I've been thinking about a fleet of flat cars - maybe around 10 total. Would making a mold and casting be worthwhile, or would scratching all 10 be a better option? I really want to get into casting, but I don't think I have anything I want enough copies of to make economically viable. I figure scratching 10 flat cars won't take too long if I use commercial castings for the stake pockets and other hardware. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Kevin
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Kevin
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