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Re: Fun with flatcars?????? - Steamtrains - 09-20-2014

doctorwayne Wrote:Nice job, Bear, and a good recovery on the truss rods. Wink Truss rods on enclosed cars definitely are more easily done. Goldth

Wayne

I agree... I used DW's method on a caboose I built and didn't have any problem installing them.
Threading the turnbuckles on the monofilament...THAT was another thing.... :evil:

Re: Fun with flatcars?????? - JaBear - 10-04-2014

Steamtrains Wrote:Threading the turnbuckles on the monofilament...THAT was another thing....
Yeah!!! A fair bit of squinting even with the 3 power specs on!!!!
This time around i've tried a more elegant method of securing the monofilament.

   

Just one important thing though, make sure when trimming the surplus thread that you cut on the right side of the knot. Wallbang  Wallbang  35  :oops:
Thanks for looking, Cheers, the Bear.

Re: Fun with flatcars?????? - JaBear - 10-10-2014

No:2. I should really acknowlege and thank Dave Vinci for this site which provided the inspiration and build tips even though I "kinda" went and ignored them. Who said I know best?  Nope
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Still needs decalling and weathering.
Thanks for looking,
Cheers, the Bear. Smile