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Post by Admin on Mar 7, 2018 15:30:45 GMT -5
Just got my NO-OX delivered, in the middle of a mini-snow storm up here in NY no less. My only gripe... will I have enough to treat this loop of Shorty track? John Raildig
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Post by Admin on Mar 4, 2018 18:25:43 GMT -5
Without knowing the reason for oxidation (smoking, chemical overspray, etc.) you may have to abrasively clean it. Sources for superfine abrasives like John suggested are at you local Target, Wallgreen/CVS or Beauty supply store. They are called Nail Polisher boards. They come in single or multi-grit, 1000-4000 and differing widths. I perfer the 1/2 wide 3" long ones. After you are done, the track will immediately start to re-oxidize (atomically). This is why, in the past and into today, we have used Wahl Clipper oil (and the like) or ideally a real purposed product like No-Ox. This thick dark grease is wiped on clean rail - super thin film - and left on for a while, then wiped off before running trains. It reacts with the clean rail to eliminate further oxidation. You should never need to clean the track again. Just dust wipe/vacuum. You won't need alcohol or else to clean it. And no grit abrasives either, or you have to re-apply the No-Ox. www.amazon.com/NO-OX-ID-Tube-Special-Grease-Compound/dp/B00HSW341A or search for: no-ox-id. It is made by Sanchem: www.sanchem.com/electrical-contact-lubricant.htmlI've seen this stuff on and off for years, never tried it... until now. Just ordered the tube from Amazon. I had tried metal polish years ago bit found it was very easy to get on to ballast... and near impossible to get out. Good reminder Jeff, thanks! John Raildig
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Post by Admin on Mar 4, 2018 13:14:38 GMT -5
I keep a pack of 2000 grit automotive sandpaper in my toolbox, leaves a very smooth finish even under magnification. Follow this up with a good alcohol swabbing and it's helped me more than once. Removes gunk in a hurry, you might give this a try. John Raildig
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Post by Admin on Feb 23, 2018 0:57:49 GMT -5
Couldn't help myself... Shortytown. John Raildig
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Post by Admin on Feb 21, 2018 13:09:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the nice words Gerd & Rob! I always get a real kick out of seeing a piece I made used as a backdrop to photograph these beautiful models. John Raildig
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Post by Admin on Feb 11, 2018 21:59:56 GMT -5
Years ago I read where Tom Mann used KILZ primer (I use a similar primer - Zinsser® Bulls Eye 1-2-3® primer spray) and this just creates a great initial base that would adhere to virtually any plastic or metal. From there you can use anything from weathering powders to washes and it tends to hold in place, whereas straight paint with no primer is more likely to flake, chip or smear off in my experience. Raildig article | KILZ primer on sectional trackI've used this on Z flex as well with great results. These are MTL flex shots with Zinsser primer, acrylic washes and weathering powders and locally sourced (my driveway) dirt and gravel sifted down to scale. I tend to like very grungy track and ballast. On sectional: Then with a single wash and powders but before ballast, it covers nicely and gives a good base to work on: John Raildig
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Post by Admin on Jan 16, 2018 23:54:05 GMT -5
Mark,
I believe with this forum platform it can load a fresh image on reload, not a full blown rotator. Even this would add a bit of variety though, I'll look into it. Thanks for the suggestion!
John
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Post by Admin on Jan 16, 2018 13:43:36 GMT -5
Looks like that was a little hiccup on the server side, should pretty much be a one-off. Or... weird Lego pop art John
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Post by Admin on Jan 15, 2018 22:43:40 GMT -5
It all looks terrific! Good call on the stain too, what a great gift! John Raildig
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Post by Admin on Jan 4, 2018 0:41:14 GMT -5
I really love to see the thought and care going in to this project... I'm a big fan of these portable and unique pieces. Nice idea too on the scrap pieces / testing different finishes. Really looking forward to seeing more photos. John Raildig
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2018 1:44:21 GMT -5
What a great gift! On box color, you could consider stone paint. I use this on the bottoms of portable projects, gives a nice looking and durable finish plus it hides nicks and scratches really well. A cheap can of gray primer, then the gray stone paint on top works nicely. John Raildig
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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2018 0:12:20 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Dec 29, 2017 0:53:48 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Dec 24, 2017 20:10:05 GMT -5
A very Merry Christmas everyone!
John
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Post by Admin on Dec 22, 2017 0:21:47 GMT -5
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