http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/ A list for O Scale Narrow Gauge modelers who build to the three foot gauge in 1/4 inch scale. Open to all railroads Tue, 21 May 2013 00:20:58 GMT Joe Mezyk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55608 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55608 Recommend "Scalecoat" paint. It is all I ever use. Exceptional eggshell finish makes decaling really easy. Covers very well without hiding detail. It really is Mon, 20 May 2013 23:04:57 GMT jdmckee1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55607 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55607 ... Yeah! What he said! JD. Mon, 20 May 2013 22:57:10 GMT doug ramos http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55606 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55606 There are still many model paints to choose from. Tamiya, Model Master, Vallejo is great for figure painting and they have an airbrushable line also. Humbrel Mon, 20 May 2013 21:41:06 GMT Bob http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55605 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55605 Gentlemen yes as of a small press release this afternoon Testors has announced the depletion of it's current floquil / pollyscale line I own a large brick and Mon, 20 May 2013 21:31:10 GMT Mike Conder http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55604 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55604 If the comment is real ....   Personally I've been moving to Vallejo acrylic paints, but only one local hobby shop carries those. Mike Conder ... If the Mon, 20 May 2013 21:08:57 GMT Richard Johnson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55603 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55603 What the hell are we supposed to do for model paint then? Are they not making enough from these lines? Almost everybody uses floquil. This is very bad news Mon, 20 May 2013 20:35:43 GMT x996tt2002@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55602 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55602 I thought I would check this out with Testors. Here is there reply to my inquiry. One of the hobby groups just had a post that Testors is dropping the Floquil, Mon, 20 May 2013 16:49:34 GMT JGG KahnSr http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55601 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55601 I bought one at the Chicago show a couple of years ago and might be persuaded to part with it.No idea what to suggest, swaps also possible.This is the "long" Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:37 GMT JGG KahnSr http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55600 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55600 Thanks, Lee--pretty much what I expected about the importer; I suppose I am doing well that the one I got was already set up for On3 (even if the prototype was Mon, 20 May 2013 15:59:45 GMT Lee Snover http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55599 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55599 Hi Jace, Parts package consisted of an open end wrench, and spacers, allowing the model to be converted from On2 to On30 to On3.. ALCO Models very long gone, Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:30 GMT JGG KahnSr http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55598 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55598 Just took delivery of one of their Climaxes, which was in generally good shape but lacking the parts package and instruction sheets. The dealer who sold it to Mon, 20 May 2013 14:03:54 GMT wedavies http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55597 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55597 Greetings Group, I agree that the Kimberton meet was really great. Many thanks to those that produced the meet. You always do an outstanding job. That was the Mon, 20 May 2013 13:17:03 GMT drgwk37 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55596 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55596 For any of you who were at Kimberton I had a great time and met a lot of really nice On3 guys. The meet really is a great NG event and reminds you of how many Sat, 18 May 2013 00:24:14 GMT Doug MacLeod http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55595 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55595 Ede, I should have known or suspect was wrong on the DeGolyer drawings list. They list George Drew as 6-14D01 when actually it is 6-12D01 as totally Fri, 17 May 2013 13:58:08 GMT Steve http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55594 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/on3/message/55594 Bill I have sold 4 of those in the last 2 years. I sold mine for $450 a year ago with code 70 and 100 heads on it along with about 6 boxes of spikes. Since