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Post by loco8107 on Feb 3, 2022 11:59:35 GMT -8
I recently saw a Walthers undec GP15-1 on eBay that has metal handrails all done up. A few questions-
1) who makes good stanchions these days?
2) what glue is good to attach the wire rails?
3) can paint still be applied well with the handrails on if done right?
This would apply to any diesel. Thanks in advance…
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Post by slowfreight on Feb 3, 2022 12:58:41 GMT -8
Not sure who is still making the stanchions anymore, but historically Smokey Valley had nice kits. I've used those and even the plain steel sets that came with Athearn blue box. Use CA to install. If you can airbrush or spray the stanchions prior to installation, that's always the best finish but I have successfully brush painted them with lacquer paints.   |
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Post by fishbelly on Feb 3, 2022 13:13:09 GMT -8
1. Nobody. But if you must have some, the old PIA then Precision Scale and now the new owner of Precision Scale. They are a bit to short in height though. Not just a little either.
2. Solder or if you must. Capillary action thin CA into the top of the stanchion after you get them all properly vertical.
3. Yes.
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Post by el3672 on Feb 3, 2022 20:02:45 GMT -8
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Post by onequiknova on Feb 3, 2022 20:17:47 GMT -8
These are the KV Models stanchions. The C channel is a little shallow due to being a photo etched part, and the mounting pins could be a little longer, but overall I'm happy with them. These were glue to the handrails with thin CA using capillary action, like Brian suggested.  |
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Post by glenng6 on Feb 3, 2022 21:43:00 GMT -8
John,
Very nice job on the stanchions and handrails. I will have to give the KV Models stanchions a go. Glenn
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Post by ChessieFan1978 on Feb 4, 2022 11:06:39 GMT -8
Wow did you have to bend the handrails yourself or does KV offer them pre-bent?
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Post by onequiknova on Feb 4, 2022 11:28:31 GMT -8
Wow did you have to bend the handrails yourself or does KV offer them pre-bent? I had to bend them. I'm not aware of anyone who offers pre bent handrails. |
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 4, 2022 11:47:07 GMT -8
Wow did you have to bend the handrails yourself or does KV offer them pre-bent? I had to bend them. I'm not aware of anyone who offers pre bent handrails. They look great. What size wire? |
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Post by drsvelte on Feb 4, 2022 11:48:56 GMT -8
Wow did you have to bend the handrails yourself or does KV offer them pre-bent? I had to bend them. I'm not aware of anyone who offers pre bent handrails. KV Models now offers a bending jig for the Alco end railings. |
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Post by onequiknova on Feb 4, 2022 11:51:27 GMT -8
I had to bend them. I'm not aware of anyone who offers pre bent handrails. They look great. What size wire? .015" phosphorus bronze. |
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Post by ChessieFan1978 on Feb 4, 2022 14:11:44 GMT -8
Who makes the Uncoupling Lever? It looks fantastic as well
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Post by onequiknova on Feb 4, 2022 14:30:32 GMT -8
Who makes the Uncoupling Lever? It looks fantastic as well Good question. It's been a while since I built that. I THINK I reshaped a Detail Associates cut bar. |
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Post by grabirons on Feb 4, 2022 16:12:18 GMT -8
How does one fold the tab around the wire so well? I tired a smokey mountain handrail kit about 16 years ago and failed miserably, I ruined a majority of the tabs and had to throw it all out. Although those KV models phosphor bronze tabs sound easier to fold over the wire.
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Post by onequiknova on Feb 4, 2022 16:33:31 GMT -8
How does one fold the tab around the wire so well? I tired a smokey mountain handrail kit about 16 years ago and failed miserably, I ruined a majority of the tabs and had to throw it all out. Although those KV models phosphor bronze tabs sound easier to fold over the wire. I give a brief description in this thread. atlasrescueforum.proboards.com/thread/8511/kv-models-stantions |
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