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Real Coal in bunkers, tenders and wagons ??
Hi Nigel. Thank you for your reply. I’ve gone for “ over Scale Lumps “ of Coal . Rather than dust . But, when I was handling it, my hands were covered in dust , like a coal miner? Best wishes. Kevin
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That is why you have to wash it. I bought a 3 oz bag of real coal at a show today, enough for a dozen tenders, only $2.00. Hang on a minute, that's nearly $23,500 a ton. Hmm. No banging around with a lump hammer though, and it's anthracite, so no dust.
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Most coal wagons either come with a false coal load or they are available. Usually a plastic insert with false coal top surface. Most modelers just rough up the surface and give a coat of real coal. If you can't get them a piece of balsa or other light wood cut to size, or construction foam (pink, blue or green) cut to size works well. For the latter if you use CA you will need one formulated for foam.
By the sound of it you are making blocks of coal. The CA in the middle will set slowly and will outgas causing the plastic body to "bloom". All your fingerprints will be revealed! Not an issue if you use a thin coat. I use diluted white glue (PVA) with a drop of IPA rather than CA because of the blooming issue. CA is meant to be used in very small quantities, not large, as there are health issues from exposure to CA vapor.
My coal cost a small fortune (well, if I bought a ton in 3 oz packets it would), thin coats will be used.
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CA = superglue. The plastic "coal" inserts as supplied just need a touch of the file on the sides to ensure they drop out easily.
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Best wishes. Kevin
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One of those "live and learn" projects. As long as the end result is what you wanted.
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Major burst pipe and leak last week, so no modeling for a bit.
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Oh, Dr Beeching what have you done?
There once were lots of trains to catch, but soon there will be none.
I'll have to buy a bike, 'cos I can't afford a car.
Oh, Dr Beeching what a naughty man you are!
There once were lots of trains to catch, but soon there will be none.
I'll have to buy a bike, 'cos I can't afford a car.
Oh, Dr Beeching what a naughty man you are!
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I have only built Shunting Puzzles, neither are likely to be attending shows. Best wishes. Kevin
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