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Good start. While restoring a 248, I found out the "brass" behind the louvers was just painted steel.
I think this is brass. It has a coating and when the coating is removed it starts to shine.
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When it grows up, JWH's ugly duckling will become a swan.
I used Bartenders friend with a q-tip (cotton swab)
Yes they are indented. I actually touched up one of the side panels and will clear coat. Still thinking about the Gerard green and cream inserts. I did one set for display in the house and now want one to run on the layout.
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I use this HF kit to polish nickel and brass parts. I had an old skill drill that didn't have gear reduction so it runs pretty fast. I strapped it to a small bench and zip tied the trigger so it runs continuously when plugged it.. Works great. The included compound really starts to polish the brass.. But use it sparingly on nickel parts as they're only plated (e.g., Lionel prewar journals).
The polished part is a brass door from a Lionel 248 Box-cab electric (circa 1930).
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The polished part is a brass door from a Lionel 248 Box-cab electric (circa 1930).
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The swan has grown up!
Remember the ending to the fairy tale. The ugly duckling was teased and cast out throughout his childhood. After he grew up and became the most beautiful swan, he vowed never to look down upon the less fortunate.
So be kind when we post our restorations
Remember the ending to the fairy tale. The ugly duckling was teased and cast out throughout his childhood. After he grew up and became the most beautiful swan, he vowed never to look down upon the less fortunate.
So be kind when we post our restorations
Did not turn out as good as I wanted it, has some flaws in the paint. I thought it was the tack rag, but had the same issues with the cars that I am working on, oh well, I will figure it out. Just making a runner this time. I will be working on the cars this week.
John
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It's always like that. My motto, strive for perfection and be happy with excellence. You'll live longer.
I always clear mine after I polish with krylon clear. That should keep the brass from tarnishing.
John
Finished the cars and yes they are the same as the last 606'S and 608. These are going to be runners. Dark green tops and Girard green cars.
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The Swan's clutch of Cygnets - gorgeous.
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