that is slightly too tight, or binding because the hole in the
truck frame is too small or obstructed. Watch for parts of the
underbody detail (such as brake rigging) that prevent the truck
from swiveling freely. You may have to trim some parts.
There are, of course, other reasons why cars may run wobbly or
derail in certain conditions. Some of the problems will call for
more ingenious fixes on your part. There will be cars that test
your resolve. If you get stuck, park the car on a display siding,
and don’t run it in regular service until the problem is fixed.
17: This boxcar has a typical weathering job applied
with an airbrush using solvent-based paints. Light mud
and gray were sprayed on the bottom edge of the body
and on the trucks. Using an airbrush offers precise
control over the amount of paint on the model, and
makes it easy to apply a very light mist of paint that
mimics dust and dirt blown up from the roadbed. Car
modeling and weathering by Dick Truesdale.
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