Rob in Texas reports,
“I have used brake fluid in the past, DOT
3 type, and the paint falls right off. I rinse the items in water
and in fact soak them in a container filled with water for a few
days ... It cleans models very well. After they soak in water for a
few days I rinse and let them air dry and repaint.”
Alex, aka Drewrail,
adds, “If you go the brake fluid route you
need to make sure the label has a warning about not to spill
it on the paint. Newer types of brake fluid no longer have the
chemical makeup that will harm the paint. I used the store
brand from Auto Zone.”
Ken Glover’s paint stripping saga:
Stripping paint from metal:
Advice on preparing metal:
mrhmag.com/node/14495
– MRH
Q.
What are special instructions?
– Mike B.
A.
“Special rules” or “system special instructions” cover situa-
tions that are specific to a particular area or situation on a rail-
road. They are detailed instructions that call for actions over
and above those required by the company rulebook. Here’s
the usual warning: different railroads have different names
for these things, and special rules on one railroad will possibly
cover different topics than on another outfit.
Many model railroaders create their own timetables and rule
books, but it’s a rare model railroad that also has its own set
