Large scale locomotive
Baldwin 0-6-0T steam locomotive. Freelance “Mabel” 1:20.3 (45mm gauge) live-steam locomotive. Black with white lining, green with yellow lining, maroon with yellow lining, and blue with white lining. Butane-fired model with pressure gauge, piston valve gear, pop safety valve under steam dome, water gauge with blowdown valve, boiler check valve for future water car add-on, blind middle driver, and knuckle couplers. Optional items: Pre-installed radio control, $200; rear truck, $60; and pilot truck (requires extended frames), $100. Kit, $1,249; ready-to-run, $1,499. Fall 2021. Produced by Accucraft Trains, available from Live Steam Station, 510-324-3399, livesteamstation.com
Tools
Abrasive cleaning disc. For cleaning clogged hobby files and abrasives. Can remove metal, wood, plastic, and other residue without damaging abrasives or dulling tools. ¼” thick, 2” diameter. $6.99. Produced by Alpha Abrasives, available from Kalmbach Hobby Store, KalmbachHobbyStore.com
Fine precision trimmer. Flat blade design for cutting plastic parts from sprues. Will also work with resin and composite materials. $17.99. Produced by Flex-I-File, available from Kalmbach Hobby Store, KalmbachHobbyStore.com
TK3200 Pro-Modelers tool kit. Set includes Model 2175ET sprue cutter; Model 9180ET scissors for photo-etch cutting; Model 450 TweezerNose pliers for forming, holding, and inserting parts; and canvas storage pouch. Tools are made of high carbon steel with non-glare finish, Light-Touch return springs, and Xuro-Rubber soft cushioned rubber grips. $73.75. Xuron Corp., 207-283-1401, xuron.com
Weathering supplies
Vetero Solutions. Aged Barn Wood, Burnt Sienna, Light Amber, Medium Cherry Brown, Murky Brown, and Raw Umber. Can be used on wood, cardstock, paper, plastic, plaster, Hydrocal, and other surfaces. 6.7 ounce bottle. $14.95 each, six-pack (one of each color), $74.75. Bollinger Edgerly Scale Trains, veterosolutions.com
