Missing Hand Rails? No Problem!

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HO Scale Rio Grande in the San Luis Valley

11 ай бұрын

Links to items mentioned in this video. (Note: I am NOT endorsing any particular product(s), nor am I compensated by or connected to any of the companies mentioned.) I do NOT guarantee that these links will give you the best available price! Consider these links to be a starting point for your search.
A-Line Handrail Sets: ppw-aline.com/collections/loc...
A-Line Stanchions: ppw-aline.com/collections/han...
Phosphor-Bronze Wire: www.tichytraingroup.com/Shop/... I use the 0.020” diameter wire - this is 1¾ scale inches. You could also use 0.015” wire, which is about 1¼ scale inches in diameter, but the rails will be more fragile.
Vallejo Matte Varnish: www.amazon.com/Vallejo-Matt-M...
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This video was edited using Shotcut for Linux. Video footage and still images were recorded using a Galaxy A10e phone and a Nikon D7100 camera.

Пікірлер: 13

@Quince828 10 ай бұрын

I always thought those stantions included by Athearn looked a little clunky. You’ve shown how with a bit of wire and patience the look is greatly improved.

@rwissbaum9849 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Christiane069 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@johnbutler8388 11 ай бұрын

Good work

@Ar-dc2qq 11 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing. Your content is very inspiring and encouraging to upgrade rolling stock.

@rodneygouthier6090 2 ай бұрын

Nice job 👍. This video does encourage me to try making my own handrails.

@rwissbaum9849 2 ай бұрын

That's what I love to hear! My entire goal with these videos is to demonstrate how this stuff isn't as hard as it first appears. Good luck.

@paullindell 11 ай бұрын

Another great how-to. Making hand rail and grab irons is a good skill set to have.

@w.rustylane5650 6 ай бұрын

I tried to make hand rails for a Tyco C-460? Bicentennial HO gauge model and they look so bad. I got way too much solder on them, so it's nice to see a video on how to make them properly. Guess my old 73 y.o. eyes don't work so good anymore. Cheers and Merry Christmas from eastern TN

@rwissbaum9849 6 ай бұрын

Buy yourself some of this stuff: www.amazon.com/Lesnow-No-Clean-Desoldering-Removal-Dispenser/dp/B094GZ6CPZ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3HCZD2TW5XPJG&keywords=nte%2Bsolder%2Bwick&qid=1702939385&sprefix=nte%2Bsolder%2Bwick%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 This is a braided copper strip that absorbs molten solder. Place the braid on your solder joint and hold it down with a hot iron until the solder melts. Excess solder will flow into the wick. It's like magic!