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Post by espeelark on Mar 6, 2013 21:22:20 GMT -5
Am curious whose stirrup steps you use when you do scratch or kit-bash freight car projects?
Typically I model 1970 / 1980 era freight cars and would like to know what everyone else uses and why.
For myself, I'm partial to the A-Line formed brass stirrup steps due to their durability.
Post away! Thanks!
Paul Mac
Modeling the SP in Ohio
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Post by dti406 on Mar 7, 2013 8:47:16 GMT -5
I use A-Line Sill Steps (Stirrups is an incorrect name) on all my cars where I have removed the cast on Sill Steps. I prefer the metal steps to the Detail Associates ones that can break as easily as the cast on steps.
Rick
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Post by iomalley on Mar 7, 2013 9:36:56 GMT -5
Not exactly Rick, they are stirrups as well, the big rr's call them that, so the model rr types should fall in line too.
I second A Line, they are a bit oversized but robust and take a beating. I've also used 010x030 brass flat stock and bent/twisted them up into stirrups.
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Post by dti406 on Mar 7, 2013 12:35:43 GMT -5
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Post by iomalley on Mar 7, 2013 13:25:54 GMT -5
User vs. maker... I guess we agree to disagree....  |
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Post by Packer on Mar 7, 2013 18:25:59 GMT -5
I also use the A-line ones and modify them as need be. I like that they are sturdy and far less expensive than the DA ones.
If the ones I'm replacing are an odd size (or not fesibly made from modifying the A-line ones), I'll actually take a staple and using one of the bent edges as a guide, bend the rest of it into shape.
I do run into a conumdrum on mechanical reefers on the middle sill step/stirrup though. Haven't figured that one out yet. Same with the old style that's like one of the A-line ones except with an extra bar in it.
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Post by icghogger on Mar 7, 2013 20:00:09 GMT -5
Vincent, check out Tichy for those reefer door steps. I use Tichy for just about all of my sill step/stirrup needs.
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Post by tankcarsrule on Mar 23, 2013 10:55:47 GMT -5
Many of the tank cars I scratchbuilt have two steps And are extra long, so I have to make them myself. I use the brass strips that are material from Plano frets.
I use the store bought when they're correct for the car.
Bobby
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Post by m a y o r 79 on Apr 20, 2013 8:33:39 GMT -5
Ill put another vote out for A-Line, they hold up a lot better than other brands.
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Post by shoofly on Apr 21, 2013 18:47:58 GMT -5
I also use the A-line ones and modify them as need be. I like that they are sturdy and far less expensive than the DA ones. If the ones I'm replacing are an odd size (or not fesibly made from modifying the A-line ones), I'll actually take a staple and using one of the bent edges as a guide, bend the rest of it into shape. I do run into a conumdrum on mechanical reefers on the middle sill step/stirrup though. Haven't figured that one out yet. Same with the old style that's like one of the A-line ones except with an extra bar in it. The staple technique is by far my favorite ;D |
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Post by pacbelt on May 8, 2013 11:55:19 GMT -5
I'm throwing my hat in with A-Line!! Durable, plausible, easy to install.  |
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