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seagravestiller
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First of all thanks for having me.
Ok here is a little something I would like to share with my fellow builders,I have always used woodland scenics water for my layouts.But with this new layout that I am working on I thought I would experiment with different mediums for the effects,and what I have found that using the product from gallery glass {crystal clear} works rather well,and for half the cost,and all but double the amount of product.You can find this at just about any craft store,and sells for about $5.00 and some change,the only down side is the drying time about double the time rather then the woodland scenics product,but the overall look after it is dry is in my opinion really good.So go ahead give it a try,what could it hurt,Hey if you can save money along the way,what the heck.Thanks again and remember,keep the trucks down and the smoke up.
Mike{aka seagravestiller}

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You wouldn't know the name of this product by any chance,would you??? And how much is in each package?

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In regaurds to your question:
Name of product;Gallery Glass
Color is "crystal clear"
Price about $5.00 and change at least in my area of Pa.
You can find it at craft stores such as,A.C.Moore,Ben Franklin,or Michaels

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AHHH!!! Your post is now "clear as glass".

MM


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Seagravetiller-did you get your name from where I think you got your name?

Hint: It's long, usually red, has lots of lights and a siren. And has a nameplate on the front that proudly says "Seagrave."


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Sound to me like people are trying to be secretive about a fire engine.
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In ansure to your question:
YES,lol
Heres a little bio.on myself.
retired firefighter.
Favorite Rig Seagraves of course.
Length of service in Dept 35 years.
15 years with engine co.
20 years with truck co.
and the truck was a seagravestiller.
Later
Mike{aka seagravestiller}

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I've always liked the Rear Admiral myself. I grew up with one, so to speak, a '69 model nicknamed "The Bus," because it couldn't get out of its own way. It had a Detroit Diesel engine model 6V-53 w/ automatic transmission. They just retired it few years ago. IMO, one of the most well engineered pieces of equipment ever built. Open cab Seagrave Rear Admirals are still in front line use in Charleroi and Nesquehoning, PA.


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Is there any chance of getting the SKU # of the gallery glass "clear"?
The "Michaels" here is unfamilier with this product,so I could not even order it.

MM


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My dear Medican Man;
Sorry it took so long to get back to you.Here some other info that might help.
1,check the wal mart,thats were I bought mine.
2.Ben Franklin or A.C.Moore craft stores
schould have known better than trying to send you to michaels,its always a hassel there.Next,I have the address for gallery Glass.
Plaid Enterprises Inc.Norcross Georgia
30091-7600
Hope this helps
Mike

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Thank you for the info. I will have to try that.


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Seagravetiller, try this:
http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?3,638964,639383#639383


If that doesn't work:

Go to trainorders.com.

Go to model RR discussion.

Hit search, click "all dates" and "this forum" and type the words: "The Perfect HO Scale Fire Apparatus" or "Seagrave" and look for the above heading. Enjoy the photos.

Or:

go to: http://www.geocities.com.nesquehoningfire/


PS: How do you put photos on THIS web site?

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