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Using a step-by-step photographic approach, this book offers proven, easy-to-follow techniques for installing of sturdy track work, including fitting the roadbed, laying sectional or flexible track, and finishing the track with lineside details. Also covers installing turnouts, cleaning and maintaining track work, and other special techniques suitable for a layout of any size or scale.

Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 88 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25 in.; 250 Color photographs.

As a career railroader, this book truly gives the basic foundation for being a safe trainman. Safe work practices can never be over-emphasized.This updated book is a reference for new employees to learn the basics of being a Brakeman or Switchman quickly. Updated as of 2008, with input from the BNSF Railway, this book reflects modern safety practices.Outlined are the basic responsibilities of brakemen and switchmen by keeping safety in the forefront of their duties.

It is an excellent training guide for new employees.

Contents:

• Introduction (general responsibilities, apparel, awareness), pp. 3–11
• Railroad Engines and Cars (diagrams of components, car types), pp. 12–20
• Communications (radio, hand/lantern, fusees, whistle/horn signals), pp. 21–28
• Getting On and Off Equipment, pp. 29–36
• Track Switches (components, lining, derails), pp. 37–46
• Coupling and Uncoupling Equipment, pp. 47–53
• Air Hoses, pp. 54–61
• Air Brakes and Hand Brakes, pp. 62–72
• Additional Information (more safety information), pp. 73–82.
• Simmons-Boardman, 82 pages, spiral bound, 8.5 x 4.5 in. format, many diagrams supplemented by text.

BC Rail BLUE 1-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint

The BC Rail BLUE 1-oz bottle Tru-Color Paint is a solvent-based acrylic paint designed specifically for airbrush applications. This airbrush-ready paint features a pigment thinned with acetone and other media to achieve an ideal spray consistency, making it unsuitable for brush painting but perfect for smooth, even coverage.

• Solvent-based acrylic with acetone thinning for optimal spray flow
• Glossy finish on all colors except flat or matte
• Ready for decal application after drying
• Requires proper ventilation during use
• Cleanup is easily achieved with inexpensive acetone

Compared to industry standards, the BC Rail BLUE Tru-Color paint stands out with its fine balance between pigment concentration and solvent blend, ensuring strong color vibrancy and smooth application. Unlike traditional brush paints, this product is formulated for airbrush techniques, delivering superior detail and uniform coverage on various surfaces when paired with the recommended primers.

Primer is advised for metal surfaces and optional for plastics and other materials, enhancing paint adhesion and durability. Over time, some evaporation of the thinner media may occur due to the soft plastic bottle packaging, but the pigment remains intact. This can be restored using Tru-Color’s Rejuvenator or Thinner, extending the paint’s usability and maintaining performance quality.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

The paint’s solvent base with acetone thinning provides excellent flow characteristics tailored for airbrush use, ensuring minimal clogging and consistent spray patterns. It dries quickly to a glossy finish, ideal for model railroads or hobby projects that require decal application. The ability to revive the paint’s consistency through proprietary rejuvenators makes it an efficient and cost-effective choice for serious hobbyists and professionals alike.

Special order paint is requested early Monday mornings and ships within 4-8 days, ensuring fresh and ready-to-use material for your next project. This guarantees a reliable supply of high-quality Tru-Color paint every time you need it, making it a trusted option for artisans striving for the best results.

BC Rail BLUE 2-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

BC Rail BLUE is a solvent-based acrylic paint designed specifically for airbrushing. Its formula is thinned with Acetone and other media to ensure smooth and even spraying, making it perfect for precise applications.

• Solvent-based acrylic with Acetone thinning
• 2-ounce soft plastic bottle packaging
• Glossy finish on all colors except flat or matte
• Ready for decal application after drying
• Special Order Only, ships in 4-8 days

This Tru-Color Paint exceeds industry standards for airbrush-ready paints by offering a highly thinned pigment that requires ventilation and cleanup with inexpensive Acetone. Unlike other paints that may clog or dry inconsistently, BC Rail BLUE dries to a consistent glossy finish that is ideal for models requiring decals. Primer application is recommended for metal surfaces and may be used on plastics to improve adhesion and longevity. Unlike previous models, the paint’s packaging in soft plastic bottles may cause slight evaporation of thinner over time, but the pigment remains active and can be rejuvenated.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

The unique solvent-based formula of BC Rail BLUE allows for easy airbrush application with minimal clogging or inconsistencies. Its thinning with Acetone ensures fast drying and a smooth, even finish that supports detailed work and decal application. The ability to revive older paint with Tru-Color's 'Rejuvenator' or Thinner maximizes usability and reduces waste. Overall, this paint provides superior performance for precision modeling projects, maintaining its quality and consistency better than many competitors or older paint lines.

BC Rail DARK GREEN 1-oz Bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint

The BC Rail DARK GREEN 1-oz bottle is an airbrush-ready solvent-based acrylic paint designed for precision and vibrant model painting. This highly specialized Tru-Color paint is thinned with acetone and other carefully selected media to ensure smooth application through airbrushes.

• Solvent-based acrylic paint
• 1-ounce bottle size
• Ready for airbrushing; too thin for brush painting
• Dries to a glossy finish on all non-flat or non-matte colors
• Requires ventilation during spraying

Compared to standard paints, BC Rail DARK GREEN offers superior flow and coverage tailored specifically for airbrush use, which minimizes clogging and delivers a consistent finish. Unlike traditional brush paints, this formula is formulated with precision-thinned pigments to optimize paint atomization and surface adhesion, making it ideal for detailed model work. Additionally, the paint dries quickly with a glossy finish, perfect for applying decals afterward.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

Tru-Color's proprietary solvent base incorporates acetone, ensuring rapid drying and easy cleanup with inexpensive acetone solutions. Packaging in soft plastic bottles allows convenient handling, although some evaporation of thinner can occur over time. This can be easily remedied using Tru-Color's 'Rejuvenator' or paint thinner to restore the paint to optimum consistency. Designed for use on metal and plastic, primer application is recommended for metal surfaces to enhance adhesion and durability. This paint requires special ordering with shipments processed early Monday mornings and delivery within 4-8 days.

BC Rail DARK GREEN 2-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

The BC Rail DARK GREEN 2-oz bottle is a solvent-based acrylic paint specifically formulated for airbrushing. This Tru-Color Paint offers precise pigment suspension and a smooth application ideal for detailed model work and other fine projects.

• 2-ounce bottle size for precise usage
• Solvent-based acrylic composition with Acetone thinning
• Glossy finish suitable for decal application on all non-flat or non-matte colors
• Requires ventilation during spraying for safety
• Special Order Only, ships in 4-8 days after Monday morning ordering

Unlike many standard acrylic paints, this Tru-Color paint is thinned with Acetone and designed specifically for airbrush use, making it too thin for brush painting. Its glossy finish stands out compared to traditional flat or matte paints, particularly because it supports decal application seamlessly. Industry standards for acrylic paints often include thicker formulas, but this particular product offers superior flow and detail through airbrushing while maintaining excellent adhesion when used with primer, especially on metal and plastics.

Key Technical Advantages: This Tru-Color paint utilizes advanced solvent thinning that ensures smooth spraying performance. Its pigment suspension remains stable, and if evaporation occurs over time from the soft plastic bottle packaging, the paint can be easily revitalized with Tru-Color’s Rejuvenator or Thinner. The product demands proper ventilation during use and can be cleaned up efficiently with inexpensive Acetone, offering both safety and convenience without compromising quality or durability.

BC Rail LIGHT GREEN 1-oz Bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint

The BC Rail LIGHT GREEN 1-oz bottle is a solvent-based acrylic paint specially designed for airbrush applications. This Tru-Color paint offers precision and reliability for detailed model work and other fine projects.

• Solvent-based acrylic with pigment thinned by acetone and other media
• Airbrush-ready formulation, too thin for brush painting
• Dries to a glossy finish, ideal for decal application
• Requires ventilation during spraying for safety
• Cleanup easily done with inexpensive acetone

Compared to other paints in the model rail industry, this Tru-Color paint stands out for its specialized acrylic solvent base, delivering vivid colors and a smooth glossy surface. Unlike many traditional paints, it is fine-tuned for airbrush use only, offering superior control with minimal clogging or thickness issues. Over time, if the thinner evaporates from the soft plastic bottle, the pigment can be restored using Tru-Color’s Rejuvenator or Thinner, ensuring lasting usability far beyond other brands.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

This paint’s technology combines solvent-based acrylics with acetone-thinned pigments to create a highly fluid consistency perfect for airbrush applications. Its design ensures faster drying times with a glossy finish that enhances the visual appeal of decals and detailing. The performance of BC Rail LIGHT GREEN paint meets professional standards requiring efficient airflow and cleaning, while its compatibility with various primers extends its application across metal and plastic surfaces. Its ability to be revitalized after thinning evaporation highlights its cost-effectiveness and sustainability in long-term use.

BC Rail LIGHT GREEN 2-oz Bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

The BC Rail LIGHT GREEN 2-oz bottle is an airbrush-ready, solvent-based acrylic paint designed for precision and vibrant color application. This Tru-Color paint offers superior pigment quality, making it ideal for modeling and fine detail work.

• Solvent-based acrylic paint, thinned with Acetone and other media
• Paint quantity: 2 ounces per bottle
• Dries to a glossy finish suitable for decal application
• Requires ventilation during spraying for safety
• Cleanup with inexpensive Acetone

Compared to standard acrylic paints, the BC Rail LIGHT GREEN paint is formulated to be thinner, making it perfect for airbrush use but not suitable for brush painting due to its consistency. Unlike many other model paints on the market, it dries with a glossy finish, enhancing the appearance of your models, especially when applying decals. It requires primer on metal surfaces to ensure adhesion and may also be used on plastics. This special order paint ships within 4-8 days and is ideal for modelers who demand both quality and precision.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

This paint’s solvent base and specialized thinning with Acetone ensure smooth, even coverage and vibrant color payoff. The pigment remains stable over time, even as some of the thinner evaporates from the flexible plastic bottle. The product can be revived using Tru-Color’s proprietary 'Rejuvenator' or Thinner, making it a durable choice for long-term use. Its airbrush-ready consistency and excellent finish quality set it apart from other paints, producing professional-grade results with minimal effort.

BC Rail RED 1-oz Bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint

The BC Rail RED 1-oz bottle is a high-quality, solvent-based acrylic paint specifically designed for airbrush application. This Tru-Color paint offers an expertly thinned formula that ensures smooth spraying performance while delivering vivid color results.

• Solvent-based acrylic formula with acetone thinning
• 1-ounce bottle size for precise use and control
• Glossy finish ideal for decal application, excluding flat or matte colors
• Ready for airbrushing; not suitable for brush painting due to thin consistency
• Requires primer on metal surfaces; optional on plastics

Compared to other acrylic paints in the market, this Tru-Color paint stands out due to its specialized thinning process with acetone and compatible media, providing superior airbrush readiness and a consistently glossy finish. The packaging in soft plastic bottles may lead to some evaporation of the thinner over time, but the concentrated pigment can be easily restored with Tru-Color’s Rejuvenator or Thinner, maintaining peak performance for extended use. This paint is a special order item, ensuring quality through controlled production and shipping within 4-8 days.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

Utilizing a solvent-based acrylic technology, this paint guarantees excellent adhesion, smooth flow, and a professional-grade finish that is ready for decals immediately after drying. Its acetone-thinned formula enables effortless airbrushing, while its compatibility with primers ensures durability across metal and plastic surfaces. The ability to rejuvenate the pigment after evaporation extends the product's lifecycle, offering long-term value unmatched by conventional acrylics. Whether you are a hobbyist or professional, this Tru-Color paint delivers top-tier performance for your airbrush projects.

BC Rail RED 2-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

Discover the BC Rail RED 2-oz bottle, a solvent-based acrylic paint designed specifically for airbrushing. This paint features a pigment thinned with acetone and other media, delivering smooth and vibrant coverage in a convenient 2-ounce bottle.

• Solvent-based acrylic paint with acetone thinning
• 2-ounce bottle size
• Airbrush-ready formula; too thin for brush painting
• Glossy finish on all non-flat or matte colors, perfect for decal application
• Requires ventilation during use; cleanup with acetone

Compared to industry-standard paints, this Tru-Color paint offers a thinner consistency that is optimized exclusively for airbrushing. Unlike conventional brush paints, it enables detailed and smooth coverage without clogging the airbrush, making it ideal for modelers and artists seeking professional-quality results. The glossy finish on most colors facilitates easy and precise decal application, enhancing the final appearance.

Key Technical Advantages: The innovative formula utilizes a uniquely solvent-based acrylic blend with acetone thinning that ensures excellent flow and adhesion when airbrushed. Over time, the paint's pigment remains stable and can be revitalized using Tru-Color’s Rejuvenator or Thinner, compensating for any evaporation of the thinner media. This paint requires primer on metal surfaces and is compatible with plastics, supporting versatile application on various materials.

Mountain railroading in Southern California has always been synonymous with names like Tehachapi, Cajon Pass and Beaumont Hill. While the two former passes have been the subject of several published histories, Beaumont Hill, Southern Pacific's gateway to Southern California, from the east, has been largely overlooked.

The publication of this book fills that void. After years of exhaustive research, John R. Signor presents the full story of over a century of history and operations at Beaumont Hill. From its fragile beginnings in the 1870's up to today's heavy double-stack traffic, every facet of Beaumont Hill's long and colorful history has been explored.

In the early days, learn about the desperate search for water to satisfy thirsty locomotives, of flashfloods and sandstorms, and how the blistering heat affected day-to-day operations. Trace the evolution of motive power from the diminutive American and Consolidation-type engines of the late nineteenth century through today's high-tech diesels.

Follow the rise and decline of such name trains as the Sunset Limited, the Golden State Limited, the Argonaut, and the Imperial. Get the inside scoop on management decisions concerning double-tracking, signal systems, Centralized Traffic Control, and electrification. Beaumont Hill: Southern Pacific's Southern California Gateway takes you trackside to witness the pageant of over a century of train operations.

See multi-engined freights charge upgrade, first, with the sturdy Consolidations of the early 1900's, followed by the mighty cab-forward Mallets of the late steam era and finally on into the diesel age. See Kaiser ore trains struggle upgrade with 20 locomotives, alone. See the ponderous beet drags moving west from the Imperial Valley, and streamliners of another era-in black and white and in color.

Not to be overlooked are the more pastoral activities of the branch lines radiating out of Colton (including Pacific Electric's electrified operations), and the agricultural oriented operations in the Imperial Valley and along the Inter-California Railway. Crisp maps detail the activities of places like Beaumont, Colton and Indio at their zenith, be it in the 1910s or the late 1940s.

Golden West Books, hardcover with jacket, 174 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., more than 265 illustrations, 12 color plates, 8 maps drawn especially for this book, timetable reproductions, a profile of the line from Yuma, Arizona to Los Angeles. Two color paintings by John R. Signor.

This DVD includes interior views and an extensive section on Hamm's Beer, with the beers and breweries grouped by state, province and country. The 792 images come from postcards and photographs, and includes memorabilia items, such as bar displays, lamps, serving trays, advertising materials, playing cards, promotional glasses, coasters, bottles and cans.

The video concludes with a look at home brewing.

Prairie Works, DVD, 90 minutes.

Beige is a warm, light neutral tan that works well as a basecoat for desert vehicles, uniforms, terrain, and buildings, and blends easily into sand and khaki color schemes. Part of AK Interactive's 3G Acrylic line — water-based, fast-drying, and easy to thin with water. Comes in a 17ml (.57 oz.) bottle. SKU: AK11030.

Beige Red is a muted, warm pinkish-tan that works well for faded uniform colors, sun-bleached surfaces, Caucasian skin tones, and subtle warm highlight layering. Part of AK Interactive's 3G Acrylic line — water-based, fast-drying, and easy to thin with water. Comes in a 17ml (.57 oz.) bottle. SKU: AK11064.

Excel Blades 5" Curved Nose Pliers – Soft Grip Handle, Spring Loaded – Precision Hobby Tool (EXL55590)

The Excel Blades 5" Curved Nose Pliers (EXL55590) are an essential tool for precision work in electronics, jewelry design, wire bending, crafting, and model making. Crafted with carbon steel and tempered curved jaws, these pliers offer exceptional control when gripping small parts or working in confined areas.

Designed for both professionals and hobbyists, the angled nose and spring-loaded return make repetitive tasks easier, while the soft grip handles reduce hand fatigue during extended use. Whether you're working with intricate circuits or threading beads, these compact, durable pliers deliver the accuracy and ease you need.

KEY FEATURES

• Excel Blades Curved Nose Pliers – Precision-designed 5" pliers with angled tips for intricate gripping tasks.
• Soft Grip Handles – Cushioned grips provide added comfort, secure handling, and reduced hand fatigue.
• Tempered Curved Jaws – Ideal for bending, pulling, and holding small parts in tight, awkward spaces.
• Spring-Loaded Coil Return – Auto-open design minimizes cramping during repetitive tasks.
• Built for Accuracy – Perfect for electronics, wire work, appliance repair, jewelry making, and crafting.
• High-Quality Carbon Steel – Durable construction ensures long-lasting use with excellent corrosion resistance.
• 5-Inch Compact Size – Great for hobbyists, professionals, and anyone working in limited space.
• Versatile Hobby Tool – Commonly used for model making, beading, DIY crafts, and detailed assembly projects.

California Prop 65 Warning: Phthalate - Cancer. For more information visit: www.p65warnings.ca.gov/

Morning Sun Books, hardcover, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.5 in., all-Color photographs.

The book begins with a synopsis of the history of this old and huge steel plant. The follows two 2-page aerial photographs to give the reader a perspective of the size of the whole facility. This first volume focuses on the various class 1 railroads (Reading Company and Lehigh Valley) bringing ore, limestone, and coal to Bethlehem and delivery to the plant by the Philadelphia, Bethlehem & New England Railroad.

Contents:

• A Brief History of Bethlehem Steel Company, pp. 3–9
• Glossary of Terms, pp. 10–11
• OBTAINING RAW MATERIALS: Iron Ore, pp. 12–23
• Limestone, pp. 24–27
• Bituminous Coal, pp. 28–47
• Super-Heated Air, p. 48
• TRANSPORTING RAW MATERIALS: Coke and Limestone Transport, pp. 49–55
• Ore Dumping, pp. 56–63
• Ore Transport, pp. 64–71
• Scrap Metal Transport, pp. 72–73
• Making Iron, pp. 74–128.

A fascinating look at railroad operations at Bethlehem Steel's home plant written by an employee who spent more than 35 years working on the railroad inside the steel mill, with three decades of experience as a supervisor.This book from TRP features 70 photographs (37 color and 33 B&W) - many of these are seldom seen views taken inside the plant.Philadelphia, Bethlehem & New England, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Delaware & Hudson, Conrail, Bethlehem Steel Company Narrow Gauge and other private Bethlehem Steel equipment are shown, including hot metal cars, cinder pots and heavy-duty flatcars with loads.

There are 8 maps, plus charts listing tracks, crew assignments and interchanges. This book is an outstanding resource that provides excellent coverage of how the railroads operated inside the steel mill.The Railroad Press, softcover, 56 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., 70 photographs (37 color, 33 B&W).

Features:

• New Softcover Nevin S. Yeakel The Railroad Press

Big Bertha® does not rush the experience. Her slow, realistic liftoff gives you time to hear the engine roar, watch the rocket rise, and feel the excitement build as she climbs higher and higher. It is the kind of launch that draws cheers, cameras, and wide eyes every single time.

Big Presence on the Pad and in the Sky

With her larger size and unmistakable silhouette, Big Bertha commands attention before launch and keeps it long after liftoff. Powered by standard Estes engines, she can soar up to 500 feet while remaining smooth and stable, creating a flight you can actually follow from start to finish.

The Perfect Ending to Every Flight

Just when you think the show is over, Big Bertha delivers one more highlight. The bright 18 inch parachute blossoms high above the field, slowing her descent and giving you plenty of time to track her landing. It is a satisfying, graceful return that makes recovery part of the fun.

Built With Care and Meant to Be Flown

Big Bertha is crafted from quality Estes body tubes, laser cut balsa wood fins, and a molded plastic nose cone, giving you a build that feels rewarding from the first step to the final decal. Applying the waterslide decals brings the rocket to life, creating a finished model you will be proud to place on the pad.

A Rocket You Will Never Leave at Home

Once Big Bertha earns her first flight, she becomes a permanent part of your launch lineup. This is the rocket you grab when you want a guaranteed great launch, the one that delivers smiles, memories, and that unmistakable feeling of watching something you built soar into the sky.

Looking for a big blast off? Then you need to check out the highly streamlined Big Daddy rocket! Here are some of its key features:

• Capable of reaching a cloud-topping 900 feet when powered by Estes E engines
• Flies extremely well on C11-3 or Estes D engines for those who prefer suborbital flights
• Equipped with a colorful 24-inch pre-assembled parachute for a safe return to earth
• Stands just under 20 inches tall with a Big Daddy waist size of 3 inches to handle all the power you can stuff into the motor tube
• Requires experience in model building and finishing to assemble, but the end result is worth the effort

With its impressive size and power, the Big Daddy rocket is sure to be a hit with model rocket enthusiasts. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to experience the thrill of a big blast off with the Big Daddy rocket!

An overlooked piece of essential railroad equipment that had to be ready to go to work at a moment's notice, nearly all of America's railroads owned a wrecking crane or "big hook". In this color pictorial, this specialized equipment is seen working on large railroads like the Santa Fe or Union Pacific, or short line roads like the Alabama, Tennessee & Northern.

Includes 6 photographs of a Big Hook working a wreck of the Super Chief near Carrolton, MO in 1956. Many photographs are Big Hooks of Fallen Flag railroads.

The practice of painting advertisements on the freight cars of shippers and car owners' dates well back into the 19th century. But in the 1920s, leasing companies realized they could contract with shippers to pass back usage payments beyond some agreed minimum.This led to an explosion of car leasing and, as this book amply demonstrates, a corresponding explosion of billboard decoration of refrigerator cars.

Railroad objections, especially to the usage payment rebates, led to hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission, which, taking effect in 1937, banned most of the leasing practices which had generated the car leasing bonanza. After World War II, a restrained billboard style made a modest comeback.Car-side advertising was only a detail of that ICC decision.

But because it was the basis for a remarkable diversity of refrigerator car paint schemes in the era, the photographs of these cars have long held an interest for historians, railfans, and Model Railroader's.Thoroughly documented here are hundreds of these paint schemes, together with details of the leasing companies and car builders associated with the individual cars.

More than 440 photographs, most previously unpublished, enrich this book. Even a modest amount of color information was available and is included.The authors, both recognized authorities on railroad freight car history, have done a superb job of collecting and organizing the information presented here.

The book is sure to appeal to modelers and to many who are interested in railroad history.

Contents:

• Foreword, acknowledgments, pp. 5–8
• Ch. 1: Historical Background, pp. 9–18
• Ch. 2: Early Billboard Refrigerator Cars, pp. 19–34
• Ch. 3: Billboard Reefers of the 1920s and 1930s: Meat Packers, pp. 35–46
• Ch. 4: North American Despatch, pp. 47–72
• Ch. 5: North Western Refrigerator and Western Refrigerator Lines, pp. 73–92
• Ch. 6: Merchants Despatch Transportation Company and Northern Refrigerator Car Company, pp. 93–122
• Ch. 7: General American Refrigerator Express, pp. 123–134
• Ch. 8: Union Refrigerator Transit Lines, pp. 135–156
• Ch. 9: Quaker City Refrigerator Express, pp. 157–166
• Ch. 10: Other Owners and Leasing Companies, pp. 167–180
• Ch. 11: End of an Era, pp. 181–186
• Ch. 12: Postwar Renaissance, pp. 187–199
• Color Gallery, pp. 200–206
• Appendix 1: Historical Color Renditions, pp. 207–208
• Appendix 2: Summary of ICC Ruling, pp. 209–212
• Bibliography
• Index, pp. 213–222.Signature Press, hardcover with jacket, 222 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in. 443 photographs, some color information, appendices, bibliography, index. Features: New Hardcover Richard H. Hendrickson and Edward S. Kaminski Signature Press

BLACK 1-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint

The BLACK 1-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint is a solvent-based acrylic paint specifically formulated for precision airbrush applications. Pre-thinned with Acetone and specialized media, it ensures a smooth, even spraying experience right out of the bottle.

• Volume: 1 oz
• Base: Solvent-based acrylic
• Thinner: Acetone and specialized media
• Finish: Glossy (except flat or matte colors)
• Application: Airbrush-ready, not suitable for brush painting

Compared to many industry-standard paints, this Tru-Color option excels in delivering a thin yet richly pigmented solution perfect for detailed airbrush work. Unlike thicker brush paints, it sprays evenly without clogging, resulting in a glossy surface that is ideal for decal application. The use of Acetone as both thinner and cleaner adds convenience and cost-efficiency. It is recommended to use primer on metals and plastics for enhanced adhesion and durability. Although the thinning media may evaporate over time in the soft plastic bottle, the pigment quality can be restored using Tru-Color’s proprietary 'Rejuvenator' or compatible thinner solutions.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

This airbrush-ready Tru-Color paint utilizes solvent-based acrylic chemistry to achieve superior atomization and finish quality. Controlled thinning with Acetone provides consistent spray patterns and rapid drying times, meeting the demanding needs of both hobbyists and professional modelers. Its glossy finish intensifies color vibrancy and creates an optimal surface for decals. The formula strikes a perfect balance between high pigment concentration and effective thinning, setting it apart from previous models and other solvent acrylic paints. Cleaning up is straightforward and economical with inexpensive Acetone, making it an ideal choice for fine detail painters seeking reliable performance.

BLACK 2-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint

The BLACK 2-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint is a solvent-based acrylic paint designed specifically for airbrushing applications. This paint features a pigment thinned with Acetone and other media for smooth, precise application every time.

• Solvent-based acrylic paint
• 2-ounce soft plastic bottle packaging
• Thinned with Acetone for easy airbrushing
• Glossy finish suitable for decal application
• Requires primer for metal surfaces, optional for plastics

Compared to traditional paints, this Tru-Color paint is thinner and formulated exclusively for airbrush use, making it unsuitable for brush painting. Its fast-drying glossy finish enhances paint adhesion, especially when applying decals. While the thinner media may evaporate over time during storage, the pigment is easily revitalized using Tru-Color’s Rejuvenator or Thinner, extending the paint’s lifespan well beyond standard industry norms.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance
This black Tru-Color paint employs Acetone thinning technology to ensure smooth airbrush delivery and quick drying times. Soft plastic bottle packaging helps preserve pigment quality, and the ability to restore the paint with specialized Rejuvenator or Thinner guarantees consistently reliable performance. Its compatibility with primers on metal and plastic surfaces offers strong adhesion, making it an ideal choice for detailed model painting and other precision projects requiring a durable, glossy finish.

Black is a true, deep black that serves as an essential primer base, shadow color, and lining paint for all types of scale models including armor, aircraft, figures, and vehicles. Part of AK Interactive's 3G Acrylic line — water-based, fast-drying, and easy to thin with water. Comes in a 17ml (.57 oz.) bottle. SKU: AK11029.

The beloved Brant is being revived, sporting the same classic design from the 90s, while boasting some new improvements. The Brant is now produced with laser cut wood fins and plastic toothpicks. Fun to build and exhilarating to fly, this rocket is one of the highest-flying model rockets in the Estes scale collection.

The Black Brant family of rockets was made in Canada in the late 50s. More than a half century later, highly reliable Black Brant rockets are still carrying scientific payloads to high altitude. 

A stunning model, the Estes Black Brant II rocket is a 1:13 scale replica of one of the earliest in the group. Loaded with scale details, this impressive rocket stands nearly 25 inches tall.

Finish your Estes Black Brant II rocket with detailed waterslide decals and an 18 inch parachute for gentle recoveries. Use the recommended D12-7 (sold separately) to reach heights of 1300 feet. Build and fly your Black Brant II today!

Black Green is a very dark, near-black green with deep forest undertones, great for camouflage shadow areas, jungle foliage, dark armor, and weathering effects on military models. Part of AK Interactive's 3G Acrylic line — water-based, fast-drying, and easy to thin with water. Comes in a 17ml (.57 oz.) bottle. SKU: AK11160.

17ml / .57 fl. oz. bottle.Designed to adhere to plastic models that are exposed to aggressive handling.Recommended to prime the surface and apply in multiple layers with an airbrush.Can also be applied with a brush.Non-flammable, does not contain solvents.