Same song second verse. In a recent "collection purchase" I got two #6457 cabooses circa 1950. Using the medicine bottle trick, I changed the interior lighting color from way-to-bright white to kerosene amber. While I cringed at Alabama's performance against the OTHER team. I carved two medicine bottles down to size. I reassembled the subject this morning. For comparison, I photographed stock and modified together for your evaluation.
Then I removed the shell from a 1949 vintage #3472 operating milk can ejector. I lubricated all the right places on the mechanism then focused my attention on cleaning the nasty shell. First up was liquid Ivory soap and a soft bristle tooth brush. 90% satisfaction resulted. There is a sticky, brown substance on one end of the shell that was not affected. Next I tried Goo-Gone. No change. Then distilled white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and finally, my favorite citrus based hand cleaner all to no effect. I have some paint stripper but I know better than using it on plastic. What would you try next?
I need a milk car platform so I don't have to play "catch the milk can" Anyone have one they can spare? My email is listed in my profile.
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