aotealotl Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 today while I was using my airbrush to paint stuff like this... ...I did suddenly hear a strange noise coming from the air compressor... ...anyone with a spare bottle 4 cheap ? the compressor itself still works fine and now I have to clean the carpet as well... :an!gry (any ideas how to get rid of rusty stains on carpet ?) :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 a couple of suggestions drain your compressor before use or don't use it while parked on carpet got any pics of the train set up can't help with the stain sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Found this... Let the carpet dry completely if the stain is wet. Use a dull butter knife to remove any excess rust or white debris from the carpet. Work carefully; avoid pulling the carpet threads off the backing. Mix a solution of mild detergent, such as dish soap, with cool water. Avoid using antibacterial soap. Clear soap, without dye, is the best choice. Put two squirts of soap into a spray bottle, and fill it with cool water. Spray the stained area with the soap solution. Use a clean cloth to blot the area. Avoid rubbing because this will push the stain down into the fibers. Just blot until the stain lifts off the rug onto the cloth. Rinse out the cloth often. Let the carpet dry once you have removed as much of the stain as possible with the soap. Create a solution of 2 cups of lemon juice and 1 tsp. of salt in a spray bottle. Use this solution if the soap does not remove the stain. Let the carpet dry before spraying the lemon solution on the stain. Blot the stain again with a clean cloth. Let the carpet dry. Mix a paste consisting of cream of tartar and water. Use enough tartar to cover what remains of the stain. The consistency of the paste should be similar to toothpaste. Spread the paste over the stain, and let it sit for an hour. Blot off the paste with a clean cloth and cool water. Read more: How to Remove Rust & Water Stains in Carpet | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6146069_remove- ... z2Drll51qr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 got any pics of the train set up no, I don't have a train setup - I only build, paint and weather them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Found this... thank you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 i dont know what you have available locally but that cylinder could be welded up and tested for a fraction of the cost of replacing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Ho? N gauge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Ho? N gauge? the one on the picture is N gauge / scale 1:160 (but I also do H0, Z, NZ120 and some G scale) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 i dont know what you have available locally but that cylinder could be welded up and tested for a fraction of the cost of replacing it thanks, worth a try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Nice work, do you do much/any kiwi stuff?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Nice work, do you do much/any kiwi stuff?? fixed an air leak on a joint on my spare air compressor and I am back in business... ...yes I do, just now I am painting an N scale Kato C30-7 into a freelanced KiwiRail model (yellow is on, masked for the orange) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 a bit more done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Looks good, could nearly pass for a real one if you trimmed the handrails! Close enough anyway, I think, been a long time since we saw a DX up these ways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Looks good, could nearly pass for a real one if you trimmed the handrails! Close enough anyway, I think, been a long time since we saw a DX up these ways... thanks David, some more done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dachende Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 When I was younger I used to know a fella who had his whole house kitted out with trains , I mean everywhere. Coming through the walls from one room to another - he was slightly eccentric... I have always admired the detail that goes into some of these projects. Very impressive :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 finished... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David R Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 The weathering looks great, obviously hasn't been on the coal route though! If I were a picky bugger I'd point out the handrails and the number, but I'm not so..... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 If I were a picky bugger I'd point out the handrails and the number, but I'm not so..... :lol: it was ordered that way, there are even different numbers on each side. and C30-7 have handrails. it's freelanced... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Interesting, I guess not everyone is a rivet-counter! *edit* not implying that I am!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Interesting, I guess not everyone is a rivet-counter! *edit* not implying that I am!!!!! yes you are,,just amit it,, :digH: :slfg: :slfg: :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 love the train tho,,a realy nice work there,, :nfs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 yeah that's a really :nfs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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