New source for etched stirrup steps

[PiperguyUMD]

So I’ve churned out about a dozen hoppers on my photon and I have completely burned through my stash of etch blma stirrup steps. Is there another source for 40s-50s era etched stirrup steps? Also looking for BLMA 226 horns if anyone has 2 pairs they could be talked out of! 

Thanks!

[Chris333]

 
https://ppdltd.com/

[PiperguyUMD]

https://ppdltd.com/

Has it come to that? 

[C855B]

Maybe these?: https://www.midwestmodelrr.com/product/gmm160-47/

[Chris333]

Has it come to that? 

After you buy about 7-8 sets you could of had a life time supply for the same price.

[PiperguyUMD]

@Chris333 Fair point. Is it possible to do the art work in sketchup? At some point I need to write my dissertation instead of playing with trains 

[Chris333]

I use AutoCAD, but others here use PDF's or CorelDRAW. I don't know about Sketchup though.

[PiperguyUMD]

Maybe these?: https://www.midwestmodelrr.com/product/gmm160-47/

I had looked at the GMM products but I don’t think I’ve seen these before. I think I’ll give them a try, hopefully they will be around for a while.

[peteski]

I had looked at the GMM products but I don’t think I’ve seen these before. I think I’ll give them a try, hopefully they will be around for a while.

Gold Medal Models has been around for a long time (making model RR etchings since at least the '90s, or maybe even '80s).  They also make etchings for model ships.  The proprietor is also a member here.

[Bryn]

https://ppdltd.com/

Highly recommended, I've used PPD for years on my 2mm Finescale models. Really good family run business.

[ednadolski]

You can always make them from wire.   Way simpler and more cost effective than making a full etch.




Ed