Need source for wood chocks for flatcar loads

Ironhorseman posted:

From what I remember, it seems railroads used old ties to makes chocks, is that correct? 

Generally no, as the old crested ties would have been pretty difficult to cut/saw, plus would be all split, i.e. if they were still good enough for ties, they wouldn't have been removed.

I suspect it would also be prototypical to use any lumber lying around that was big enough.  Thx.

Not really. The wood selected for heavy duty chocks was/is generally heavy hard wood, like oak blocking.

I was looking for the chocks used by MTH on their military loads, see picture. below.  I tried looking up the part number but MTH doesn't have them listed, anyway, no one is answering at MTH's parts.  I now plan to make them out of wood as described in this thread ( i need about 100.)

Just one question does anyone sell thin plastic diamond cut sheets?

FrankRazz

https://www.micromark.com/O-Sheets-Diamond-Plate-2

Neal Jeter

Thank you Neal.

FrankRazz

For 100 of them, why not make them.  Since your picture didn't come through, I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for.  I'm guessing you linked some private graphic since it comes from https://1h3.googleusercontent.com

@FrankRazz posted:

FrankRazz

I used something similar to this that I picked up at a local model shop. Cut them up then stained them with some india ink and alcohol mix.

Amazon.com: Jili Online 5 Pieces Natural Balsa Wood Sticks Triangle for Airplane Boat Modeling DIY Hobby Crafts Woodworking 8x12mm

@Doug W. posted:

I used something similar to this that I picked up at a local model shop. Cut them up then stained them with some india ink and alcohol mix.

Amazon.com: Jili Online 5 Pieces Natural Balsa Wood Sticks Triangle for Airplane Boat Modeling DIY Hobby Crafts Woodworking 8x12mm

Looks great!! However, the main gun should be in travel lock..

Unfortunately Corgi doesn't make them with vertical movement of the barrel, lateral yes vertical no.

@Gene Dickerson posted:

I checked the Scenery Source List and couldn't find anything, so decided to post an inquiry to see if any of you had some ideas as to where I might find some of these items.

Thanks,

I used some stripwood to make rough-cut wheel chocks and then stained them using a furniture touch-up pen from the hardware store.

For the examples pictured, I'd just make them from scrap wood, I can't imagine having to buy these.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

For the examples pictured, I'd just make them from scrap wood, I can't imagine having to buy these.

Agreed! Get some balsa wood and a utility knife and you should be good 2 go!

I agree with John.  These are easily made from scrap wood.

For 100 I would be using a closed grain hardwood and a router, with a router table if possible. 15 minute job including cutting them to length.

Pete

Ten minutes to set up the router, and five minutes to make the chocks.

Hobby shops sell 1/4 inch tringular Balsa which is what I use,just cut to desired length.

Mikey

Here are some chocks made from pieces of plastic window mullions.