LEAD SHEET for weighting Model Passenger cars (or other rolling stock) 2 sheets
LSW100 = 1
inch wide (1 x 12 x 0.050± inches)
The LSW078 is the best fit for a Rivarossi Passenger car.
LSW118 = 1
1/8th inch wide (1 1/8th x 12 x 0.050± inches)
The LSW100 is just under 1/16th inch (0.062) thick, and will facilitate the installation of interior details in your passenger cars without interfering with those details, while maintaining the necessary weight. (NMRA RP20.1)
The long
edges of the sheet may have a small ‘burr’ from slitting.
The lead is a dull gray “mill” finish. Yes, it's ugly, but nobody will see it!
For most passenger cars, a 7 to 7 1/2 inch piece will do the job so a package of LSW will do 3 cars.
The lead sheet is soft and easily cut with regular scissors, wire cutters or hand-held single hole-punch. Clean your cutters after use to prevent cross-contamination to other surfaces.
Trim the sheet to length (to adjust the weight) and to clear any interior obstructions such as side-wall ribs and holes for screws. After you are satisfied with the weight and fit, glue the sheet inside the chassis floor with a liquid adhesive such as automotive weather stripping adhesive, or similar permanent adhesive for support and to prevent rattling. (The lead sheet is not capable of ‘self-support’.)
If necessary, a brayer roller can be used smooth the lead sheet.
(The picture of brayer rollers are included for your information and are NOT included with your purchase.)
A hammer will dent and deform the lead.
Thereafter,
you can install the interior details on top of the LSW100.
LSW100 may also be used to replace the stock Athearn steel weight usually installed in freight cars.
Be sure to glue the lead sheet to the floor before assembling the car!!
This LSW078 will fit Rivarossi cars nicely!
The last picture is a Roco track cleaner pad with a small piece of LSW100 glued in the recess.
WARNING: LEAD
IS TOXIC! Keep out of reach of children,
pets, or irresponsible people. Protect
your hands with nitrile or latex exam gloves to prevent contamination. Wash your hands when you are done.
DO NOT TOUCH YOUR EYES, MOUTH, or FOOD WHILE HANDLING LEAD.
Safely
discard any remaining debris.
This is actually metallic lead.
Simple hygiene will keep you safe.
Lead has to be ingested to harm you.
Lead paint was removed from the marketplace because of the opportunity for children to chew on it.
Lead oxide was used as a white pigment.
Please Note: The packaging is being revised, but the product is the same.
Thank you for looking
If you have any questions, please ask!
If you purchase more than one LSW078, or LSW100 (any combination) I will combine shipping, and I will refund the difference in shipping cost.
Custom widths are available.
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