The reason Zamac turns to dust over the years is the fact some lead
got into it. During the Korean War copper was hard to come by so the
makers of Zamac used older car radiators for the copper needed. But
they had lead solider on them and so you have dust. Lead and zinc
will not tolerate each other. There is a lot of Zamac models out
there that have not turned to dust because they are free of lead.
Thank you
Larry Jackman
Boca Raton FL
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I was born with nothing and
I have most of it left
On Oct 3, 2007, at 7:09 PM, kenneth parson wrote:
> Dick Karnes in his recent post talked of the problem of Zamac
> Crumbling over time. I built two Central Valley Cabeese in HO
> lavished love and care and time on them. Moved on to s but saved
> them. Revisited them a few years ago to find the cupolas and end
> sills and doors to be dust. Do you risk that today with these
> white metal loco kits? How do you know. I have become very gun
> shy of anything cast of white metal, zamac, or pewter??? Any
> illuminations would be appreciated. There are some very nice kits
> out there, how can one tell? the collective wisdom of this list
> ought to know.
>
> Gonzo Parson overlooking beautiful lake LuLu in East Tennessee,
> Drop in some time.
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