Zamac
Trade name for zinc-aluminum alloy die-casting metal used widely for pressure die-casting in model trains.
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To lower the cost of the castings, the K-11 boiler and other parts were made from Zamac instead of cast brass. Each Mountain part produced in brass required a plaster mold.
ACC at the zamac junction, MEK to bond the styrene plus finger pressure for a short while put the first layer of wrap in place. The second layer was easier. The bond was continuous styrene to styrene and my fingers were more experienced.
 See also: Train, Terminal, Frame, Fill, Engineer
  
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