JP of Acton MA, USA writes:
I recently saw a post on the WBB forum, regarding the "liquid traction tires" called Bullfrog Snot, but it got removed, due to lack of replies. A fellow modeler actually used this product on a Lionel postwar steam loco (no magnet traction), and said that it improved pulling performance, immensely. Anyone else who may be interested in trying this product, can check out the website http://www.bullfrogsnot.com. All it is, is a silicone rubbery gel that you apply to a loco's wheels, to improve traction.
-JP
Hello JP That was me asking about Bullfrog Snot. You are correct about not getting any replies. So I pulled it. I will get some and try it. I will be using on Williams before Bachmann Berkshire. Thanks for getting back to me. Coolwaldo! :)
Dear All,
Careful not to completly stall the wheels, as you can burn up your motors.
Also, you will lose some or all electrical contact on those wheels,
i.e., you can't do all your wheels.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Joe Satnik
JP of Acton MA, USA writes,
I think it is understandable that the "Snot" be applied to only the rear-most drive wheels on a steam loco.
The website shows various video clips on applying the snot.
The loco must be turned upside down, connect the power to the rollers and the frame, slowly spin the wheels ("yard speed") and use either a very fine artists paint brush, or a Q-Tip to apply the snot.
Hope this helps
-JP
You can also find B.F.Snot at some music stores that sell guitars.Some players use it on their fingers.
JP of Acton MA, USA writes
If musicians used BF Snot on their fingers, wouldn't it get all over the instruments?
-JP
I am repeating what I was told by some guitar players including bass guitar.
I have no personal experience with it.
You have to let it cure. When I played years ago we would use rubber sewing thimbals on a sore finger.
Quote from: jpstrainyard on February 18, 2013, 12:30:54 PM
JP of Acton MA, USA writes
If musicians used BF Snot on their fingers, wouldn't it get all over the instruments?
-JP
Be sure to clean your wheels real good with rubbing alcholhol or another cleaner. BFS dont adhear to dirty wheels very well.
Quote from: jpstrainyard on February 17, 2013, 07:08:06 PM
JP of Acton MA, USA writes,
I think it is understandable that the "Snot" be applied to only the rear-most drive wheels on a steam loco.
The website shows various video clips on applying the snot.
The loco must be turned upside down, connect the power to the rollers and the frame, slowly spin the wheels ("yard speed") and use either a very fine artists paint brush, or a Q-Tip to apply the snot.
Hope this helps
-JP
Any one know any stores that carry it around S.East Mi., maybe even a music store chain?
You can go to amazon.com and its is available from some dealers below retail and with shipping you may pay retal but save on the sales tax. just type in bullfrog snot in the search. My girlfriend didn't believe me when i told her the name lol.
I prefer brick and mortar store shopping, savings aside, to try and keep those hobbyshop doors open, I will pay more. But thank you for the heads up, because it looks like on-line supply may be called for, unless the music stores carry it.
Try music stores that sell guitars and drums.
Quote from: r0gruth on March 15, 2013, 10:11:43 PM
Try music stores that sell guitars and drums.
Is there any otherkind? :D Ha Ha! He He!... Hey Hey! My My! Roc...........ah I think you might know what follows, "They" already get enough free advertising here. ::)("He" is "something to be seen" live though)
Quote from: GG1onFordsDTandI on March 17, 2013, 07:23:42 PM
Quote from: r0gruth on March 15, 2013, 10:11:43 PM
Try music stores that sell guitars and drums.
Is there any otherkind? :D Ha Ha! He He!... Hey Hey! My My! Roc...........ah I think you might know what follows, "They" already get enough free advertising here. ::)("He" is "something to be seen" live though)
Yes,there are.
rO- Just kidding, I make the DSO scene in Mich. on occasion too, but thought it less likely to see a tuxed, full bass player with fluorescent green rubberized finger tips. Do you know if orchestra string players use it too? I assumed the refrence was to heavy sound electric bass players.
You can Try Sam Ash Music. There a national company but no stores in MI but they do have a 800 number. I checked there website along with paragon and The Guitar Center all huge sound suppliers and no Bull Frog snot on there website but you can try calling one of the stores, it may be something they don't have listed online.