01-05-2010, 05:01 PM
WC cars are my favorites...especially the second car. Very nice job. I'd vote for a little more deep red or brown on the rust to indicate an area of rust that's older and more established. But that's just a little recommendation. Overall, I think you did great.
Just a few days ago I saw some old Southern hoppers (part of a longer NS train going through south Charlotte) weathered exactly like that second WC. The letter paint was almost completely gone making the car look like it had been white-washed or sun bleached. So your's are really good looking and definitely true to the prototype.
Just a few days ago I saw some old Southern hoppers (part of a longer NS train going through south Charlotte) weathered exactly like that second WC. The letter paint was almost completely gone making the car look like it had been white-washed or sun bleached. So your's are really good looking and definitely true to the prototype.
Mark
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