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Re: Restoring/ repainting passenger cars - cnrglen - 06-20-2015
Thanks 'Bear' this was an unplanned project that kind of dropped into my lap (so to speak) but I can see the end soon.
After some research I started to add the shades to the cars.
![[Image: 006_zpsi3a5bzlu.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/006_zpsi3a5bzlu.jpg)
I used some textured scrapbooking paper in forest green. after cutting the shade to size I used a metallic silver pen to add the bottom frame pull to the shade.
![[Image: 007_zps78ptyhx8.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/007_zps78ptyhx8.jpg)
I glued them in with tacky glue, added the grabs and called the lightweight coach done, or at least until I track the interior down.
Now that I've started on adding window shades I have 7 more cars to do.
Re: Restoring/ repainting passenger cars - cnrglen - 06-28-2015
I've pretty much finished with this project for now. I didn't like the way the two green and black cars turned out so I won't be using them. They will most likely be going to another modeler.
On the other hand I finished adding blinds/ window shades to all my other cars. Here's a Rivarossi Pullman
![[Image: 002_zpsygxqlq6a.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/002_zpsygxqlq6a.jpg)
![[Image: 003_zpseb3hgkqb.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/003_zpseb3hgkqb.jpg)
On a side note I started work on the seated passenger figures that I got:
![[Image: 004_zps8igfu2bw.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/004_zps8igfu2bw.jpg)
I ordered 90 seated figures off a Chinese dealer and I got 100 there's about 10-12 different figures which isn't too bad because I have several passenger cars to spread them out.
![[Image: 006_zps0l21dicv.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/006_zps0l21dicv.jpg)
I taped them all to a board and airbrushed them in a skin tone, testors light tan (1170)
![[Image: 007_zpsyls7slqv.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/007_zpsyls7slqv.jpg)
After painting the details came out a bit more. I was quite impressed, they look a little like Prieser or Faller figures with some decent detail. I'll place them in a container and paint them now as I need them (with a really small brush).
Re: Restoring/ repainting passenger cars - cnrglen - 07-03-2015
Just to finish off this thread I thought I would post photos of my completed CN passenger train
Motive power is a P2K FPA-2
![[Image: 004_zpsj2injcqa.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/004_zpsj2injcqa.jpg)
Followed by the steam generator (a resin craftsman kit) and a Juneco express Reefer
![[Image: 005_zpsryqioniz.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/005_zpsryqioniz.jpg)
Then a Rivarossi baggage car, Point Pelee.
![[Image: 006_zpsda3rryv9.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/006_zpsda3rryv9.jpg)
Rivarossi Combine
![[Image: 007_zps2jrdvghj.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/007_zps2jrdvghj.jpg)
Rivarossi Pullman Coach
![[Image: 008_zpsmzqnpdr6.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/008_zpsmzqnpdr6.jpg)
Rivarossi Dining car, in the pre-1954 paint scheme
![[Image: 009_zps4ryjbuhu.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/009_zps4ryjbuhu.jpg)
Branchline Trains Pullman, Island Park
![[Image: 010_zps2cvaarrq.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/010_zps2cvaarrq.jpg)
and finally an IHC/Rivarossi observation, Fort Pitt
![[Image: 011_zpsotsztc9w.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Rolling%20stock/Passenger%20cars/011_zpsotsztc9w.jpg)
I like how the blinds add a bit of life to the cars, next I'll be adding figures and eventually lighting.
Re: Restoring/ repainting passenger cars - doctorwayne - 07-04-2015
Good lookin' train, Glen.
Are those figures from We Honest? They look like a good choice for passenger cars and perhaps vehicles, too.
Wayne
Re: Restoring/ repainting passenger cars - cnrglen - 07-04-2015
Thanks Wayne, the figures are from another seller called evemodel_es. The Auction was for 90 figures ands they sent me 100, they had a final cost of 13.08 Canadian with free shipping.
Re: Restoring/ repainting passenger cars - sailormatlac - 07-06-2015
Excellent work Glen! Lovely classic CNR train.
Matt
Re: Restoring/ repainting passenger cars - faraway - 07-07-2015
That CN train look so beautiful. I wish it would fit in my layout.
Re: Restoring/ repainting passenger cars - Schraddel - 07-07-2015
cnrglen!
that this blinds adds life to the cars. But "how to" you make them?Lutz
Re: Restoring/ repainting passenger cars - cnrglen - 07-12-2015
Thanks guys. It was a fun project but I'm glad it's over and I can get back to finishing the Doodlebug project.
Lutz, I made the blinds from colored and textured scrapbooking paper, cut slightly oversize and attached with tacky glue