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Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - doctorwayne - 03-13-2010
Looks good to me, Kevin.
Wayne
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - nachoman - 03-13-2010
Believe it or not, the model power coaches come with crude interiors. I had to combine parts from both interiors in order to make one long enough for my lengthened car. I also re-cemented the sheet steel weight to the coach floor, and quickly realized the car was too light. So, I cemented 1/2 oz of lead at each end of the car. In one end of the car, I glued some styrene to serve as a lavatory wall because I felt this detail may be visible through a window. I am not too interested in interior detailing - just enough to indicate the car is not hollow.
I also painted the roof silver, installed 36" wheels, and began adding grab irons and railings to the car end.
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - Gary S - 03-13-2010
Kevin, that is looking really good. You should be proud of your work!
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - ngauger - 03-13-2010
That's great!!!
Nice work!!!
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - BR60103 - 03-13-2010
Kevin:
just for fun, on the British forums that sort of modification is called a "cut and shut". Kind of a modest term for what must be some precise model work.
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - eightyeightfan1 - 03-14-2010
Excellent job.
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - Ralph - 03-14-2010
Coming along very nicely. Good work on the "cut and shut".
Ralph
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - nachoman - 03-15-2010
Paint shop time. The color is 50% floquil caboose red, 50% floquil tuscan.
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - Ralph - 03-15-2010
Nice prep work Kevin. No visible seam at all!
Ralph
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - nachoman - 03-16-2010
I have painted the underframe black, and now need to let the paint dry for a day or two before I mask and paint the letter boards black. I also need to make and install end railings and diaphragms.
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - Steamtrains - 03-16-2010
Yikes..!!! A real beauty..!! Good job..!!
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - nachoman - 03-19-2010
I made a pair of diaphragms using some folded paper and styrene.
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - ocalicreek - 03-20-2010
I know where I've seen that paint scheme before! I just noticed it on my local PBS station the other night, watching a steam tourist railroad special. It's the 1880 train, or the Black Hills Central! Silver Roof, faded red/maroon sides, and black trucks/underframe.
Galen
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - nachoman - 03-21-2010
I added some homemade decal lettering and glued on my diaphragms. Next is to finish painting the end rails, light weathering, and interior details.
Re: Nachoman 2010 bash challenge - passenger car - Gary S - 03-21-2010
How did you do the white decals? Black border on white paper? Or you have an ALPS printer?