N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - Printable Version

+- (https://bigbluetrains.com)
+-- Forum: Photographer's right of way (https://bigbluetrains.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=37)
+--- Forum: Contests & Challenges (https://bigbluetrains.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=9)
+--- Thread: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge (/showthread.php?tid=2326)

Pages: 1 2 3

N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - ngauger - 02-06-2010

Well - i finally took the "Before" pics:

I'm going to take one of these 2 gons....
   
and cut the middle sections out to make 2 separate single truck cars that look kind of like this:
   
The idea being to make the cars short enough to be useable on the tight radius (4 ft diameter) curves of my layout and also to use them in the new Mine diorama underneath the layout:    

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - ngauger - 02-06-2010

and i even got approval from the foreman!!!!!

   

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - ngauger - 02-06-2010

The Challenge:

~ Cut 2 straight lines through the gons and not "mess it up". Basically, I'm Lopping off the 2 ends.

~ Alter the trucks to accept another coupler on the "inside end" that usually does not get a coupler

~ Make another "gondola end for that same end that was cut in the first line (see Mess it up) Goldth

~ Prime and paint and letter to MFW RR specs Circa Steam/Diesel era

~ Paint in colors usually seen in a mine (Greens and grays) detail with lots of coal dust

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - Gary S - 02-06-2010

Alright! Now this is a serious modification! Chop them babies up, Mikey!

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - nachoman - 02-06-2010

This is gonna be interesting! Anyone remember those "piker" passenger cars in HO? Those ultra short characatures that rode on one truck? I think you have a G-scale one on the end of your train!

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - ngauger - 02-07-2010

nachoman Wrote:This is gonna be interesting! Anyone remember those "piker" passenger cars in HO? Those ultra short characatures that rode on one truck? I think you have a G-scale one on the end of your train!
That's the Eggliner (engine) Not too bad an engine either Smile Smile

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - Gary S - 02-07-2010

Mikey, I don't see any chopped up gondolas yet....

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - ngauger - 02-07-2010

Gary S Wrote:Mikey, I don't see any chopped up gondolas yet....
............ way things are happening around here -- Snow and such - might not get started 'till March!!! Confusedhock: Confusedhock: Confusedhock: Confusedhock: Confusedhock: Confusedhock:

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - ngauger - 02-10-2010

SNOW!!!!!

I was frustrated - I have to go out and shovel over a FOOT of snow - Again!! Shoot

   

............ but somehow - I feel much better nowwwwwwwwww Icon_lol Icon_lol Icon_lol

This hobby is very relaxing sometimes.... Eek Misngth Misngth Misngth Misngth Misngth

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - Gary S - 02-10-2010

Nothing like chopping something up to get the frustrations out! Tongue

I'm thinking of all you guys up in the northeast, with all the snow. Stay warm! Smile

And keep your chin up, global warming will have it all thawed out Misngth in no time!

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - Ralph - 02-10-2010

I'm getting to the point where chopping model railroad equipment is like a second hobby. Smile Cool project Mikey!
Ralph

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - e-paw - 02-11-2010

It all starts with the first cut, lets see some more.

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - ngauger - 02-11-2010

e-paw Wrote:It all starts with the first cut, lets see some more.
only one cut left hehehe

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - ngauger - 02-12-2010

LOOK!!! TWINS!!!!!!!!!! Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin

   

Re: N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge - Steamtrains - 02-12-2010

So you gonna make a really tiny gondola..??? Goldth Goldth