Two loading projects

[modelsof1900]

The second of these load projects was to build a load for a PRR F29 depressed center flat car and what I have implemented was the addition of brakes to trucks. Look my last picture to this theme - here insert as repeat.



I have had a really problem to get a painted model that follows my wishes.
The first pailing was a mistake - really! And the including decel set was consumed.
Unfortunately - the quality of ordered and free (!) decal sheet made by Funaro was not good enough. The silk-screen printing has shown its boundaries. There are too many very small characters and these were all white paint spots. I'm sorry to write this about a well meant gift.
So I have drawn my own decal sheet ...



... and next problem did come with printing this file.
I think that all decal printers worldwide will have problems with printing white color on their Alps printers. The production of color tapes (white included) has been closed. All to me known decal makers have replaced their printing equipment by other products - and now they have all problems with white prints. Too weak and pale, no contrast and not usable on a dark ground!
With a bit of luck I have found a decal maker who cooperated with a print shop whom can make a double white print - and this is good or better yet than these from Alps printers. A lucky day with this success however that all has required a lot of time.

This is now the result after second painting and decaling and adding a few dust for aging the model.



I will like to add two more links with a background for this painting an lettering job.
First a link to a picture of PRR.railfan.net website with their PRR F29 overview page. This picture has given me the idea for adding a lettering to trucks.
And second a picture from GodFatherRails.com gallery - also a F29 flatcar without each color and lettering, only marked by a few chalk signs.
What for difference about the years - and I try to get a pure white lettering (which I have reduced the brilliance with color powder for aging).

Ok, the car was ready and now I could add the load - see next post.