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Workshop Wednesday

Discussion in 'General' started by yardmaster, Nov 15, 2017.

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  1. rjthomas909

    rjthomas909 Member Frisco.org Supporter

    For those who have not seen it and have access, Keith @klrwhizkid has a great article in the NMRA magazine this month.
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    For a second, I did a double take thinking his install on my VO-660. Great photo of the final product weathered by @modeltruckshop .

    -Bob T.
     
    rjthomas909, Jan 11, 2023
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  2. rjthomas909

    rjthomas909 Member Frisco.org Supporter

    A little progress on the “Kansas & Texas Supply Company” for Weir City. This is a Mine Mount Models kit (Wilson’s Mustard). Many roof details yet to complete, and dry fit of several segments here. Weathering to come of course.

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    Take Care All,

    -Bob T.
     
    rjthomas909, Jan 11, 2023
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  3. klrwhizkid

    klrwhizkid Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

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  4. Sirfoldalot

    Sirfoldalot Frisco.org Supporter Frisco.org Supporter

    That KTSC structure is just awesome looking - the character is outstanding.
    Not too many get this high of a rating from me!

    Also, the photo of the jail from P. Moore is outstanding.

    AWE heck! Everything posted from everyone is GREAT?
     
    Sirfoldalot, Jan 13, 2023
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  5. Ozarktraveler

    Ozarktraveler Member

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    Over the weekend, pulled some boxes out and installed the ladders, handrails , smokejacks etc on these three cabooses.

    Adjusted coupler heights on a few more and made minor repairs to a few more.
     
    Ozarktraveler, Jan 17, 2023
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  6. fredman23

    fredman23 Member

    I may be misremembering, but wasn't there a technique using a blow dryer to create ripples in resin? Am I having a senior moment?
     
    fredman23, Jan 17, 2023
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  7. yardmaster

    yardmaster Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Whilte I've not tried it, I believe I've read of using a heat gun, in combination with a flathead screwdriver if needed. Feels like a hair dryer didn't quite deliver the head or oomph necessary. Other's mileage may vary.
     
    yardmaster, Jan 18, 2023
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  8. geep07

    geep07 Member

    Are those Athearn cabooses?
     
    geep07, Jan 19, 2023
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  9. mark

    mark Staff Member Staff Member

    John,

    SLSF 18 and SLSF 25 are Walthers "3 window" cabooses. They are based on a Grand Trunk (GT) Railway (Canadian) / Grand Trunk Western (GTW) Railroad (US) prototype.

    SLSF 1275 is an Atlas extended or wide vision caboose. It is based on a low slung "eastern lines clearance" cupola Reading (RDG) Railroad prototype.

    Hope this helps.

    Thanks!

    Mark
     
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    mark, Jan 19, 2023
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  10. Ozarktraveler

    Ozarktraveler Member

    Mark beat me to it.

    They were gifts.
     
    Ozarktraveler, Jan 20, 2023
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  11. Ozarktraveler

    Ozarktraveler Member

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    Completed the E&B Valley RR, General American airslide cover hopper Ken Wulfert.
     
    Ozarktraveler, Jan 21, 2023
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  12. rjthomas909

    rjthomas909 Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Happy Workshop Day All,

    Power back on from the ice storm, just in time for a Workshop Wednesday post. This week, decals for this KCFS&M 34-ft boxcar, a Bitter Creek kit and decals custom from Precision Design Co.

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    Hope all are safe and warm,

    -Bob T.
     
    rjthomas909, Feb 1, 2023
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  13. Iantha_Branch

    Iantha_Branch Member

    Wow. Fantastic work as always
     
    Iantha_Branch, Feb 1, 2023
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  14. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    That looks totally awesome!! I need one for what’s left of the Zalma Branch.
     
    Jim James, Feb 1, 2023
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  15. rjthomas909

    rjthomas909 Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Thanks Guys! @Jim James , I would be glad to make one for the Zalma Branch.
     
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  16. rjthomas909

    rjthomas909 Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Protoytpe....Postcard from ebay that I bought. Need to adjust positions of the data decals a bit.... KC-FS-M-Boxcar-prototype.jpg
     
    rjthomas909, Feb 1, 2023
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  17. rjthomas909

    rjthomas909 Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Pretty close to finishing this one up....

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    rjthomas909, Feb 8, 2023
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  18. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    Pure historical artwork.
     
    Jim James, Feb 9, 2023
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  19. Iantha_Branch

    Iantha_Branch Member

    It took a few weeks to get a good enough internet connection to share my latest work.

    I started working on another C30-7. This one I added some detail parts to before paint. While the Frisco didn't have C30-7's, I went with standard(ish) equipment. The Atlas shell already had the nose light housing molded on, so installing a Details West nose gyralite was pretty easy. To seal in around it, I tried out some plastic putty from Vallejo. It was easy to work with and set up nicely.
    I also added a roof beacon that may or may not be the correct style. We're kind of limited on part options these days. To round things out, I added a Leslie 5 Chime horn, and a fire cracker antenna. After looking through the archives again, I should have went with a whip antenna, but close enough for now. I still need to add some details to the pilot, but that can be done at a later date.


    I have been kicking around some ideas on a modified black and yellow paint scheme, so I decided to try it on this unit. The front of the nose and the side sills received Badger Modelflex B&O Dulux Gold. The rest of the engine was painted Modelflex Engine Black. I tried a couple different configurations with the yellow side stripe. I started with painting the whole side, but didn't care for that look, so I remasked and made it the same thickness as the walkway.


    With these shells, the sill separates from the main body, making it easy to change out looks. So, for comparison's sake I painted another sill all black and popped it on. I would like to know what you all think of the 3 different versions I worked up.


    All for now. I'm still trying to find the boxes that I have misplaced in my disaster area of a shed. Until then, I don't have hand rails for these guys.
     
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  20. Iantha_Branch

    Iantha_Branch Member

    Now that I finally have pictures uploaded for the C30-7 project, I can write up my next project. I'm building a 1200 series caboose. I have decided to make a separate thread for that though so it's easier to find and discuss that specific project.
     
    Iantha_Branch, Feb 12, 2023
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