S.A.& A.P. Maintenance of Way builds

Re: S.A.& A.P. MOW Train w/ Pile Driver No. 1

These early tank cars did not have ladders Sherrel, although tank handrail stanchions and ladders were added by the perspective roads. Loading was done just like an old ice platform, except these were oil rigs. The person was on a platform and stepped down on top of the tank and opened up the dome. The drain valve was either under the car, or there was a nozzle on the end of the tank at its base for emptying.

The rivets are still the MicroMark versions. I applied the rivets around the tank and when I got done, I realized I accidentally did double row rivets, when they were to be single rows. Ah well, chalk it up to a little variance. Otherwise you could call 1-800-DEAD-GUY to check the facts.

 

Re: Next project: S.A. & A.P. Pile Driver No. 1 - MOW

Just finished stringing the guide wires around the tank. Three pairs this time with alternating turnbuckles. What a job. Back to the paint shop she goes... Then gloss cote and decals.

 

Re: S.A.& A.P. MOW Train w/ Pile Driver No. 1

Wow, what a job. Took quite a time to do the tank bands, but they are done. Six total bands with turnbuckles alternating on either side, three to a side. She got a light recoat of paint. Decals tomorrow...

Manny

 

Re: Next project: S.A. & A.P. Pile Driver No. 1 - MOW

Decals right now...Pics shortly.

 

Re: S.A.& A.P. MOW Train w/ Pile Driver No. 1

One side complete.

 

Re: S.A.& A.P. MOW Train w/ Pile Driver No. 1

Decals are all finished. Now starts the many coats of Solvaset. In the pictures you may see some edges of the decal yet. This is to be expected. The Solvaset will deal with that, and I will make sure that this car gets 2-3 days of Solvaset before I gloss cote and then dull cote.

 

Re: S.A.& A.P. MOW Train w/ Pile Driver No. 1

Pretty as a picture. Wait, It is a picture!
Very nice, Manny.
Is it going to receive a light weathering too, I hope?

 

Re: S.A.& A.P. MOW Train w/ Pile Driver No. 1

Thanks Sherrel. Yes, she'll be rusted and dirtied up. The flat cote will tone it way down as will the rust, dust, grime, and grease. I hope to be able to do that on Sunday. It will depend on how the Solvaset works.

In the mean time, I'm starting my next project car. A little switch up, but still a goodie!

 

Re: S.A.& A.P. MOW Train w/ Pile Driver No. 1

Indefatigable... inspiring...

 

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Thanks Craig..not only for the compliment but for expanding my vocabulary! LOL...

 

Re: Next project: S.A. & A.P. Pile Driver No. 1 - MOW

Got a foam cradle in today and what an asset it is. I can hold the cars in any position while I work. I have DC'd the tank car and she's been dry for a few days. I have to start working on the weathering. I want to get some surgical gloves to help protect the surface from any finger prints. That's the hold up. I'll get to it by the end of the week.

 

Re: Next project: S.A. & A.P. Pile Driver No. 1 - MOW

Weathered the tank car this morning. I really enjoy using the Bragdon Enterprises Weathering Powders. They are so easy to work with. I just use a variety of Micro-brushes with the powders and I'm off to the races. Colors used include Dark, Medium, and Light Rust, Soot, Weathered Brown, Antique Iron, and Limestone.



The final end results:

 

Your use of the wood for the tank had made a bit nervous, even after the paint was applied. But, the weathering powders made any grain disappear. Very well done sir!

 

Jim,

Thanks. With Bragdon's powders, it is not necessary to seal them with Dull Cote. You are seeing the final result in those pictures. I intend to try some other different powders, so I will be careful to check and see if they require a top coat or not.

Also, I am extremely (insert body part here) about my cars/trains. They are only handled with rubber gloves, and no one is allowed to touch them. Look all you want with your eyes. If you want to see the underside, I will handle it, otherwise, paws off. Touching is not allowed. Same way when I go see someone else's trains. I put my hands behind my back and look only with my eyes. No touching. If I am to handle anything, out come the rubber gloves. Hand oils and fingerprints will ruin a hard worked model.

That may be extreme, but I appreciate and respect others work.

 

I wouldn't say serious Jim. I've just seen people's work destroyed unintentionally by wanting hands. I apologize if that came off as brash. I wasn't meaning that in any way. I just work hard on my models and hope that folks respect that. One "oops" and it's gone forever....

 

You took the words right out of my mouth, Manny!

Question - I have never tried to weather anything ... If you do not top coat the powders - What keeps it in place?

 

Bragdon's have a special additive adhesive, that once it is on, it's on. It doesn't come off. Not all powders have that. So it is learn what you have and work it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Many will need to use a Dull Cote after application. Some require a gloss before you apply. Others what a flat surface. I'd say, when in doubt, overcoat.