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Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« on: September 28, 2009, 10:38:44 PM »
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Hi All,

I have the metal etched for the NYC Cabooses and the SP Woodchip Gondola. I just built the first car which is the SP Woodchip. I don't have the laser-cut sides in yet so all you see is the brass frame. Here are a few pics.


Underside detail has got to be seen in person. I was even able to etch the L-girders and rivets into the flooring.


The end shot shows how the layers of metal duplicate the end ribs and you can see how I was able to get actual H-beams for the side trusses and the gusset plates


Comment welcomed.

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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2009, 02:12:58 AM »
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  Wow  That looks amazing!!  Those are gonna be some excellent cars.  How hard is it to do your own etching?  It seems very difficult to do?




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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2009, 02:24:38 AM »
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Nicely done.
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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2009, 02:54:00 AM »
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Easy to etch yourself. Not easy to etch yourself if you want results like Bob gets.
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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2009, 09:19:09 AM »
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Or like Chris.
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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2009, 01:14:09 PM »
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Naaa anyone can etch like me.  :)
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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2009, 02:13:29 PM »
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Quote from: Chris333 on September 29, 2009, 01:14:09 PM
Naaa anyone can etch like me.  :)

Don't believe him.
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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2009, 03:59:34 PM »
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Quote from: TrainCat2 on September 28, 2009, 10:38:44 PM
Hi All,

I have the metal etched for the NYC Cabooses and the SP Woodchip Gondola. I just built the first car which is the SP Woodchip. .........

Comment welcomed.


The SP car looks great.

Does this mean the NYC Caboose is close?

Looking forward to seeing more of it .

Thanks
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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2009, 09:28:34 PM »
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Quote from: pfs on September 29, 2009, 03:59:34 PM
Does this mean the NYC Caboose is close?

Yep, right behind it.
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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2009, 10:47:26 PM »
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Excitement....wait...not NYC Transfer :(

Okay still excited :)
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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2009, 01:27:28 AM »
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really impressive


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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2009, 11:44:10 PM »
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Thanks Warren.

I am taking photos for instructions as I am building. Thought I would share one
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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2009, 02:18:40 AM »
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Bob, I'm a Frisco guy, and run some KATY too. Do you think there is enough interest for their cabeese? I've got tons of photos, and most of their way-cars look like they could be "converted" from the Atlas Wide-Vison. I'm dumb enough I can get a new side and roof/cupoal on an existing model. I'm going nuts waiting for the Athearn Bay-Windows to see what they might be turned into. ???
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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2009, 08:09:48 AM »
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Gonna sell some RTR ones?I am lazy! :P
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Re: Pre-Production Proofs of Cars
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2009, 10:37:33 AM »
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Now I have the first G22 completed. As you can see, there is detail on both exterior and the interior of the car. As you would expect, the raised rivets have the correct pattern for each of the ribs. This pattern can also be seen on the interior sides. The kit will build a car with prototype ride height.






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