Weekend Update 4/4/21

[PiperguyUMD]

First off, big news! Which ultimately means more time for trains!!



My first Saturday in five years with a dissertation hovering over me was spent wrapping up a lot of loose ends on my RS2s. I'm calling the shells done save some weathering once they are completely assembled. I still need to install decoders, and spray the trucks and fuel tank flat black so there's some tooth to hold the weathering.



This side shows the custom railing and battery boxes on the long hood. I know the WM faithful will bust my chops about the lettering on the long hood but I just couldn't come up with a way to shorten the road name to match the prototype - and believe me I tried! I even cut one of the decals into individual letters but the font is just too big. It's a little disappointing, but they certainly capture the feel of the WM, especially when MUed.



A positive note, I'm beyond thrilled with how the screens over the fans came out. I'm not even really sure where I picked up this brass mesh, but its perfect!



Have a great weekend everyone, and to those who observe it, happy Easter!

[Ed Kapuscinski]

First off, big news! Which ultimately means more time for trains!!



My first Saturday in five years with a dissertation hovering over me was spent wrapping up a lot of loose ends on my RS2s. I'm calling the shells done save some weathering once they are completely assembled. I still need to install decoders, and spray the trucks and fuel tank flat black so there's some tooth to hold the weathering.



This side shows the custom railing and battery boxes on the long hood. I know the WM faithful will bust my chops about the lettering on the long hood but I just couldn't come up with a way to shorten the road name to match the prototype - and believe me I tried! I even cut one of the decals into individual letters but the font is just too big. It's a little disappointing, but they certainly capture the feel of the WM, especially when MUed.



A positive note, I'm beyond thrilled with how the screens over the fans came out. I'm not even really sure where I picked up this brass mesh, but its perfect!



Have a great weekend everyone, and to those who observe it, happy Easter!

Congrats!!!!

[glakedylan]

First off, big news! Which ultimately means more time for trains!!

My first Saturday in five years with a dissertation hovering over me was spent wrapping up a lot of loose ends on my RS2s. I'm calling the shells done save some weathering

major kudos! congrats and have a wonderful holiday
sincerely
Gary

[nkalanaga]

John:  If I had an airbrush, I'd agree with you - it wouldn't be worth the hassle to paint one N scale VW! 

That's what rattle cans are for, and they come in many vehicle-suitable colors.  Some can even be used for railroad colors, if one is lucky. 

[John]

Added a couple of 53' container trailers to the intermodal facility ..

[bnsfdash8]

Testing out some new resin (Siraya Tech Build) on my SD38AC model.

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[garethashenden]

Got the inside motion working on the Great Western Buffalo tank. Feeling very pleased with myself.

[peteski]

John:  If I had an airbrush, I'd agree with you - it wouldn't be worth the hassle to paint one N scale VW! 

That's what rattle cans are for, and they come in many vehicle-suitable colors.  Some can even be used for railroad colors, if one is lucky.

I disagree.  Rattle cans nozzles spray out a lot of paint , with not much control of the volume or pressure.  Painting a half-inch long model with a rattle can is like using a garden hose to fill a glass with water.
 Airbrush produces a much finer, spray with much less volume (also, the amount of paint and air pressure can be fully controlled).  I have used my airbrush for even smaller jobs.

[John]

Testing out some new resin (Siraya Tech Build) on my SD38AC model.

what do you think ??  I have a bottle I haven't cracked open yet

[bnsfdash8]

what do you think ??  I have a bottle I haven't cracked open yet

I like it so far. The detail has been good, not overly brittle, and little warping. I've printed it both at the recommended temp (25-35C) and at room temp without issue on my Photon with Siraya's recommended settings. 

[ednadolski]

I disagree.  Rattle cans nozzles spray out a lot of paint , with not much control of the volume or pressure.  Painting a half-inch long model with a rattle can is like using a garden hose to fill a glass with water.
 Airbrush produces a much finer, spray with much less volume (also, the amount of paint and air pressure can be fully controlled).  I have used my airbrush for even smaller jobs.

If you want a uniform base coat, I've seen some quite nice results from rattle cans, particularly the Tamiya and Scalecoats.

Ed

[Angus Shops]

If you want a uniform base coat, I've seen some quite nice results from rattle cans, particularly the Tamiya and Scalecoats.

Ed

And the much missed (by me) Testors Model Master.

[jpwisc]

I added some details to my WC plow.
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I also got to see a test of the new @Baldylox CA-11 caboose.
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[wm3798]

Atlas Roco GP9 refreshed with a paint scheme from the era of the model.


Now the eternal question...



Whether to weather or not to weather?

Lee

[southernman]

This was done using a regular can of Krylon