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Post by sd40dash2 on Jul 21, 2020 6:31:58 GMT -8
^ Micromark rivet decals on the bare styrene just before painting.
Edit 7-25: It has been decided to spray the bare styrene with glosscote and apply rivet decals when dry. Better adhesion that way.
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Post by brammy on Jul 21, 2020 15:50:51 GMT -8
Quick question.... What are your plans for the rivets? Count them? Sorry, couldn't resist. |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Jul 22, 2020 16:37:55 GMT -8
I'm thinking of building the cupola with strip styrene rather than trying to cut out all those windows from sheet. Here are the pieces on my painting handle. They will align properly when assembled onto the roof. Remember this is the CP 4340-series version of 1982+ with upgraded and enlarged windows, electric marker lights and lower fuel panel.  |
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Post by sd50f on Jul 22, 2020 20:31:26 GMT -8
It's always nice to see a step by step diary of a model being constructed. I am anticipating more from this thread. You've got the makings of a very nice looking van.
Timothy Dineen
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Post by sd40dash2 on Jul 23, 2020 17:28:59 GMT -8
Roof has been carefully measured and cut along with spots marked for smoke jack and three vents. Sides and ends are ready for next steps and doors are ready to install in the openings.  |
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Post by slowfreight on Jul 23, 2020 18:57:52 GMT -8
With those door castings, it's nice that you don't have to totally square up the door opening on the end. That's the fussy filing that is such a pain.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Jul 23, 2020 19:04:59 GMT -8
^ Thanks for the comment. Indeed, the doors are a key part that helps keep everything aligned. Always grateful for the doors made by companies like Black Cat, Athabasca, Grandt and Tichy.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Jul 24, 2020 10:30:24 GMT -8
Roof cut, cupola bracing installed, pencil lines added for rivets to align with roof panel seams as per prototype. Window lines, generator, tack boards, old filler plates, spots for curved railing drill points and lamps added as well. Ignore the 4x5' notation as the filler panel is smaller than that.  |
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Post by Colin 't Hart on Jul 24, 2020 10:48:12 GMT -8
Enjoying the progress so far. I looked but didn't see any note about who made the roof?
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Post by sd40dash2 on Jul 24, 2020 10:56:24 GMT -8
^ Thanks for your likes and comments. I somehow feel I'm "invading" the forum with these modelling posts as there seems to be a lot of other discussions happening lately. I'm certainly not trying to compete with those posts. But it seems as though you and a few people are enjoying the posts in this thread, so I'll continue unless I'm getting on people's nerves with this.
Anyway, this is an Intermountain Murphy roof from their 1937 AAR 40' boxcar. They are a critical piece for these CP cabooses but are sadly no longer available since IM recently stopped selling these types of parts.
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Post by riogrande on Jul 24, 2020 10:58:55 GMT -8
Don't worry. Just keep going. Many are enjoying the progress reports. I know I am.
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Post by jonklein611 on Jul 24, 2020 11:15:43 GMT -8
Don't worry. Just keep going. Many are enjoying the progress reports. I know I am. Agreed. It's neat to see stuff in progress. |
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Post by thebessemerkid on Jul 24, 2020 11:21:17 GMT -8
Post away. This is great!
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Post by Colin 't Hart on Jul 24, 2020 12:46:59 GMT -8
^ Thanks for your likes and comments. I somehow feel I'm "invading" the forum with these modelling posts as there seems to be a lot of other discussions happening lately. I'm certainly not trying to compete with those posts. But it seems as though you and a few people are enjoying the posts in this thread, so I'll continue unless I'm getting on people's nerves with this. Anyway, this is an Intermountain Murphy roof from their 1937 AAR 40' boxcar. They are a critical piece for these CP cabooses but are sadly no longer available since IM recently stopped selling these types of parts. No invasion at all! You have your own thread so past away as much as you want, IMHO! One can only hope that IM will reverse that policy seeing as how much ill will it's bringing them from the serious modellers. |
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Post by cp6027 on Jul 24, 2020 13:41:12 GMT -8
Please continue! You literally wrote the book on these vans and the faster you make progress, the faster the Kaslo kit will come out! (I'd love to build one from scratch but realistically that's a big stretch right now)
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Post by sd40dash2 on Jul 24, 2020 14:16:17 GMT -8
Wow, thank you to each and every one of you who responded with comments and likes. Yes, I did write that caboose book which has been a very handy reference to this project. Alright, I will keep on posting. With the hot weather, bugs, stay-cation tourists (I live in a resort area) and COVID restrictions I am finding a lot of time and inspiration to hide from the world outside. What better activity than to start a kitbash and make use of all this wonderful styrene and other products. Yeah I agree about the regrettable IM decision not to make parts as kitbashing and model building is only possible with parts! But we live in a hobby that seems to be most interested in selling us $400 DCC engines and $100-200 freight cars. I love those things as much as the next guy but what can you do when your desired prototype is not available? Rather than to spend my time posting here bugging mfrs to make what I want, I decided to do it myself and drag you guys along for the ride LOL. OK enough ranting, here's another photo! Onan diesel generator, lowered fuel panel, details added and window openings cut. Doors installed & numerous railings built and installed on end pieces, this was tedious. Three (3) vents and smoke jack installed on roof.  |
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Post by Christian on Jul 24, 2020 17:07:29 GMT -8
I somehow feel I'm "invading" the forum with these modeling posts as there seems to be a lot of other discussions happening lately. I'm certainly not trying to compete with those posts. Most of that crap I skip right over especially when it goes on and on and on. This modeling stuff is what I like to see. 1632 viewings as I'm writing shows that there's interest in model building. Other folks have different interests and my interests are, to many folks, crap. It's a big hobby. Post away. |
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Post by TBird1958 on Jul 24, 2020 18:57:42 GMT -8
Great work, very inspiring - Bring it on home!
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Post by sd40dash2 on Jul 25, 2020 3:36:30 GMT -8
Styrene bracing added to chassis in preparation for shell mounting. Lead weights will be cut and added before installing the body components. There will obviously be no detailed interior except possibly for a couple of seats in the cupola.  |
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Post by brammy on Jul 25, 2020 5:30:27 GMT -8
I love seeing your work. Very inspirational. Please keep posting.
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