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Post by Christian on Feb 21, 2021 8:16:14 GMT -8
Folks don't often post the insides of their work. I'm going to put an end to that.
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Post by simulatortrain on Feb 21, 2021 8:52:52 GMT -8
I'll join in! I printed this desk and chair for the inside of the office. I made the phone and lamp (not printed) a bit oversized I believe, but they show up nicely through the windows. Originally I had wanted to mount the inside light on the front wall, but I actually think having it on the back makes it look kinda dramatic. It's on a wall because the roof is going to stay removable and I don't want to deal with wires going to it. I think it needs a broom or something under the clock as a final touch. Also finished up the speeder/tool shed I was building.
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Post by Christian on Feb 21, 2021 8:57:50 GMT -8
I printed this desk and chair for the inside of the office. That chair is a knock out!
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Post by simulatortrain on Feb 21, 2021 9:00:11 GMT -8
I printed this desk and chair for the inside of the office. That chair is a knock out!Thanks! Just couldn't find anything that looked like an old school rolling chair. I'd like to sell them but for now they're way too fragile.
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Post by ChessieFan1978 on Feb 21, 2021 9:09:37 GMT -8
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Post by TBird1958 on Feb 21, 2021 9:53:35 GMT -8
The inside of a mostly scratch built covered gon... CB&Q XM-4 scratch built sides with Branchline ends. A little different, USLX 11713, new 1-77 would be quite new on my railroad, here using some clear gloss and some very thinned out blue paint I'm simulating the welded side panels - It's pretty subtle, not seen from all angles, certainly something fun to try.
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Post by onequiknova on Feb 21, 2021 10:07:40 GMT -8
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 21, 2021 10:18:11 GMT -8
That chair is a knock out! You're sure right about that. 4-spoke caster, very unsafe.
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Post by markfj on Feb 21, 2021 10:53:57 GMT -8
No modeling work to share, but the PRR heritage unit has been parked nearby for a couple days now so I got some photos. Looks like either the crews or railfans are having some fun; note the “PC” and dates marked on the side. The paint seems to be holding up well after eight years. Just too bad they didn’t paint this freight locomotive in DGLE color rather than passenger Tuscan. Oh well, still looks good! Thanks, Mark
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Post by sp3205 on Feb 21, 2021 11:07:31 GMT -8
The weathering on that tool shed is just perfect! And the XM-4 is looking particularly nice. Since the theme is (at least in part) the interior of models, including the parts that aren't really supposed to be seen, here's the current project occupying the workbench.
Elizabeth
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Post by nsc39d8 on Feb 21, 2021 11:48:04 GMT -8
Nice work so far everyone! Finally got around to taking photos after the cold spell, still cold here though. First up is new power for the shortline, Yadkin Valley RR here in Rural Hall just took delivery some months ago of x-BNSF SD70MAC. Having the model laying around I decided to patch it like the prototype. Next is a CP AC4400 I found pictures of on NS in the area my layout is based upon. Not sure of the source but a discussion on B&LE decals brought me to this project adding in Tom's PC car postings. Base is a Intermountain kit with Branchline ends and the fitting of the scratch built 8ft + 6 ft doors. Prototype has a 14 ft door opening, which I gathered as a 8 and 6 looking a the difference in sizes, still some work to do. For information, Yadkin Valley also had taken delivery of two oddball locos in the past weeks. First is x-NS 8520 which has been put back in service this past week. also in Rural Hall now is the x-Progress Rail QSK-95 Cummins powered demo 1998. Unknown when 1998 will go into service here. John those cars look great I hope the one I got from you turn that well!
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Post by Funnelfan on Feb 21, 2021 12:43:10 GMT -8
Train #104 , the Quincy to Easton Road Freight on the River City Modelers Layout in Spokane, WA. A C40-8 and SD60 for power this time around.
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Post by slowfreight on Feb 21, 2021 13:19:05 GMT -8
Late to the SOO waycar party, my contribution is finished and ready for weathering. I built this from a 3D-printed body designed by fr8kar, purchased just before Walthers announced its Mainline version of the prototype. Seen in home territory, shoving past Big Bay Lumber in Cherry St on Goose Island. Showing one of my favorite SOO details, the fuel oil filler for winter heat located top left. I added some underside detail for effect, but could not find info on the arrangement for dual-handbrake linkages/rods/chains. Note the stencils on the underframe. I completely missed them until I looked at a B/W photo of the car. Roof was more box car red than SOO red. I added brake linkages, new Kadee brake wheels, separate chains, and a tailhose valve. Cut levers are Plano. And my favorite view, next to International Salt For the record, retail price on the Mainline version was $35 plus $10 for detail parts. Between finding an Atlas caboose for $10 and beating a Shapeways price increase, this car ran me $88 all-in. I would probably have had $50+ in a Walthers version but I'd already bought the parts so no point in not finishing it this way. I don't think it was any slower to start with the 3D printings. As a bonus, mine is correctly lettered using the fantastic Microscale set designed with love by the SOO Historical Society.
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Post by fr8kar on Feb 21, 2021 15:01:26 GMT -8
Made some progress on a pair of Accurail ACF 4600s. Running boards are now installed. Time to replace the drop grabs and stirrups, then if it gets warm enough new paint.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 21, 2021 15:15:37 GMT -8
Great job on the SOO caboose, slowfreight! Also kudos to Ryan for the design.
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Post by fr8kar on Feb 21, 2021 15:56:40 GMT -8
Great job on the SOO caboose, slowfreight! Also kudos to Ryan for the design. Thanks! The SOO Historical Society was helpful in the design of the body kits. A detailed poster they offer provided lots of good information.
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Post by onequiknova on Feb 21, 2021 16:53:12 GMT -8
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Post by Funnelfan on Feb 22, 2021 0:47:37 GMT -8
Tonight on the 6'o'Clock News.... Police chase on Commercial Street in River City. Wanted felon flees the police in a primer painted TransAm. River City Modelers layout in Spokane, WA.
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Post by riogrande on Feb 22, 2021 3:55:29 GMT -8
Watch Youtube for dash cam video from police chase.
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Feb 22, 2021 9:08:18 GMT -8
Sometimes the railfan gods shine upon you arranging the moon and stars and weather all at the same place as the first train thru after the snow storm Here the Grand Rapids to Plymouth train on the old Pere Marquette RR passes thru Sunfield, MI about 20 miles W of Lansing. It had a distributed power unit on the tail end, the first I've seen on this line, but with such light traffic it's been months since I've seen a train thru Sunfield, it's down from a dozen or more a few years ago. Rumors abound that the line is for sale. Snow was knee deep along the buried side track from the grain elevator, temperature around 10-12 degrees. The gondola is one of two that have been sitting on the Sunfield Siding for several weeks.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 23, 2021 9:41:44 GMT -8
Tonight on the 6'o'Clock News.... Police chase on Commercial Street in River City. Wanted felon flees the police in a primer painted TransAm. River City Modelers layout in Spokane, WA. Nice! What companies make the restaurants?
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 23, 2021 9:43:11 GMT -8
Great job on the SOO caboose, slowfreight! Also kudos to Ryan for the design. I second that!
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Post by Funnelfan on Feb 23, 2021 22:46:36 GMT -8
Both the Pizza Hut and Burger King were made by both AHM and Tyco. The White Castle is made by Walthers, but it's just a temporary stand in until I get a KFC made by Life-Like finished.
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Post by wmrdgfan on Mar 2, 2021 13:01:25 GMT -8
Funnelfan.... In the 6th photo of your Soo line caboose spread, there is a yellow Ford Tractor above the caboose. Could you tell me who made that?
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