Inspired by Bob Rivard's article in Model Railroad Hobbyist, I've been working on redecorating an Exactrail Gunderson 5200 cu ft boxcar. This model began as a factory painted BNSF version that was stripped (four days in 91% isopropyl)and loose details removed. To better represent the prototype, the five existing weld seams on either side of the doors were sanded off and archer decals applied - four on either side of the doors. Unfortunately, during paint removal, two of the stirrup steps broke so I replaced all of them with Detail Associates parts. The diagonal panel roof which came with the model was swapped with a Branchline X-Panel roof and air hoses were added. The body was painted with Tru-Color BN Green and the roof with a combination of Testors Aluminum Plate and Tamiya Light Grey. The sides and ends were sealed with Future floor polish. Decals are en route and after application and installation of cut bars, a light coat of weathering will be applied and its off to revenue service.
I feel like I'm not getting much modeling time these days. Maybe half an hour at a time when I can. So I inched along on this C36-7 and installed some pin lifters and air hoses from the parts sprue for the Atlas B40-8. Eventually I'll install the big air and MU cables. While I was getting things set up to shoot in the sun the spiders in my garage got busy and left their mark on this model. They work fast!
I feel like I'm not getting much modeling time these days. Maybe half an hour at a time when I can. So I inched along on this C36-7 and installed some pin lifters and air hoses from the parts sprue for the Atlas B40-8. Eventually I'll install the big air and MU cables. While I was getting things set up to shoot in the sun the spiders in my garage got busy and left their mark on this model. They work fast!
Ryan, on some railroads the spider webs would be prototypical. When I worked on the Kiamichi railroad, one morning we went to get on a train that had been sitting about 3 hours, I counted nearly 100 spider webs on the two locomotives.
Last Edit: Jun 6, 2021 15:13:35 GMT -8 by ncrc5315
Ryan, on some railroads the spider webs would be prototypical. When I worked on the Kiamichi railroad, one morning we went to get on a train that had been sitting about 3 hours, I counted nearly 100 spider webs on the two locomotives.
In the fall, we see these spiders climb up the tall light poles around Alliance Yard and spin a single strand of web. As it catches the air they parachute down to the earth. In the night sky you can see dozens and dozens of them floating down on the wind.
I've caught a few to the face while riding a shove. Never a dull moment in the yard!
My U.P. Pt II, an old Caw-Toe SD45 from the first run way back when they were new. The frame has been milled, it's lowered on it's trucks, correct outside clasp flexicoil sideframes, the conduit was patterned after some sketches I made when this unit visited Seattle. It's an old model now, but I'll give it some upgrades when it's converted to DCC, part of a 3 unit set for the Kaiser Steel train.
My U.P. Pt II, an old Caw-Toe SD45 from the first run way back when they were new. The frame has been milled, it's lowered on it's trucks, correct outside clasp flexicoil sideframes, the conduit was patterned after some sketches I made when this unit visited Seattle. It's an old model now, but I'll give it some upgrades when it's converted to DCC, part of a 3 unit set for the Kaiser Steel train.
My modeling work has stopped for the summer. But, I did receive my preordered Athearn Genesis 2600 CF Airslide. Superb model! The “B” end pipe lines and the bottom detail are really nicely done!
690, thanks for the info on those "baby SD45's" I haven't followed the UP that closely. There is a lot of info on UtahRails.net but I don't recall if those were covered or not.
Mark, the Genesis 2600 CF Airslides are indeed nice. I order a D&RGW, BN and SSW from the same order.
Last Edit: Jun 7, 2021 9:56:59 GMT -8 by riogrande
690, thanks for the info on those "baby SD45's" I haven't followed the UP that closely. There is a lot of info on UtahRails.net but I don't recall if those were covered or not.
My U.P. Pt II, an old Caw-Toe SD45 from the first run way back when they were new. The frame has been milled, it's lowered on it's trucks, correct outside clasp flexicoil sideframes, the conduit was patterned after some sketches I made when this unit visited Seattle. It's an old model now, but I'll give it some upgrades when it's converted to DCC, part of a 3 unit set for the Kaiser Steel train.
Very nice. Here's one of UP's "baby flares."
That's exceptionally cool, Elizabeth! '70s U.P. was an amazing railroad, so many cool locomotives on the roster.