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Post by fr8kar on Jun 12, 2022 7:59:02 GMT -8
It's not summer yet, but here in Texas it sure feels like it. Maybe the heat is getting to me because I keep coming back to reefer containers. Here are most of my reefers including some Atlas containers I lettered with Chiquita decals printed for me by PDC.  I'd like to get a few more 40-footers, but is there any more variety in HO scale besides the Atlas and Walthers reefers? |
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Post by TBird1958 on Jun 12, 2022 8:48:28 GMT -8
Some more weathering projects this week.   What's on the modeling desk, a couple Atlas/Branchline RBL's that are getting some parts added/removed and then some weathering. So far I've replaced the plastic brake rods and cut the steps off prior to replacing them with A-Line parts. I'll shoot the yellow underframe black at some point too.  |
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Post by Christian on Jun 12, 2022 9:14:09 GMT -8
I'd like to get a few more 40-footers, but is there any more variety in HO scale besides the Atlas and Walthers reefers? Scale Trains and A-Line have early 40-footers. A-Line are good for their age, but surface detail isn't as good as Scale Trains. Particularly the doors. |
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Post by csxt8400 on Jun 12, 2022 10:09:05 GMT -8
Nothing to add on my end this week, been pretty busy with the warm weather here, getting cars ready and other shenanigans. Containers look great, Ryan. Nice subtle tone on the SP&S 40' TBird! Also like the cement car, the highlights on the trucks look the part.
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Post by simulatortrain on Jun 12, 2022 15:04:52 GMT -8
 Nothing too crazy, just a little speeder shed that was on the WM at Hancock, MD. I only had a side view so I had to make up the front. I probably should be spending time designing the layout for the structures I've been putting together to reside, but I don't have the slightest idea where to begin going from concept in my head to concept on paper... |
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Post by packer on Jun 13, 2022 4:38:00 GMT -8
Not a whole lot from me. Added a snowplow to the front of this GP9. Need to aquire different MUs hoses as the DW ones I have are too short, and the Athearn ones are too stiff to try to get through the plow  This turned into a project. Went to install a loksound with a scale sounds speakers, then I noticed noticed that I only got a headlight and white markers. Turns out the locomotive’s board was bad; but I lucked out because another club member had pulled his out of an SD45 for a tsunami. So swapped the boards and it works as it should.  How to justify the tunnel motor though? |
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Post by ln1263 on Jun 13, 2022 6:26:44 GMT -8
Not a whole lot from me. Added a snowplow to the front of this GP9. Need to aquire different MUs hoses as the DW ones I have are too short, and the Athearn ones are too stiff to try to get through the plow This turned into a project. Went to install a loksound with a scale sounds speakers, then I noticed noticed that I only got a headlight and white markers. Turns out the locomotive’s board was bad; but I lucked out because another club member had pulled his out of an SD45 for a tsunami. So swapped the boards and it works as it should. How to justify the tunnel motor though? |
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Post by ln1263 on Jun 13, 2022 6:27:22 GMT -8
Borrowed run through power?!
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Post by edgecrusher on Jun 13, 2022 8:49:52 GMT -8
Not a whole lot from me. Added a snowplow to the front of this GP9. Need to aquire different MUs hoses as the DW ones I have are too short, and the Athearn ones are too stiff to try to get through the plow DW offers they're MU hose clusters in two different lengths. Take a look at P/N: MU-294, that's the 36" long version |
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Post by fr8kar on Jun 13, 2022 8:56:07 GMT -8
Another option to consider are the hoses that come on the Atlas B40-8 parts sprue (I've picked them up on ebay cheap in the past). One pair is curved to fit over a plow and another pair is straight. Plus you get some other good bits on that sprue. Here I've used them on a kitbashed B39-8:  |
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Post by dti406 on Jun 13, 2022 18:13:50 GMT -8
I finished these two cars prior to going in for open heart surgery last week. Bowser ACF 1958CF Covered Hopper kit, painted with Scalecoat II MofW Gray paint and lettered with Highball Graphics decals. The DT&I had several sources for sand and cement on the South side of the railroad, but many of their cars were lent to the Ann Arbor for use at the Dundee Cement plant or in this cars case the sand pit at Yuma. MI destined for use at the Ford Engine Casting Plant Brookpark, OH. _IMG_0088.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) Exactrail Wagontop Boxcar kit, painted with Scalecoat II Oxide Red Paint and lettered with National Scale Car (Speedwitch) decals. In the 1930's the financially strapped B&O came up with the wagontop car design which was cheaper to build, eliminated roof leaks, and increased capacity. These cars lasted well into the 1970's and were a distinctive addition to the nation's box car fleet. _IMG_0087.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) Another picture of my Bowser PRR RS-3's with a turn headed back to the yard at a recent operation session on the Strongsville club layout. _IMG_0082.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) Thanks for looking! Rick Jesionowski |
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Post by BrightFuture Decals on Jun 13, 2022 20:49:01 GMT -8
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Post by fr8kar on Jun 13, 2022 21:07:21 GMT -8
Not exactly modeling in the sense that we are used to here, but I started teaching myself CAD about two weeks ago. One of the main things I wanted to do with CAD was to design several standard locomotive components such as horns for my fleet of locomotives. This way I don't have to depend on various manufacturers to offer different components and deal with them all looking different when in reality they are standard components that come from one or two manufacturers. My eventual goal is to 3D print the parts that I design once I get better at CAD and also understand the 3D printing side of things, but I am fairly happy with how this Leslie RS5T turned out being only one of my first four projects in CAD. Not many good diagrams exist for these horns to use for reverse engineering purposes, so I disassembled one of mine and spent some time with a caliper and measuring tape. Love watching everyone's projects unfold and I'm trying to be more active on the forum. - Nick O'Dell       Looks like you're off to a good start, Nick. Nice work! |
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Post by Gino Damen on Jun 14, 2022 11:31:34 GMT -8
A bit late, but three weekends ago some fellow modelers and I participated with a layout a the 1st Dutch US convention. The following album contains 19 photos of the layout and various models run. For the posting two photos to get the feeling  1ste US Convention Aalten by G.Damen, on Flickr  1ste US Convention Aalten by G.Damen, on Flickr |
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Post by fishbelly on Jun 14, 2022 13:43:00 GMT -8
Nick, I think you have a pretty darn good handle on using CAD. Excellent work on the drawing. Now if you could get those done as lost wax castings and then cast them in brass.
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Jun 15, 2022 16:41:33 GMT -8
I finished these two cars prior to going in for open heart surgery last week. Thanks for looking! Rick Jesionowski All the best to you Rick in recovering. |
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Post by trainboyy on Jun 16, 2022 5:21:16 GMT -8
Not exactly modeling in the sense that we are used to here, but I started teaching myself CAD about two weeks ago. One of the main things I wanted to do with CAD was to design several standard locomotive components such as horns for my fleet of locomotives. This way I don't have to depend on various manufacturers to offer different components and deal with them all looking different when in reality they are standard components that come from one or two manufacturers. My eventual goal is to 3D print the parts that I design once I get better at CAD and also understand the 3D printing side of things, but I am fairly happy with how this Leslie RS5T turned out being only one of my first four projects in CAD. Not many good diagrams exist for these horns to use for reverse engineering purposes, so I disassembled one of mine and spent some time with a caliper and measuring tape. Love watching everyone's projects unfold and I'm trying to be more active on the forum. - Nick O'Dell Two questions; what program did you use, and do you plan on making these available to buy someday? |
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Post by BrightFuture Decals on Jun 16, 2022 10:47:29 GMT -8
Thanks guys, I appreciate your enthusiasm for my little project! I used Fusion 360. It is free for hobbyists for...a year I think, maybe longer, with probably 90% of the same features as the paid version. It was easy to learn at times and difficult to learn at times, but I watched many Youtube tutorials which really helped. I also think that my experience in 2D design in Adobe Illustrator (for the decals I make) was a significant help.
At this time I don't have a 3D printer but I will be acquiring one soon and definitely would like to sell any little parts that I make if there is interest.
- Nick O'Dell
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Post by 12bridge on Jun 16, 2022 12:48:30 GMT -8
Nick - Your horn and rendering look fantastic! But I will warn you - that will be a really hard part to print and keep the quality up with our current printers. Adam on here has done the Hexatone H6 which came out great, but that horn is certainly not as fragile at an RS5T.
There are still so many horns we do not have in scale yet, and so many done so poorly. Its great to see you tackle them and I hope to see more and what you come up with. I don't understand how the manufacturers keep screwing horns up so bad, when there are so many out there.
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Post by BrightFuture Decals on Jun 16, 2022 13:19:04 GMT -8
You're exactly right. Because it is so fragile and each trumpet, power chamber, etc are individual components like the prototype, I am concerned in how it will print. Especially since I don't know anything about resin 3D printing and didn't know anything about CAD 3 weeks ago. Somebody here mentioned perhaps casting them in brass and I may look into that eventually if 3D printing doesn't work out.
- Nick
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