BQ23-7 Build Thread

[Philip H]

yeah, I'm often cheap and lazy.  Iwas really just trying it out as a primer, but I like the look, so I'll keep it.  Now to find the Glosscote for decalling.

[davefoxx]

Grey paint applied:



It's in the shadows, so it appears darker then it is.  I think it will be ok once the decals and fade coat dry.

Philip,

Granted, we're dealing with different lighting and cameras, but I don't think that your choice of gray is too dark.  Look at this stock Atlas B23-7 (SCL) and B30-7 (SBD).  In reality, the grays of the Family Lines and the Seaboard System schemes varied a lot due to paint chemistry and weathering.  Ed's law applies.




DFF

[u18b]

Hey guys, we're dealing with different gray paints due to fading - as almost every railroad must deal with.  Pennsy fresh black/green is different from that faded very dark pea green.

FL/SBD Systen gray was "French Gray" which was a little dark and had a slight tint of brown to it.
So if you are modeling these NEW on the Family Lines, then that would be correct.

But if you model CSX like I do, I plan to use plain old Reefer gray which is less brown and less dark.

[Family Lines System]

Anyone make it to the decal stage yet?   

Mike C.

[Philip H]

On one side, yes. I need to take some pics to post.

[3rdboxcar]

Looking forward to seeing all the outcomes in N scale.

I have done a cab in HO as well, the test print is somewhere between here and Florida to a HO modeller for his comments.

Alexander

[JedSilks]

Hi, just skipping through this topic and I noticed that someone was polishing up their model with toothpaste, for what it is worth, and purely as side comment not trying to change the topic, another fine abrasive you can use is water and cigarette ash manufactured by electronic cigarettes manufacturers. This mix does not have the flavors found in toothpaste (usually essential oils) that can sometimes effect the resins. The down side is the smell but it is not residual. Cheers.

yes even I have heard about these toothpaste manufacturers using wrong substances.. I think govt must take strict action and ban such products straightaway..

[eric220]

yes even I have heard about these toothpaste manufacturers using wrong substances.. I think govt must take strict action and ban such products straightaway..

Uh... Riiiiight...

Anyway,

[delamaize]

Now something completely different....
(warning, language, adult content, drug reference, ya know, usual stuff.)

 

[Ed Kapuscinski]

That might be my favorite Thomas parody yet.

[Leggy]

That's just brilliant 

[LV LOU]

How did I miss this thread? I built this when these units were brand new,could barely find pics of them,and the only U-boat you could buy was the Bachmann..The cab was kind of a guesstimate,no internet,only going from a magazine pic,made it from the sides of a Mehano FA..Still have it..

[Philip H]

SO here's mine - the Family lines decal is done on both sides as is the road number.  I need to do the nose lines and all the little decals before installing the handrails and couplers.  She does have a decoder so I've run her around a bit in the yard.

[packers#1]

Philip, glad to see that drive be put to good use, you've done a really nice job with the paint and decaling