I've been Penn-Centralized!

[Dave V]

That PC/CR boxcar is interesting - 1 1/2 doors - but look at the "Roller Job" on the "PENN CENTRAL". Looks like the DOOR WAS OPEN when they did it - because the "TRAL" didn't get painted over.

Both doors must have been open, if you look close you'll see that the little bit of the slant P of the PC is left over on the right side which is what that open door must have shielded.

Dave: Who makes that gon model on the previous page?

Don't know; you'll have to ask Rich.

[ljudice]

That gon is an old Aurora model - in fact I just picked up a bunch of them on Ebay...

It's a dead on - if not exact model of the modified PRR/PC/CR G36 gondola...  They are pretty easy to find on Ebay or at train shows...

Lou

[ryourstone]

I mix my fade paint with clear coat, rather than thinner.

Yeah me too, the extra binder makes it stick. PS Dust, Microflat, thinned with WW fluid.

[ryourstone]

That gon is an old Aurora model - in fact I just picked up a bunch of them on Ebay...

Here's what it looked like starting out. LV got some of these from PRR too.

[wm3798]

I salvaged one of them, too...


The key is to body mount the couplers, and lower the bolsters.
Lee

[Ed Kapuscinski]

... Ed, could you please gimme a short information on your "vodka" weathering? ...
Tim

Well Tim, since you already buttered me up...

Basically, what I do is make a wash using the cheapo acrylic craft paints and mid-range Vodka, like Smirnoff's Red label stuff.

I usually do a drop or two of paint into between a half and quarter ounce of booze. It really depends. I just eyeball it. I then mix it up and start layering it on. It's kinda like the "dirty pool" method.

I like the Vodka better than rubbing alcohol for two reasons. First, it's thicker, which I feel gives me a bit more control than regular alcohol, but evaporates faster than water, leaving fewer "puddle" and better streaks.

The only REAL trick to it is lots of practice.

[Greyryder]

I salvaged one of them, too...


The key is to body mount the couplers, and lower the bolsters.
Lee

I've got to remember that. I have one of those sitting here. She's even painted for Pen Central.

[bsoplinger]

Here's what it looked like starting out. LV got some of these from PRR too.

That's why I was asking. I'd like a few of them for my LV layout.

Brian