Bachmann heavyweight coaches...anyone bite?

[reinhardtjh]

Nice Dave!

As a side note, The Favorite Spot is out of PRR coaches as well.  I wonder if MBK will re-stock or if Bachmann is sold out.

[Lemosteam]

What?  Those are stock!  Sorry about the photo quality...they're not 2D-P5s.

Sigh. 

[jmlaboda]

This shot reminds me of the problem I have with the coach... the deep letterboard and lower sitting window section which takes a great deal away from it being a credible model of anything.  Not sure why they made it this way but because of the poor overall appearance it would most definitely be a pass as far as any "P70" coach goes, at least for me.  If I wanted to model a "P70" coach I would go after one of Michael's Model RR & Parts "P70" prints from Shapeways.  While more expensive and likely requiring some sanding at least it would be more accurate.

[Dave V]

I know you don't care for it.  I like it though.

[VonRyan]

I know you don't care for it.  I like it though.

I like mine as well. They look spot-on to me.

[chicken45]

I always find it interesting what we choose to accept.
I'm willing to let the unsymetric MTL baggage car pass, but not these coaches. Maybe it was because I've been staring at the Lima coaches too much.

[Dave V]

I always find it interesting what we choose to accept.
I'm willing to let the unsymetric MTL baggage car pass, but not these coaches. Maybe it was because I've been staring at the Lima coaches too much.

It is interesting...  Although I do have some nits to pick about certain things I think my overall attitude has been growing less picky.

[peteski]

I fondled one of these at the Springfield show. 

While I know nothing about accuracy, I noticed one really neat feature: They had flush-mounted (and nice crystal-clear) windows.  Something never done on heavyweight cars in N scale.  This little detail makes them look much more realistic than the other companies' models where the windows are inset by half a scale foot (due to the thickness of the shell).  Well done Bachmann!

[Lemosteam]

Whoa.  Was that a Bachmann compliment from @peteski ?  I can die in peace now. Lol

[towl1996]

Interesting to look at all the pluses and minuses next to peoples posts depending on their view of the model....."Conform or be cast out..." Subdivisions, Neil Peart, Rush.

[peteski]

Whoa.  Was that a Bachmann compliment from @peteski ?  I can die in peace now. Lol

LOL, that just goes to show you that I don't have a blanket hate for Bachmann or anything Bachmann.  Besides, this is a piece of a rolling stock - no mechanism to criticize.    If you want me to criticize something about  it, the MSRP is a wee-bit high to me.

[Upstate Gator]

If anyone is interested, I've posted a Pullman Green, unlettered coach from the doodlebug set in the Trading Post.
It is a really good looking car.

Ben
Fairport, NY

[mcjaco]

I've never had Solvaset disintegrate a decal!  I like that it is strong.  The key is not to freak out when the decal shrivels up.  It will lay back down, just don't touch it while the solvaset is working.

This also means that you want the decal to have most of the water out of the way from soaking it, so it has locked into place a bit.  Then flood with Solvaset and stand back.  It will make Microscale's feathered edges all but disappear into a smooth surface.

Hear, hear!  I use SolvaSet almost religiously!

[daniel_leavitt2000]

I just bought a bunch or decal setting solutions to try out. Testors has three: two in their Model Master line and a third with a wildly different SKU and comes in one of their 1/4 oz bottles. Badger has a "Sol" and a "Set" in their Modelflex line. I'm going to try them at some point this week and see how they work.

I always used Microscale products with MS decals. Solvast was always good with Concord Car Shops, Northeast and Walthers decals. I find that Solvast is absolutely necessary for Alps decals and even then, could be a bit stronger.

Anyone know what the active ingredients are in these?

[peteski]

In addition to the ones Daniel mentioned, I also have setting solutions from Champ Decal (very strong) and Gunze Sangyo (Mr. Hobby, Mr. Mark Softer).   Then I have MODELERS Decal Fit (again from Japan) and Accu-Set from the makers of the discontinued Accu-Paints.

Going by small, there are mainly 2 types: one uses acetic acid (think vinegar) while the other type seems to be some sort of alcohol.  Maybe try to fins some MSDS online to get better idea of the ingredients.