Weekend Update 10/7/18

[craigolio1]

Mark:

Given the size of the structure, I am wondering what the risk of warpage in the walls is and what steps you may have taken to avoid it?  my two freight sheds will be 140 feet long and the risk of warpage concerns me.


This morning I went down to the Lynden, WA train show with three friends and scored a second Atlas Hooker Chemicals tank car and another Alloy Forms forklift for my lumber mill.  During this past week I completed the fuel tanks for my next three locomotives:




From L to R:  2000 gallon fuel tank for CN 3218 (MLW C-424), 3300 gallon fuel tank for BCR 722 (M-630) and 3300 gallon fuel tank for BCR 727 (M-630W).


Tim

Tim do you have any info you could share on what you did to those fuel tanks?  I have the same three locos on my work bench and would very much appreciate any insight.

Thanks.

Craig

[craigolio1]

I made a little progress on the Rio Grande Southern...

...at Ophir (Bridge 45A),



(Please ignore the blue water...it was wet gloss medium that has since dried clear!)

...at Windy Point:





...and at Placerville:





And just for Schnitzengiggles I painted up and old Rail Line D&RGW 3000-series boxcar I built in high school (it needed a better paint job anyway) after Malcolm Furlow's San Juan Central RR boxcar #46.  This car appears in several photos in his series and book.  Mine's a little less beat up, but even in Malcolm's world the 46 was one of the more "pristine" of the SJC's rolling stock.  It might have been SJC's only car without a significant swayback.

I really enjoy these pictures. VERY well done.

Craig

[SP-Wolf]

My farm supply




Thanks,
Wolf

[chuck geiger]

Starting work on Dirt City, CA on B side of BNSF PONDEROSA SUB:

[R L Smith]

Once again, another week of fantastic modeling!

The better half and I rode the Arcade & Attica today.  Unfortunately, they had a washout last night that damaged the track near the Curriers station and the ride was cut short. On the upside, we got to see a work train headed up to the site, which was followed by their hi-rail vehicle, which we then followed. 





Definitely critter-worthy:




Note that 113 sports a five-chime horn. She looked freshly painted too.





Since we could not get to the north end to run around the train, we were pushed back to Arcade where I had essentially a front row seat.









Despite it being a dreary day, we had a nice time.  The A&A "comped" for the shorter ride by giving away free snax and drinks.  A definite class act!

Ron

[BCR 570]

Tim do you have any info you could share on what you did to those fuel tanks?  I have the same three locos on my work bench and would very much appreciate any insight.

Thanks.

Craig

Hi Craig:

Sure.  The C-424 fuel tank uses a little resin kit from a Quebec-based company called Train Collection 2000.  It contains sides with the split fuel blisters and fuel fillers, parts for the under-walkway battery boxes, air reservoirs, and some carbody filters seen on later CP Rail units.  The original fuel blisters simply pull off the fuel tank core and the new sides are laminated on.  The fuel filler pipes were a little thick so I removed them and replaced them with Eric part NF-4.  I didn't like the resin battery box parts so I made my own from styrene.  I have seen these kits for sale on ebay, possibly by the manufacturer himself.  My kit was a gift from our friend Puddington, which will make this engine a little special.  He modelled several CP examples of the MLW C-424.

The tank for M-630 722 was modified from the method described in the M-630 kit instructions.  The kit includes parts for a complete fuel tank but I elected to retain the core of the Atlas tank.  Again, the original blisters and fuel fillers simply pull off.  These leaves a stepped side on the Atlas tank so I laminated a strip of styrene each side for a smooth surface.  I then laminated the sides with split blisters from the Briggs kit onto the Atlas tank core and added Eric NF4 filler pipes each side, and BLMA lift rings at each end.  This is described and illustrated in detail in an N-Scale Magazine article in the July-August 2014 issue.  If you don't have it and need more pictures I can send them to you.

The new M-630 and M-630W kits now use this method, including only the new sides which are 3D printed parts.  Same procedure - add a strip of styrene to level the sides and then laminate on the new blisters.  The tank for M-630W 727 uses this method.


Hope this helps,

Tim

[up1950s]

Once again, another week of fantastic modeling!



Ron

Is that a decal film I see on that prototype ?

[craigolio1]

Hi Craig:

Sure.  The C-424 fuel tank uses a little resin kit from a Quebec-based company called Train Collection 2000.  It contains sides with the split fuel blisters and fuel fillers, parts for the under-walkway battery boxes, air reservoirs, and some carbody filters seen on later CP Rail units.  The original fuel blisters simply pull off the fuel tank core and the new sides are laminated on.  The fuel filler pipes were a little thick so I removed them and replaced them with Eric part NF-4.  I didn't like the resin battery box parts so I made my own from styrene.  I have seen these kits for sale on ebay, possibly by the manufacturer himself.  My kit was a gift from our friend Puddington, which will make this engine a little special.  He modelled several CP examples of the MLW C-424.

The tank for M-630 722 was modified from the method described in the M-630 kit instructions.  The kit includes parts for a complete fuel tank but I elected to retain the core of the Atlas tank.  Again, the original blisters and fuel fillers simply pull off.  These leaves a stepped side on the Atlas tank so I laminated a strip of styrene each side for a smooth surface.  I then laminated the sides with split blisters from the Briggs kit onto the Atlas tank core and added Eric NF4 filler pipes each side, and BLMA lift rings at each end.  This is described and illustrated in detail in an N-Scale Magazine article in the July-August 2014 issue.  If you don't have it and need more pictures I can send them to you.

The new M-630 and M-630W kits now use this method, including only the new sides which are 3D printed parts.  Same procedure - add a strip of styrene to level the sides and then laminate on the new blisters.  The tank for M-630W 727 uses this method.


Hope this helps,

Tim

Thanks Tim!

[Jesse6669]

Been busy on several T-scale projects this past week;  The "big one" is the GG1, which is (hopefully) to be dual powered.  This Friday I received the first test print of the body shell and main chassis components.  I also have the lead trucks as well not pictured.  Some tweaks are needed in the chassis, the body looks decent to me.   One subject I'm pondering is making the chassis sections pivot at the same point as the bolster of the lead trucks. 
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I also received a proof of concept (round #2) of some tie strips to be used with Code 40 rail sold by TGauge.com, and I'm happy with how it looks--much better than the stock flex and sectional track but more delicate and will require care to lay. 
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I also painted up some 45 (and 40) foot dry van trailers.  These make for a quick project with decals being a single piece covering the entire side of the trailer.
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Not pictured is the test print of a one-piece PRR "Corridor Style" tower (Nassau) and an Amfleet coach that I just got, and will follow up as soon as they're in primer.  I'm happy with the tower, and was thinking it might even scale up into Z pretty well. Ultimately, I'm hoping to make a windowbox/diorama of the Nassau tower area. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]  

[Blazeman]

Slow nights at the new job have allowed me to do some work.







CR 4020



4020 and 4021 are almost ready for a finishing coat. I'm trying to adjust the sheen to match the Rapido sleeper car

Don't forget to plug Todd Treaster behind the throttle

[peteski]

Been busy on several T-scale projects this past week;  The "big one" is the GG1, which is (hopefully) to be dual powered.  This Friday I received the first test print of the body shell and main chassis components.  I also have the lead trucks as well not pictured.  Some tweaks are needed in the chassis, the body looks decent to me.   One subject I'm pondering is making the chassis sections pivot at the same point as the bolster of the lead trucks. 
I also received a proof of concept (round #2) of some tie strips to be used with Code 40 rail sold by TGauge.com, and I'm happy with how it looks--much better than the stock flex and sectional track but more delicate and will require care to lay. 
I also painted up some 45 (and 40) foot dry van trailers.  These make for a quick project with decals being a single piece covering the entire side of the trailer.
Not pictured is the test print of a one-piece PRR "Corridor Style" tower (Nassau) and an Amfleet coach that I just got, and will follow up as soon as they're in primer.  I'm happy with the tower, and was thinking it might even scale up into Z pretty well. Ultimately, I'm hoping to make a windowbox/diorama of the Nassau tower area.

That's some amazing stuff Jesse.  But you also should include some size reference in the photos (or at least in some photos), like a coin, #11 hobby blade or even a sewing pin,  just to show how amazingly small your models are!!

[Jesse6669]

you also should include some size reference in the photos

Well, it does get a little bit cliche to have a coin or whatever with T-scale pics, but since you asked.. the promised shot of Nassau tower with a coat of primer, the track made with code 40 rail and tie strips, and a Chessie 45' trailer. 

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[peteski]

Well, it does get a little bit cliche to have a coin or whatever with T-scale pics, but since you asked.. the promised shot of Nassau tower with a coat of primer, the track made with code 40 rail and tie strips, and a Chessie 45' trailer. 

And a giant friggin' quarter. 

Thanks!  Cliche or not, it really puts things in perspective. Some people don't realize just  how small things are, and a coin makes it all very clear.  I'm a frequent reference coin user (even being accused of showing photos of large models with a giant coin replica). In jest of course.

Like my N scale FedEx van (which is gigantic compared to your micro-models). 

[craigolio1]

Well, it does get a little bit cliche to have a coin or whatever with T-scale pics, but since you asked.. the promised shot of Nassau tower with a coat of primer, the track made with code 40 rail and tie strips, and a Chessie 45' trailer. 

And a giant friggin' quarter.  (Attachment Link)

Holy s&!@.

[SandyEggoJake]

Cliche or not, it really puts things in perspective.

Though might be easier to buy one of these...

https://foliniandsons.ecrater.com/p/7544771/quality-giant-3-inch-dime-coin