has anyone super detailed one of Athearn’s 34 foot ATSF style cabooses? I have an undecorated one i just bought last week and i would like to hear from other fans of ATSF cabooses that have detailed one.
You’ll have more luck posting on the Model Railroad side. This is geared towards 1’:12" scale.
Hi!
Your query would get better results if you posted in the model railroader forum. However, I can give you some input…
Several years ago Andy Sperandeo (spell) did an article on this in MR. As I model the ATSF in the 50s, I decided to try my luck at it too. I ended up with 9 of the kits, and added KD couplers, precision scal marker lights w/jewels(#31334), intermountain wheelsets, weathered trucks, and decals from Champion (not sure). I did some detail painting on the handrails, and painted the inside of the window glazing a blue color (looks good) as I didn’t want to add interior lights. The results were exceptionally nice, and they are noticed even by the non-railroaders that see them.
ENJOY,
Mobilman44
I did the same things that mobilman44 did and I also added grab rails on the top of the cuppola.
Dick
Texas Chief
Hi!
Forgot to mention that the final step was a light spray of DullCote, which always seems to add a bit of realism.
ENJOY,
Mobilman44