this;
It’s an N scale Bachmann 4-4-0 that I’ve modified into a camelback.
I’ve still got a ways to go, but what do you think? Has it got the right look?
I also came up with this (some of you have seen this one not to long ago);
I’m not sure if this would be classified as a track inspection loco or an early boxcab, but it’s kind of cool, don’t you think?
Should I keep goofin’ with these, or move on to greener pastures?
Can you fake a digital pic of a make beleive prototype? I can apreiciate weird stuff, and that is deffinattly weird.(no weirder than a galloping goose).[:o)]
wow thats… different to say the least!
Why would you have to fake a prototype? It looks very much like the “inspection” cars used by the railroads in 1870-1900s. The last picture of one I remember seeing was in the “Burlington Route” book. I think it was on a road locomotive 4-6-0 and don’t think it had a sloped back tender though.
I think this one needs a better “front” view for the passengers.
who cares if it is’nt prototypical? you have made 2 wonderful locos, and you should be proud
who cares if it is’nt prototypical? you have made 2 wonderful locos, and you should be proud
Put the pink background away and get yourself a piece of white poster board or foam board for these types of photos… I don’t usually say things about peoples photos but that background and it’s pink reflected cast don’t do your work any justice.
I remember seeing something like the bottom photo in one of the magazines somewhere (but couldn’t say which one or when)… Seems like TZ is correct about what it was though… Regarding your question about tinkering… If you enjoy it, continue it. Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction when it comes to trains though. I can’t imagine there were a lot of things Not tried. Looks like you’re having fun and in Reality, that’s all that matters.
WOW,…tough crowd![B)]
As it’s too obvious to hide, I’m not a photographer. I barely know how to aim the thing. I also don’t have much to work with for backgrounds since I had to tear down my layout so I could move, but you’re right, white would have been better.
Now understand that I freelance and I’m not a rivet counter. I’m after correct practices and the right “feel”.
The first loco is loosly based on this;
The second is just trying to capture the general “homegrown” feel of the ones at the bottom of this page;
http://www.northeast.railfan.net/mow22.html
The tender may go in the end, but it’s there for the time being. Oh, and it has windows in the front, they just don’t show well in the pic. Actually, it has doors with windows in the front on both sides and a door in the back.
Like I said before, these things aren’t finished, just underway.
And lothar,
What do you mean by, “Can you fake a digital pic of a make beleive prototype”? I took these pics of my own work with my own camera. I did crop the one at the top, but thats it. Maybe I’m not understanding your comment.
Edit: Wow, I can’t believe my spelling was that bad. I had to fix it.
Looks great. I say do what you like. That websight proves the rairoads did.
I’m not trying to bash you in any way, it’s just that the pink background made my tired eyes water a little bit [:)]…
The second one looks like an inspection engine to me , nice work, keep on tinkering.
I like them. It shows the same kind of thinking I’m sure was necessary for small operations to survive. Adapt and use what was on hand along with a lot of imagination to reach a goal. I’m always impressed with tinker’s because I simply don’t have that ability.
Tom
Cool - Interesting work. For those that have the latest Scale Rails NMRA Mag - Feb 06 - has an article on the “Dorthy” A Lehigh Valley 4-2-4 track inspection loco built in 1884. The article covers restoring a 1/12 scale model.
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Brad
It’s cool. The material is actually red, but it shows up kind of pink.
I need to get a new background and retake that pic.
PC, that is some really cool stuff. I like the inspection engine, but the camelback is cool too. That’s the kind of stuff I would like to do, but don’t have the material or tools…
Thank you for the kind words.
Everything there was done with paint, glue, a small razor saw, a xacto knife, some sharp scissors, and some sandpaper, that’s it.
The inspection loco is a Bmann 0-4-0 switcher that I cut the cab off of and then shotened a Bmann old time coach and notched the roof for stack clearence.
The camelback took a little more work. I shortened the boiler and cut the cab off. Then I cut the overhang off the back of the cab roof off, being careful not to damage it. It has a molding around the edge of the roof, so I took the piece I cut off and carefully sanded it down to where all I had left was the molding, then I glued that back on. I then made the firebox out of brass by cutting thin sheet brass with sharp scissors and then shaping it. the walkways along the firebox are thin strips of brass that are glued on with 5 minute epoxy. I also made a piece of brass to cover the back of the firebox and glued it in place. I had to cut it so it didn’t interfere with the driveshaft. The handrails in the walkways are actually common staples that are bent on the tips and 5 minute epoxied in place. Then I slapped a coat of paint on her and thats what I’ve done so far.
See, it’s not that tough. Give it a shot. [;)]