It’s that time again, Weekend Photo Fun. For those who are new, this thread is to show off what we have worked on during the week.
I was absent last week, due to moving and an Amtrak trip to Altoona…But this week, I finished up my ex DRGW (Now Wheeling and Lake Erie 303)
It still needs a beacon though-coming in the mail. So, let’s see what everyone else has been working on.
Jimmy Thanks for starting up with that neat GP40.
This is the second GN Combo Door Boxcar that I did using a Front Range Kit, but I used a different lettering style, car was built in 1960 for use in transporting lumber allowing for the 13’ Door Opening, but due to the use of a plug door can be used for grain service during the grain rush.
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This is a 1970 repaint of a 1962 Built 50’ PS1 Boxcar with the sliding underframe. Car equiped with a Spartan Easy Loader system and used in general service. (I believe I have a decal for the as delivered paint scheme and may do that at a latter date.) Car was painted with Scalecoat II Reefer Yellow and lettered with Mask Island Decals.
Thanks for looking, and keep up the good work!
Rick Jesionowski
Reading I-9sc 1971 is ready for service.
And the engine in action…
Good stuff everyone. Jimmy, your last two photos don’t show on my computer or phone. Facebook says the link isn’t available.
I’m almost done with the slag dump. I’ll post more details in my layout thread. Still need to cover those white edges with some black paint where the dry brushing wouldn’t cover. And I’ll repaint some of the cooled slag so the gray/ash areas are closer to the molten material.
I’m trying to finish the town of Neelyton…my rendition any way.
Looks like I will have to find a new painter
Still have a lot of work to do.
Jimmy … GP40 looks great.
Rick … The GN and MILW are two more outstanding freight cars from you. I like the GN car in particular.
Casey … Your 1971 is a fabulous model complete with a wide firebox.
Carnegie Falls… The slag dump looks like a fun project.
South Penn… Poor painter.
Below is work in progress. My bridge proeject is taking me forever it seems. As you can see, the upper level is comping around the corner, and the distance is about 8’ including the section on wood that will eventually have scenery. Bridges (left to right) include a 17" truss bridge, 210 scale feet of steel trestle (viaduct), a 9" truss, and a 20" truss bridge.
In past months, I did all of teh background scenery before working on brdges because reaching over completed bridges would be difficult.
Much more work remains.
Great looking locomotive, Casey! Nice weathering. I must admit, I’ve never seen a locomotive with the headlamp mounted at the “top” of the smoke box door. Was that a pratice unique to the Reading?
Note. Only meant to post the top two pics. I couldnt remove the last two.
It was a common style on Reading engines, but there are a few other examples like the late LNE 0-8-0s which had the light in about hte same position but the number board on the bracket, not centered on the door like the Reading. Here is a picture of an actual I-9sc.
Some awesome models in the thread this week.
Here’s what I’ve managed to complete this weekend:
It’s a kit which went onto the spare Bachmann On30 coach chassis I had.
Good morning, and some nice stuff so far!
Casey, nice job on the steam!
Jimmy, good work on the (now) Wheeling unit!
Carnegie - Wow! That molton slag sure does look hot! (Kinda like the weather…)
Rick, tbdanny, nice railcars!
Garry - Awesome bridge work! I’ve always liked nice big rail bridges. (I’m kinda jealous…)
South Penn - Are the medics on scene yet? (Or was he doing push-ups to impress the cute girl inside?) Cute “funny” scene though! (Just add some spilled paint and it’s all set!)
Here is my little offering this week…
I recently finished (assembly) on this NS covered hopper.
(Ignore the bridge track, that is for another project, but it fits perfect on the shelf for staging photos “off-layout”)
What’s tuff to see, is I have also started the weathering job, by getting a base coat color on the truck sideframes… Seen better here.
They are now a nice chocolate brown, and dead flat, but still need bearing caps and springs highlighted, and some overall grime added. (And those wheels need done! Yikes!)
(You can also see why the bridge track was cheap… That “slice” was already present when purchased, but it’s Shinohara code 83, and I only paid a quarter! I can make it work at that price!)
This pic (of a different car, shown in prior WPF entry) shows the color is not black…
Casey,
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The locomotive turned out wonderful. It really looks very good. It is nice to see someone using styrene for steam locomotive conversion projects. I don’t understand why brass is so often looked at as the only option.
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I don’t have anything to add the WPF myself. Just got back from Daytona Beach and I am still unpacking.
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-Kevin
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Ricky … Thanks for commenting on my bridge project. … You are making good progress weathering the covered hopper.
TB Danny … I like your dovers caboose.
Jimmy, Thanks for the WPF start-up. Your addition of a beacon light will look good, is it an operating light?
Carnegie Falls, Your molten slag dump is very convincing. Seems that such an approach could be applied to an Hawaiian shortline layout with some volcanic scenery.
Thanks to all and Happy Father’s Day, regards, Peter
Carnegie Falls
You have really captured the red hot look. It looks so real that I’d hesitate to touch it. [:D]
Bob
Hello wow you guy’s really set the bar high this week. I installed some retaining walls this week.
Have nice weekend Frank
OK, I do have a contribution for WPF this week.
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I built a diorama base to photograph models on. I added some terrain from the Wargaming collection and decided to experiment with depth of field again. I took this shot at f/22, ISO 200, Tungsten light balance, and 1/5 sec exposure. The scene was lit with four 75 watt GE Reveal bulbs. The focus point is the front porch on the two story building.
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I think I am making progress.
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I hope everyone had a great Father’s Day weekend!
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-Kevin
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