tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14172761761958044772024-03-21T20:48:16.840-07:00South Paris SwitcherRyan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417276176195804477.post-38113706294416309062024-03-03T09:16:00.000-08:002024-03-03T09:16:44.317-08:00Hindsight 20/20 17.0 Virtual RPM<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yMPbqDdgRi8uSSBVvaMpC4NRSEJYbevPC5pg9lfbLuig6175_LPG-3CkbcLdD8rfngB6s-3pewhVgDJ7chTmulIYHCyd8KF20-bVpXarrcnXPld7O8Cv7YFvAZ59BJ5_i0QvpXPvHSwO7yHSqW-rW94ZCZPvPl7hw87OMhFgaCtyP717IqoRdfF0FDNe/s13200/hindsight2020%20flyer%2017.0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="13200" data-original-width="10200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yMPbqDdgRi8uSSBVvaMpC4NRSEJYbevPC5pg9lfbLuig6175_LPG-3CkbcLdD8rfngB6s-3pewhVgDJ7chTmulIYHCyd8KF20-bVpXarrcnXPld7O8Cv7YFvAZ59BJ5_i0QvpXPvHSwO7yHSqW-rW94ZCZPvPl7hw87OMhFgaCtyP717IqoRdfF0FDNe/w495-h640/hindsight2020%20flyer%2017.0.jpg" width="495" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Ryan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417276176195804477.post-63239110813770274182023-02-13T10:52:00.000-08:002023-02-13T10:52:15.614-08:00SP Auto Car<p><br /> The Southern Pacific had Standard Steel car company build 500 single sheathed automobile cars for them in 1921. Built with 10'5" door openings, they were widened to either 12'0" or 12'6" in 1934. Some went to the T&NO while the rest stayed with the SP. The model is built from the excellent Speedwitch Media resin kit. The car is mostly stock, apart from a few brake component etchings, although I did scratch built new end ladders. Paint is Scalecoat Boxcar Red #2. Weathering is washes, dry brushing, acrylics and Pan Pastels. This car was delight to build.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJW9DLQ2JXrGKtijOT7Up9k0eZnSlIzRvE8NSY5ptIbzrrvruXD6zpZ4nPA7RW9xWN58XBzXd_LDwrQe2XEkOauPLHCXjLe9cD4EK2e3U_U0tRjStg-ukOYxqqUwLiiJlKiqxbLbHVfIDI6MJUVpccv0xYp9sHRv7kKFwWJ0lRvZc57zkfFsCFoB57cQ/s5387/SP%2063728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3047" data-original-width="5387" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJW9DLQ2JXrGKtijOT7Up9k0eZnSlIzRvE8NSY5ptIbzrrvruXD6zpZ4nPA7RW9xWN58XBzXd_LDwrQe2XEkOauPLHCXjLe9cD4EK2e3U_U0tRjStg-ukOYxqqUwLiiJlKiqxbLbHVfIDI6MJUVpccv0xYp9sHRv7kKFwWJ0lRvZc57zkfFsCFoB57cQ/w640-h362/SP%2063728.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p>Ryan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417276176195804477.post-80053530916440237442023-02-03T12:45:00.001-08:002023-02-03T12:45:17.580-08:00Semet Solvay Tank Car<p> I started this Yarmouth Model Works Kit when I learned of my friend and fellow modeller Bill Welch's cancer diagnosis. Bill did a bunch of the Pattern work on this kit. While he was undergoing treatment in the hospital he asked for pictures of what others were working on to help pass the time. I sent a long a few progress shots, but Bill left us before I was finished. </p><p> This was a fun build and my first resin tank car. I spent a significant amount of time doing the brake plumbing on this car to match all the interesting features of the Prototype. I brought it to the Coco Breach RPM this past January, where another modeller complemented me on my effort by saying it was a really clean build. I was happy to hear this, as I strived to assemble this as if Bill had built it himself. Bill's work was always top notch. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXZiAGRIXL2vhoEF4cZO_Wbrkv6HLqhPR2HWLLWN-8_RiL2kezuLt8wgMEL08fwcNHJ-zApeKph3K9s3_4nW_-nfeFa7ErtuVfeloMWnMKwxSXcs1TWnjOxZRnyPpHf-SKU8IPmxTg3jtFiBHvN72BwzwQ4jOYwxt_wZNDxutcjPzhYddKvKbjB_3wg/s1776/6551CE72-72C4-42EA-B6D3-6DD99D928025-5032-0000081B4695533D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="1776" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXZiAGRIXL2vhoEF4cZO_Wbrkv6HLqhPR2HWLLWN-8_RiL2kezuLt8wgMEL08fwcNHJ-zApeKph3K9s3_4nW_-nfeFa7ErtuVfeloMWnMKwxSXcs1TWnjOxZRnyPpHf-SKU8IPmxTg3jtFiBHvN72BwzwQ4jOYwxt_wZNDxutcjPzhYddKvKbjB_3wg/w640-h426/6551CE72-72C4-42EA-B6D3-6DD99D928025-5032-0000081B4695533D.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Ryan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417276176195804477.post-75815218545035063702023-01-29T19:12:00.000-08:002023-01-29T19:12:02.404-08:00GTW Automobile Car Part 3<p> Well it's been almost three years since I last updated the progress on my GTW Automobile car. If you missed the first 2 blog entries, here are the links. </p><p><a href="http://grandtrunkrailway.blogspot.com/2020/04/gtw-automobile-car-part-1.html">GTW Automobile Car Part 1</a></p><p><a href="http://grandtrunkrailway.blogspot.com/2020/04/gtw-automobile-car-part-2.html">GTW Automobile Car Part 2</a></p><p>I've worked on many other projects over this time, but this car sat painted on the shelf waiting for me to decal and weather it.</p><p>Vallejo Fire Red was used for CN Freight Car Red, its a nice Oxide Red. I used Black Cat Publishing decals and NSC chalk marks. Weathering started with a Neutral Grey Filter, followed by oils put on with a makeup sponge to simulate rust specks. Then a liberal coating of various shades of Pan Pastels were applied. Between each step a flat coat was used, to seal each layer of weathering. </p><p>I took ten pictures using the focus bracketing feature of my camera and then stacked the images in Photoshop. </p><p>My new years resolution is to finish one project before I start a new one!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAJluiN8DySHcS5QAZNARuWgMkaZyEaeb6Fp6ykkd3iBgMBTkooLbNhczXcS9v7VxiEk0LfbmeuS_0pkLyvDn-ZsSKHoSbCqxNM1EjWj4ub4LpHgXAstx5VWREdUBf_WV3AzdUVYqKAK9I2an_EAxitxcy68qYt9zLsHh_zhaWGN2UfQF4m6FMXe9ScQ/s6240/GTW%20591254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4163" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAJluiN8DySHcS5QAZNARuWgMkaZyEaeb6Fp6ykkd3iBgMBTkooLbNhczXcS9v7VxiEk0LfbmeuS_0pkLyvDn-ZsSKHoSbCqxNM1EjWj4ub4LpHgXAstx5VWREdUBf_WV3AzdUVYqKAK9I2an_EAxitxcy68qYt9zLsHh_zhaWGN2UfQF4m6FMXe9ScQ/w640-h426/GTW%20591254.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ryan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417276176195804477.post-33778561280331020682022-07-28T19:17:00.003-07:002022-07-28T19:17:37.395-07:00Fleet Additions<p>Over the last two plus years, I've managed to build some rolling stock for my own layout. It's not all Hindsight Virtual RPM planning - as the current state of the blog would attest. </p><p>I was going at a clip of one car per month for a while and then things slowed down after National Scale Car acquired the Speedwitch Media line of decals. The captions give a bit more detail on the cars. The photos were all taken with my new camera and photo booth. Then focus stacked in photoshop. More on the Camera etc later but for now enjoy the photos..</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhivizBm3bnwGOWEiV8fJwr5II7eoLFZYcL8T7EF8qqFSkc99F_FDWbwsyAEm-K9YGsaAJO6mj7Ps6xTtOAr_dekh-sAFMySTyF9Ax1wK1cg8Id-ti0w_KyHCDbOH_dhYRsxY40FszPQV_znlBIucou8gSo34zKjwfhvAMKfQjd_j38WYSUV3QNo2bhWg/s6251/RPRX%20605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4166" data-original-width="6251" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhivizBm3bnwGOWEiV8fJwr5II7eoLFZYcL8T7EF8qqFSkc99F_FDWbwsyAEm-K9YGsaAJO6mj7Ps6xTtOAr_dekh-sAFMySTyF9Ax1wK1cg8Id-ti0w_KyHCDbOH_dhYRsxY40FszPQV_znlBIucou8gSo34zKjwfhvAMKfQjd_j38WYSUV3QNo2bhWg/w640-h426/RPRX%20605.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunshine Rath Meet Reefer</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUBHkjjG7Gqjma0Z7GvwgwuHby6gRlfoIkkaYcnl3KeSXWUUkbHFtO_o30y_v-AaUmDaBUcSvK77w3Zd_W_sPUlXNQXqgUB0_xKid9oZR6yn--bWezhTQEQW8vjRyT_Y8osms31b-_4YZmXN5dDTLityX1_PJ79x_g1gXUhTMJkjku_xnnHZIbKelyjQ/s5621/RI%20148720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3513" data-original-width="5621" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUBHkjjG7Gqjma0Z7GvwgwuHby6gRlfoIkkaYcnl3KeSXWUUkbHFtO_o30y_v-AaUmDaBUcSvK77w3Zd_W_sPUlXNQXqgUB0_xKid9oZR6yn--bWezhTQEQW8vjRyT_Y8osms31b-_4YZmXN5dDTLityX1_PJ79x_g1gXUhTMJkjku_xnnHZIbKelyjQ/w640-h400/RI%20148720.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">National Scale Car Rock Island Mini Kit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuqlOCMNuqkMoRN34uSKI-WQ6bnM-wHXp7HH2Z0ruQHk1jgk9D8SET9FU7kaybbjiE74TUm_dRj_DShHUgOgbiAIqDM2Sx1AI6Vj6jgSUVvT_-Mr_w8F9oAMeqrmu1oqQf8WOhQCfj3YE10zwr8nBflMPoBIcwTgC_rIQNIzTrTV1Hc-SqDHervB9rQ/s6240/PM%2088015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuqlOCMNuqkMoRN34uSKI-WQ6bnM-wHXp7HH2Z0ruQHk1jgk9D8SET9FU7kaybbjiE74TUm_dRj_DShHUgOgbiAIqDM2Sx1AI6Vj6jgSUVvT_-Mr_w8F9oAMeqrmu1oqQf8WOhQCfj3YE10zwr8nBflMPoBIcwTgC_rIQNIzTrTV1Hc-SqDHervB9rQ/w640-h426/PM%2088015.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Speedwitch Media Pere Marquettte Single sheathed Auto Car</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGvz61hAtx0a9PDTHg7sU2UTohhM1i85htQARthErJBOXv_nUvHUt-CTnxkKsPMrVebmqBtjNor1P3IWDlrkFrb5voDEz6dhj0yFuxGSwLU24HDx3N2dYZkjo7YMyMNeedJ13WN-DRLkmmniQ1351-Wyw3ANWUfyLprWEYWD0C1aLSh5GEpzrXWNA4A/s5550/NP%2013173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3469" data-original-width="5550" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGvz61hAtx0a9PDTHg7sU2UTohhM1i85htQARthErJBOXv_nUvHUt-CTnxkKsPMrVebmqBtjNor1P3IWDlrkFrb5voDEz6dhj0yFuxGSwLU24HDx3N2dYZkjo7YMyMNeedJ13WN-DRLkmmniQ1351-Wyw3ANWUfyLprWEYWD0C1aLSh5GEpzrXWNA4A/w640-h400/NP%2013173.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rapido Trains NP double sheathed box car kit,<br /> started out as an undec with a few changes to better represent a car that<br /> had the side to end straps added.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN56ZHGeXTfJ0_LLFp2u8eeyDewXmEOLXtBzpEBgADR8ZpHbKUBq1XiEBaO8MYaSUhiIrAy1iB-_GQt1C9lvhqRW3_LX_2x8y7vKcs9YI1vxtt2fGcOlmbe4yKKZW2TfJHDVoE6cYX2j5kxFF3kSJR6gpPeIKnRmxy40t7n7QdHzAdlduW6GUZCZaXtw/s6254/GN%2050762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4168" data-original-width="6254" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN56ZHGeXTfJ0_LLFp2u8eeyDewXmEOLXtBzpEBgADR8ZpHbKUBq1XiEBaO8MYaSUhiIrAy1iB-_GQt1C9lvhqRW3_LX_2x8y7vKcs9YI1vxtt2fGcOlmbe4yKKZW2TfJHDVoE6cYX2j5kxFF3kSJR6gpPeIKnRmxy40t7n7QdHzAdlduW6GUZCZaXtw/w640-h426/GN%2050762.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Resin Car Works GN 1937 double sheathed boxcar.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixa9hvwBaZyJyJy5p9VWi65ZZAP9ADwJLVT0EE3x8MfkS2kbgXnGr6Y2gvM2MI-R0qCJ8F7-84N4MY3PrRBhnG2J5ZRiMG3_tVsp75EwDJEMjaRLS93UeTKEM8ClscoUPySnrw2UyhXMX3PUFlQ6P4ZDIZgA1g39euNvGkCNb_pBWHmkhpOPCYsTdzQw/s6240/CN%20425038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixa9hvwBaZyJyJy5p9VWi65ZZAP9ADwJLVT0EE3x8MfkS2kbgXnGr6Y2gvM2MI-R0qCJ8F7-84N4MY3PrRBhnG2J5ZRiMG3_tVsp75EwDJEMjaRLS93UeTKEM8ClscoUPySnrw2UyhXMX3PUFlQ6P4ZDIZgA1g39euNvGkCNb_pBWHmkhpOPCYsTdzQw/w640-h426/CN%20425038.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Speedwitch Media CN Fowler boxcar </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8QZJ12o6Kxihi9Lr9-ogeYTDvoHb48L-7b5xKZb24PRYitY0xZN0BiY9cFyASrKNi-Dn2SErki8RDVuH3jiuT3CWzy_p5Q-l5uDZhs2GM6DECdsV1Ady90jWYuxvfxxBpxU8RY6Xy8yi50OjaTkoXxIqpAG5UYyFM4S_cEf2w5BF8ukTsneXVbxgtUg/s6240/CMO%2037640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8QZJ12o6Kxihi9Lr9-ogeYTDvoHb48L-7b5xKZb24PRYitY0xZN0BiY9cFyASrKNi-Dn2SErki8RDVuH3jiuT3CWzy_p5Q-l5uDZhs2GM6DECdsV1Ady90jWYuxvfxxBpxU8RY6Xy8yi50OjaTkoXxIqpAG5UYyFM4S_cEf2w5BF8ukTsneXVbxgtUg/w640-h426/CMO%2037640.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">National Scale Car CMO mini kit.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5scRU1BbhMfL5mDo_Lj_nzQLmmU4-loplub3nfeDl_f5b-7P-aGNgzQ63MnbMtqvVkNFjq4EFm90Rp29b0iCKZin7aNqP-3kHP2FkDpZRJzXci0bhraMxZXdZJ_Xjj0wN0VGJqLhsCsmTra9066bQwN0NbGUYZzUufUK2I4jyq0voHk65y2QUm7-aVA/s6240/B&O%20465885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5scRU1BbhMfL5mDo_Lj_nzQLmmU4-loplub3nfeDl_f5b-7P-aGNgzQ63MnbMtqvVkNFjq4EFm90Rp29b0iCKZin7aNqP-3kHP2FkDpZRJzXci0bhraMxZXdZJ_Xjj0wN0VGJqLhsCsmTra9066bQwN0NbGUYZzUufUK2I4jyq0voHk65y2QUm7-aVA/w640-h426/B&O%20465885.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">National Scale Car B&O M55A Boxcar mini kit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVKWNrTCe5QDC0zE_E1HlfqQHmHLuiHRkMVS5Y3S84pcIW22vPCiXdDaGV5ueDdxc1W8CRrn9abIjey2QoAs3MYZqaewjKf1PtK_tBq-OfMeqqnDIvuKMD7Q3ufJ7dZmrGfPD9sQWDhHGgPNQaXpQwqI1CeUFzko3U5odT-O7-VaExrAoi02XLTMnLw/s6243/B&O%20384325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4163" data-original-width="6243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVKWNrTCe5QDC0zE_E1HlfqQHmHLuiHRkMVS5Y3S84pcIW22vPCiXdDaGV5ueDdxc1W8CRrn9abIjey2QoAs3MYZqaewjKf1PtK_tBq-OfMeqqnDIvuKMD7Q3ufJ7dZmrGfPD9sQWDhHGgPNQaXpQwqI1CeUFzko3U5odT-O7-VaExrAoi02XLTMnLw/w640-h426/B&O%20384325.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">National Scale Car B&O M55 Boxcar mini kit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>Ryan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417276176195804477.post-10001804705259001762022-04-16T08:54:00.002-07:002022-04-16T08:54:23.468-07:00Hindsight Virtual RPM 13.0<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The model as provided doesn't have an attachment for the running board laterals. They just float in mid air. To rectify this add short pieces of 0.010" x 0.030" styrene strip, bent into an 'L' and glued to the underside of the lateral and to the edge of the roof. I added a rivet to each which I harvested from an Athearn boxcar. </div>
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To detail the ends, drill and mount wire grabs and 1" nut bolt washer parts above them. The prototype bracket grab can be simulated with a Kadee grab by cutting one end off and mounting it 90 degrees on the inboard end. A small drop of CA will re attach the two halves of the grab together. </div>
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The next improvement is to correct the side sill. Remove 0.5" from the lower right hand side of the sill reinforcement. Then cut it on a 45 degree angle. Follow this by extending the left end of the sill reinforcement by 0.5" with a piece of 0.040" by 0.080" styrene. Taper the end of it by 45 degrees also.</div>
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The running board end supports are fairly crude, so I created new ones from 0.010" x 0.030" styrene and a couple of harvested rivets. Next I installed an etched brake step and supports made from 0.010" x 0.030" styrene and harvested rivets again.<br />
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I carved off the brake housing and installed an Ajax uint from Tichy along with a Kadee brake wheel. Lastly the retainer valve pipe has been replaced with 0.008" wire to represent the 3/8" NPT pipe used on the prototype.<br />
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The prototype has bottom mount sill steps. Installing A line sill steps is a simple upgrade that not only matches those used on the prototype, but they are much more durable. The left end uses a straight step while the right end uses a single angle step. The second view also shows the National B1 truck. Note of caution, the sides are very thin so add a piece of styrene behind the sill to thicken it so you can drill without breaking through.<br />
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The last easy upgrade is to add the upper door bits. In the middle add two pieces of styrene to make up an 'L' shape. First glue a piece of 0.010" x 0.040" flat against the track. Then add a pice of 0.020" x 0.020" along the bottom edge of the first piece. Finish up by adding four small pieces of 0.010" x 0.040" to represent the the small tabs at the top of each door. <br />
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I added tack boards and route card holders from my National Scale Parts line. The kit comes with two board versions, but these cars had three board versions. I still need to add brake hoses and cut levers. At this point a bit of touch up paint, either brushed or sprayed on and you would end up with a fairly creditable representation of the prototype. Further improving the car requires fixing the steel panels on the side of the car body.<br />
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I decided that this could be easily done with 0.005" styrene and both harvested rivets and Archer rivets. The Proto 2000 car has 4 panels to the right of the door and 7 to the right. The prototype has three to the left of the door and six to the right. The ones on the right use two different widths also. To begin the conversion use a chisel blade and remove all the rivets where the new panels go. Then sand the panel seams. Not every last bit needs to be removed. Then cut 0.005" thick styrene sheet into 0.600" strips and cut using a chopper to length. Apply the panels working from the inside of the car to the ends, maintaining the correct overlap. I word of caution on glue. Use very little and a really small brush. I prefer Tamiya Extra Fine " Quick Set". It is the least hot of all the styrene glues I have tried. It flashes off very quickly and doesn't smell as bad as MEK. Even with caution I still had a couple of glue sink marks. These were corrected with a bit of filler and wet sanding. The three panels to the right of the door were not replaced. I sand blasted the car before starting so the glue would not have to work though the paint.<br />
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I added door stops from my National Scale Car parts line, to replace those carved off in the panel replacement. Archers rivets are used on the panels edges and bottoms. Harvested rivets are used for the loading rack rivets in the middle of the panels and to detail the under frame attachment to the side sill. I had a spare set of ladders that I used for the sides as the originals were bent. The last detail is to add the Kadee bracket grabs to the left ends of the sides.<br />
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I need to source some decals for this car. A set exists for a 40' GTW Steel Car, but I may have to pull from a few sets to make up some of the data for this 50 footer.<br />
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I will show the final car in Part 3.Ryan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417276176195804477.post-5449585998381336342020-04-18T21:59:00.000-07:002020-04-19T05:43:56.706-07:00GTW Automobile Car Part 1 The GTW Western rostered some of the earliest examples of 50' Automobile cars built similar to the to the 1937 40' AAR Standard boxcars. <br />
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Cars 591000-591199 were built by Pullman Standard in 1937, had End doors and square corner post 5-5 dreadnaught ends on the B end. They rode on AAR cast side frame, spring plank-less trucks. The side sills were continuous and had a large reinforcement member under the doors, which were of the Youngstown type. The roofs were Murphy raised panel and had wood running boards.<br />
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Cars in the following series 591200-591399 built 1941 were similar except they had round corner 5-5 Dreadnaught ends on the B end. They rode on National B1 trucks. <br />
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The Proto 2000 50' auto car with end doors are almost spot on for this second series of cars. Although a few changes will make for a more accurate car. <br />
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If you're a modeller thinking about dipping your toe into the prototype modelling pond - building one of these kits would make for a great first project. The body requires no major surgery and only minor changes are required to produce an accurate representation of the prototype. Kits are available prepainted and lettered. Only basic hobby tools are required for the work.<br />
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Here is a picture of the prototype car taken in 1969 by Steve Rush. The original can be found on Rail Picture Archives in colour.<br />
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By 1969 the car has undergone some changes. The trucks have been changed out, incidentally to the type of truck the previous series rode on. The sides have been patched to reinforce the car body around the bottom of the door openings and an ACI tracking label has been fitted. Evidence of paint touch up can also be spotted on the reinforcement member under the doors. Since I model 1955, I will not be making any of these changes. Other than these minor repairs this car has undergone little change since it was built in 1941.<br />
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My car was purchased used and was already assembled. I decided to remove most of the detail parts. They were half broken and not fitted correctly. I left the ladders on for now, but they are not straight and I may upgrade them if I can't straighten them up.<br />
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I started by gluing the doors on straight and centered in the opening. The kit comes with a plug that goes between the doors at the top, don't install this part as it is much too large and is easy to upgrade. Next I installed couplers and Athearn National B1 trucks. These trucks are also available from Walthers and Kadee. Save the kit trucks for another project, or if your modelling 1969 go ahead and use them!<br />
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Next, I plugged all the holes on the sides and roof where the detail parts were removed. To do this, drill out the holes with a 0.030" drill bit and then glue in short lengths of 0.030" styrene rod. When dry, trim off with nippers and sand or chisel smooth with a knife blade. Details that were removed are as follows: all grabs, sill steps, running board supports, brake wheel and the retainer valve pipe.<br />
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On the underframe, all pipes, rods and lever hangers were removed. I drilled the required four holes in the AB valve, two in the reservoir and one in each end of the cylinder. I installed 0.0125" Tichy wire to represent the 3/4" NPT piping used between these parts on the prototype. Next I added 18" scale grab irons to represent the brake lever hangers. I mark the locations with a set of dividers - drill the holes and use CA to mount the grabs. <br />
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<br />Ryan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417276176195804477.post-59211235549282192852020-03-14T14:27:00.000-07:002020-03-14T14:29:42.180-07:00Missouri Pacific 1932 ARA Boxcar - Part 3I decided to go ahead and upgrade the ladder rungs on this car. The flat profile of the rungs just didn't look right. In the first photo the two middle rungs are original, while the others are 0.015" styrene rod.<br />
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Normally I would use 0.010" rod but the nub left when cutting off the rung was bigger than 0.010", it looked odd with the smaller rod installed. The second photo shows one end of the completed ladder rung swap.<br />
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I then cleaned and primed the car. Paint used is ScaleCoat Box Car Red #2. This is a medium oxide and looked right to my eye. I weathered with Pan Pastels to represent a car that was repainted two years prior to my 1955 timeframe.<br />
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Trucks are Tichy 50 ton ARA spring plankless, these cars were upgraded to 50ton from the as built 40 ton rating.<br />
<br />Ryan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417276176195804477.post-31345571045224566782020-02-26T09:23:00.000-08:002020-02-27T09:43:49.781-08:00Missouri Pacific 1932 ARA Boxcar - Part 2 The Atlas under frame has basic molded detail. I upgraded it to better match the prototype with Tichy components mounted on folded brass brackets. Phosphor bronze wire for the various pipes and rods was used.<br />
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Another unique item to these cars, is the use of a pressure head brake cylinder. The cylinder has a bracket on the back to hold the rear brake lever. I modified a Tichy brake cylinder with some bits of styrene and harvested rivets to represent the lever bracket.<br />
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I further corrected the centre sill by adding a flange on the bottom of each of the Z-26 channels and rivets on the cross bearers. The train line was installed after everything else, because I forgot to do it at the beginning of the under frame work. I did this with short pieces of styrene rod, fitted between the cross ties and cross bearers. I designed and 3D printed some pipe tees and used one to attach the train line to the pipe leading to the dirt collector.<br />
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The ladders were also upgraded with attachment brackets made from 0.005" styrene and harvested rivets. Yarmouth sill steps were modified and installed to match the prototype steps.<br />
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These cars featured a Universal brake housing and wheel. The housing is from a DA set and the wheel is a modified Kadee Universal. The modifications to the wheel was to add 5 holes, in the middle solid section to represent the 10 slots on the prototype. No manufacture offers a M1704 Universal brake wheel as of yet. The running board support was replaced with Yarmouth offerings. I scratch built the tack boards and route card holders. The retainer valve was located in a bit of an odd location, above the ladder and required some tight bends in the pipe to match the prototype install.<br />
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The MP and its subsidiary lines 1932 ARA box cars used a bit of an odd arrangement for the brake step. The lower brake step supports extend down two ribs below the platform. To capture this detail, I removed the supports from a Yarmouth Model Works brake step and made new ones from styrene strip and harvested rivets. The photo details the other changes to the car end.<br />
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I bent up and soldered some brass cut lever brackets, and bent my own levers. Air hose brackets from Yarmouth were used with Hi-Tech rubber hoses.<br />
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The car side is complete with harvested and Archer rivets added. Next up is cleaning, prime, paint, and decals. The odd cross section of ladder rungs are bugging me though. I may replace them with 0.010" styrene rod.<br />
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I also machined a small photo etch bending tool. Its about 2" long. I also own a 5" bender made by the small shop but I wanted something smaller that is easy to hold in one hand. It also works great for snapping brass strips. I accomplish this by scribing the brass in the bender and then bending it back and forth a couple of times.<br />
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<br />Ryan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417276176195804477.post-26088095007505019222020-01-16T19:30:00.001-08:002020-01-17T11:50:03.446-08:00Clinic File from Coco Beach RPMLast weekend was the Coco Beach Rpm. I presented my clinic on Machinist Hand tools for modelling. <br />
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This is an updated version from when I presented it at the Chicagoland Rpm. This is a staic pdf and doesn't include the interactive portion of the live presentation.Ryan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417276176195804477.post-39612932071464392652019-12-31T10:15:00.003-08:002020-01-17T11:50:24.426-08:00Missouri Pacific 1932 ARA Box Car - Part 1The Missouri Pacific rostered the largest number of 1932 ARA designed boxcars, 2500 in fact. These totals include the subsidiary companies I-GN (International Great Northern) and NOT&M (New Orleans, Texas & Mexico) cars. The cars ran without any major modifications throughout their lives. The one distinctive feature of the MP cars, is the choice of fixtures used on the Youngstown doors. They either came with Creco's Ball Bearing Fixtures or Railway Metal Product's Union Duplex Fixtures. For further information about these and all of the other 1932 ARA designed boxcars, I recommend Ted Culotta's excellent book "<a href="http://speedwitchmedia.com/product/the-american-railway-association-standard-box-car-of-1932/" target="_blank">The American Railway Association Standard Box Car of 1932</a>". <br />
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I decided to model one of the NOT&M cars, which had the Union Duplex Doors, 4-4 Square corner ends, wood running boards, Universal Brake housing and Murphy panel roof. The basis for this build is an Atlas 1932 ARA undecorated kit and parts kit (<a href="https://nationalscalecar.com/product/mk102-6-1932-ara-youngstown-doors-with-union-duplex-fixtures-mpmi-decals/">MK-102.6</a>) from my company National Scale Car. The decals were created by Ted Culotta and include MP, MI, and NOT&M reporting marks. I-GN cars did not have doors with the Union Duplex Fixtures and are not on the kit decal sheet. The kit includes resin doors and etched door tracks.<br />
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I started by reviewing the Atlas car body, to the prototype photo. Numerous small changes are needed, to build a more accurate representation of the car. A prototype photo of the NOT&M car is in Ted's Book, but the cars generally followed what is shown in the MI photo above (note - the MI car has 4-4 round corner ends). Changes are noted on the photo below.<br />
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I will add rivet decals to the upper door track just before painting, that way I won't knock them off while working on the car.<br />
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The ends also need a few changes, as noted on the following photos.<br />
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The kit ladders are actually not too bad so I elected to keep them. The other features noted will be scratch built.<br />
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I'm not one for New Years Resolutions but I do like "to do lists". One of my favourite quotes is by Lee Iacocca - "The first step in accomplishing a goal, is to write it down". So with this in mind, here is what I want to get done in the next year.<br />
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Build the following Freight Cars.<br />
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MP 1932 ARA Car (Atlas and NSC mini Kit)<br />
B&O M26D (Speedwitch Media Kit)<br />
D&H Oneota built modified 1937 ARR (Yarmouth Model works)<br />
Grand Trunk Shower Car (Scratch Build)<br />
UP Flat Car (Proto 2000 kit with Speedwitch Media decals)<br />
Grand Trunk Western War Emergency Gondola (Ends will be offered as a mini kit through NSC)<br />
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The following Pattern Work<br />
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B&O M55 parts for Mini Kits from NSC<br />
3 Patterns on my bench (I will let Yarmouth Model Works make the announcement)<br />
Single Sheathed Auto Car Pattern (TBD)<br />
Duryea Under frames (4 different versions)<br />
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A diorama of Danville Junction.<br />
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Foam is cut, cork and ties are down. Need to lay track and construct a crossing diamond. I want to include the original Danville Junction crossing tower, but have yet to locate a useable photo of it. If you have one or know of a source I would appreciate some help. The original was torn down in 1963 from what I have learned. Ryan Mendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.com0