I bought 6 "kits", and they are now basically complete. One I lettered for the EBT, the rest for the J&B RR.While they still need a little more weathering, I coud not resist the urge to take them on a trial run today.
I really enjoyed running them today.
I got some poling pockets from Bob. They clean up very nicely and are a great addition to the end.
You can see them in this picture, along with my crude riveting. I'm using a texture 3d paint...and it's not consistent in the dot size...but I like the affect. It's fairly quick - I can do an entire car in under an hour. Just don't look TOO closely. ;)
This is a closer shot of that first picture and you can see it at least adds some texture. ;)I'm still experimenting with different paints - I bought about 4 different types. The key is to have a pretty tiny hole in the tip. Also experimenting with some of the glue dispensers.
Thanks! The real reason was that Bob had arranged to have them cut to size - for a VERY reasonable price. Acrylic is a GREAT modeling material. It's very strong, easy to assemble, and impervious to the elements.
Thanks to all.
Baker, If you want to buy the basic structure, contact Bob McCown over at Large Scale Central
Melissa, I used .040 brass rod for the grab irons. I started back at the end of February with 6 of them, but I was also working on a large building at the same time. The other five are almost ready for painting.
The "plans" are really a set of web based instructions. They are very well done, with lots of pictures.
William, The decals come from Stan Cedarleaf. He has done all of my decal work and does a great job.
Looks like a winner to me! Very nice paint and graphic. Who was the graphic person that did the logo?
William
These look so real, it's unbelievable. What size brass rod did you use? And how long did it take you to get all of these done? Are there any plans that you used for these?
I think that you did a fantastic job.
Melissa
Brian,
I just painted the whole thing with Krylon Ruddy Brown Primer....so I guess I did prime it...
I didn't do anything else before painting...other than vacuum off dust and plastic pieces. I haven't seen any coverage issues.
That's really nice looking, Bruce. What kind of paint did you use on the acrylic and does it need any special priming or prep to take the paint well?
-Brian
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