Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
Ray Breyer
Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943
QUOTE: Originally posted by dehusman I forgot one other method that's pretty cool if you have several hundred to a thousand bucks to throw at it. You can modify a computer controlled mill with a power solenoid and rivet dies to make precision riveted pieces. Once you get all the hardware and software built, assembled and the programming worked out it will generate as complicated rivet work as you want effortlessly with high precision. YMMV Dave H.
ChuckAllen, TX
QUOTE: Originally posted by cefinkjr All of a sudden, I have this great desire to scratch build an all-welded car. [:p] Chuck
QUOTE: Originally posted by West Coast S Visit a HS that deals in marine modeling , they have actual, usually brass rivets available in numerous sizes and lengths. Bear in mind, drilling and placing each rivet is a tedious process but well worth the effort. Draw a paper grid and temporaly attach to the car side, this will give you the proper spacing, panel to panel, top to bottom. I find it easier to insert the indvidule rivets into predrilled holes determined by the aforementioned guide by eye and a strong magnifyer lens with good lighting and a lot of patience. It also helps to maintain your sanity if you can do this with minimal distractions, say like at 3 AM!
Marlon
See pictures of the Clinton-Golden Valley RR
Dan