Prototype Model

[Anonymous]

Hello,my name is Mitchell and I am a new member.I have a question to ask.I have an idea for a model train set for my job and need to have a prototype made to show my boss.This idea may not be approved ,so whatever expenses there are will be out of my pocket.How do I go about getting the prototype made inexpensely[?]I am looking at a locomotive,tank car,flat car with an automobile, 2 boxcars,passenger/baggage car combine,and a caboose,all with a different logo on them.

[Anonymous]

Hello,my name is Mitchell and I am a new member.I have a question to ask.I have an idea for a model train set for my job and need to have a prototype made to show my boss.This idea may not be approved ,so whatever expenses there are will be out of my pocket.How do I go about getting the prototype made inexpensely[?]I am looking at a locomotive,tank car,flat car with an automobile, 2 boxcars,passenger/baggage car combine,and a caboose,all with a different logo on them.

[Anonymous]

Your best option might be to buy undecorated kits for the cars you want, spray-paint them, and create decals using your PC and printer - I know it's possible to buy sheets of decal paper to use in a printer, but I'm unsure of where to obtain it from! I'm assuming you're planning a special paint job on existing models rather than a completely new set of mouldings?

[Anonymous]

Your best option might be to buy undecorated kits for the cars you want, spray-paint them, and create decals using your PC and printer - I know it's possible to buy sheets of decal paper to use in a printer, but I'm unsure of where to obtain it from! I'm assuming you're planning a special paint job on existing models rather than a completely new set of mouldings?

[Anonymous]

There is one or two minor problems.One--I do not have a printer,and two,I am not a modeler.I came here looking for help.

[Anonymous]

There is one or two minor problems.One--I do not have a printer,and two,I am not a modeler.I came here looking for help.

[Anonymous]

Well Hollywood, it sounds to me like Railroading_Brit tried to help!

Here is a guy that paints, weathers, rolling stock, you may want to contact him. [e-mail].

[Anonymous]

Well Hollywood, it sounds to me like Railroading_Brit tried to help!

Here is a guy that paints, weathers, rolling stock, you may want to contact him. [e-mail].

[jrbarney]

Hollywood Flash,
I agree, Railroading_Brit was seriously trying to help. Don't know where MP 348.75 is on the FEC, but there are decent hobby shops in West Palm Beach, Lantana and Miami. Buy the cheapest trainset they have that has most of the cars you need. Then, buy the additional cars that aren't in the set, after checking that the couplers are compatible. Since you're only doing a "proof of concept," either cut the logos out of ads or team up with a graphic artist at your company to get the logos drawn. Run the logos on a color copier at Staples, Kinkos or Office Max, using the reduction feature if necessary, and mount them on the cars with rubber cement.
If you're not interested in retaining the train set after your presentation to your the boss, donate it to the local girls/boys club or similar community organization. In that case, check with your accountant/tax preparer to see if you can use the train set as a legitimate itemized deduction for the IRS.
Excuse me, but it doesn't hurt to be polite on the Internet. Most of us love this hobby, but don't have enough time to work for free, especially if you are going to give us some Hollywood "attitude."

[jrbarney]

Hollywood Flash,
I agree, Railroading_Brit was seriously trying to help. Don't know where MP 348.75 is on the FEC, but there are decent hobby shops in West Palm Beach, Lantana and Miami. Buy the cheapest trainset they have that has most of the cars you need. Then, buy the additional cars that aren't in the set, after checking that the couplers are compatible. Since you're only doing a "proof of concept," either cut the logos out of ads or team up with a graphic artist at your company to get the logos drawn. Run the logos on a color copier at Staples, Kinkos or Office Max, using the reduction feature if necessary, and mount them on the cars with rubber cement.
If you're not interested in retaining the train set after your presentation to your the boss, donate it to the local girls/boys club or similar community organization. In that case, check with your accountant/tax preparer to see if you can use the train set as a legitimate itemized deduction for the IRS.
Excuse me, but it doesn't hurt to be polite on the Internet. Most of us love this hobby, but don't have enough time to work for free, especially if you are going to give us some Hollywood "attitude."