Living the dream.
Hello everyone, and welcome to another weekend!
On my plan for my final layout, there is a spot where I have planned to build a large structure using Walthers Cornerstone modular wall sections.
Several years ago I made this sketch of the planned building.
-Photograph by Kevin Parson
A couple of weeks ago I decided to make a mockup from the sketch of the building.
This mock up allowed me to compare the needed wall sections to the inventory I had collected and had on-hand.
I ordered all of the additional pieces I will need to complete the project from Lombard Hobbies.
I have to say, and gladly so, that the service from Lombard Hobbies was nothing but excellent. They shipped fast, sent friendly emails, and the order was correct. They also threw in a couple of handy extras into the box as well.
I will be ordering from them again in the future.
This building will serve multiple purposes.
1) It will act as a scenic connector between the upper level city scene and the lower level engine terminal.
2) It will be a place to spot a freight car on the upper level in the Timesaver switching module.
3) It is also two tunnel portals for the lower level.
Using a buiding as a tunnel portal is not reallistic, but it will give me a photo-scene where a switcher can be posed looking like it is spotting freight cars into a large industry.
This is the view I will have of the building when it is on the layout. The tunnel entrances will be partially hidden from normal viewing.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone's photographs this weekend. This thread can always be counted on to be the best of the week.
-Kevin
Good morning from sunny and warm Northeast Ohio!
Kevin, thanks for starting us out and that looks like a neat structure, I seldom buy from Lombard unless I am getting a really good deal or they are the only one that has a model I want, as their shipping is high compared to other vendors. By the way you won't pry my Key N&W Class A out of my hands unless you pay north of $800.00
Here is what I got done this week.
First is another Stewart G39 kit, painted with Scalecoat II Black paint and lettered with Middle Division decals. The PRR built these cars to replace using their coal hoppers in iron ore service and with the sealed bottoms less loss of product through the hopper doors.
Next a Proto 2000 50' Boxcar kit, painted with Scalecoat II ATSF Mineral Brown paint and lettered with Microscale decals. Here is both sides of the car as they were different, used in general service.
Finally, a modified 40' Trailer, painted with Scalecoat II White and Silver Paints and lettered with Highball Graphics Decals, I was trying to do more trailers in other than railroad lettering.
Finally, a pair of Scaletrains C39-8 engines hauling a general freight, notice the two new Scaletrains PS 5820CF Covered Hoppers among a couple of Rapido Procor Covered Hoppers all in plastic pellet service. While in front one of my club members RS-1's is switching industries in Thurd on the Strongsville club layout.
Thanks for looking!
Rick Jesionowski
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Kevin, Thanks for getting the WPF on the rise with a nice mock-up.
Mock-ups sure give a good real world 3D perspective to our visions. How a structure will fit and look by itself and among others. Some cardboard, straight-edge metal rulers, markers, razor knife, hot glue gun and you're in the mock-up business.
Rick, Like those ATSF double door 50 footers with slogans.
And the Bear is piping up again.
Thanks to all the contributors and viewers. Have a good weekend and happy Labor Day. Regards, Peter
Weekend greetings, everyone!
Finally finished painting my Tichy 52' war emergency gondola. There was considerable masking required to keep the red paint away from the pre-painted undercarriage but I like the results: (Click photo to enlarge)
Now the only thing left to do is add the decals to make it an official NYC gondola.
Had to make some modifications to the truck installation idea on my QCM 61' well-hole flatcar. I think I've spent more time thinking this part through than I have actually assembling & painting the entire kit.
Here's a quick pic of the one end that I've completed:
As intended, the truck is removable. However, I have to use the thin blade of a 1,5 x 40 Wiha flathead screwdriver to loosen the countersunk Phillips flathead screw that's directly underneath the middle axle. Lifting up on the wheelset helps.
I wanted to secure the truck screw (to keep it from backing out) with Loctite Threadlocker but only have the 242 rather than the 222MS for smaller threads. As an experiment, I coated the bottom portion with Testors Clear Parts Cement and let it cure completely around the threads before installing the screw. It's holding the screw decently so far but I may end up picking up the 222MS, if the screw loosens up too much over time. There's only 2-1/2 turns holding the screw in place so there isn't much leeway.
I'll post an explode view of the truck assembly sometime this weekend so that you can see all the "added parts" required to make it removable.
Tom
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Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
Toms Buckeye by Bear, on Flickr
tstageI wanted to secure the truck screw (to keep it from backing out) with Loctite Threadlocker but only have the 242 rather than the 222MS for smaller threads.
Tom, after a couple of horrible experiences I have stopped using the Loctite Threadlocker products on my models.
Tamiya Liquid Thread Lock works perfectly well and has never caused me any problems with paint or plastics.
Thanks for the recommendation, Kevin. Didn't know that Tamiya made their own version. No issues using it on threads as small as 1-72?
I did a quick search. Unfortunately the above tube has been discontinued by Tamiya. It has, however, been replaced by the following:
I'll be near a Hobby Town this afternoon after lunch. They are big into RC stuff so will probably have this in stock. I'll experiment with it and let you know - Thanks!
tstageUnfortunately the above tube has been discontinued by Tamiya.
That is a shame. I have had the same tube since 1986 when I built a Tamiya Hornet R/C buggie.
When you are using it on small fasteners, it lasts forever! I used it on 00-90 coupler box screws when I was in N Scale.
Let me know how the new version works.
JaBearGood Grief, Bear!! This is not what Tom Meant!!!
Classic!
Hobby Town let me down so I ordered a 1g jar from my LHS. Will let you know when I have a chance to try it out.
Taking Bear's cue, I attempted to create an initial exploded view of the truck assembly for my 61' well-hole flatcar. Unfortunately, it didn't go quite as well as hoped:
With a somewhat lesser charge, I was able to come up with the following: (Click photo to enlarge)
The 1-72 nut (A) sits at/slightly below surface inside a pocket and is affixed with CA. The brass washer (B) is CA'd over the 1-72 nut to provide 1) a smooth surface for the pivot plate (D) and 2) an added barrier for the 1-72 nut should it come loose when the truck screw is tightened. So far, the nut is holding well.
The 6 x 6 styrene (C) keeps the pivot plate from rotating (it is not CA'd) and the truck rotates atop the 1-72 thru-hole pedestal (E) of the pivot plate. The countersunk 1-72 screw (F) mates with the 1-72 nut to hold everything together and can be dismantled, if needed.
Hopefully that makes sense. Sorry if this is a bit too detailed for WPF...
Ingenuity by Bear, on Flickr