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Post by hotshot3305 on Mar 9, 2013 20:29:37 GMT -5
Guys, here is what rolled out of the shops today. This is the WrightTrak early version Southern caboose. As soon as her new owner takes a look at her, she'll take a couple of trips to gather a bit of weathering and then be on the way south. If you've never tried one of Gary's resin caboose kits, you are missing out on building and owning a great model. These models are easy to construct, detail, paint, decal and weather. He has caboose kits for several railroads so it's a good bet he has one for your favorite road or you can use one of several kits for your fantasy road.  |
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Post by icghogger on Mar 9, 2013 20:51:04 GMT -5
Sweet crummy, Bob, Very Nice!!  |
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Post by analogbeatmaker on Mar 9, 2013 22:53:17 GMT -5
Sweet cab Bob! Neat to see one of the older versions as I've been looking at the one I'm building so much. You're right about them being great kits although being my first ever resin kit build, I was unclear at several points on how to do things (almost ruined several pieces). Even as good as your tutorial is and with the included instruction sheet there were omissions. I have yet to install the windows but they are still a bit confusing when I think about how I'm going to do them. However, now that I've built one I have a much better understanding on how to approach this type of model in the future. Are you going to post weathered pics?
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Post by hotshot3305 on Mar 10, 2013 13:19:00 GMT -5
Sweet cab Bob! Neat to see one of the older versions as I've been looking at the one I'm building so much. You're right about them being great kits although being my first ever resin kit build, I was unclear at several points on how to do things (almost ruined several pieces). Even as good as your tutorial is and with the included instruction sheet there were omissions. I have yet to install the windows but they are still a bit confusing when I think about how I'm going to do them. However, now that I've built one I have a much better understanding on how to approach this type of model in the future. Are you going to post weathered pics? Nick, I spoke with my good friend Gary Wright soon after I received my first caboose kit and told him that the directions in the box left a lot to be desired as far as being clear about how to build the model. I also spoke with him about doing an on-line clinic to assist other modelers to be able to build a resin kit if they had not done so and also to help him generate sales for his newly formed company. I realize that even the clinic I did left some steps unclear, but the cab clinic was one of my first on-line clinics and quite often it's easy to assume that modelers know how to do something that they really don't know how or why to do. There are some tricky bends that need to be made on the end railings and if they're not done correctly the first time, it's very possible you will not get a second time to do them correctly. I'm not sure if the Southern cab clinic was ever posted on the DD list, but if it was it has been removed along with a few other clinics I presented. I received an e-mail from the cab's owner this morning and I will be adding a tad of weathering to the model and I will share a scan or two with the group when completed. |
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Post by analogbeatmaker on Mar 10, 2013 14:29:38 GMT -5
Sweet cab Bob! Neat to see one of the older versions as I've been looking at the one I'm building so much. You're right about them being great kits although being my first ever resin kit build, I was unclear at several points on how to do things (almost ruined several pieces). Even as good as your tutorial is and with the included instruction sheet there were omissions. I have yet to install the windows but they are still a bit confusing when I think about how I'm going to do them. However, now that I've built one I have a much better understanding on how to approach this type of model in the future. Are you going to post weathered pics? Nick, I spoke with my good friend Gary Wright soon after I received my first caboose kit and told him that the directions in the box left a lot to be desired as far as being clear about how to build the model. I also spoke with him about doing an on-line clinic to assist other modelers to be able to build a resin kit if they had not done so and also to help him generate sales for his newly formed company. I realize that even the clinic I did left some steps unclear, but the cab clinic was one of my first on-line clinics and quite often it's easy to assume that modelers know how to do something that they really don't know how or why to do. There are some tricky bends that need to be made on the end railings and if they're not done correctly the first time, it's very possible you will not get a second time to do them correctly. I'm not sure if the Southern cab clinic was ever posted on the DD list, but if it was it has been removed along with a few other clinics I presented. I received an e-mail from the cab's owner this morning and I will be adding a tad of weathering to the model and I will share a scan or two with the group when completed. I completely understand. I am just thankful there was enough info between his and your instructions to get it this far...all that is left build-wise are the windows/frames. I'm weathering it right now so hopefully soon it will be complete! Thank you very much for being so helpful by posting in my threads, I truly appreciate it. Looking forward to your pics!  |
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Post by hotshot3305 on Mar 10, 2013 19:41:21 GMT -5
Nick, the caboose window frames, when installed, will make or break your model. Silver frames on a bright red body will surely stand out if done correctly and even more so if done incorrectly.
Here is what I have learned to do: Cut strips of masking tape about 3" in length and about 1/4" wide. Remove the window frame from it's fret and carefully place over the window in it's final resting place. Using the masking tape, tape down one edge of the frame. Now, using a small screwdriver or a #11 blade, lift up the other edge and using a section of .010" brass wire, place a couple of small dabs of ACC under the lifted up edge. Remove whatever tool you used and allow the frame to come to rest in it's proper place. Now very gently remove the masking tape and then lift up the other edge and apply ACC to that edge and then allow it to fall into place. These steps should lead to correctly placed frames and should be strong enough to last.
Clear as mud......huh??
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Post by analogbeatmaker on Mar 10, 2013 20:53:54 GMT -5
Nick, the caboose window frames, when installed, will make or break your model. Silver frames on a bright red body will surely stand out if done correctly and even more so if done incorrectly. Here is what I have learned to do: Cut strips of masking tape about 3" in length and about 1/4" wide. Remove the window frame from it's fret and carefully place over the window in it's final resting place. Using the masking tape, tape down one edge of the frame. Now, using a small screwdriver or a #11 blade, lift up the other edge and using a section of .010" brass wire, place a couple of small dabs of ACC under the lifted up edge. Remove whatever tool you used and allow the frame to come to rest in it's proper place. Now very gently remove the masking tape and then lift up the other edge and apply ACC to that edge and then allow it to fall into place. These steps should lead to correctly placed frames and should be strong enough to last. Clear as mud......huh?? Great tip...thanks!! I was coming up with nothing on how to attack that issue. |
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Post by hotshot3305 on Mar 10, 2013 21:43:49 GMT -5
I took me three or four cabs to come up with this idea and I think you'll find that it works very well. Just make sure that ALL of the cab windows are clear of any resin and that every corner, side and top is perfectly square or you will be trimming the window glass to fit.........and becoming agitated. Ask me how I know this.  |
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Post by sd45longhoodfoward on Mar 11, 2013 20:26:28 GMT -5
Bob
You are the teacher of great modeling techniques I have learned many things from your teachings and look foreward to even more Thank you!!
Terry
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Post by Randy Earle on Mar 11, 2013 22:17:45 GMT -5
Bob, as always, your work is fantastic.
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Post by hotshot3305 on Mar 12, 2013 17:31:37 GMT -5
Bob, as always, your work is fantastic. |
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Post by hotshot3305 on Mar 12, 2013 17:38:31 GMT -5
Bob, as always, your work is fantastic. Thank you Randy. Here is the 3245 after a couple of trips up and back on the mainline. Please notice that the cab remains fairly clean and remember that this is an early era Southern cab operating when the railroads took great pride in their equipment and took great pains to keep locomotives, rolling stock and cabs looking good. Thanks for looking!!  |
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Post by analogbeatmaker on Mar 12, 2013 18:20:57 GMT -5
Very nice! I like the mild weathering.
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Post by pacbelt on Sept 16, 2015 5:34:42 GMT -5
Yeah I know, old post!! Just wanted to say very nice build, Bob. Between you and Nick, I may have to try a Wrighttown kit - if he's STILL in business! |
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Post by analogbeatmaker on Sept 17, 2015 10:32:12 GMT -5
Yeah I know, old post!! Just wanted to say very nice build, Bob. Between you and Nick, I may have to try a Wrighttown kit - if he's STILL in business! WrightTRAK and yes he is.  |
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Post by pacbelt on Sept 18, 2015 19:07:22 GMT -5
AUTOCORRECT!!!!  |
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Post by pacbelt on Sept 24, 2015 5:30:42 GMT -5
I need to try Bob's idea on cementing window frames... My arthritic fingers don't always cooperate when doing delicate, yet prominent details. His, is an idea that makes me say..... Even I could do it!!! Terry's right. This old modeler can learn something from Bob! |
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