EMDX6043
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Post by EMDX6043 on Nov 20, 2018 20:16:22 GMT -5
I'm finally getting around to gathering parts to use as freight car loads. The first idea I wanted to try out was turning old Blue Box variety motors into something to haul around. Here are the results so far:
The flywheels will get a heavy weathering treatment, probably with acrylics and chalk embedded for that cast ingot look. I made the cradles out of some styrene strip that'll get the same thing done to them as well.
Motor cradles have also been built, but they're not done yet since I'm still figuring out how to prevent longitudinal movement. They'll have additional wood rails to prevent damage to the windings as well.
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Post by EMDX6043 on Nov 21, 2018 11:19:14 GMT -5
I got these weathered this morning, using a new technique with weathering powders and a surprisingly effective medium.
Motor cradles are in the background, with the ingot cradles up front. I'd call this attempt a success...took about 30 mins plus dry and clean-up time.
And the secret ingredient...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2018 15:50:53 GMT -5
Neat idea there.
They look good
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Post by icghogger on Nov 22, 2018 9:45:55 GMT -5
WOW, those turned out Great! Thanks for sharing!!
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Post by m a y o r 79 on Nov 26, 2018 13:15:36 GMT -5
That's an awesome idea for a load and adding weight to a car all at the same time. I agree the weathering on everything did turn out great as well!
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Post by fordy744 on Feb 14, 2019 8:40:07 GMT -5
Really like the weathering effect!
and top work on re-purposing the motors
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EMDX6043
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Post by EMDX6043 on Feb 14, 2019 14:39:03 GMT -5
Really like the weathering effect! and top work on re-purposing the motors Thanks! |
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Post by tamaman on Feb 15, 2019 11:01:20 GMT -5
Nice work, weathering is great!
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