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Post by hotshot3305 on Mar 14, 2011 20:12:34 GMT -5
Guys, here is my Clinchfield 802 which is very near completion. I chose to weather the model before adding the handrails and windows as the windows will receive special attention after they are in place. This model will be the subject of my clinic at the upcoming Savannah RPM meet being held on March 25th and 26th, 2011. If you would like info on this meet, please contact me at rharpe@comcast.net and I'll give you the information. Bob  |
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Post by kcs1967 on Mar 14, 2011 20:55:28 GMT -5
That is Freakin Beautiful, I love the Covered wagons!! what brand, etc have you going on here?
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Post by deez on Mar 14, 2011 22:55:53 GMT -5
That is very nice!!!
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Post by hotshot3305 on Mar 15, 2011 8:10:49 GMT -5
That is Freakin Beautiful, I love the Covered wagons!! what brand, etc have you going on here? Justin, the shell is a Highliner kit that is powered by a Stewart chassis. The Highliner kit is, in my humble opinion, the finest F-unit model in today's market as there are so many versions of F-units that you can build from it. Notice that the CRR units had louver modifications on both sides of the unit and the Highliner kit is the only F-unit model on the market that can be altered to depict this modification. Bob |
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Post by sd45longhoodfoward on Mar 15, 2011 8:57:59 GMT -5
Bob once again you create masterpieces
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Post by icghogger on Mar 15, 2011 9:17:19 GMT -5
Bob, is the 802 a former NC&StL unit? BTW, that finish is sexier than sox on a snake!!  |
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Post by ranchwagon on Mar 15, 2011 10:23:36 GMT -5
Wow! That's really great!
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Post by hotshot3305 on Mar 15, 2011 10:52:54 GMT -5
Bob, is the 802 a former NC&StL unit? BTW, that finish is sexier than sox on a snake!! Robert, the 802 was an original Clinchfield unit ordered and built in 12/1948. As far as the finish is concerned, here is the prototype finish that I am trying to copy with my model. I want a dead flat finish as the one in the photo, but even with Dullcoat, there is still a "sheen" to the model. I may try Scalecoat Flat and see if it makes any difference.  |
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Post by kcs1967 on Mar 15, 2011 11:14:45 GMT -5
I have one Highliner A kit, but I have also used the side panels on a Proto 1000 F3, excellent options in the kit. As far as dead flats, I have been able to airbrush cheapo Wally world craft paint, cut with 70% alcohol (mixed to a consistency of Whole milk), but I have not done so with any clears, but I am going to try once I locate the clear that I feel will work best work. Of course with using an airbrush, I can always add more Talc to dull it out, but I am still experimenting.
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