Brass/copper HO tank cars - long term project

[ironstef70]

I am finally moving forward with this project. I want to build four tank cars including those superb (from a weathering perspective) Procor rusty tanks. These will be a training for another tank car project I have in mind since several months: DUPX 8 axels whale tankers.


I have cut to length and made seams on two of them already. I want to proceed by similar steps over the weeks as I will progress using similar material and processes. For those wondering, I will be using some pop can bottoms for the ends, but if some of you have suggestions for the Procor ends with a rounder end, please let me know if that can be found anywhere (Athearn, Walthers kits?).

I'll be digging into my bulk brass drawer for K&S rods, angles, then plano photo etched  walkways. Interesting soldering project ahead...

Still, here are pictures of the prototypes:










Stephane

[m a y o r 79]

Interesting project, I love the idea of using everyday items like that for kitbashing/scratch building. The weathering will be a challenge for sure, rusty cars like that are definitely something not my strong suit.

Looking forward to following this build.

[analogbeatmaker]

Get after it Stephane!!

[ironstef70]

I certainly will, soon.
Long term project, and challenging. The ones I prefer.

Stephane

[tankcarsrule]

You know I'm into this project! I'm looking forward to the finished product.

Regards, Bobby

[ironstef70]

Ha Bobby, congratulations again for the can tanker. Good to hear from you. Indeed, I'd like to take more experience through this project, and I happen to love tankers too, so a couple brass tanks in my fleet will be cool.

I still have copies of your blueprints of the DUPX rolled into a tube in my shop. That hobby is all about patience, and sometimes patience means having to wait until you feel ready to jump. I sure will post it on both forums: here for the making, and on the bucket for the weathering, as they all will be weathered.

Still, I need to finish my SD90MAC first...

Cheers, Stephane