Sean Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Bob those are going to look great .. can't wait.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Me either Sean, the kicker will be when I get them painted and if I can install the windows and frames correctly, they are delicate. I am figuring out the floor right now, think I have it. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Floor installed and now on to the trucks and the diaphragms. The car comes apart at the ends and the ends are attached to the roof exposing both the first floor and the top floor for the interiors. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 The parts apart. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Did you have a not so good piece, to use as a paint test piece? I don't think so your work looks too good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 I have tested some paints on pieces of plastic and what I have found is that many of the chrome and silver paints don't seem to want to dry. It might be that I don't let them dry long enough, so I will continue testing also on the models until I get the results that I desire. Still don't know yet. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Here are the results of the diaphragms. They will allow close coupling for a more factual look. Now for the trucks and the couplers. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Bob These look great ! Do you have an engine to pull them or are going to make one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 I have made two P42s. Here they are, 1:32 scale from LGB locos. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Adjusting the ride height. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Here is the height comparison of the loco and cars. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 That is going to look sweeet out on that layout ,, when you get that finished as well .. How do you plan to get the diagrams to meet (low and tall cars ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 I will make a transition car. I will just lower the diaphragm on one end of the car as is on an HO model. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Bob, missin' ya buddy, hope all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 Yes Nick, thanks for asking, but everything is fine. Most of the hard work is done on the cars, so not much else to share until paint and will post when that is done. I am working on the outside layout now, weathering the heat and will post when more is done, thanks, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Bob, glad to hear all is well. LiG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Bob were are you .. you ok ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Yes, I am fine. I am not working inside right now, devoting all of my time on the outside layout. Thanks for asking, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 I forgot to download the conclusion to this project, so here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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