Screwy Nick Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Sean, I think he used 4 wheel trucks, PRR had some 6 wheel, where only the outer axles are powered, the center axle is just load bearing. Jerry, I did get the brass window frames, don't like them. way too big for my taste, and from the pics I've seen the brass is on the inside, book states: "Exterior surfaces are sand-blasted, primed, carefully puttied, and given four coats of body paint and four coats of varnish". Although some pics in the book, all B&W some round window frames do look a bit shiny, so ????? LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 I measured the windows, ordered the crystals, very easy on their web site. Received them yesterday, packed very well. Made a gauge so they all at the same depth and even all the way around. This one only has 10 round windows, all the rest are squared, so far 2 are in. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Nice work .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Thank you Sean, I'm very lucky, havin' fun. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 I got carried away with putting in the windows and did them all. Forgot about the gold piping and the decals which will need a covering of clear coat. Using a coin as a template cut tape to cover the round and removed the square windows. Found very nice gold striping at hobby shop and applied it, never used it before, do like it. In communication with Stan about the decals. While disappointed in myself, still havin' fun. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 I have a book that shows McKeen also produced 32' trailing cars that were used for additional passengers or "Baggage, Mail and Expressl". The passenger cars were eight wheel configured and the express had either four or eight wheels. .Decided to put a coupler on the back of this one in hopes of scratch building one in the future. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Bob made some of the trailer shells, I think. You are working hard there old guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Jerry, you're right, he does. The pics I've seen that Bob built are close in size to the lead cars. I am more attracted to the stubby's. The 32' car scaled down is 15.5" long. With the stubby made of wood, the lead car should be able to pull it even with a single powered truck. Bob did make the point that if I were to add the trailing car, assuming he meant the ones he made, I would have to have both trucks powered. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 You could also wire them (two cars) together giving you great power pickup and great traction with two motor blocks... Great looking build there Nick .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 Sean, thank you. Do you mean adding a power truck to the trailing car? if so I don't think there would be enough room and it surely wouldn't look right. I have wired the non powered trucks on the cars I am building as pick ups, using the trailing car as additional pick ups is a good idea, simply a plug between the two. Can never have too many pickups. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 Found the coupler was much too high, lowered it so it matched the rest of the fleet, found the coupler rod to the truck was blaring. Saw a rendition of an Erie car that had a 'skirt' around the rear. A much better look. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Decals by Stan Cedarleaf, follow his instructions and have never had a problem. Whole body dull coated. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Jerry Barnes directed me to ModelTrainsSoftware.com, they supply lighting for models. The LED with the bridge rectifier and limiting resistor was cheaper than I used to purchase seperate parts and make my own. The trim ring was the hardest part of the light. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Sure is looking great. Nice detail and finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Thank you Jerry, I believe I am in the home stretch on this one. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 Square windows put back in, accessories and roof put back on and I believe this one is finished. The other is somewhat behind this one and will now continue with it. I'll only post the finished product as you've already seen the process. Thank You. Life is Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Chuck, thank you very much. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Screwy Nick Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Sean, thank you very much. I'm not familiar with that one, but sure got a kick out of him, will watch that several times today. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Animal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Animal is quite a character, and 'dueling drums' was quite a show, thank you. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 WOW Nick, that is a Jewel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Jerry, thank you very much. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 Here is the final look of the McKeen 55ft Pasenger Car, Now will attempt to build a trailer car. I haven't found any pics, only mechanical drawings. Two are described: 31 FOOT PASSENGER TRAILER which is much the same over all look as the motorized ones, has 4 wheel trucks. BAGGAGE, MAIL AND EXPRESS 31 FOOT STEEL TRAILER, this is depicted with either 4 or 2 wheel trucks. I don't know if any were ever made. If anyone finds pics please post them, thank you. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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