enginear joe Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Beautiful work Sir! I always follow your builds. Just sometimes lurking in the shadows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Good to see you posting again Joe. I recall your builds being great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Well, where have you been Joe? Nice to have you back. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Here is what I have been doing. Since my molds are not exact, the sides have to be squared individually to fit properly. My truck parts have been poured. I have yet to pour all of the window frames. I have to cut the floors. It is going good, since I have taken time out to pour some parts for some heavyweights. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Is the BBQ sauce your mold release ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 I can see right now that I had better start policing the area before I take a picture, boy, you don't miss a thing. That was left there for some wings that I made and they sure were good. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Did I get a laugh ..it's suppose to fun ... your work is incurable .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Yes Sean this hobby is fun and I enjoy it a lot. I don't know if anyone is using any of my ideas, but I will continue to show what I do in hopes that they will. How many members do you suppose make their own molds?, It would be interesting to know. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Well, I have always been amazed at the detail of the Fineart models, so I found two Broadway Limited models that need repair and I bought them. I am going to run them behind the T1, if they stay on the track. I will be showing them in the next few days. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 One step closer, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Don't step on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 No, I have my cat watching out for me. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 I have decided to use Lexan for the flooring, much stiffer than urethane. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 Here are some pictures of the Fineart cars that I bought. I can't believe the detail. Has full interior. Harbor Springs and Federal view. I know now why they aren't used much, they are very heavy, must weigh 20lbs. each. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 Thanks Jerry, makes me feel like the cars that I make are trash next to these. These are amazing. These pictures of the Superliner roofs are for Chuck. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Will your T1 going to be able to pull those great looking cars ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 That is a good question. The only thing that I have going for me is that my layout is flat and all of the cars have ball bearings. If it won't, I will have to install a larger motor. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Thanks Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Well guys, the collector that I am buying these Broadway Limited cars from is creating a monster collector in me. He offered me a FineArts T1 and I couldn't turn it down. If it works out, I will be the proud owner of this beautiful loco. Who has experience running these FineArt models, are they too finicky to regularly run? Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 I am changing my paint for the Superliner cars. I tried Ace hardware chrome spray can to better represent polished stainless, Mirrored Silver. Note the reflective results. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rbrown7713 Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Here are a couple more pictures. Boy I like this paint. Usually silver paints are sticky for a long time, but this paint dries in 25 minutes and not sticky. Ace Mirrored Silver. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Here is another tool that I am using to be able to sand and paint the these Superliner cars. This allows me to spray on a horizontal surface to combat runs. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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