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acousticco
Fireman
Canada
1324 Posts |
 Posted - 06/27/2012 : 6:56:32 PM
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Handrails seem to be a sticking point for me, I can never get them installed straight or level... The ones you found look like they should work well. Also looking forward to your next update.
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Originally posted by jschumaker
Have I provided any inspiration for you, Cody?
Jeff S.
Yeah, I've been building quite a bit, but I also sold all my digital cameras, so no pix for a while...
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2012 : 7:00:32 PM
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Any HOn30 models, Cody?
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acousticco
Fireman
Canada
1324 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2012 : 10:26:02 PM
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Yeah, I've been back at HOn30 quite a bit, in various stages I've got a new boxcar, flatcar, snowplow and a Forney in the works, all based on Maine two foot prototypes. I've become (again) distracted with 1/72 scale military modelling, which has crossed over to model railroads with a few OO9 builds thrown in for good measure. And I still have a Bachmann 70 tonner that deserves a good bash...
I have my eye on a new digital camera so some pix are forthcoming.
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2012 : 2:49:13 PM
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I have cut out the handrails for the sides of the walkway and the rear of the cab.
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You may also notice that I've installed triangular braces next to the steps.
For the heck of it, here's a photo of one of my cats, Spunky, laying on my modules. A couple of my cats like sleeping there, so I keep the modules covered with an inexpensive painter's tarp.
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centercab
Engine Wiper
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2012 : 06:55:55 AM
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| Good to see progress being made! Curious to see how the handrails turn out. |
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2012 : 1:52:50 PM
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Some more progress made. I've drilled holes and fitted handrails on one side of the loco, plus the handrails for the back of the cab.
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I have yet to glue them in place.
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acousticco
Fireman
Canada
1324 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2012 : 6:51:15 PM
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Looks great Jeff, what colour are you planning to paint the frame?
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2012 : 6:55:39 PM
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Cody,
I think I'll paint the walkway green and the frame and pilots yellow. Time will tell.
Jeff S. |
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Dutchman
Administrator
USA
23235 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2012 : 7:24:49 PM
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Jeff,
The modified hand rails look like they belong there. |
Bruce
Modeling the railroads of the Jersey Highlands in HO and the logging railroads of Pennsylvania in HOn3 |
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2012 : 8:02:32 PM
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Yes, Bruce, I was surprised at how good they look.
Jeff S. |
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George D
Moderator
USA
9919 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2012 : 8:05:55 PM
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Nice neat and clean handrail installation, Jeff.
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2012 : 8:11:41 PM
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Thanks, George.
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2012 : 10:42:39 AM
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A sidestep here. I decided to paint the frame yellow to see how it would look. I primed it with Testors yellow in a spray can.
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I will paint the walkways green, and most likely paint the frame and pilots a different shade of yellow.
Jeff S. |
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Orionvp17
Fireman
USA
2808 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2012 : 11:32:38 AM
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Looking good!
You might consider a somewhat darker shade of yellow.... MEC "Harvest Gold" might work.
And yes, I really like the way the handrails have turned out!
Pete
in Michigan |
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2012 : 12:48:42 PM
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Since the body is MEC Pine Tree Green, the Harvest Gold might just work.
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Bachmann 70 ton HOn30 conversion: New Challenge
