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Tyson Rayles
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 Posted - 05/19/2012 : 1:15:35 PM
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| A very nice and interesting build Manny! |
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SAFN SAAP
Engine Wiper
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Posted - 05/19/2012 : 6:05:35 PM
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First step in today's work. Reinforcement Steel!
I went to the hobby shop and purchased some styrene and created steel reinforcement pieces. Most are located on the base to shore up lateral motion. The main beams get two plates each on both sides for rigidity and to prevent bowing or flexing. The rear gets some bracing above to help support the compression forces caused by the idler pulley. Thank God for the NWSL Chopper! Without it, this would have been near impossible to do!
They will be painted Polly S Grimy Black, with a light wash of rust, and of course, more NBW's!
Now working on the rear platform railing. Here are pics so far. More to come tonight.
Manny
 
 
 
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SAFN SAAP
Engine Wiper
USA
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Posted - 05/19/2012 : 9:45:39 PM
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Well, I'm done for the night. I've cut all the styrene pieces, so now they get a nice washing and dry before painting. I completed the rear handrail guard and its ready to stain. Here is a picture of it, and how it will look when installed:
 
"I won't give it away, other than the hint that what you will see is the equivalent of a Porsche being driven into the wrong neighborhood and being left alone for about 15 minutes while the owner goes into a unfamiliar store asking for directions. LOL..."
What the???
More tomorrow. Thanks for looking.
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SAFN SAAP
Engine Wiper
USA
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Posted - 05/20/2012 : 02:04:42 AM
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Ah, 1:13 AM. Still working on trains...
Started to apply the steel supports to the rig. Looks great. Once they are all on, I just need to add the NBW's, then a little spackle dry brush of rust.
Here are the pics of where I am stopping tonight...
 
 
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hon3_rr
Fireman
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Posted - 05/20/2012 : 10:38:00 AM
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Love what you are doing with the kit!
I wanted to see just how far from the actual kit Manny's structure has been 'enhanced'. So I went to Doc Ben's web site and took a peek at the kit picture. For those interested, here is the link:
http://www.debenllc.com/servlet/the-2660/Fine-Scale-Miniatures-FSM/Detail |
--KP
Life is to short to make all of the models I want to. |
Edited by - hon3_rr on 05/20/2012 10:50:33 AM |
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SAFN SAAP
Engine Wiper
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Posted - 05/20/2012 : 3:19:48 PM
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All the steel plate reinforcements have been installed. The Blacksmith and his crew can now take a well deserved break. Now all the NBW's are being gathered (painted) to add the finishing detail touch.
 
 
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SAFN SAAP
Engine Wiper
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Posted - 05/20/2012 : 8:39:07 PM
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175 NBW's! (Nuts, Bolts, Washers)
That says it all!
 
 
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SAFN SAAP
Engine Wiper
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2012 : 01:42:41 AM
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The ladders from Rusty Stumps came in. Totally awesome. Rusty makes some real good ladders. Very cleanly laser cut and they can be stacked so you can make an extension ladder. They are able to pass as both wood, or if you choose, a more modern (1930+) Aluminum. I had to find out when the first aluminum ladder was made and it was in the 30's out in Ohio.
At first I was going to put the ladder on the fireman's side of the hoist. But it was only connected at the top by a thin point and it looked kinda goofy just sitting there against the hoist. So I pondered, and pondered and decided I was going to move it to the engineer's side. I made two support anti-slip bars for the base, painted them red for safety, and bolted them to the base. Yeah, four (4) more NBW's.
I then took some of the framing from the ladder sprue and cut two small stubs to act like brackets. I glued them to the ladder and it worked great. I stained the ladder to match and installed. I think it looks good, but something is still missing. I do have one more section of handrail to install. Then the hoist frame is done. I just need to add all the rigging and tools.
Here are the pics of the hoist as she looks now, minus the one handrail. Notice the two angular braces at the back of the upper platform. I added those last night and put the bolts on them to complete it.
Manny
 
 
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SAFN SAAP
Engine Wiper
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2012 : 11:02:11 PM
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Today I installed the last hand rail and the stairs. The upper level fire barrel has been permanently installed. This concludes the construction of the hoist. The only thing left is the rigging. I am awaiting that to arrive in the mail. This is my first completed craftsman kit. I've thoroughly enjoyed it. More to come in a few days.
Thanks for looking.
Manny
 
 
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George D
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Posted - 05/23/2012 : 06:36:36 AM
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Nice neat work, Manny.
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AVRR-PA
Fireman
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Posted - 05/23/2012 : 06:45:18 AM
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Very nice! I'll be interested in seeing how you do the rigging.
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SAFN SAAP
Engine Wiper
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Posted - 05/23/2012 : 12:10:10 PM
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Thanks guys. I appreciate the compliments.
No worries. You'll get to see the rigging.
One thing that intimidates me is weathering this. I'm new to the weathering aspect and I don't want to ruin it. I need to get some weathering powders or chalks. Weathering with paint only goes so far and once paint is on, it's hard to remove it.
Anyone have any ideas on how to weather, besides rust on the steel plates, dust, or mud?
Thanks,
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SAFN SAAP
Engine Wiper
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Posted - 05/23/2012 : 8:42:51 PM
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Rigging:
Well,
S.A. & A.P. 517, which is a 30' Flat Car has been taken out of service and has been cannibalized. The flat has been given to the car knockers for the purposes of making a permanent winch platform.
The flat car is made from a LaBelle kit. I built two platforms out of 8x8's to resemble railroad ties. They are interlaced to make a lock and appear like, well, how railroads stack ties. The flat car sits on top of the two pylons of ties. I built this overhang shed to cover the winch crew from bad weather or the sun. I was originally going to do a wooden roof, but since I just got a new shipment of DebenLLC's Corrugated Roofing in, I checked the circa, it existed and there it is.
Rusty Stumps again provided the steps. I will be making hand rails for these stairs shortly. Here is how she stands. I have angular steel braces for the roof stanchions. They are painted Grimy Black from Polly S, like the hoists. They will have NBW's as well.
The car will be painted Boxcar Red and will be lettered for the S.A. & A.P. probably tomorrow. I need to get some chalk powders for weathering, and some fake grass/lichen for moss and vines for on the railroad ties. A few crates, fire barrel, tools, etc., will round out the platform with the winch and its crew.
The winch, which is steam operated will be arriving shortly.
So far I think it is coming along nicely.
Thanks for looking.
Manny
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SAFN SAAP
Engine Wiper
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Posted - 05/24/2012 : 12:09:06 AM
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Small update...I painted the flat car and also the steel bracing. The flat is dry but the bracing was just done. Here are some pics of what it looks like in raw Boxcar Red. It's getting there. Once the hoist is on and the lettering, it will look even better. I need to pick up weathering supplies too!
Enjoy.
Manny
 
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k27rgs
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Car Knocker Repair Hoist from DEBENLLC
