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railman28
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 Posted - 03/28/2015 : 10:25:28 PM
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| Very nice job Mike. |
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 03/28/2015 : 11:28:37 PM
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Paul, I responded to your PM; I need to be more alert. Thank you for your favorable comments.
Bob, thank you for your kind words.
Mike
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George D
Moderator
USA
16611 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2015 : 08:18:02 AM
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Very nice looking set of boxcars, Mike.
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Fly Army |
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2015 : 10:38:53 AM
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Thanks George!
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Bernd
Fireman
USA
3896 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2015 : 10:39:24 AM
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Yes indeed, a very nice set of boxcars. [:-thumbu]
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New York, Vermont & Northern Rwy. - Route of the Black Diamonds |
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2015 : 4:25:12 PM
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Originally posted by Bernd
Yes indeed, a very nice set of boxcars. [:-thumbu]
Bernd
Bernd,
Thank you for your kind words.
Mike
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2015 : 8:07:08 PM
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I made progress on the roof, mainly. The first two pictures show the final 1 by 12 sheathing being applied. I spent a couple of weeks on this on and off, but it seemed to go smoothly without much tedium. At this point the roof assembly really does become quite rigid and fairly strong. That's a good thing because it will need to withstand a fair amount of handling.
Here the sheathing is complete. I then added trim along all roof edges and painted it Pullman Green. I don't have to be inordinately careful not to slop paint on the roof because the "slate tiles" will cover everything. Still, I try to do a neat job out of habit.
Time for another break as I get psyched up to do the roofing.
Mike
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deemery
Fireman
USA
8758 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2015 : 8:20:24 PM
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Looking forward to seeing how you'll do slates. Is the roof removable? (What happens if a car derails inside the structure?)
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Modeling 1890s (because the voices in my head told me to) |
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2015 : 9:12:48 PM
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Dave,
Yes, the roof is removable for the very reason you cited.
Mike
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railman28
Fireman
USA
5696 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2015 : 12:52:56 AM
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| It's looking really good Mike. Shingling will be a job, but at least you won't be on your knees while you do it. I look forward to seeing the complete building. |
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2015 : 9:13:58 PM
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Bob,
Thank you.
Mike
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CavalryTrooper25
Crew Chief
509 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2015 : 1:59:39 PM
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Really great looking structure!
Horse
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masonamerican
Fireman
Sweden
1787 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2015 : 3:23:33 PM
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Looks great! I'm very impressed that your are doing the roof as it was actually built.
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2015 : 5:53:40 PM
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Horse and Håkan,
Thank you for the kind words. I think I had a good reason for my approach to the roof, but it escapes me now.
Mike
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2015 : 9:01:06 PM
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Last November I painted three resin models I made using my own masters and molds. This week I lettered one for the Lehigh Valley "Traders Despatch" 28' box car. Scalecoat paint, Clover House dry transfers. I consulted late 19th Century equipment registers for an appropriate car number and dimensions.
I have two more to letter, but they will have to wait for when I get the right lettering.
Mike
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Projects in Progress on the Southern Central RR