I'm at it Again: A Seaboard System Covered Hopper

[TomPM]

Now here is a Seaboard System Covered Hopper I have been working on and finally finished.

Kit: Rail Runner/Athearn: 54’ P.S. Covered Hopper (251-1)
Kadee #5 Couplers

Weathering:
Drybrushing: Folk Art Charcoal Gray (613)
Wash: Folk Art Charcoal Gray (613) 2 parts; Folk Art Licorice (938) 1 part; thinned 5:1 with blue windshield washer fluid
Sealer: Testors Dullcoat

Trucks:
Paint: Folk Art Charcoal Gray (613)
Drybrush: Americana Burnt Sienna
Sealer: Testors Dullcoat

Wheels:
Paint: Americana Burnt Sienna mixed with Folk Art Bright Peach (682) 1:2
Sealer: Plaid Clear Acrylic Sealer-Matte (CS200306)

 

[TomPM]

And here is the other side.

 

[interurban]

You have done a nice job Tom.
Looks Great

 

[RaiderCTE]

great post! Nice looking car there. In the future I will try and do the quick details to help spark ideas maybe, like your's has done for me when weathering cars. Thanks Tom.

 

[TomPM]

Thanks folks for the compliments.

 

[Lighthorseman]

Nice Work!

Another beautiful peice of rolling stock, Tom. When do we get to see them in a train? Boy, would that ever be cool.