Threaded Rod-Flatcar Load

eightyeightfan1

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When one of my thread rollers started screwing up and taking the heads of the screws, I didn't see scrap...I saw...FLATCAR LOAD!
Here's a pic of the finished project.
 

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eightyeightfan1

Now I'm AMP'd
The screws are actually 8-32's. But in HO scale the measure 9" in diameter and 12 feet long. Here's a close up of the load.
And to think...I have plenty more and plan on making a couple more.
 

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spitfire

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That looks great Ed. It another one of those "you can tell you're a model RRer when...." you don't see garbage - you see flat-car loads!!!!

Val
 

Gary Pfeil

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Looks great 88. I just made a similar load using styrene rod but I think your tie down strapping looks better than mine, mine's to wide. I cut masking tape 1/16 wide, did you use thread?
 
Weather them a little with a grey/white wash to simulate galvanizing and they'll look just like sections of corregated metal pipe used for ditch drains.
Doc
 

eightyeightfan1

Now I'm AMP'd
Thanks everyone!
Yes Gary...Its black thread(Shhhh)taken from Better-Half's sewing box.
I did take progressive pics if anyone is interested in how I did it, plus, I have plenty more "headless" screws if any body wants some.
I was planning on making one more.
Thanks again.
 
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