Hey Tyson...
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This is why I moved here, nobody steals the wheels off of anything. Course nobody has anything worth stealing the wheels off of around here!
Charlie there's no rush, please don't put this in front of getting your daughter's Hogwart Express up and running. As you saw on my boxcar I didn't have any data decals so I made some on my computer. Unfortunely #4 pica is as small as a home computer goes so they were a little large but not to bad to the naked eye.
Rush?
I've got 4 kids, man, my whole life is a rush!
No, really it's no problem...my local hobby guy has some data sheets...& I have some other stuff I need to pick up from him anyway.
I'm not able to make my own decals...I have the "Yugo" version of ink-jet printers...
I think my wife finally bolted it to the table, because everytime I use it, I instinctively want to throw the %$#@ thing out the window!
I've got some alphabet sets around here, & I think I can come up with an EVM logo...besides, I kinda like the challenge!
As far as Hogwarts...we have to work on that before my little one's bedtime...after hours means time for N scale! This is precisely why I'm a big believer in small layouts!
I can't put a deadline on anything, but I'll keep ya posted!
I've got 4 kids, man, my whole life is a rush!
No, really it's no problem...my local hobby guy has some data sheets...& I have some other stuff I need to pick up from him anyway.
I'm not able to make my own decals...I have the "Yugo" version of ink-jet printers...
I think my wife finally bolted it to the table, because everytime I use it, I instinctively want to throw the %$#@ thing out the window!I've got some alphabet sets around here, & I think I can come up with an EVM logo...besides, I kinda like the challenge!
As far as Hogwarts...we have to work on that before my little one's bedtime...after hours means time for N scale! This is precisely why I'm a big believer in small layouts!
I can't put a deadline on anything, but I'll keep ya posted!
No problem, no deadline required its a hobby! I agree with you on small layouts, thats why mine only occupies about 32 sq. feet. Sometimes I think its to big.
I agree with you on small layouts, thats why mine only occupies about 32 sq. feet. Sometimes I think its to big.Tyson,
My 10 year old is having a slumber party tonight!
So in anticipation, I made a trip to the hobby shop today, & picked up a data sheet, & some new x-acto blades...I think it looks like a great night to hide out in the train room!
Looks like the K&I shop crew might be pulling some overtime!
I'll post some pics when I've made a little more progress!
My 10 year old is having a slumber party tonight!
So in anticipation, I made a trip to the hobby shop today, & picked up a data sheet, & some new x-acto blades...I think it looks like a great night to hide out in the train room!
Looks like the K&I shop crew might be pulling some overtime!
I'll post some pics when I've made a little more progress!
My young un' is 37 years old, I miss the days he had friends over for a sleep over.
Enjoy em' while you got em'.
Enjoy em' while you got em'.Charlie - If you really wanted to make that tanker prototypical, you'd need to get some scale-size cinder blocks and the grafitti decals 
. Maybe you could make a "chop-shop" for your stolen locomotives too!
. Maybe you could make a "chop-shop" for your stolen locomotives too!Well I guess the grafitti is allright but forget the cinder blocks, I doubt the L&N is gonna want to DRAG that car all the way to North Carolina!
Tyson,
Well, I've run into a bit of a snag with the tank car...
Last night I was working on it, & one of the bolsters just kinda disintegrated! (maybe I should post this under that "frustration" thread)
Anyway, I'm not sure how I managed to do this...I didn't drop it or anything. While inspecting the damage, I noticed that the bolsters on this car (Atlas 20,000 gal. tank) are a rather delicate casting that incorporate the end running boards, & stirrup steps all in one piece. I think this was a case of fine scale size coming at the expense of structural weakness.
This also may be a case of Charlie & his ham-fisted technique needing to work in O or G scale!
But fear not...I'm already working on a fall-back plan.
BDC,
You may have been right...this one might end up on blocks, & part of a scrap yard scene!
Well, I've run into a bit of a snag with the tank car...
Last night I was working on it, & one of the bolsters just kinda disintegrated!
(maybe I should post this under that "frustration" thread)Anyway, I'm not sure how I managed to do this...I didn't drop it or anything. While inspecting the damage, I noticed that the bolsters on this car (Atlas 20,000 gal. tank) are a rather delicate casting that incorporate the end running boards, & stirrup steps all in one piece. I think this was a case of fine scale size coming at the expense of structural weakness.
This also may be a case of Charlie & his ham-fisted technique needing to work in O or G scale!
But fear not...I'm already working on a fall-back plan.
BDC,
You may have been right...this one might end up on blocks, & part of a scrap yard scene!
I knew you would have a plan B, so no fear on my end! Just remember it's a only a hobby and keep reminding yourself of how much fun you are having!
Just remember it's a only a hobby and keep reminding yourself of how much fun you are having!Charlie, Looks like it's time for deft work with the cyanoacrelate adhesive. Woaaa there, mind your fingers!
Sweet talk your wife and the easter bunny might do an excellent job of it for you
Errol
Happy Easter to all on the Gauge.
Sweet talk your wife and the easter bunny might do an excellent job of it for you
Errol
Happy Easter to all on the Gauge.
Charlie the car is looking great!
Are the couplers body mount or truck mounted? I use the truck mounted on everything (except locos & cabeese) and it keeps everything the same height and aligned.
Are the couplers body mount or truck mounted? I use the truck mounted on everything (except locos & cabeese) and it keeps everything the same height and aligned.