by mike | Jul 29, 2019 | The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
Until recently I was never much of a freight car fan. I preferred to focus on scenery and layout building and I was happy with rolling stock as it came from the box. That began to change after I switched to P48. People look at this scale and see the potential for...
by mike | Jul 16, 2019 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
Modeling for me is about paying attention to the details. That’s something I didn’t do with the window screen for the Drill Company. Instead of reviewing my photos, I made things up in the belief that it was correct. Prompted and encouraged by Matt’s comment on the...
by mike | Jul 2, 2019 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
The Trinity covered hopper car is on hold while I wrap up the major details for the 13th and North E cameo. I’ve completed both buildings and the connector between them. I want to debut the cameo as a work in progress at the St Louis RPM this month and while there are...
by mike | May 27, 2019 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
The new question is, how many variations of a Trinity 5161 are there? The answer it seems is more than a few. There are cars for grain service and ones for sugar, potash and other dry bulk materials. I’ve found variations where the train line runs under the side sill...
by mike | May 22, 2019 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
Why Replace These? As mentioned in previous posts, I’m replacing the stock details on this Trinity covered hopper car. Along with other items the stock center sill is compromised and heavy in cross-section. It should present a straight line from end to end however,...
by mike | May 6, 2019 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience
Rebuilding the end cages on the AtlasO Trinity covered hopper is a daunting task. Each assembly has vertical posts that need to have precisely located holes drilled in them, a process that leaves plenty of room for mistakes. I’ve spent a lot of time over the past...
