The Modelers Thread

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Rustoleum has a new line called Chalked.

Not seen those as yet but then I don't go out much either. I do use several of the flat primers.

What's the finish of this line look like when dry?

Flat or I’d say even chalky looking which to me is even flatter

If I ever get to a store again...............and remember to get some to play with......

[gregj410]

Not seen those as yet but then I don't go out much either. I do use several of the flat primers.

What's the finish of this line look like when dry?

Flat or I’d say even chalky looking which to me is even flatter

If I ever get to a store again...............and remember to get some to play with......

I’d be happy to send you your color of choice.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Flat or I’d say even chalky looking which to me is even flatter

If I ever get to a store again...............and remember to get some to play with......

I’d be happy to send you your color of choice.

Hmmmm.........by the time the mail delivered it the weather might have changed enough to paint outside,

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Rebuilt the underbody.......old bolsters were Zn pestilated.......and AB brake parts were just pinned in place.

[robert.]

6 hours in.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

6 hours in.

You'll get a lot faster with practice!

[robert.]

Faster? A little. I don't have a dedicated work space. With a 7 year old child in the house. I need to pack and unpack every time. I may start picking models without windows. That should speed things up a bit.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Faster? A little. I don't have a dedicated work space. With a 7 year old child in the house.

Once upon a time I had a 7 year old and at the same time a 2 year old. I managed to work in my office and shop, and have then around all the time. I used to let my older one have a good time on the floor when he was under 2 in my office playing with his toys and then some of my own old toys.....

I need to pack and unpack every time.

Need to figure out a how to set yourself up with a hobby supplies station; I have storage tubs that I can put 4 trays into that are about 4" deep. Something like that might be good to think about using.

I may start picking models without windows. That should speed things up a bit.

Okay, you could just paint windows and doors on blocks of wood........

[robert.]

When the postman brings me some scalpels it will go faster. Right now I'm drilling out holes and filing to square. Cutting a square should go a lot faster. With a quick file to finish. While fitting these windows. I'm doing spelling tests with the kid. I'll talk more about that later in another thread.

[gregj410]

It looks like nice clean work. That’ll always make you happy each time you look at it regardless of the time it takes. I agree having a space simplifies the process, however if you really want to build you’ll figure it out.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

I agree having a space simplifies the process....

And a good work surface makes a big difference!

[gregj410]

I agree having a space simplifies the process....

And a good work surface makes a big difference!

Yes! I bought a piece of that melamine wrapped particle board from Lowe’s. IIRC it was 11-15$ for a 2’ x 4’ piece. Makes a great work surface.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

I agree having a space simplifies the process....

And a good work surface makes a big difference!

Yes! I bought a piece of that melamine wrapped particle board from Lowe’s. IIRC it was 11-15$ for a 2’ x 4’ piece. Makes a great work surface.

Good stuff to work on -- I have several sections of 1/4 plate glass ~ 2' x 3' that I work on in my shop. I also keep a handful of oak flooring bits as cutting surfaces.

[robert.]

can we go down the garden path of coupler recommendations? I wont be switching around with this cabin car. it will sit on the end of a train and go for a ride.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

can we go down the garden path of coupler recommendations? I wont be switching around with this cabin car. it will sit on the end of a train and go for a ride.

3 rail? and only that purpose? I'd look about for an Walthers 3 rail dummy coupler that you could mount to the end of the car, not mounted to the truck. Doubt I have any, but maybe Scale City Designs might have them; think that they might have the molds for them. I've got some dummey All Nation ones but not 3 rail.