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Post by TRM on Feb 5, 2012 21:30:44 GMT -5
Hello guys!! I just recently finished a review of some Tichy Train Group products I purchased. The review can be seen - HERE. During the review I decided to place the crane I bought on a new base format of mine. This made me start thinking that the scene needed a little something else....A wedgie!So with that, Here is a couple quick shots of the base from the review.    With the base constructed I began thinking about what and how I was to place something to fill the "missing void" in the rear of the piece. I found an old box of trains in the garage. At the show several boxcars were being sold by several booths for around 3 to 5 dollars. Found one and gave it a nice little cut and grind, so that it would fit on my base...  The car will obviously need to be painted. I got a decent primer coat down using Alclad's Micro Filler/Primer.  |
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Post by TRM on Feb 5, 2012 21:43:37 GMT -5
Running with this one, I started laying down some pre-shading.  Then with a slightly light rusty mixed color I thinned the paint and gave the car a coat.  Allowing the base to dry, I clear coated with Testor's Rattle can and let dry. The I broke out the AK Chipping Fluid!!  This coat needed to dry, which only takes a few minutes and it was onto some paint. Grabbing what was closest at the time, which happened to be an AK Russian Green Modulation set. I started with the dark Base, shading again.  I went right into the Highlight color...  TBC.... |
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Post by TRM on Feb 5, 2012 21:53:29 GMT -5
I need to spay something on the top to break up the color a little. I grabbed some Deck Tan mixed with a little white and thinned heavily, I sprayed the roof panels.   OK, I got lucky and had some extra time. I gave this chopped up piece a chipping. A little room temperature water and a stiff brush with some support from a toothpick, chip, chip, chip....   Now, it was time to lay down a filter to tone everything down a bit.   And that is where it stands at the moment. So I will plan on playing with this off and on this week and should be able to knock this on out!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 5, 2012 22:17:47 GMT -5
sheesh....give a guy a chance to comment will you....((LOL))
Just read the review bro.....farking fantastic. I think your my review and PR guy from now on.
I'll get to the Tichy this week for a review, and send Don the link when I drop him a line.
The railcar looks fabuloso amigo
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Post by TRM on Feb 5, 2012 22:42:26 GMT -5
I thank you again tonight my friend!! I just finished applying a dark wash to the car to try an bring out some details. LOL...even some chipping a-la Iain style. Clear coat tomorrow and onto some more layers!! ;D
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Post by spud on Feb 5, 2012 23:27:41 GMT -5
Hmmm.. Choo choo. Very nice paint job T
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Post by TRM on Feb 6, 2012 3:49:57 GMT -5
Hi Spud!! Thanks! Choo Choo buddy!! LOL...Got a couple of trains kicking around, this one I did not mind cutting in 1/2!! Up early here, might try and get a clear coat on this morning!!  |
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Post by TRM on Feb 6, 2012 5:44:25 GMT -5
LOL...Thanks again 28!!! It's a wedgie...and HO works out to about 1/86?? Yeah, on the small size but will make a nice shelf piece!!  |
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Post by johnt on Feb 6, 2012 7:06:39 GMT -5
Hi T, well this is way cool!! Where is that old train set I have somewhere...
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Post by armorguy on Feb 6, 2012 7:44:48 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing this interesting project mate ! Didn't know you were into railway stuff T ?
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Post by TRM on Feb 6, 2012 9:46:14 GMT -5
Thanks JT!! Glad your enjoying this! Have at it!! Great test bed for rusty stuff!! Thanks G!! Wasn't really into the rail things. Got my hands on a couple of new railcars and was going to try out weatheing them... you know how one thing leads to another!!! |
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Post by ClayK. on Feb 6, 2012 9:49:38 GMT -5
Great paint and weathering T. Very cool!
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Post by TRM on Feb 6, 2012 9:57:27 GMT -5
Thanks you again Clay!! Gotta say with what little time I have spent on this, it is shaping up to be even more fun than I thought!!
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Post by wouter on Feb 6, 2012 13:23:56 GMT -5
man, this is some cool stuff you are showing here again mate!!! Keep it comin' T!!!! ^^
Cheers
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Post by `Boots` on Feb 6, 2012 13:44:11 GMT -5
Hey fella...............just caught this one out the corner of my eye, i love it bud.................ya`v done a real nice job on the base itself and with the wagon all suited and booted it`s gonna be a fab little piece bro..................top wedgying sir!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by TRM on Feb 6, 2012 14:32:37 GMT -5
Hiya Wout and Boots!! Thank you gentlemen, most appreciated!! Nothing like a go wedgie my friends!! |
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Post by TRM on Feb 6, 2012 17:00:51 GMT -5
Thanks Dicky!! As for moounting...err, magic.....luck...no, no, Voo Doo...yeah yeah!! ;D Might be some 3/16" glass rod I have from work. Snap a piece and I might be able to drill it into a sleeper  Stay tuned for our next episode.."will Tommy make it out of the well alive..will all the towns people rejoice??"  |
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Post by TRM on Feb 6, 2012 17:56:38 GMT -5
Chips or Crisps, my good man? !!!  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 6, 2012 19:00:06 GMT -5
Man that is looking saaaweet. I really need to get mine going soon.
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Post by TRM on Feb 6, 2012 22:35:17 GMT -5
Sweet Potato fries...Buffalo Chips...good old French Fries!! All good Dicky!! Bad for you, but good!!!! Thanks Rob!! I am thinking it won't take too much arm twisting!!! |
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Post by TRM on Feb 6, 2012 23:05:14 GMT -5
OK then... Not a huge update but making headway. After adding a little more chipping, I added a little dark wash using unmixed Streaking Grime and I also added a couple streaks....   Next up is a quick clear coat and then onto some rust and grime streaking. Thanks for checking it out!! |
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Post by armorguy on Feb 7, 2012 2:37:12 GMT -5
The AK streaking grime worked perfect, of course so did you T. !
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Post by TRM on Feb 7, 2012 5:54:25 GMT -5
Thank you kindly G! Love the stuff! I use it for pin washes, filters, washes and of course the streaking! Amazing what you get out of one little bottle!! |
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Post by TRM on Feb 7, 2012 10:41:43 GMT -5
Thank you 28!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 7, 2012 12:10:55 GMT -5
A fig would be very cool.....get your robbo's out T.
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Post by TRM on Feb 7, 2012 12:41:38 GMT -5
Thanks Chris!! Fig? LOL!!! 1/87? LOL...Scenic Express Has them, unpainted...120 fig for $32USD!! WOW!! ...maybe send half to you Chris, to paint for me!!  |
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Post by `Boots` on Feb 7, 2012 14:02:20 GMT -5
Have him asleep under a blanket.................then yav only gotta paint the head........ ;D ;D ;D Sorry.....................not helping here am i  |
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Post by `Boots` on Feb 7, 2012 15:16:05 GMT -5
Faark the blanket...............mine would be in one of them zip up sleeping bags with hood so i ain`t gotta paint diddley squat ;D
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Post by TRM on Feb 7, 2012 15:20:11 GMT -5
;D(((((((((((((((((LOL))))))))))))))))) ;D Might be a possibility!! Hobo!!! with Shinny boots!!! !! Dicky I can paint figures...1/8 lol!!!! 1/87?  I will have to see about ordering omething? I have a few 1/72 Kreigmarines (SP) from the U-69...LOL!!! |
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Post by `Boots` on Feb 7, 2012 15:21:45 GMT -5
;D ;D
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Stay tuned for our next episode.."will Tommy make it out of the well alive..will all the towns people rejoice??" 
I will have to see about ordering omething? I have a few 1/72 Kreigmarines (SP) from the U-69...LOL!!!