Admin Duel part III - riding the rails - The duel continues.

[406 Silverado]

Rail cars - 'Riding the Rails'

Time for part three of the admin duel. This time T and I will be doing some rail cars, hence the title, riding the rails. I have been wanting to do a scene with rail cars for some time, but never got around to it mainly because the price of the kits were a bit high, especially on ebay. But after snatching up a couple of rail cars at the last show at an ok price, it's time for this project to begin.
I (we) will not be rushing this duel as we did with the others. These involve a bit more than before when we simply build one new and one old kit. This time we both have ref images for motivation and of what we want to do. Of course since they are rail cars, it would only make sense to have a vehicle on it.
We, or at least I won't go much into what I have planned since it may change as far as what will be on the rail car. Trust me, you will love what we have planned...

So to kick things off, here is one of my rail cars. I will break open the box and start cleaning parts soon.

Here is T's rail car, with short sides.

[Deano]

This is gonna be good... a Railfest in the making!

Deano

[Leon]

Count me in Boss,did my share of model railroading eons ago.

[bullardino]

Is there something you two can't do? Count me in

[TRM]

Just Eeeeeeaaaaase into it!! LOL!! Looking forward for you starting your end of this Bro! I have been itching to crack mine open....must be good until I finish some things!!

Thanks for hitching a ride fellas, let's see where these can get to!!

[ceresvesta.]

I`ll hitch my free ride for sure!!!! count me in

Phil.

[`Boots`]

Ooooh...good hit fellas , like the idea of this!!...i`m in!!

[TRM]

Thanks for tagging along fellas! Like the Boss said, this won't be necessarily a quick project by all means but should prove interesting I hope!

For what it's worth at the moment here is the "rail" I will be working with...

[wbill76]

I'm in and popcorn's ready!

[`Boots`]

Nice choice as well `T` , no rush fellas we ain`t going no-where!!

Nice too see who makes these railcars as i was thinking of transporting a certain Sherman i got sitting on the queen`s shelf ......trouble is......they`re German ((LOL))

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas and good to hear we'll have you riding the train on this one.

Boots Trumpeter also makes these and the heavy rail cars, but they are more expensive. I think some one makes Russian rail cars too.

Not sure when I will start mine, but it will be good to hit the bench and take a short break from admin duties.

[`Boots`]

Cheers Rob......i had seen that Trumpeter did do the rail cars but it was the price that scared me ((LOL)), yeah fella be good to see ya building instead of admining

[bigjohn]

I'd like to see you fellow take up model railroading...........in 1/35 scale

Think you have enough room for a decent layout?

[TRM]

We have Rhode Island between us!!! LOL!!!!!!!I could see the Nano stuff but 1/35? Oh boy!!

Crap...I am just now feeling the effects of the thread getting started...LOL!!! I want to dive into it now!!! Must be stong...must resist the force!!

[spud]

Very cool. I just told my one today that i wanted the Trumpeter Armored train fro Christmas

Cant wait to see what you guys do with them

[406 Silverado]

Boots, The Dragon ones cost less but I am sure the Trumpy ones are more detailed and newer.

BJ, LOL close to it bud.

Spud, was thinking about that one too..

T, no pressure brother... got to finish other things here too.

[bbrowniii]

Mmmm. yeah! I've wanted to see some build ups of these puppies for a while. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with.

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Boyd, been wanting to build these for a very long time.

Time for a quick update on my end. I wanted to show the rail car during the end of the war and well used, so I added a bit of texture and chewed up the wood planks a bit. I figure years of loading tanks and other equipment would have done some damage to the wood, not to mention mother nature. Not much to show but it took time to get it done.

[TRM]

That's how you dig your heels in and get busy!!! Nice progress getting this out of the way Boss!! Should weather up nicely!!

[Leon]

Nice start on the planks Boss.

[bbd468]

WHAT THA........... No tracks.....no turret or rust!
LOL...Should be fun to see how this pans out. Tooot - Tooot......thats a train whistle.

[406 Silverado]

Oct 7, 2013 10:37:08 GMT -5 bbd468 said:

WHAT THA........... No tracks.....no turret or rust!
LOL...Should be fun to see how this pans out. Tooot - Tooot......thats a train whistle.

LOL..I have had this project planned for many, many years and am now just starting it. Long term project with some breaks in between but I do want to keep the rest going after this rail car.

Gents thaks for stopping in and for the comments, a couple more pics a bit later.

T, well you know bro....

[TRM]

Oct 7, 2013 15:13:44 GMT -5 @dickyf said:

Hmmmm yet again - no pics! Is it just me?

LOL....Nope...no pics!! Boss?

[Leon]

Dicky,there was a pic up this morning but no pic now.

[406 Silverado]

Sorry gents, problem is not on my or the forums end, but with the PB. I get a 'down for Maint' pop up. Once they are back on line all the pics will return....it better.

[406 Silverado]

Sorry for the late pics and update all. After finishing all the wood effects I then glued up the bed of the car. Will work on the wheels/bogies next.

[TRM]

Oh doesn't that look tasty!!! Very nice Boss!! You are really making me want to crack into my kit now!! LOL!!!

[bigjohn]

Hmmmmmm, I wonder if this will eventually have something to do with a big German gun that was transported by rail...

[bullardino]

Really nice, Rob

[ogrejohn]

Nice start Rob!

Here's an idea for you T and I guarantee you've not seen this pic:



Somewhere in Italy or Sicily.