papamurphey Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 gangster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshysnapper Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 So he knows about this? Shit is so dope. I'm not sure, if he has seen it then yes.... I made the decal myself from a flick I took of the actual freight, none for sale.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko SprueOne Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I've been out of the loop for a minute but I think Model Trains Weathered is gone :confused: http://www.modeltrainsweathered.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed_Eastwood Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 i too have been out of the loop, but with winter approaching im sure ill be getting back into the swing of things on the model tip. not sure what happened to mtw..this was posted on modelrailroadforums.com A number of people originally from the ModelTrainsWeathered club are at a new weathering forum: ProtoWeathering.com It has quite a bit of the material and format that the old modeltrainsweathered site had on it :cool: by similar format they mean you have to go through TSA style screening before you can view the forum.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko SprueOne Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 thanks for the heads up, I'll check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Please Hate Me Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 What are the ideal (not too small) scales to draw on? Is there a store (chain) that carries them? Where can they be found at the best price? Thanks for any help. Sorry if this is a repeated question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleazeside Heights Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 This is amazing. I want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionMakesFame Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 ^ my wife went in to buy me one and found out it was sold the day before... super bummed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed_Eastwood Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 What are the ideal (not too small) scales to draw on? Is there a store (chain) that carries them? Where can they be found at the best price? Thanks for any help. Sorry if this is a repeated question. a general idea of model rr scales. if your just looking to draw on model trains, id say go with O or G - they are the largest - and consequently, most expensive. the most common scale is HO which is about in the middle as scales go and they are easy to draw on, but it takes practice. after painting 1/1 scale for 20+ years i had to re-learn how to do grffiti to do pieces on HO scale trains. IMO the best place to shop for trains is online - with a local train or hobby shop as a close second. most "chains" will only carry train sets - which are really toys (no pun intended) made for kids. although people complain about it, i have got a lot of great deals on ebay. hope this helps.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Please Hate Me Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Thanks so much! It helped a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko SprueOne Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 yup, pretty much what Zed said esp. with the HO scale cars. This is a very common scale and most affordable and available. It sounds like you want to try this out for the first time. Flee markets, swap meets, garage sales, and second hand stores (thrift shops) have the 'toy' types there for sale on the cheaps. Unlike Zed mentioned above, I would encourage you to look for the 'toy' Tyco and Lifelike brands in the HO scale for affordability to try sht out. See if you like the hobby before investing your rent into it These are generally not perfectly detailed for accuracy and are priced lower but the scale is workable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Please Hate Me Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Awesome! Thanks for the tips man. I just ordered an individual tyco car to get a feel for it for like 4 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed_Eastwood Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 yup, pretty much what Zed said esp. with the HO scale cars. This is a very common scale and most affordable and available. It sounds like you want to try this out for the first time. Flee markets, swap meets, garage sales, and second hand stores (thrift shops) have the 'toy' types there for sale on the cheaps. Unlike Zed mentioned above, I would encourage you to look for the 'toy' Tyco and Lifelike brands in the HO scale for affordability to try sht out. See if you like the hobby before investing your rent into it These are generally not perfectly detailed for accuracy and are priced lower but the scale is workable co-signed. Ko's advice on getting your feet wet is actually right and exact. got some cheap stuff first. indeed! interested in seeing whats on your workbench right now Ko? looking for some inspiration..im working on a replication of the P-nut Tracy 168 CNW 40' boxcar which by most accounts is the first freight ever done in 1974. its G scale and im really doing it more for display at shows and what not. it was kind of easy to replicate the pieces, but getting the decals that match the prototype was a serious mission. mixing the paint to match that generation of rusto cascade green was a challenge too. The metal G scale wheels are pretty expensive also. so it will be a few months before I complete it. if your not familiar with the proto it is in the Freiht Train Graffiti book on page 82. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko SprueOne Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Interesting, but I don't have that Freight Train Graffiti book. Sounds like an awesome project and in G scale, are you going to weather it too? Do you have pictures of the 'phantom' side and roof too? That always bugs me when I do a replica I've been into a few 1/35 and 1/25 scale projects lately. The latest 1/87 was that failed attempt at a reusable wheel mask I posted progress on in the GWRXR ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed_Eastwood Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 here is the prototype. not the greatest reference pic, but considering this is probably the very first piece on a freight ever, i did it anyway. i had a G scale car that fit the bill. no way to know what was on the other side...im sure no graffiti since this is from 1974. been working on it for almost a year (off and on) and im almost finished. just have some touch up work to do now. yes it will be a full replica - weathered and everything. only problem is the car looks brown in this pic. the only proto of a 40' CNW box with yellow herald manufactured between 1960 - 1964 (which is probably the batch this car is from) is red and just looks brown because of the flik and years of weatherng. ill post the progression fliks once i get the wheels (maybe another month or two), dullcote seal it and gat a piece of track for it. the 1/25-35 projects, are they trains? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic commando.. Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 ^^^ can't wait to see the results...PROPS earned for the find/project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko SprueOne Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 interesting project idea. Yeah, that red color looks more like red primer to begin with, right? Then weathering tones it down to a grimy red brown The 1/25 and 1/35 model projects were/are military subjects yes, def post pics of progress or completion whenever you want. I'd like to check this out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Reagan Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 what kind of markers is best to paint on a model train? decos? Poster Paints? Sharpie Paints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed_Eastwood Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 in my experience: deco, sharpies (brand new only) and acrylic paints with really fine brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko SprueOne Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 nice, I've just recently bought a few autoracks in HO for future weathering and painting projects. What RR company and style car is the 'KING' painted on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Rio Grande logo with TTGX markings # 158349.. Couldn't find it on rrpicturearchives.net I believe it's made by Athearn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelo84 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I need ideas for a 6 year old who loves trains, and he wants a model set for Christmas, but i do not know what size will be appropriate for a little kid, it also needs to be something moderately inexpensive, and something the family can build on for years. He has had train sets before we have done this with, but those are for toddlers. Nothing like the Thomas the tank engine train sets, he has out grown that. I am looking for an inexpensive, but sturdy and versatile model train set with lots of accessories like switch tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 It's gonna be hard to find something decent for under 50$ Try Target or toys R us. They sometime get good shit around Christmas.. http://www.walthers.com/exec/page/set_scales ^^This is about scale. I would go with HO. http://www.trainsetsonly.com/page/TSO/PROD/433-8659 ^^Great tracks for kids. My kids got it with no problem. http://www.trainsetsonly.com/page/TSO/PROD/433-8860&ProductsPerPage=20&sort=id.asc&Initial=&lastcat=LifeLike&Offset= ^^This is a good start. Something with switches is gonna cost more. I would be happy if I got this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Just realized that I did once get that exact same set. Repainted the freight cars but the engine is untouched. Think my son still has the tracks. If you have any other questions like "What the fuck are horn-hook couplers?" I would be glad to help. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Two more with ATSF warbonnet paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hill billy Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This is on my wish list.. http://www.enginehouseservices.com/products/FURX-3031-_-SD40-_-HO-Scale.html ^^^Heres the link if anyone is feeling really generous this season.. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 http://www.trainsetsonly.com/page/TSO/PROD/GEN-4410 Articulated Auto Rack would be nice too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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