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Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.

Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 12:20 am
by Stikpusher
Bruce, one technique I’ve read about, but not tried yet myself, for lettering is using ray transfers onto clear decal film. Line the lettering/numbers up as needed onto decal film, then applying that grouping onto the subject once completed.

Re: 1:67 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:06 am
by mostrich
speedgraflex wrote: Image
Why? I mean really, why? Does anyone know the story behind this???

- Another great project, Bruce. The weathering opportunities are sheer endless.

Re: 1:67 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:55 am
by LyleW
mostrich wrote: Why? I mean really, why? Does anyone know the story behind this???
The two train workers had finally finished their booze fueled idea. Ralph told his buddy, “Fred, light her up! Hold my beer!”

Re: 1:67 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:03 am
by KSaarni
:-D

- Kari

Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:50 am
by LyleW
Or, the first Millennium Falcon prototype?

Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:37 pm
by Duke Maddog
Bruce, HO is only slightly smaller than my preferred scale, so with that in mind:"Welcome to my world"! You are doing truly magnificent work! I am so enjoying this trip on the Pearl Harbor Railroad.

Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:11 am
by speedgraflex
Duke,

Your scale work is an inspiration to me. I spend a lot of time circling a build like a cat circling a saucer of milk and you dive right in. Never forget how inspiring your attitude alone is to those of us struggling, and your ability to overcome obstacles is quite legendary. Truly. Onward! My father was also interested in HO but in narrow gauge which is HOn3, running on N scale tracks. I think I have posted his work in brass, but this is quite beautiful:

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In this case, the tender is the drive mechanism and uses a floating shaft. Hidden beneath the load of firewood is a slot car motor.

Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:39 pm
by speedgraflex
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I ordered the correct trucks - the US Navy ordered modified brakes!

Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.

Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 6:22 am
by LyleW
On a roll! ...get it? Roll? Never mind. This is really fun to watch.

Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.

Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:36 am
by Stikpusher
Just call him butter :giggles: