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Nachoman's Orphan challenge - nachoman - 06-14-2013 i'm tempted to enter the same project for the third time in a row, the 75% completed hotel and associated landscaping But seeing as I have been unmotivated to work on it for the last two challenges, I think doing something else may get me more motivated I have a small brass HOn3 2-4-2 I started maybe 10 years ago. the boiler, cab, tender shell, and tender frame are done. It needs a tender rivet wrapper, a locomotive frame and mechanism. My biggest issue on this one is having the proper tools. I will need to by a small drill press to complete this properly. So, for now this project is out. I also have an HOn3 ore/hopper car I started about 7 years ago as part of a group of 5 I was building. I got the other 4 completed, but for whatever reason only got a little bit done on the 5th. I think I have all the parts - it's made from cardstock and stripwood - so this should be rather easy. That will bring my total HOn3 ore car roster to 7. So that is my orphan - on last ore car I never finished. Pictures coming shortly. Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - ocalicreek - 06-14-2013 Don't you mean, "Ore-phan"? Galen Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - Tyson Rayles - 06-15-2013 :needpics: Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - ezdays - 06-15-2013 Remember the old saying..."the third time's a charm". :? Glad to have you jump into this challenge. Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - nachoman - 06-16-2013 Here is a photo of what I am starting with. Looks like the first thing I need to do is make slope sheets, but it looks like I have no more scraps of this illustration board. After looking at my roster, i intended to make 4 of these, and did them mostly assembly line style. I am not sure why I never completed the fourth one. Maybe I ran out of some component. I started these cars when I first went to graduate school. I had moved into my new place, but my trains and hobby tools had not arrived yet - and I was bored! So, I found a plan for a wood hopper car in a 1950s era model railroader that I had brought, and went up to the art supply store and bought a piece of illustration board, bought a hobby knife from the hardware store, some glue, and stripwood from a local hobby shop that was geared mostly to the r/c crowd. Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - ocalicreek - 06-18-2013 Quote:After looking at my roster, i intended to make 4 of these, and did them mostly assembly line style. I am not sure why I never completed the fourth one. Maybe I ran out of some component. Quote:Looks like the first thing I need to do is make slope sheets, but it looks like I have no more scraps of this illustration board. Umm...could the missing component be...illustration board? Looks like a trip to the art supply store is in order! Looking good! Galen Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - modelsof1900 - 06-18-2013 A good basis for a nice looking project. I would like to see your progress! Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - Tyson Rayles - 06-18-2013 Looks good so far ! Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - nachoman - 07-15-2013 I bought some illustration board. I probably should have asked for scraps at a frame store rather than buy a whole sheet, but this was quicker and the art supply store is on the way home from work. I cut them to the shape for the sloped floor (I still had the template), and scribed lines for individual boards. then I cut a piece of sheet lead and used glued it to the underside of the floor. Next I glued the sloped floors in place. I thought I had enough materials on hand to complete this, but it looks like I may not have enough stake pockets. I need to organize my supplies, so maybe I will find more. I think the next step will be the bolsters and the NBWs on the end beams. Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - nachoman - 08-03-2013 I now have bolsters and NBWs installed on the end beams, a few rods holding the thing together, and a few stake pockets. I thought I had enough parts on hand to finish this thing, but looks like I need a few more stake pockets and another brake wheel to use for the hopper door winding mechanism. Maybe tomorrow I will add some grab irons and couplers and order the parts I need. Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - modelsof1900 - 08-04-2013 Looks good, very good. I never had thought that you can get such a good success using such very simple materials. Hope with you for good finishing! Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - nachoman - 08-28-2013 Almost done - I've added all stake pockets, grab irons, stirrups, a brake wheel, and a few other details. The only things left are some bits of chain for the hopper door mechanism, and paint. Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - nachoman - 09-02-2013 Got paint on it - just need some lettering and weathering now. Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - nachoman - 09-07-2013 Here with lettering, No. 503. Re: Nachoman's Orphan challenge - modelsof1900 - 09-08-2013 Kevin, very good looking model! |