08-22-2010, 06:27 AM
Here is the coal load I had intended to include in my Easy Removable Loads but didn't... 
Since I was unable to find the original pictures, I built another coal load for my "vintage" AM hopper.
Starting with a chunk of foam cut to fit:
[albumimg]2863[/albumimg]
Ensure fit, and mark top of car:
[albumimg]2864[/albumimg]
Carve to an appropriate shape:
[albumimg]2865[/albumimg]
Cover with a thick coat of black craft paint and sprinkle with coal (in this case - fine aquarium gravel from the dollar store)
[albumimg]2866[/albumimg]
Pile it up - the bottom layer will stick to the craft paint:
[albumimg]2867[/albumimg]
Secure the rest with some 50-50 water and matte medium:
[albumimg]2868[/albumimg]
Let dry, remove any stray bit of coal, and press into hopper. Can be removed by sliding a thin blade down one end and prying up.
[albumimg]2869[/albumimg]
Total time (excluding drying): About 5 minutes
Andrew
Since I was unable to find the original pictures, I built another coal load for my "vintage" AM hopper.
Starting with a chunk of foam cut to fit:
[albumimg]2863[/albumimg]
Ensure fit, and mark top of car:
[albumimg]2864[/albumimg]
Carve to an appropriate shape:
[albumimg]2865[/albumimg]
Cover with a thick coat of black craft paint and sprinkle with coal (in this case - fine aquarium gravel from the dollar store)
[albumimg]2866[/albumimg]
Pile it up - the bottom layer will stick to the craft paint:
[albumimg]2867[/albumimg]
Secure the rest with some 50-50 water and matte medium:
[albumimg]2868[/albumimg]
Let dry, remove any stray bit of coal, and press into hopper. Can be removed by sliding a thin blade down one end and prying up.
[albumimg]2869[/albumimg]
Total time (excluding drying): About 5 minutes
Andrew