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Post by pilpro on Oct 1, 2013 23:15:12 GMT -5
Hi Group- Here's my third project after getting back into modeling. I'm not really 100% satisfied with the results but I sure learned a lot. I purchased the Union Station Products Amtrak CA Coach Baggage sides only. Nice product with great fluting. OK, to the pics The donor.  Hacking away.  Test fitting a TSP Budd Roof.  Test fitting the sides.  Assembled sides.  Don't look now, but here are the ends that don't really work.  Much too dark and shiny Alclad.  Prepping for stripes.  About 18 months later. Finished.     Thanks for looking. Paul |
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Post by backshophoss on Oct 2, 2013 0:11:43 GMT -5
Nicely done! Forgive the question,but were the Coach/bags
also cab cars as well?
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Post by pilpro on Oct 2, 2013 9:20:28 GMT -5
Thanks BSH. Yeah the 8200s are Coach Baggages and the 8300s are the Cab Cars/Baggage. If I build another one it'll be the Cab.
Paul
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Post by backshophoss on Oct 2, 2013 17:32:30 GMT -5
It would not be unusal for the Coast Starlight(#11/14) to haul Surfliner car(s)
Between LA and Emeryville Ca.
Cars moved(deadheaded) between major station/yards,are behind the locos and
and in front the Baggage car.
It would be possible(but rare) that Surfliner coaches were open for use between
LA and Emeryville for additional coach seating if needed.
But would be added to the rest of the coaches.
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Post by acelaphillies on Oct 5, 2013 21:22:03 GMT -5
Great work!
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Post by antoniofp45 on Oct 6, 2013 17:20:19 GMT -5
Phill,
Nice job! BTW: Regarding on "Much too dark". Remember that you can use Alclad 105 to achieve a slightly lighter tone combined with the medium gray foundation. Did you apply a smooth gloss clear coat to the gray surface?
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Post by pilpro on Oct 6, 2013 21:15:54 GMT -5
I went with black krylon gloss decanted after reading airplane modelers forums. Got to stick with what I know from now on! Fortunately, this car is in the middle of the consist. I hope to do better with the cab car.
Paul
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Post by backshophoss on May 1, 2014 1:41:51 GMT -5
How goes the cab/baggage/coach kitbash??
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Post by pilpro on May 1, 2014 23:52:59 GMT -5
BSH-
I got wrapped up this spring on two business cars and a heritage baggage car. I might also be doing some phase III viewliners. Too many projects. Am Cal cab car project later this summer.
Paul Z.
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Post by stevef45 on Oct 7, 2014 3:31:39 GMT -5
who makes the sides and ends you used?
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Post by pilpro on Oct 7, 2014 22:55:03 GMT -5
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