Model Train Journal

Rufus T. Firefly wrote:

up148 wrote:........I'll get this one done and to my satisfaction.

That's a good endpoint....just don't make your "satisfaction" beyond reason,

Good point! In the past, my rivet counter OCD kept me from enjoying building models.

It has been fun, rewarding and a real learning experience......but that's been part of the fun. I've built kits, done repairs (plastic and brass) modified 3R to 2R, but I've never done a project like this. Being a rivet counter and a bit OCD on how a model should look, I just never took the time to ...

A little progress. Still too many other house projects. Still lots to do with this 2400 gallon tank conversion. https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/render/00-4Kof0r-55rlqK0Aai008w8aNDhyBRVwN8HxSRsnFQbTKlGfk0KiyetEDOOiiIzBiaAUrgnwgvQnZ_1RWb7NZPA?cn=THISLIFE&res=large&ts=1793636471&ts=1793636471

Excellent results Jim and a good tip on drilling holes to distribute whatever bonding agent you're using. Question on the razor saw blades. Is there a holder or is it a "just be careful" situation? The GP9 tank modification is coming along pretty good and I trimmed one sideframe to match t...

Those are great looking locos Pete. Building/modifying/upgrading is a lot more rewarding than collecting or operating factory models for sure. I never tried my hand at kit bashing these F9 into a "B" unit as just reading the article I could tell it exceded my skills. Same for the etched br...

Most likely just noticing this era due to your modeling posts on the forum. But, I see a lot of what appears to be late 19th and early 20th century train model, kits and items. They come up in my "O scale brass" even though many are not brass.

I agree it looks great. Nice paint and decal work. Either I'm just noticing this era on EB or there has been an uptick of models available lately.

Like many of us I'm sure, the Atlas-Roco F9's were my 1st diesel purchased when I switched to O scale back in the early 90's. No other plastic O scale diesels existed IIRC. There were many articles about updating and detailing them as well as converting two "A" units to make one "B&qu...

Yes, thank you. Talent is talent regardless of the medium the artist choses to work in. Cars, boats, airplanes or trains it's all great to see.

I have always thought that using a torch was bad news on sheet metal - but I had a slight bow on one side, due to a gap. Had to use the torch. Spread the heat around carefully - beautiful joint and no distortion. Even old dogs . . . I seem to have those epiphanies more often these days........gener...

You want to talk about sticker shock. Go to the post office. My local PO tries to upsell everything. Sometimes they flat out overcharge leading to a firm discussion of me revealing their error. In short, going to my local PO is akin to visiting car dealership. Thank goodness for Shippo. We've been ...

Yes, I think it is really, really cool, but I would never buy one. But, it's part of early brass history so it intrigues me.

Saw this listed on EB just now and not only have I never seen one, but there seems to be a following. What a unique locomotive. Looks like a three way horse race at this point. https://www.ebay.com/itm/267815562533?_skw=O+Scale+brass&itmmeta=01M5CQ4T26616CYAFC12PYZE10&hash=item3e5b0d2d25:g:H...

Nice! I can almost hear the rattling and creaking as it moves done the rails.

I agree, if you can do the work yourself it is a good buy. Good find!

There are a lot of good buys out there if you can do the work and there are a lot of "pie in the sky" "dreamer" prices as well. We're in a very unusual period for O scale brass right now