Here are some bagged cement wagons that I've started a little work on.I picked these up from Irish Freight Models to run with my 4 wheel curtain sides as I always liked the look of them mixed together in rakes when in service.
Thanks for the comments guys very much appreciated.Popeye the 40ft sits nice and snug onto the flat and doesn't move at all which is great.The 20ft however is just sitting on it in the photo so once its on the move it will fall off.I do have a couple of ideas in mind how to sort it so it should be an easy fix.Rich the rust is made up from Humbrol weathering powders.I use a mix of Iron oxide Dark earth and Rust.I just brush it all over the area I'm working on and then gradually take it back off until I get the look I'm after.Once that's done just seal with matt varnish.
Other than a couple of small errors at the beginning which was down to me not bothering to read the instructions properly,its job done with some weathering to finish it off.
The frame has now been completed and Ive given it a blast of primer.Its also had a good run and is working fine on curves and over points.Last job is to give it a couple of coats of red oxide and add the decals.
Thanks for looking lads.I must admit Popeye it looked quite daunting when I opened it up first but once I got going it went together really easily.There's alot of cutting bending and filing but its well worth it when it starts taking shape.
This has been gathering dust for a while so I thought it was about time I had a go at my SSM 42' bogie flat.Its just the one for now as this is more of a practice run for myself before going ahead and investing in some more.So far the underside spine and bracing have been added to the main frame and yesterday evening I made a start on the container locks which are tiny but well worth the work when finished.
Hi Mike,the 141 and 181 were more or less identical apart from some small details.The main difference was the power of the engine.The roof detail was fairly basic with a grill at one end as you say.I can post a pic of a Murphy 181 if it helps?
I think everybody can be sure no matter how long it takes these wagons will be well worth the wait.This goes to show yet again the huge amount of effort and dedication that has gone into this project from the beginning to get it as close to perfect as possible before its released which all involved deserve nothing but credit for.
The detail of that scenery is top class just looks so realistic.Fine example of how good it can look when its done right.Love everything about this layout.