NE&NY RR boxcar Scratchbuild

[Michael Hohn]

19th century (asbestos fireproof) roof paint:  https://www.pacificng.com/template.php?page=/ref/color/hwjohns/index.htm

dave

Very cool.

[Michael Hohn]

Recently completed, save for weathering:




The decals were a little large, but to the best of my knowledge the car has the correct dimensions.  If I knew then what I know now I would have compromised by making the car a little oversized in height.

By my calculation, this project required about seven years.  It was pushed aside repeatedly over the years, but now it's finished.  Relief all around.

Mike

[deemery]

Nice sharp car.  The lettering going down to the very bottom of the car might be a bit off, but given the wide variation in 19th century lettering, it's certainly defensible.  Where did the decals come from?

dave

[Michael Hohn]

Dave,

Thanks.  The decals were from Art Griffin.

Mike

[Jerry]

It was well worth the wait!  Great job all around Mike.

Jerry

[deemery]

Dave,

Thanks.  The decals were from Art Griffin.

Mike

I have a bunch of Art Griffin (hopefully carefully) stored.  Any problems applying them?

dave

[Philip]

 

[Rick]

Mike, congratulations on finishing and the results speak for themselves.

[Michael Hohn]

Dave,

Thanks.  The decals were from Art Griffin.

Mike

I have a bunch of Art Griffin (hopefully carefully) stored.  Any problems applying them?

dave

Dave,

Yes, they did seem more brittle than I remember.  I have some more sets of Art Griffin decals; as I was working with these I was thinking maybe it's time to use them.  Have to build the cars first. 

Mike

[Michael Hohn]

Thanks, Philip.

[Michael Hohn]

Mike, congratulations on finishing and the results speak for themselves.

Thank you!

[Zephyrus52246]

Great looking rolling stock.   Clever traps for the weights.

Jeff

[friscomike]

Howdy Mike,

Another fantastic job on a boxcar.  I can't wait to see it in action.

Have fun,
mike

[GPdemayo]

Beautiful work Mike.....

[Michael Hohn]

Great looking rolling stock.   Clever traps for the weights.

Jeff

Jeff,

Thank you.

As for the weights, it's about the only way I've come up with to guarantee they do not come loose.

Mike