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Superliners in 1:29

Modeling Rolling stock
#341

Where can I get a ticket ?

#342

What’s with the windows on the lead unit? Dunno that I’d board that train if I saw that pulling into the depot. :slight_smile:

Seriously, great looking train, even if there are no siderods to be found.

Later,

K

#343
Kevin Strong said:
What's with the windows on the lead unit?
Rooster, Ya got ta fix that :O Black paint on the back of the "glass" will give a subtle "mirror" effect :cool: Of course, silver will give that polished mirror look................ Ralph
#344

Yup, Awesome Job David. I agree with the others in that maybe you could paint the windshield Black.

Nick

#345

IFR Training… :lol:

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f72/Shortybear/CVRR%20Locomotives/Superliners/014-2.jpg)

#346

Why fix what is done on purpose to match the prototype you model ?

#347

Dave Marconi said:
Why fix what is done on purpose to match the prototype you model ?

I see your(his) point. I think maybe the “glass” used was too thin, making the color appear solid and lacking the “shine”. Or so it appears in the photos. I don’t remember it looking that way in person :wink: Ralph

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/cabby/_forumfiles/Salisbury_Spencer178Med.jpg)

#348

Thanks guys …I’m very happy with the five cars and debating whether I really want 2 more but I’m sure I will eventually make them once I’m finished with my current project. :slight_smile:

Dave Marconi said:
Why fix what is done on purpose to match the prototype you model ?

Thanks Hollywood… The F 40’s have a bronze tint to the glass and can be seen depending on how it catches the light…When I built the model I couldn’t decide whether I wanted the tint or not so actually the glued in glass is clear and the tint is an insert behind it that can be removed though the side windows if I wish but I actually like the tint. What would know though, I think I only molested several thousand pictures of the prototype…:wink: This one is from my personal archive

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f72/Shortybear/F40%20build/008.jpg)

This is one I just now grabbed at random off Hebners Amtrak site

(http://www.hebners.net/amtrak/amtF360_390/amt364a.jpg)

#349
David Russell said:
Dave Marconi said:
Why fix what is done on purpose to match the prototype you model ?
Thanks Hollywood.......
Thanks Hollywood.........What about me :( I saw the error of my ways and corrected it :P I even provided a picture.....from my personal archive :) Ralph
#350

NO siderods or boilers but it does have tinted glass!
:wink:

#351

David Russell said:
What would know though, I think I only molested several thousand pictures of the prototype…:wink:

That’s copper, not bronze :stuck_out_tongue: Ralph

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/cabby/_forumfiles/Salisbury_Spencer178Med.jpg)

#352

Sorry Ralph…they call it bronze tint?

#353

Looks more like rust to me…:wink:

#354

WOW!!! here they are.

I got robbed on a couple pics that were deleted over time. I couldn’t sign in here for a couple years. Probably a good thing for you guys!

Just amazing work.

#355

Are you sure it isnt an Anti-Reflective coating instead of a tint?

I work in glasses and that looks like a Bronze Anti-reflective coating to me.

#356

You may be correct Jake …I’m not really sure and actually they are inserts I slip behind the windows on my model. The fixed glass is clear but I like the bronze look (10’ rule )

#357

Back on topic!

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/andyc/Hollywoods%202011/LGB%20Superliner%20Pic%201.jpg)

#358

ahhhhh, good ole LGB superliners… :slight_smile:

#359

Nice work!! Even for NON steam. But who’s the ugly girl holding the box?

Terry

#360

Terry Burr said:

But who’s the ugly girl holding the box?

Terry

Marconi’s sister

:wink: