Is this what the old Trix car was supposed to represent? Jim Lackner

Rapido has announced the UP Alternating Rivet Boxcars, on both delivery scheme and Be Specific slogan. These cars cover the B-50-39, -41 and -42 series of

Thanks for sharing Danny, I have seen that on many prototype photos but never tried to do it in HO scale. Great job Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

Thanks Danny! I'm going to try that. Jeff White Alma IL On 2/11/2022 12:21 PM, Danny Rodriguez wrote:

Jeff, First, you'll want to cut several strips out of from a Zig Zag sheet. Since you are trying to replicate remnants you want to cut the strips to random lengths. Then, very lightly moisten the

That looks great! Could you explain how you used the zig zag paper to model the door seals? Jeff White Alma IL On 2/11/2022 2:48 AM, Danny Rodriguez wrote:

Danny, Excellent work! - Jim in the PNW

Nice cars! The door seal remnants are something I need to copy! But in addition, I really like the deteriorated look of the siding along the bottom of the sides. Rob On 2/11/2022

Thanks Dennis - that’s useful guidance. Rob

cigarette papers! what a great idea! Beautiful job. On 2/11/2022 3:48 AM, Danny Rodriguez wrote: -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

Thanks everyone for the comments. Eric, I had the same idea in mind of using strip wood for battens for when I'll add door seal remnants to a future project. I want to try to replicate the look on the

Looking good, Danny! I like the paint outs for the weigh and repack stencils. The Zig Zag papers are a great idea. I used pieces of a kraft paper bag and some strip wood to model a

Excellent job, Danny. Ah yes, good old Zig Zags, great detail tip Rich Christie

They are really great looking cars the weathering or really great. Paul Doggett

Nicely done Danny; great weathering! ZigZag makes rolling papers...https://zigzag.com/ Smoke 'em if you got 'em! Jim Brewer

Great looking cars and finishes. What did you use for the paper seals around the doors? Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

Dennis, good info. I didn't know most of that Thanks Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

Recently finished weathering a couple of Rapido DS boxcars using Mig Productions neutral wash, Abteilung 502 oils and Pan Pastels. Zig Zag paper was used to simulate the door seal remnants, a tip

Matt here is a photo and diagram of MSTL sand hopper 70003. Roger is not a member of this group, and I don’t think Gene every transferred when the move was made to groups.io Doug

Unless that Ia a Wabash rebuild, that is a USRA 40 ton DS car complete with a fishbelly center sill, and I can see the start of the taper in profile under the car. So, the Accurail floor and underfame