[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] inexpensive kit-bash
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Gatwood, Elden J SAD
Really nice cars, Chuck!
Is that EJ&E car the ancient Sunshine kit?
Thanks!
Elden
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Chuck Cover
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:31 AM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] inexpensive kit-bash
Group: Thanks for all the positive comments.
Jim Brewer asked: How were the Tichy decals to work with?
I know that Tichy decals have been discussed previously on this list and some have said that they are too thick and hard to work with. However, I have used Tichy decals for a number of projects when the kit does not come with decals or I want to letter for a different road. I have found them to be easy to work with and they look fine to me on the finished models. I use the same process as with other decal products. Attached are a few photos of models for which I used Tichy decals.
Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM
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Chuck Cover
Thanks for the kind words Elden. The EJ&E boxcar is indeed an ancient Sunshine #11.1. I love the way it looks next to the larger boxcars that dominate most 1950s layouts. I think the kit came without decals, so I used the Tichy.
Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM
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Gatwood, Elden J SAD
Chuck;
My kit, build, which was cruelly stolen, but originally gifted to me by Ed Hawkins, had decals. Given the commentary on how flawed that kit was, and the challenges of assembling that kit, I am amazed you also put that SOB together.
Given the wanderings of these “Steel Road” box cars in tin plate, steel sheet, etc., I m astounded more people have not got onboard the necessity of having these cars and others on their roads.
Great job!
Elden Gatwood
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Chuck Cover
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 3:40 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] inexpensive kit-bash
Thanks for the kind words Elden. The EJ&E boxcar is indeed an ancient Sunshine #11.1. I love the way it looks next to the larger boxcars that dominate most 1950s layouts. I think the kit came without decals, so I used the Tichy.
Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM
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Gatwood, Elden J SAD
Chuck;
That was one of the most difficult resin kits I’ve ever built. Unbelievable fit problems.
I had no idea Tichy did decals for EJ&E!
Thanks for sharing!
Elden Gatwood
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Chuck Cover
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 3:40 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] inexpensive kit-bash
Thanks for the kind words Elden. The EJ&E boxcar is indeed an ancient Sunshine #11.1. I love the way it looks next to the larger boxcars that dominate most 1950s layouts. I think the kit came without decals, so I used the Tichy.
Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM
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