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Right, I only just realized how much modelling I have been doing, and I have yet to post any of it. I better change that then...

 

First up is something from last year, a caboose where I off-set the position of the cupola from the center.

 

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/hiesler/On30%20Stuff/DSC00455.jpg

 

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/hiesler/On30%20Stuff/DSC00348.jpg

 

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A before and after picture.

 

Shay No 1 now has a hand cut wood load. The loco has since been weathered.

 

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/hiesler/On30%20Stuff/DSC00473.jpg

 

Inspired by an article in the Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette, I decided to make a track cleaner for my layout; following the principles of KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid.

 

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/hiesler/On30%20Stuff/DSC00477.jpg

 

Two nails were glued to a block of MDF with rounded ends.

 

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/hiesler/On30%20Stuff/DSC00478.jpg

 

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Holes for the nails where marked on the boxcars underside.

 

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/hiesler/On30%20Stuff/DSC00481.jpg

 

Hey presto! Simple but effective.

 

Finally, I got a Bachmann Plymouth diesel recently, but as it was HO, it needed changing a tad.

 

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/hiesler/On30%20Stuff/DSC00467.jpg

 

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I also wanted to try out some heavy weathering on this loco, so I started off with some heavy rust patches, covered them with white-tac and then painted on the main coat of yellow. Once the tac was pealed away it gave a paint pealing effect. Also, note the scratch built silencer on the nose made from kit sprue and plasticard.

 

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/hiesler/On30%20Stuff/DSC00483.jpg

 

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/hiesler/On30%20Stuff/DSC00572.jpg

 

It was weathered further with acrylic washes and dry brushing. The locos cab was then glazed and a roof was added.

 

I hope you like what I have been doing so far this year. But that is not all, I also have some British engines to show you.

 

Until next time.

 

 

 

 

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