JAMO Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Hello everyone! A few weeks ago, I've dug out my HO scale project - thanks to my son. Here are some Alcos I've modified and repainted for my roster. And two F7A ... 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2018 Is there a new layout to go with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 It's only a O-16.5 mm diorama to shoot photos. The "new" layout is still under construction: I'm building it for my son. It's a switching layout. The size is only less than 7 ft x 1 ft + the fiddle yard. I'll show you soon... stay tuned please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 It's only a O-16.5 mm diorama to shoot photos. I thought the track & ballast looked a bit overscale although the scenery is really good! Glad to see some F-Units are on the roster!! You need something reliable for when all those Alcos fail in service!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 I thought the track & ballast looked a bit overscale although the scenery is really good! Glad to see some F-Units are on the roster!! You need something reliable for when all those Alcos fail in service!! Yes, that's right about the ballast. But I can live with this kind of ballast when I shoot HO scale models. F-units: mmmmh! Nice locomotives. Alcos can be out of order? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 I've began to weather my wagons... Photos are made on a O-16.5 mm diorama: the same problem with the ballast size ... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Nice locomotives for your proposed layout. I am looking forward into seeing your track plan. Arkansas and Mississippi are two states that have some beautiful country scenery. Wendell Idaho, USA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Nice to see Jamo the Alco-holic modelling again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 I've weathered more models... 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted September 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) Good to see you in action, Jacky, you’ ve got some nice effects, the UP gon gets my vote. Edited September 13, 2019 by Northroader 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 And I've tried to modify molded grab iron by installing fine metal ones made of 0,3 mm wire. It works... but it's a difficult work for me when I rebuild the ladders. These two grabs are easy to change. I just need to repaint them in white and to weather the car. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 (edited) On 14/09/2019 at 07:47, JAMO said: And I've tried to modify molded grab iron by installing fine metal ones made of 0,3 mm wire. It works... but it's a difficult work for me when I rebuild the ladders. These two grabs are easy to change. I just need to repaint them in white and to weather the car. I need to do that to my Weaver O covered hoppers. I even have Atlas grab irons I bought as spares ready & waiting!! Edited September 30, 2019 by F-UnitMad spelling!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 13 hours ago, F-UnitMad said: I need to do that to my Weaver O covered hoppers. I even have Atlas vrab irons I bought as spares ready & waiting!! Yes, me too. For O scale, it's very realistic to do but I have a twentieth cars to modify. A long work for a winter... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boxcab Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 That looks very good Jack. I made my own grab handles from brass wire, (Thrifty Yorkshireman .) The small amount of effort is worth the big improvement in appearance. Has anybody replaced the running boards with finer metal ones? Keep up the good work. Mike. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Very good work Mike! Is it HO or O scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcab Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Thank you Jack, It is a Weaver O Scale one. I did it as a test piece to see how it would look compared to Atlas Master hoppers. I have 3 or 4 more ACF hoppers that I need to do. This one does compare well with the Atlas ones now, just need to find suitable replacement running boards. “O Scale or no scale.” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Ah ok, I understand why it's so fine! O scale is a nice scale for the details and my "used" eyes. The presence of the rolling stock is good. I have a lot of Weaver covered hoppers to modify like that. It will be a pleasure to do. The result looks great! About running board, I don't know. Maybe directly from Atlas or P&D hobby shop... or to make them in photo etched plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasond Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 (edited) Des Plaines Hobbies acquired the Plano O-scale roof walks made for 40ft boxcars, 2- and 4-bay covd hoppers and they are nice. A few years back DPH had sold out and they're not on the current 'in-stock' list if that's up-to-date. They're certainly worth doing if only because they're the first thing we see looking down on our models! I'll send DPH an email. Jason Edited October 1, 2019 by jasond 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 2 hours ago, jasond said: Des Plaines Hobbies acquired the Plano O-scale roof walks made for 40ft boxcars, 2- and 4-bay covd hoppers and they are nice. A few years back DPH had sold out and they're not on the current 'in-stock' list if that's up-to-date. They're certainly worth doing if only because they're the first thing we see looking down on our models! I'll send DPH an email. Jason An American contact I have over on Western Thunder Forum told me he spoke to Des Plaines himself at the Chicago March Meet last year; there are no plans to re-do the O Scale etches at all. A shame really as there seems to be a demand for them. I'd have at least two for starters - if they were available I'd then be more likely to look at more Weaver covered hoppers, which means I'd need more roofwalks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted October 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, F-UnitMad said: An American contact I have over on Western Thunder Forum told me he spoke to Des Plaines himself at the Chicago March Meet last year; there are no plans to re-do the O Scale etches at all. They are a business, and not likely to produce anything unless sure of the demand . Quote A shame really as there seems to be a demand for them. I'd have at least two for starters That should make all the difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I didn't say it was a BIG demand... & well aware the reasons why DP have decided not to re-do them would be based on the economics of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasond Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 No - Ron has no plans to run them at present. Worth trying other O-scale shops for O Scale America or Plano versions Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted October 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2019 49 minutes ago, F-UnitMad said: well aware the reasons why DP have decided not to re-do them would be based on the economics of it... That’s the whole problem: as the rtr stuff gets better and better, there is less demand for this sort of thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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