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13 minutes ago, Regularity said:

French for “scale model”, or very nearly so?

(I think there should be an “e” on the end of maquette, in French, as the ear (double consonant, I.e. “tt”) at the end of the word without a vowel might cause problems with pronunciation.)

It's "maquett": a brand. The ref is 611-01.

52 minutes ago, Boxcab said:

 

Thank you for that Jordan.

 

Jack, the brand name is "Maquett" plastic mesh. It is available as square or diamond pattern.

 

Keep up the good work.

 

Mike.

I still have these products. They don't match the prototype for the "old" cars.

18 hours ago, F-UnitMad said:

weaver ACF hopper.pdf 7.45 MB · 5 downloads

 

I knew I had it somewhere. Here is the article about Mike (Boxcab)'s Weaver hopper improvement. 

Thank you Jordan!

I've just took photos of the completed car  (the walkway isn't changed for the moment). Now, I just need to weather it. The photos show some default to correct.

23 hours ago, Boxcab said:

 

I used the 4mm jig when I did my ACF hopper car upgrade. Bought mine many years ago when I modelled in EM.

Have you thought about replacing the running boards as it really improves the appearance. 

Like this:-

Really good job that you have done.  The joy of O Scale.

Be aware that once you do one freight car you will have to upgrade the rest of them to the same standard !

 

 

Your car looks good. 

I think to replace the walkways but at this time I haven't found the exact model I need. Maybe in etching or laser cut card... I don't know yet.

Yes, the same level of quality for all my stock. I have a dozen of PS-2 and 20 others boxcars, gondolas, etc. to detail. But it's a pleasure to do.

After more work, the braking system is detailed

There is a few years ago, I've used automobile primer spray to paint a hopper car in HO scale. The colour was good too:

This boxcar looks very nice. The colour matches the prototype. 

On 16/02/2022 at 05:12, andrew's trains said:

 

Jack, sorry about the question, but I got here late. What Tamiya colour are you using? Also, spray or bottle? It looks really good for a mineral red colour. My brain is already ticking over. And as to the jigs and such, you can make them out of 60 or 80 thou plasticard. Anything thick enough to allow you to bend them up.

 

Car looks fantastic by the way.

The Tamiya paint is a "red oxyde primer for plastic and metal" spray . Military modellers use it as a realistic tank anti-rust paint.

A thick plasticard jig can be easy to make and enough hard to resist to the use. Thank you. Good idea.

The body before painting...

And after...

The Tamiya colour isn't bad. I'm glad with the result  The weathering will help me more.

Now, I have to find photos of the braking system to upgrade the Weaver one.

11 hours ago, F-UnitMad said:

Maybe something like this?

https://www.eileensemporium.com/component/hikashop/product/2562-handrail-grabhandle-bending-jig-4mm

 

Or 7mm version.

https://www.eileensemporium.com/materials-for-modellers/category/p7mm-handrail-jigs

Thank you Jordan!

It gives me an idea! I go to make a jig with the help of a piece of hardwood like some beech or oak.

11 hours ago, stewartingram said:

Put one end in the vice. Hold the other end with pliers, and pull - hard. That will straighten it.

Thank you. You're right.

I use this trick with copper or with brass. Here the wire is hard. 

A little trick about how to straight the wire: I just use a wooden stick for ice cream to roll on the wire. The result is interesting:

I've finished to make the grab irons on Yesterday.

After that, I've protected some areas against the paint.

My "problem" is: I have a dozen of similar cars to upgrade and it's a long job. 

I have to find a solution to make these grab irons faster 

Hello there!

By theses days, I've started to modify one of my Weaver PS-2 covered hopper with fine grab irons.

This is a lot of work but the result looks better than the original plastic thick mouldings.

I use 0,6 mm blackened wire. It's strong enough to resist and fine for the eyes.

The others windows are installed.

3 are replaced by concrete to let space to add a big sign for the company.

The first window is installed!

Jordan,

your #2 caboose is very nice! Good result! 

Why not to mix Tamiya paints to obtain the "good" colour?

Nice green on the Bobber.

I can read something like "NORTHROADER"  

Glad to follow the progress of your diorama.

More work: the third building now...

Before and after concrete treatment: