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15 years 3 months ago #5524 by Catt
Newest Kitbashing Project was created by Catt
Wanting some graincars,and quite honestly finding the ALZ hoppers price prohibitive (I am on a fixed income) I decided to do some kitbashing with some pieces and parts I aqquired with the help of Joe D. and Loren.:)

The project involved taking 2 of these,



and making one of these.



Have a few more things to do before paint,like deciding if I want to paint them (there will be 2 of them)for CSX or my own GVR.One thing is definate though they will be getting Fox Valley wheelsets

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15 years 3 months ago #5525 by ausman2001
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Looking good so far. Please post photos of the painted articles so we can see further evidence of your artistry.

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15 years 3 months ago #5526 by Socalz44
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Catt, I don't know much about modern rolling stock, but this looks just like the real thing. Cheers, Jim CCRR:)

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15 years 3 months ago #5527 by shamoo737
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Looks good Jonathan. I really like it. Maybe I need to send you two of my PS-2 for the conversion.:laugh:

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15 years 3 months ago #5545 by Catt
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John,I may need another such project once I am recuperating from my back surgery in a couple months,so hold that thought :laugh:

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15 years 3 months ago #5546 by shamoo737
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ouch! I hope you feel better.

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15 years 3 months ago #5549 by ZFRANK
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What a great bash! Looks great!

regards,
Frank

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15 years 3 months ago #5551 by Alaska Railroader
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Fantastic Johnathan! Now, I could sure use some 4 bay hoppers.........

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15 years 3 months ago #5573 by Catt
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The finished product,the GVR won.



One down one to go. :woohoo:

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15 years 3 months ago #5574 by Socalz44
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Nice effort. Cheers, Jim CCRR:)

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15 years 3 months ago #5575 by slugger
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Hey john
the car looks great!:) nice job. what did you do to paint/weather your masterpeice? the car looks just like the cars that run thru on csx. here in mich.

Steve aka "Slugger"B)

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15 years 3 months ago #5584 by HoboTim
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Very Nicely Done!! I love the feeling a project bashing produces when it is completed. Especially when it is better than I could have imagined!!! Great Job!!

Now, I want you to realize this one thing!!! YOU and only YOU have this one of a kind piece of Z rollingstock in the Entire WHOLE WORLD!!! Now that is impressive!!!

Hobo Tim :)

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15 years 3 months ago #5601 by dominique
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Great!!;)

Dom

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15 years 3 months ago #5605 by shamoo737
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Well done, Jonathan.

Tim, I am just like you. I love one of the kind cars and engines.

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15 years 3 months ago #5606 by andyjbj
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Likewise, it sure is an awesome feeling.

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15 years 3 months ago #5633 by Catt
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Geeze Steve, (slugger)I keep forgetting to answer your question.

what did you do to paint/weather your masterpeice?


Most of my weathering is done with acrylics.This one was done with repeated washes of burnt umber,rust red,Terra Cotta,and apricot.

I have a small plastic jar I keep brush cleaning water in and after awhile it makes a pretty good paint .I dip the brush in the water then dab it into a puddle of paint then spread it on the car.I will wait a few seconds for the paint to start to dry then wipe the car side vertically with a paper towel.

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15 years 3 months ago #5634 by TerryH
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Very nice job. I know what you mean about AZL prices. The weathering is very well done.

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15 years 3 months ago #5636 by slugger
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Thanks john
I knew you would get around to replying sooner or later so no big deal B)
That type of weathering sounds interesting. I'll give it a try sometime and let you know the outcome
Again, nice job :)

Steve aka "Slugger" B)

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