Phase I /1902 C&S Coals

[Keith Hayes]

And now a 3d print!

The AP jury did not consider the Phase I coals using the BLW/PVC underframe to be "scratch built."

So I fired up SketchUp and created a 3d print of the frame!

This is rather a bus man's holiday for me, and does not seem much like modeling,  but

I am liking this tan plastic. There is very little texture and all the 1" diameter (S scale) holes appear to have rendered. Since I was at it, I figured I would locate all the holes for stakes, grab irons and other safety ephemera.

So stand by as I make one more Phase I coal!

[Norm Acker]

Looks great, Keith!

[Keith Hayes]

The underframe jewelry is complete. Now on to pre painting and the wood deck.

[Keith Hayes]

The deck and side boards have been stained a while now. Today the floor boards were cut to length and shiplapped.

It seemed more of a job than on the flat car. I guess time makes projects easier than they were in the moment.

The deck is on now, and will get a coat of Vitero stain to bring everything together.

[Keith Hayes]

Sides are on.

[Keith Hayes]

Major hurdle achieved: all the grabs and NBWs and stirrups are installed. Paint is not far off!

[Lee Gustafson]

Keith,

I can’t wait to see it painted and lettered. Very delicate clean work.

Lee Gustafson

[Keith Hayes]

Paint exposes all the issues.

Some light sanding should address the glue issues. This is Vallejo acrylics, Brown and Rust mixed 50:50 and thinned 2:1. The final coat has a couple drops of white.

[Keith Hayes]

Calling this one done.

Ready for the RPM in Greeley September 21. See you there!

[Jim Courtney]

Looks really good, Keith!