CN 4 Bay Cylindrical Hopper Chopped and Modified from Will Wright 3 Bay Car: New laser cut hatches, and chutes, etched brass brake wheel, new brake gear and end floors.
Yeah, this was Nick and I working on it all day. After we were done investing so many hours to do it, we decided the next project should be to do some NP 3 bay PS2's.
Robert, let me know where you make the cuts. Its going to be tricky matching the walways, body, and chutes. I am also working on the slug.I have the white and yellow painted. One more spray, and I am done with the tedious task of painting. I also, took the chassis of the F59 apart to see what needs to be done.
I see Z scale Monster is selling these cars undecorated as kits now. Might not end up best sellers, but they are nice to have available. Oh yeah, Another great kitbash!!!
You guys doing a lot of fantastic work out there! The 3bay PS-2 would be a interesting project so please show us the results.
Very nice!!!! You did a fantastic job, Robert! Great Northern had a 6-bay version.... Would be neat to see in Z.... Here's my N version:
A Name that will Live in Infamy! Yup! The name Robert Ray will forever be linked to Great things, but mostly that of fabulous "Z" scale! Awesome conversion/modification! Just think, now you can make the CN Lifesaver more proto! Cool! No since in telling you to keep up the good work, cause it's Great Work that will be accomplished! Hobo Tim
Oh Boy! And that one would be easier to do than the 4 bay, because we don't have to cut off the hatches up top. Great idea Hemi!
Jeff Merrill came by today, and after I showed him the car and the prototype photo, he decided to have at the weathering. I'm happy with his results:
Here is the second car modified into a 4 Bay car. This shot shows the hatches: This shot shows the chutes better. Decals still wet, but everything is glossy, so it's perfect to photograph. Next time it will be heavily weathered:
LIFESAVER!!!!! Where is the LIFESAVER!!!!!!!!!!!! Somewhere over the Rainbow........................... Hobo Tim
Ahh yes, The Lifesaver car. I did not modify this car other than to lower it, but I gave away my decals and dont' want to print more. I will do other schemes instead:
Rob what did you do to that ugly im beautiful chessie you had. and is that just white or did you mix a color
