does anyone know where i can get a nice covered lumber load for my centerbeam (MTL)? i know hay bros makes some but not covered. i saw "firebox" models online but their page says they dont make them anymore. any other places i should look at to find these? thanks!
They are pretty easy to make yourself, just get a photo, print it and wrap it around some 1/4 craft wood.
NSN did these years ago. Now you can only find them on EBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/290565814598?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
You just draw six sides of a box and create your own design. Mine is also wrapped around a piece of wood to give the car more weight. Another: It does look pretty new and fresh. Maybe a photo of a covered wood load would be better.
Yes the load I photographed was wrinkled. I shot photos of 20 some loads so there would be different suppliers and different looks to the loads.
The July issue of Model Railroad Hobbyist has an article that shows how to make these on page 53. They've got step-by-step instructions, photos, and even color patterns that can be printed out in HO, N and Z scales, for several different companies' wrappers (Weyerhaeuser, Alberta Pacific, etc.).
I made up my own by using a trademarked logo - copying it and building it on Microsoft Excel. I printed it on label paper. The lumber itself is small wooden stir stick which are the perfect size for lumber loads. You can wrap then or leave the plain.
DUDDDEEEEE you have just helped me make use of my once useless sticks!!! i have TONS of these lying around that i didnt know what to do with! i do love Karl's printed ones with the folds though, those look realistic! i wonder if i can find myself some of those pics online. or i might have to wait till next time im able to get out there to take pics. karl, would you mind sharing a pic or two? ill understand if not.
I'll see if I still have some to send. PM me your email and I'll send them to you that way. Most of the ones I have originate in BC, so I hope that's okay.
Karl or anyone else have any pics of logos to make lumber loads they could share with me as I would like to make some loads in S scale. Thanks Kent, Farmin real and mini.
I haven't used them for lumber loads, but I've found that Starbucks stir sticks are perfect for grade crossings if you are using Atlas code 100 flex track. Your requirements will be different if you are using smaller rails, etc.
