New N Scale Truck/Trailer Project - FINISHED!

Carl Sowell Dec 30, 2018

  1. Kurt Moose

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    Wow, that color really pops!!
     
  2. VinceP

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    Plum is a great looking color but man those pearl flakes do not do that N scale truck trailer justice.

    Everything else looks great Carl.

    Where would I find this Molotow chrome paint if you don't mind my asking
     
  3. MK

    MK TrainBoard Member

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    Amazon has it.
     
  4. Carl Sowell

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    Fifer Hobby Supply, an advertiser on TB, has it.
     
  5. HemiAdda2d

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    Stunning work! I LOVE that chrome. Looks amazing!
     
  6. Carl Sowell

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    Another update. 1st image is the sleeper, repainted tractor fenders................

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    2nd image is of the two bulk trailers. One on left represents a new ready for delivery unit and the right one represents a previously owned, used, and abuse unit. Actually the finish on right one looks pretty good. Look at how the small printed detail parts show up. Fantastic.................
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    Nice work on the print job Mark! ! !

    Thanks for looking and always have fun,
    Carl
     
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  7. vicsmodels

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    Hi Carl.
    Nice work they are looking great.

    regards
    Vic
     
  8. Onizukachan

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    Lovely work Carl. Agree, the flakes in the pear are too big, but the metallic looks good.
     
  9. SecretWeapon

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    SWEET RIDE CARL!!! SORRY ABOUT YOUR BRO. I DID 1 OF THOSE BULK TRL'S TOO.

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  10. Carl Sowell

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    Thanks Mike, aren't those trailers sweet.

    Carl
     
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  11. Carl Sowell

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    It has been 20 days since I last posted, time sure flies when having fun ?

    Here are 3 images of one trailer that I have, I thought, finished today. However, since pictures do not lie, I see a couple of things that need to be corrected. The off loading hose is too large in diameter and the paint around the tail lights needs attention. At any rate you get an idea of where I am at.

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    BTW, the red tractor is not for this trailer, just as a prop for the shot. The real tractor has the white paint drying and I will let it sit for 3-4 days before touching it. Also, don't pay any attention to the 0402 LED and wires wrapped around the rear end, not planned.

    Please, if you see anything that needs to be looked at, let me know.

    As always, have fun,
    Carl
     
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  12. Onizukachan

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    Looking great Carl!
     
  13. BNSF FAN

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    That trailer looks really great Carl! (y) Other than fixing the tail lights you mentioned, I don't see anything else that looks off. If fact, I would have never noticed that the off loading hose is too big. Hard for me to even see that knowing it. :)
     
  14. DCESharkman

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    Amazing work, I tip my hat to you and your work, thanks for sharing!
     
  15. Carl Sowell

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    Two new images. Any better?

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    Thanks for looking,
    Carl
     
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  16. Kurt Moose

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    Dang, that looks awesome!!
     
  17. Onizukachan

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    Geez, Carl. Your painting skills astound me.
     
  18. Carl Sowell

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    One more step ...............................

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  19. Onizukachan

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    Maybe I should bring you my 1954+ TOFC cars so you can paint them to ‘53 Daylight PMT, Carl!
    Looks amazing.
     
  20. Carl Sowell

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    Could not resist, so here is an image with the cab/sleeper test fit. Also shows the new rack of snow chains. What you think???????????????????????????????

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    Thanks for looking and as always have fun,
    Carl
     
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