I have to agree with you as far as the difficulty in roughing up the Arrowhead Models gons. They have an explanation as to why they used brass sides, but it would be easier if they could build a similar model in all plastic instead. As far as price and difficulty of ordering, they are only slightly more costly than the closest comparable models and I had no trouble getting the number of cars I ordered, so I'm not sure why you had difficulty. I even got an extra pair after they didn't sell out right away. You probably saved quite a bit of money doing it your way, but I don't have that kind of time or skill. That said, this car turned out awesome. At several points along the way I wasn't sure why you did one thing or another, but the finished product speaks for itself. The rust work especially, is just spot on.
Hey Dan, I'm back to watch this 2 parter again. I just received my Scale Trains Havelock Shops gondolas and want to weather them up some. Got them faded up but now need help with the layers. These are very nice looking kits! Just wanted to thank you for making these videos and realize people do come back to the videos for reference.
Great video, beautifully edited, and nicely explained for a newbie like me. Add to that a pleasant voice to describe the action and you've put together a wonderful tutorial. Looking forward in trying some of these techniques from this and other videos on my own. Appreciate your time and effort.
Looks good so far Dan, will look forward to seeing it finished. I really need to get on and make some scrap loads for a few of my wagons (or cars as you guys would call them). Keep safe and happy modelling. Wayne in the UK.
@ 4:25.. never heard those called derailment pads before... mostly they are used at the r.i.p track, most repair facilities have a cable car puller they hook to those pads and it use to pull the cars through the building... but i'd assume nowadays some have invested in a small car mover/trackmobile type of equipment
Between the black and brown acrylic and the burnt umber oil did you spray a sealer coat to keep the thinner from affecting the acrylic or will it not affect the acrylic after its dry? The car come out awesome. Stay well. -Wil 👍
