Chessie Steam Special

n&wsteamfan Feb 18, 2015

  1. n&wsteamfan

    n&wsteamfan TrainBoard Member

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    Working on a steam special train. The engine is getting some custom etched pieces. Tender needs some more painting and decals. The cars came out great. I love how they look.



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  2. Kurt Moose

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    Dang, that's gonna be cool!!
     
  3. n&wsteamfan

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    Thanks Kurt, I have always loved this train.
     
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  5. ddechamp71

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    So nice! Congratulations. ;)

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  6. n&wsteamfan

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    Finally getting some of the photoetching wrapped up. This is a mikado that will be a chessie steam special. I custom made the side boards on autocad and etched them today. Paint will be done soon.
     

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  7. Kurt Moose

    Kurt Moose TrainBoard Member

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    Wow, that's gonna be beautiful!!
     
  8. shamoo737

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    Its going to look great. Can't wait to see the whole train painted.
     
  9. JoeS

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    n&wsteamfan that looks really good. Your creativity is very inspiring. One quick question, maybe I missed it what is your name? Obviously I'm Joe.
     
  10. n&wsteamfan

    n&wsteamfan TrainBoard Member

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    Thanks Joe.

    My names Aaron Seeley.
     
  11. n&wsteamfan

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    Thanks! Hopefully I can knock it out this weekend.
     
  12. n&wsteamfan

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    Thanks Kurt!
     
  13. JoeS

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    Got it, well, Aaron I certainly appreciate your work and that you share it.
     
  14. n&wsteamfan

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    Finally got these knocked out.


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  15. JoeS

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    Nice Aaron, you are becoming quite prolific! Now how about that steamer?
     
  16. ddechamp71

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    Very nice! However, looks like the LH valve gear crank pin is out of its normal range. No problem to fix it?

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  17. n&wsteamfan

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    Thanks Joe, The steam engine is coming along. I just haven't had time to work on it.
     

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