Not installed, but just sitting on the carbodies, but here is how the painted roofs look. It is Model Masters Aluminium Plating.
Will the roofs stay put with Elmers? That way if you ever did need to get into the car, you could. I guess they don't just click into place without glue, eh?
You know, thats not a bad idea Dave....I was going to use the Gorilla Glue again for strength, but in case at some later date I DO need to get inside, a lesser glue might be the ticket.
No lights. Would have looked good if it stayed on continuiously, but the flickering of lights as a passenger train goes down the tracks is distracting to me. Plus, it was a money decision too. Still off work, and pinching every penny.
I actually use rubber cement for a lot of things. It not only comes apart, it comes off easy too. Many years ago I heard that the definition of "an optimist" was "an engineer who works in pen". I believe another definition is "a modeler who works in CA".
When the money improves... and it WILL... here's an idea. These are made for motors, but they'd probably work as well, maybe even better, for lights. Lenz GmbH NMRA DCC POwer 1 Modules for Gold Decoders I hadn't seen the new Power 3 module until I looked that up for you just now. That is some impressive power storage for such a small package. I'm sure you can find space for it in the end of one of those cars. Of course, to avoid the expense of putting one in each car you'd need to wire them together with the wire disguised as hoses.
I cannot imagine the time and patience you have in making these. I saw the HO set that is being made and was saying wow. Then I ran into your thread. I am without words. It is an awesome sight to see and thank you for allowing us to see the progress. I cannot wait to see the finished products. wayne :thumbs_up:
I use clear silicon sealant to glue anything that I might want to get apart later. It does not harm plastic or paint and sticks better than rubber cement. Removes easily.
Still need to add the windown frames, (Got the materials for that.), and fill in some gaps between the roof and carbody, probably due to my poor cutting.
This car has the worst gap to fill....really bad at the left corner above the window where I messed up and broke the top piece off. (Sometimes pain pills and modeling don't go together well! )
I could probably get away with leaving this one the way it is, but I'll see how good the filler putty is first and then decide.
Jerry; That is absolutely magnificent! Larry; Thanks for the tip. I think silicon sealant would give me a less flexible bond too. With rubber cement I've accidentally pushed parts out of place when picking them up, and seen them snap back like a rubber band. LOL
I have not given up on this project....just been busy! Finally got the car I want to use for the PNWC 76 tool car for the 4449.
