3-4: This 53-foot gondola started life as an Athearn model.
The car was sprayed with a flat almond shade of enamel
paint. Depth shadowing was achieved in recessed areas with
gray pastel powders. Scratches, dings and scrapes were done
with sienna and black acrylic paints. He also uses oils.
Added details include Sergent Scale “E” couplers, Hi-Tech air
hoses, and hand-fabricated pin lifters. The load is made with
scrap plastic from the work bench scrap box, strategically
positioned and glued in place.
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