1 - 2: A PS 5344 is not available as ready-to-run model in O scale, so
Kurt Matthey decided to scratchbuild it. With the help of drawings he
found on
it was easy to figure out the dimensions. He
used sheet styrene and styrene profiles to build the body, and brass
wire for grab irons, ladders and door tracks. The doors are from an
Atlas Trainman car, brake gear is from Selley and couplers are Kadee
#740. After shooting Tamiya Fine Surface Primer from a rattle can, he
applied PollyScale paint with an airbrush. Weathering was done with
acrylic artist paints.
We on staff have to say, very nice
work Kurt.
Yes, it’s a model - 1
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3: Scott Atchison posted this photo on the photo fun forum recently.
The car is a standard Walthers B60b. The car is based on a photo he
saw that was taken in 1978 towards the end of its life. Weathering
was done with washes, weathering powders and oils. Scott also added
Sergent couplers and Hi-Tech rubber air hoses. Scott has captured that
well worn look on this baggage car.
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MRH-Mar 2014
